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Roxbury 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 Roxbury Family Engagement Network is located at Smart from the Start - Roxbury. All services are free of charge to families.

68 Annunciation Rd
Boston, MA 02120

Roxbury 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 Roxbury Family Engagement Network is located at Smart from the Start - Roxbury. All services are free of charge to families.

18 Degrees

18 Degrees promotes the well-being of children and youth, and the strength of families to build better communities in Western Massachusetts. 18 Degrees offers education, parenting skills, and support, prevention and intervention, advocacy, and life skills across a spectrum of programs serving children, young people, individuals, and families. Their main focuses are in 4 areas of early education and care, foster care and adoption, child and family well-being; youth and community development.


480 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

18 Degrees

18 Degrees promotes the well-being of children and youth, and the strength of families to build better communities in Western Massachusetts. 18 Degrees offers education, parenting skills, and support, prevention and intervention, advocacy, and life skills across a spectrum of programs serving children, young people, individuals, and families. Their main focuses are in 4 areas of early education and care, foster care and adoption, child and family well-being; youth and community development.


A Family Place free

A Family Place is a 28 unit congregate family shelter that provides a number of services to assist families in locating and securing stable housing. Case management is available as well as workshops, classes, referrals, activities for children, homework assistance, and much more. Their goal is to assist each family in becoming self-sufficient and transitioned into stable housing as quickly as possible.

288 Oak Street
Holyoke, MA 01040

A Family Place free

A Family Place is a 28 unit congregate family shelter that provides a number of services to assist families in locating and securing stable housing. Case management is available as well as workshops, classes, referrals, activities for children, homework assistance, and much more. Their goal is to assist each family in becoming self-sufficient and transitioned into stable housing as quickly as possible.

Abba Homecare free

The Group Adult Foster Care Program (GAFC) provides daily assistance with personal care services, case management services and ADL’s to elderly and/or disabled Mass Health Members who meet the clinical criteria for the program. These individuals must fit the criteria for the program and reside in some type of elderly/disabled housing complex. Potential members must be at least 22 years of age. There is no cost for services for Mass Health members who meet the eligibility requirements.

945 Concord St
Framingham, MA 01701

Abba Homecare free

The Group Adult Foster Care Program (GAFC) provides daily assistance with personal care services, case management services and ADL’s to elderly and/or disabled Mass Health Members who meet the clinical criteria for the program. These individuals must fit the criteria for the program and reside in some type of elderly/disabled housing complex. Potential members must be at least 22 years of age. There is no cost for services for Mass Health members who meet the eligibility requirements.

ABCD Head Start and Early Head Start free

ABCD's Head Start programs serve more than 2,200 pre-kindergarten children throughout Boston. Head Start services offer free services to families who reside in Boston and meet federal low-income guidelines. Families who receive public assistance or other benefits may also be eligible. Those who are not eligible for free services may qualify to enroll for a small fee.

178 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111

ABCD Head Start and Early Head Start free

ABCD's Head Start programs serve more than 2,200 pre-kindergarten children throughout Boston. Head Start services offer free services to families who reside in Boston and meet federal low-income guidelines. Families who receive public assistance or other benefits may also be eligible. Those who are not eligible for free services may qualify to enroll for a small fee.

Abigail Adams 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. Abigail Adams Park offers the following recreational opportunities: bird watching, fishing, and hiking.

770 Bridge Street
Weymouth, MA 02191

Abigail Adams 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. Abigail Adams Park offers the following recreational opportunities: bird watching, fishing, and hiking.

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) free

ABCD’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs helps children and their families prepare for success in school and life by providing high-quality early education. Early Head Start programs are available before the child is born until they turn 3, parents may qualitify for pregnant women program, home visiting programs and part/full day program for children between the age of 2.9 and 5 yeas old. Year-round, extended-day programs enable parents to go to school or work. They offer comprehensive support for parents and children—including health services, nutrition and social services. Because Head Start knows that parents are the most important teachers; parents are deeply involved in the program. Parents are leaders in making policy and guiding programs, volunteering in the classroom and advocating for the needs of young children.

178 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02111

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) free

ABCD’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs helps children and their families prepare for success in school and life by providing high-quality early education. Early Head Start programs are available before the child is born until they turn 3, parents may qualitify for pregnant women program, home visiting programs and part/full day program for children between the age of 2.9 and 5 yeas old. Year-round, extended-day programs enable parents to go to school or work. They offer comprehensive support for parents and children—including health services, nutrition and social services. Because Head Start knows that parents are the most important teachers; parents are deeply involved in the program. Parents are leaders in making policy and guiding programs, volunteering in the classroom and advocating for the needs of young children.

Agawam Family and Community Program (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 Agawam Family and Community Program is organized through Agawam Public Schools.

108 Perry Lane
Early Childhood Center
Agawam, MA 01001

Agawam Family and Community Program (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 Agawam Family and Community Program is organized through Agawam Public Schools.

Agenda for Children's Literacy Initiative free

The Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative is a free program based at the Cambridge Public Health Department that works with parents and caregivers to support the development of children’s language and literacy skills so that new kindergartners will enter school ready to learn how to read and write. The Literacy Initiative supports parents and caregivers in their role as primary teachers of language. The program also shares strategies parents can use to have a positive influence on their children’s education from birth onward. One program offered is Let's Talk, provided by Literacy Ambassadors – multilingual, multicultural parents who serve as a link between the Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and families in the community.

119 Windsor Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

Agenda for Children's Literacy Initiative free

The Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative is a free program based at the Cambridge Public Health Department that works with parents and caregivers to support the development of children’s language and literacy skills so that new kindergartners will enter school ready to learn how to read and write. The Literacy Initiative supports parents and caregivers in their role as primary teachers of language. The program also shares strategies parents can use to have a positive influence on their children’s education from birth onward. One program offered is Let's Talk, provided by Literacy Ambassadors – multilingual, multicultural parents who serve as a link between the Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and families in the community.

Alewife Brook Reservation 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, resevoirs, and more. Each park also offers special events, nature activities, and educational programs for people of all ages and abilities all year long. Alewife Brook Reservation offers the following recreational opportunities: hiking, running, bird watching, tennis courts, playing fields, and a playground.

Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02140

Alewife Brook Reservation 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, resevoirs, and more. Each park also offers special events, nature activities, and educational programs for people of all ages and abilities all year long. Alewife Brook Reservation offers the following recreational opportunities: hiking, running, bird watching, tennis courts, playing fields, and a playground.

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