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The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) is a publicly-funded program that provides free or affordable, high-quality early education and care for all Cambridge 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds. CPP covers the cost of the school-day, school-year portion of programs. Depending on a family's income, there may be additional costs for full-day, full-year (including summer) preschool. Families apply to CPP through a single, centralized online application. DHSP Preschools are partner of CPP.

Meeting minutes of the Kid's Council Coordinating Council for Children Youth and Families meeting held February 25th, 2016

Meeting minutes of the Kid's Council Coordinating Council for Children Youth and Families meeting held March 17th, 2016

This page provides information on Cambridge's 2023 Disparity Study focused on the procurement of goods and services.

Meeting minutes of the Kid's Council Coordinating Council for Children Youth and Families meeting held May 21st, 2015

Learn more about how and why serious crime in Cambridge rose for the third consecutive year in 2022.

Meeting minutes of the Kid's Council Coordinating Council for Children Youth and Families meeting held November 20th, 2014

Meeting minutes of the Kid's Council Coordinating Council for Children Youth and Families meeting held May 15th, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions about the DHSP Summer Lottery, Community Schools Summer Camps. and Cambridge Youth Programs Summer Programs

The City of Cambridge is seeking passionate residents to join the third cohort of its Climate Action Leaders program. These residents play a crucial role in empowering their neighbors to understand climate change and prepare for its local impacts, strengthening community resilience and fostering mutual support. The four-month program – running from September to December 2025 – includes education, resources, and funding for Leaders who host conversations in their neighborhoods to share information about City climate goals and projects.