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Allston/Brighton Family Engagement Network free

The Boston Family Engagement Network is a citywide coalition focused on raising awareness about the importance of family engagement in the life of a young child. We are parents, caregivers, community partners, early educators and family support workers who are invested in ensuring that beginning at birth, all young children have access to a quality educational experience whether at home, in school, or in child care, that supports all areas of their development.

Our core services and programs include:

  • Welcome Baby visits
  • Early literacy home visits
  • Early literacy workshops
  • Parenting education classes
  • Family Cafes
  • Parent (Caregiver) - Child Playgroups
  • Parent Leadership support and training

The Allston/Brighton Family Engagement Network is located at the Family Nurturing Center. All services are free of charge to families.

640 Washington St
Boston, MA 02135

Allston/Brighton Family Engagement Network free

The Boston Family Engagement Network is a citywide coalition focused on raising awareness about the importance of family engagement in the life of a young child. We are parents, caregivers, community partners, early educators and family support workers who are invested in ensuring that beginning at birth, all young children have access to a quality educational experience whether at home, in school, or in child care, that supports all areas of their development.

Our core services and programs include:

  • Welcome Baby visits
  • Early literacy home visits
  • Early literacy workshops
  • Parenting education classes
  • Family Cafes
  • Parent (Caregiver) - Child Playgroups
  • Parent Leadership support and training

The Allston/Brighton Family Engagement Network is located at the Family Nurturing Center. All services are free of charge to families.

Ames Nowell 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. Ames Nowell State Park offers the following recreational opportunities: non-motorized boating, canoeing, fishing, grilling, group day use, horseback riding trails, mountain biking, picnicking, skiing (cross country), and walking trails.

Linwood Street
Abington, MA 02351

Ames Nowell 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. Ames Nowell State Park offers the following recreational opportunities: non-motorized boating, canoeing, fishing, grilling, group day use, horseback riding trails, mountain biking, picnicking, skiing (cross country), and walking trails.

Andover/North Andover 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.

165 Haverhill St
Andover, MA 01810

Andover/North Andover 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.

Anne Sullivan Early Childhood Program free

The Anne Sullivan Early Childhood Program offers early intervention services to children birth to three years of age who exhibit developmental delays, have a diagnosed condition or who are at-risk for developmental delays due to biological, medical or environmental risk factors. Services include developmental screenings and evaluations, service coordination, referrals and consultations, and much more. There are no out-of-pocket costs to families for these services.

126 Phoenix Avenue
Lowell, MA 01852

Anne Sullivan Early Childhood Program free

The Anne Sullivan Early Childhood Program offers early intervention services to children birth to three years of age who exhibit developmental delays, have a diagnosed condition or who are at-risk for developmental delays due to biological, medical or environmental risk factors. Services include developmental screenings and evaluations, service coordination, referrals and consultations, and much more. There are no out-of-pocket costs to families for these services.

Argeo R. Cellucci, Jr. Clubhouse

Boys & Girls Clubs strive to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence. They are a safe place to learn and grow - all while having fun.

21 Church Street
Hudson, MA 01749

Argeo R. Cellucci, Jr. Clubhouse

Boys & Girls Clubs strive to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence. They are a safe place to learn and grow - all while having fun.

Arlington Boys & Girls Club

Boys & Girls Clubs strive to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence. They are a safe place to learn and grow - all while having fun. For children ages 6-17.

60 Pond Lane
Arlington, MA 02474

Arlington Boys & Girls Club

Boys & Girls Clubs strive to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence. They are a safe place to learn and grow - all while having fun. For children ages 6-17.

Ashburnham-Westminster (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 Ashburnham-Westminster CFCE is organized through the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District.

9 Academy Hill Road
Westminster Elementary School
Westminster, MA 01473

Ashburnham-Westminster (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 Ashburnham-Westminster CFCE is organized through the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District.

Ashland 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. Ashland State Park offers the following recreational opportunities: beaches, picnicking, hiking trails, boating, canoeing, fishing, grilling, skiing (cross country), and swimming.

162 West Union Street
Ashland, MA 01721

Ashland 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. Ashland State Park offers the following recreational opportunities: beaches, picnicking, hiking trails, boating, canoeing, fishing, grilling, skiing (cross country), and swimming.

Associates for Human Services Inc. free

The Associates for Human Services Inc.'s Early Intervention Program provides services to children (and their families) from birth to 3 years of age who have, or are at risk for, a delay in their development. Services focus on the family unit and are delivered in the context of the family's daily routines. The staff supports and encourages the family's use of and access to community-based resources to support and enhance the child's development.

68 Allison Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780

Associates for Human Services Inc. free

The Associates for Human Services Inc.'s Early Intervention Program provides services to children (and their families) from birth to 3 years of age who have, or are at risk for, a delay in their development. Services focus on the family unit and are delivered in the context of the family's daily routines. The staff supports and encourages the family's use of and access to community-based resources to support and enhance the child's development.

Ayer-Shirley Regional School District (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 Ayer-Shirley Regional School District CFCE is organized through the Ayer-Shirley Regional School District.

115 Washington Street
Rooms 5 (Playroom) and 6 (Office)
Ayer, MA 01432

Ayer-Shirley Regional School District (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 Ayer-Shirley Regional School District CFCE is organized through the Ayer-Shirley Regional School District.

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