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Greenfield 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.

393 Main Street
Greenfield, MA 01301

Greenfield 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.

GVNA Healthcare, Inc. free

GVNA HealthCare, Inc. is a not-for-profit home healthcare agency dedicated to providing quality care to the community, regardless of their ability to pay. They believe that ALL people have the right to the best healthcare possible, whatever their circumstances, and that they deserve to receive that care in the comfort and security of their homes whenever possible. They help build healthy communities by delivering high quality health and social services in a fiscally responsible manner in the homes and neighborhoods of Massachusetts. GVNA Healthcare Inc. is home to the North Worcester County health Families program.

34 Pearly Lane
Gardner, MA 01440

GVNA Healthcare, Inc. free

GVNA HealthCare, Inc. is a not-for-profit home healthcare agency dedicated to providing quality care to the community, regardless of their ability to pay. They believe that ALL people have the right to the best healthcare possible, whatever their circumstances, and that they deserve to receive that care in the comfort and security of their homes whenever possible. They help build healthy communities by delivering high quality health and social services in a fiscally responsible manner in the homes and neighborhoods of Massachusetts. GVNA Healthcare Inc. is home to the North Worcester County health Families program.

Hallmark Health

Hallmark Health System is the premier, charitable provider of vital health services to Boston's northern communities. They pledge to act as a resource and to work with the community during emergencies; improve access to care; identify, monitor, and address the unique health care needs within its core communities; and promote healthier lifestyles for residents through health education and prevention activities. Hallmark Health is home to Healthy Families Melrose/Wakefield.

170 Governors Avenue
Medford, MA 02155

Hallmark Health

Hallmark Health System is the premier, charitable provider of vital health services to Boston's northern communities. They pledge to act as a resource and to work with the community during emergencies; improve access to care; identify, monitor, and address the unique health care needs within its core communities; and promote healthier lifestyles for residents through health education and prevention activities. Hallmark Health is home to Healthy Families Melrose/Wakefield.

Hallmark Health Community Health Education

Hallmark Healthcare's Health Education program is committed to giving families the necessary information to live healthier, more productive lives by offering a variety of educational opportunities. Their classes are conducted by clinical staff, certified childbirth, CPR and First Aid instructors and other credentialed educators on a variety of topics aimed at promoting community safety, health and wellness. To fit your busy schedule, classes are offered throughout the year, including evenings and weekends. They provide childbirth education, on-line childbirth education, parenting- including classes for dads and moms, a two-session infant care program, and breastfeeding classes.

239 Commercial Street
Malden, MA 02148

Hallmark Health Community Health Education

Hallmark Healthcare's Health Education program is committed to giving families the necessary information to live healthier, more productive lives by offering a variety of educational opportunities. Their classes are conducted by clinical staff, certified childbirth, CPR and First Aid instructors and other credentialed educators on a variety of topics aimed at promoting community safety, health and wellness. To fit your busy schedule, classes are offered throughout the year, including evenings and weekends. They provide childbirth education, on-line childbirth education, parenting- including classes for dads and moms, a two-session infant care program, and breastfeeding classes.

Harbor House Family Shelter free

Southeast Family Services Family Centers help families by providing emergency shelter and support services, as well as assist them in securing permanent housing. Three different family centers provide emergency and case management services to families experiencing homelessness. It also operates the Family Preservation Program which is a reunification program that provides permanent housing with supportive services for families in recovery with children.

713 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02746

Harbor House Family Shelter free

Southeast Family Services Family Centers help families by providing emergency shelter and support services, as well as assist them in securing permanent housing. Three different family centers provide emergency and case management services to families experiencing homelessness. It also operates the Family Preservation Program which is a reunification program that provides permanent housing with supportive services for families in recovery with children.

Heading Home free

Heading Home's mission is to end homelessness in Greater Boston by providing a supported pathway to self-sufficiency that begins with a home, together with critical services such as life skills, financial literacy, and job training. Services provide access to transitional and permanent housing as well as emergency shelter. In addition to providing access to shelter, they provide access to the skills family members need to not improve their economic status. Heading Home encourages economic mobility through a multilayered service approach that promotes financial literacy, higher education, employment and access to good job tracks by utilizing case management specialisits and staff specialists.

529 Main Street
Suite 100
Charlestown, MA 02129

Heading Home free

Heading Home's mission is to end homelessness in Greater Boston by providing a supported pathway to self-sufficiency that begins with a home, together with critical services such as life skills, financial literacy, and job training. Services provide access to transitional and permanent housing as well as emergency shelter. In addition to providing access to shelter, they provide access to the skills family members need to not improve their economic status. Heading Home encourages economic mobility through a multilayered service approach that promotes financial literacy, higher education, employment and access to good job tracks by utilizing case management specialisits and staff specialists.

Health Imperatives, Inc.

Health Imperatives is a non-profit community based agency that provides vital public health and human services to more than 30,000 families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts, the Cape, and Islands each year. For more than 35 years they have offered a continuum of safety, prevention, and intervention services and have worked with vulnerable populations to create healthy, safe, and vibrant families and communities. Their programs range from family planning to emergency domestic violence and sexual assault resources, home visiting programs for young parents, and nutrition services. They also offer training and educational initiatives for other service providers as well as for the general public.

942 West Chestnut Street
Brockton, MA 02301

Health Imperatives, Inc.

Health Imperatives is a non-profit community based agency that provides vital public health and human services to more than 30,000 families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts, the Cape, and Islands each year. For more than 35 years they have offered a continuum of safety, prevention, and intervention services and have worked with vulnerable populations to create healthy, safe, and vibrant families and communities. Their programs range from family planning to emergency domestic violence and sexual assault resources, home visiting programs for young parents, and nutrition services. They also offer training and educational initiatives for other service providers as well as for the general public.

Healthy Families Berkshire County funded by the children's trust free

Healthy Families is a home-based family support and coaching program that supports young, first-time parents and helps them create stable, nurturing environments for their children. You must be pregnant or parenting a child under the age of one, be twenty five or under and live in Massachusetts in order to be eligible for services.

This program provides services in the following towns: Adams, Alford, Becket, Berkshire, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Dalton, Egremont, Florida, Great Barrington, Hancock, Hartsville, Hinsdale, Lanesborough, Lee, Lenox, Monterey, Mount Washington, New Ashford, New Marlborough, North Adams, Otis, Peru, Pittsfield, Richmond, Sandisfield, Savoy, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Tyringham, Washington, West Stockbridge, Williamstown, and Windsor.

210 State Street
North Adams, MA 01247

Healthy Families Berkshire County funded by the children's trust free

Healthy Families is a home-based family support and coaching program that supports young, first-time parents and helps them create stable, nurturing environments for their children. You must be pregnant or parenting a child under the age of one, be twenty five or under and live in Massachusetts in order to be eligible for services.

This program provides services in the following towns: Adams, Alford, Becket, Berkshire, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Dalton, Egremont, Florida, Great Barrington, Hancock, Hartsville, Hinsdale, Lanesborough, Lee, Lenox, Monterey, Mount Washington, New Ashford, New Marlborough, North Adams, Otis, Peru, Pittsfield, Richmond, Sandisfield, Savoy, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Tyringham, Washington, West Stockbridge, Williamstown, and Windsor.

Healthy Families Brockton funded by the children's trust free

Healthy Families is a home-based family support and coaching program that supports young, first-time parents and helps them create stable, nurturing environments for their children. You must be pregnant or parenting a child under the age of one, be twenty four or under, and live in Massachusetts in order to be eligible for services.

This program provides services in the following towns: Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Holbrook, Stoughton, West Bridgewater, and Whitman.

4 Main Street
Suite 2R
Brockton, MA 02301

Healthy Families Brockton funded by the children's trust free

Healthy Families is a home-based family support and coaching program that supports young, first-time parents and helps them create stable, nurturing environments for their children. You must be pregnant or parenting a child under the age of one, be twenty four or under, and live in Massachusetts in order to be eligible for services.

This program provides services in the following towns: Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Holbrook, Stoughton, West Bridgewater, and Whitman.

Healthy Families Central Middlesex funded by the children's trust free

Healthy Families is a home-based family support and coaching program that supports young, first-time parents and helps them create stable, nurturing environments for their children. You must be pregnant or parenting a child under the age of one, be twenty three or under, and live in Massachusetts in order to be eligible for services.

This program provides services in the following towns: Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Boxborough, Burlington, Cambridge, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Needham, Newton, Somerville,Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, Wilmington, Winchester, and Woburn.

1430 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02451

Healthy Families Central Middlesex funded by the children's trust free

Healthy Families is a home-based family support and coaching program that supports young, first-time parents and helps them create stable, nurturing environments for their children. You must be pregnant or parenting a child under the age of one, be twenty three or under, and live in Massachusetts in order to be eligible for services.

This program provides services in the following towns: Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Boxborough, Burlington, Cambridge, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Needham, Newton, Somerville,Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, Wilmington, Winchester, and Woburn.

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