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Cape Cod Children's Place (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.

10 Ballwic Road
P.O. Box 1935
North Eastham, MA 02651

Cape Cod Children's Place (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.

Cape Cod Family Resource Center free

The Cape Cod Family Resource Center offers family support services, family partners, clinical assessments, referrals, and school support services that aim to nurture, support, and educate children, parents, and other caregivers. All services are offered to families at no cost, regardless of insurance or income.

29 Bassett Lane
Barnstable, MA 02601

Cape Cod Family Resource Center free

The Cape Cod Family Resource Center offers family support services, family partners, clinical assessments, referrals, and school support services that aim to nurture, support, and educate children, parents, and other caregivers. All services are offered to families at no cost, regardless of insurance or income.

Cape Cod Parent Education & Support Calendar free

The Cape Cod Family Resource Center and the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition compile and distribute the most comprehensive list of parent education and support opportunities on and near Cape Cod each month. This valuable resource is free to local families.

Cape Cod 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. Potrugese, Spanish languauge options

1019 Lyannough Road
Unit 7 Route 132
Hyannis, MA 02601

Cape Cod 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. Potrugese, Spanish languauge options

Castle Island, Pleasure Bay, M Street Beach, and Carson Beach 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. Castle Island, Pleasure Bay, M Street Beach and Carson Beach offer the following recreational opportunities: fishing, grilling, picnicking, scenic overlook, swimming and a tot lot.

2010 William J Day Boulevard
Boston, MA 02127

Castle Island, Pleasure Bay, M Street Beach, and Carson Beach 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. Castle Island, Pleasure Bay, M Street Beach and Carson Beach offer the following recreational opportunities: fishing, grilling, picnicking, scenic overlook, swimming and a tot lot.

Catholic Charities

As one of the largest providers of social services in Massachusetts, Catholic Charities of Boston offers nearly 90 programs and services in 27 locations around Eastern Massachusetts. Services include child care, counseling, interpreter services, elder services, Healthy Families, post-adoption search, and much more.

51 Sleeper Street
Boston, MA 02210

Catholic Charities

As one of the largest providers of social services in Massachusetts, Catholic Charities of Boston offers nearly 90 programs and services in 27 locations around Eastern Massachusetts. Services include child care, counseling, interpreter services, elder services, Healthy Families, post-adoption search, and much more.

Catholic Charities North

The programs at Catholic Charities North strive to prevent hunger and homelessness for local families in a financial emergency; engage youth in education and employment programs focused on long term solutions to poverty; and support families in their effort to build safe, nurturing environments for children. They serve more than 18,000 children, youth, and adults annually in communities north of Boston.

117 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902

Catholic Charities North

The programs at Catholic Charities North strive to prevent hunger and homelessness for local families in a financial emergency; engage youth in education and employment programs focused on long term solutions to poverty; and support families in their effort to build safe, nurturing environments for children. They serve more than 18,000 children, youth, and adults annually in communities north of Boston.

Catholic Charities Young Parent Program free

The Catholic Charities Young Parent Program provides home based parenting support services with an emphasis on young parents especially those with mental health, substance abuse or domestic violence issues. They offer home visits, counseling, support groups, case management, and parenting education. These services are free of charge and are available in English and Spanish.

117 North Common Street
Lynn, MA 01902

Catholic Charities Young Parent Program free

The Catholic Charities Young Parent Program provides home based parenting support services with an emphasis on young parents especially those with mental health, substance abuse or domestic violence issues. They offer home visits, counseling, support groups, case management, and parenting education. These services are free of charge and are available in English and Spanish.

Centerboard Teen Living Program free

The Centerboard's Teen Living Program strives to support young people through housing, access to employment and education, and financial empowerment. They work with teens to achieve independence by providing trauma-informed care and case management. In addition, we work with local residents, businesses and elected officials to increase economic opportunity.

16 City Hall Square
Lynn, MA 01901

Centerboard Teen Living Program free

The Centerboard's Teen Living Program strives to support young people through housing, access to employment and education, and financial empowerment. They work with teens to achieve independence by providing trauma-informed care and case management. In addition, we work with local residents, businesses and elected officials to increase economic opportunity.

Central Berkshire 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 Central Berkshire CFCE is organized through the Central Berkshire Regional School District.

254 Hinsdale Road
P.O. Box 299
Dalton, MA 01227

Central Berkshire 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 Central Berkshire CFCE is organized through the Central Berkshire Regional School District.

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