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C.O.P.E. Program free

The C.O.P.E. (Co-operative Parenting Education) Program is designed to help pregnant and parenting teens in the Somerville School system maintain their academic focus for high school graduation while learning parenting skills. Students work closely with their C.O.P.E. counselor who helps them access community support services such as daycare, midwives and doulas, academic tutoring, mental health services, and home visiting programs. Active participation and attendance in this program gives the opportunity for academic credit via monthly workshops and reports.

81 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143

C.O.P.E. Program free

The C.O.P.E. (Co-operative Parenting Education) Program is designed to help pregnant and parenting teens in the Somerville School system maintain their academic focus for high school graduation while learning parenting skills. Students work closely with their C.O.P.E. counselor who helps them access community support services such as daycare, midwives and doulas, academic tutoring, mental health services, and home visiting programs. Active participation and attendance in this program gives the opportunity for academic credit via monthly workshops and reports.

Callahan State Park free

Massachusetts State Parks offer a wonderful variety of activities, amenities, and natural features that make each park unique. They include beaches, wooded parks, parkways, reservoirs, and more. Each park also offers special events, nature activities, and educational programs for people of all ages and abilities all year long. Callahan State Park offers the following recreational opportunities: mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding trails, skiing (cross country), and walking trails.

Millwood Street
Framingham, MA 01701

Callahan State Park free

Massachusetts State Parks offer a wonderful variety of activities, amenities, and natural features that make each park unique. They include beaches, wooded parks, parkways, reservoirs, and more. Each park also offers special events, nature activities, and educational programs for people of all ages and abilities all year long. Callahan State Park offers the following recreational opportunities: mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding trails, skiing (cross country), and walking trails.

Cambridge Community Learning Center free

The Community Learning Center helps adults improve their lives and increase their community participation through free educational programs and services. These services include: English language classes, classes in basic reading, writing, and math, preparation for High School Equivalency examinations, preparation for college or a training program, preparation for the U.S. citizenship test. The Community Learning Center also offers free educational and career counseling, tutoring, and basic computer instruction.

5 Western Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139

Cambridge Community Learning Center free

The Community Learning Center helps adults improve their lives and increase their community participation through free educational programs and services. These services include: English language classes, classes in basic reading, writing, and math, preparation for High School Equivalency examinations, preparation for college or a training program, preparation for the U.S. citizenship test. The Community Learning Center also offers free educational and career counseling, tutoring, and basic computer instruction.

Cambridge Community Partnerships for Children (CFCE) free

Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Programs (CFCE) are locally based programs serving families with children birth through school age. Funded through the Department of Early Education and Care, CFCE programs provide a variety of services which include: providing families access to child development information, assistance with meeting basic needs, timely support in periods of family crisis, and family and community events. The Cambridge Community Partnerships for Children is organized through Cambridge Public Schools.

159 Thorndike Street
Cambridge, MA 02141

Cambridge Community Partnerships for Children (CFCE) free

Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Programs (CFCE) are locally based programs serving families with children birth through school age. Funded through the Department of Early Education and Care, CFCE programs provide a variety of services which include: providing families access to child development information, assistance with meeting basic needs, timely support in periods of family crisis, and family and community events. The Cambridge Community Partnerships for Children is organized through Cambridge Public Schools.

Cambridge Family & Children's Services Young Parents Support Program free

The Young Parents Support Program (YPS) is a strength-based program aimed at supporting pregnant and parenting mothers and fathers under 23 years old who currently live in the City of Boston. YPS participants will have access to home visits, case management, referrals, and parenting groups and activities. YPS is an individualized service, developed in partnership with the young parent to meet their specific goals. Services are free and confidential and last on average of 9 months and are currently offered in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

Services areas can include:

  • Parenting skills
  • Opportunities to meet other young parents
  • Housing assistance
  • Domestic violence resources
  • Access to food, clothing, school supplies, furniture and other basic needs
  • Support in accessing government support (WIC, DTA, Day Care vouchers etc.)
  • GED/High School/College
  • Vocational skills
  • Independent Living Skills

60 Gore St
Cambridge, MA 02141

Cambridge Family & Children's Services Young Parents Support Program free

The Young Parents Support Program (YPS) is a strength-based program aimed at supporting pregnant and parenting mothers and fathers under 23 years old who currently live in the City of Boston. YPS participants will have access to home visits, case management, referrals, and parenting groups and activities. YPS is an individualized service, developed in partnership with the young parent to meet their specific goals. Services are free and confidential and last on average of 9 months and are currently offered in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

Services areas can include:

  • Parenting skills
  • Opportunities to meet other young parents
  • Housing assistance
  • Domestic violence resources
  • Access to food, clothing, school supplies, furniture and other basic needs
  • Support in accessing government support (WIC, DTA, Day Care vouchers etc.)
  • GED/High School/College
  • Vocational skills
  • Independent Living Skills

Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) free

CHA has information about waitlists, section 8 housing, vouchers, elderly and disabled housing, and how to apply for housing. In addition to providing safe, high quality affordable housing, CHA offers residents and voucher holders a broad selection of supportive services and economic development resources. Many of CHA‘s resident programs are offered in partnership with local service organizations. Some programs available to residents are career counselling, head start day care, and Gateways Adult Basic Education Program.

362 Green Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) free

CHA has information about waitlists, section 8 housing, vouchers, elderly and disabled housing, and how to apply for housing. In addition to providing safe, high quality affordable housing, CHA offers residents and voucher holders a broad selection of supportive services and economic development resources. Many of CHA‘s resident programs are offered in partnership with local service organizations. Some programs available to residents are career counselling, head start day care, and Gateways Adult Basic Education Program.

Cambridge Montessori Preschool

Cambridge Montessori School encourages independent, self-directed learning for life in a child-centered, international community valuing peace, respect for others, and pride in individual differences. They offer both a Toddler Program and a Preschool program (among programs for children up through middle school). Once enrolled in the Toddler Program, toddlers (aged 21 months to 3 years) come to school five days a week, and may choose to stay for mornings-only or a full day. Upon completion of the Toddler program, children join the Primary program. The Primary program is for children aged 3 to 6, and ends with the kindergarden year.

161 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Cambridge Montessori Preschool

Cambridge Montessori School encourages independent, self-directed learning for life in a child-centered, international community valuing peace, respect for others, and pride in individual differences. They offer both a Toddler Program and a Preschool program (among programs for children up through middle school). Once enrolled in the Toddler Program, toddlers (aged 21 months to 3 years) come to school five days a week, and may choose to stay for mornings-only or a full day. Upon completion of the Toddler program, children join the Primary program. The Primary program is for children aged 3 to 6, and ends with the kindergarden year.

Cambridge Public Library free

CPL offers parenting workshops for all Cambridge residents as well as programs for children. Programs include The Early Childhood Resource Center which is designed especially for parents, child care providers and anyone who works with young children. They also provide literacy and ESOL classes, and computer literacy classes for people of all ages and levels.

449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138

Cambridge Public Library free

CPL offers parenting workshops for all Cambridge residents as well as programs for children. Programs include The Early Childhood Resource Center which is designed especially for parents, child care providers and anyone who works with young children. They also provide literacy and ESOL classes, and computer literacy classes for people of all ages and levels.

Cambridge YMCA

Whether you are six months or 106 years old there is a place for you at the Y. The Y serves every segment of the family. Whether they are helping youngsters prepare for kindergarten, keeping children safe and nurtured after school, providing adventurous summer camp experiences, putting families on the track towards healthy living, or providing a social outlet for members of our community, every day they Y is reminded that the work we do is not just a luxury it is a necessity.

820 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Cambridge YMCA

Whether you are six months or 106 years old there is a place for you at the Y. The Y serves every segment of the family. Whether they are helping youngsters prepare for kindergarten, keeping children safe and nurtured after school, providing adventurous summer camp experiences, putting families on the track towards healthy living, or providing a social outlet for members of our community, every day they Y is reminded that the work we do is not just a luxury it is a necessity.

Cambridge/Somerville WIC Program free

The Massachusetts Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program provides nutrition and health education and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC's goal is to help keep pregnant, breastfeeding women, and children under age 5 healthy. WIC offers: Personalized nutrition consultations, checks for healthy food, referrals for medical and dental care, health insurance, childcare, housing and fuel assistance, and other services that can benefit the whole family.WIC also offers immunization screenings and referrals, breastfeeding support, nutrition and health workshops on a variety of topics including meal planning, maintaining a healthy weight, picky eaters, caring for a new baby, and shopping on a budget.

119 Windsor St
Cambridge, MA 02139

Cambridge/Somerville WIC Program free

The Massachusetts Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program provides nutrition and health education and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC's goal is to help keep pregnant, breastfeeding women, and children under age 5 healthy. WIC offers: Personalized nutrition consultations, checks for healthy food, referrals for medical and dental care, health insurance, childcare, housing and fuel assistance, and other services that can benefit the whole family.WIC also offers immunization screenings and referrals, breastfeeding support, nutrition and health workshops on a variety of topics including meal planning, maintaining a healthy weight, picky eaters, caring for a new baby, and shopping on a budget.

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