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One Family

The One Family Scholars program is a comprehensive college scholarship program for low-income single parents who are earning Associate’s or Bachelor’s degrees in Massachusetts. In addition to financial support, we provide coaching and counselling to help Scholars throughout college and into their career.

http://www.onefamilyscholars.org

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Pathways For Children

Pathways for Children has been a leader in early education and care programs on local, state, and national levels, bringing together children from all walks of life to learn the values of community, respect, and education. Our children learn to value themselves and their place in the world. Although we have built our programs in response to needs in our Cape Ann community, they have become models for other regions.

http://www.pw4c.org/what-we-offer/our-programs

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Pauls Online Math Notes

Welcome to this online math tutorials and notes. The intent of this site is to provide a complete set of free online (and downloadable) notes and/or tutorials. The tutorials are designed in such a way that they should be accessible to anyone wanting to learn the subject.

http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu

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Philips Academy

Phillips Academy, a residential secondary school, seeks students of intelligence and integrity from diverse cultural, racial, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds.The school's residential structure enables faculty to support students in their personal, social, and intellectual development. The academic program fosters excellence in all disciplines within the liberal arts tradition. Faculty members guide students in mastering skills, acquiring knowledge, and thinking critically, creatively and independently.

http://www.andover.edu/About/Pages/default.aspx

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Providence Ministries Service Network

Food –
Kates Kitchen- lunch daily all welcome no questions asked, 413-532-0233
Margaret's Pantry- 413-538-8026

Clothing –
St. Jude's- 413-538-8026
Holyoke Career Closet- 413-552-2564
Mother Mary's- 413-536-5200

Housing- For men in recovery
Loreto House- 413-533-5909
Broderick House- 413-536-9109
McCleary Manor- 413-536-9109

Job Training-
foodWorks @ Kate's Kitchen 413-536-9109

http://www.provministries.com

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Rosie's Place

We are a community center for poor and homeless women — meals, advocacy, food pantry, lockers, laundry, showers, shelter, ESOL classes, computer classes, pre-GED tutoring, job counselor, housing search, legal services, outreach, public policy, organizing, arts workshops, mental health worker, credit counselor, wellness programming

http://www.rosiesplace.org

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Roxbury Village

Located in the Boston neighborhood of Roxbury, Roxbury Village provides up to 18 months of housing for nine young people at a time, as well as intensive services and supports to build necessary resources and skills. Roxbury Village provides assistance with employment services; educational support; access to health services; positive and appropriate peer and adult relationships; strong community connections; and enhanced life skills (e.g. budgeting, financial management, and parenting).

http://www.thehome.org/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_independent_living_roxbury#.VW82-vlViko

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Salem State University

Available to meet with current or prospective Salem State Students in regard to questions or concerns. Primary support person on campus for students who have been involved with the foster care system.

http://www.salemstate.edu/studentadvocacy/

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Salvation Army

The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers and Harbor Light programs have provided spiritual, social, and emotional assistance for men and women who have lost the ability to cope with their problems and provide for themselves. Centers offers residential housing, work, and group and individual therapy, all in a clean, wholesome environment.

http://salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ways-we-help

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Schools On Wheels Massachusetts

School on Wheels of Massachusetts is to educate children impacted by homelessness by providing academic support and one-on-one mentoring so children can reach their full potential.

The vision of School on Wheels of Massachusetts is that all children have the academic support necessary to achieve a bright and productive future that will help end the cycle of homelessness.

http://www.sowma.org

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SchoolSoup’s

SchoolSoup's research team has identified Foster Child Scholarships. SchoolSoup.com is considered the authority on college/university scholarships and we have listed over $40 Billion in available scholarships. We take pride in having the most comprehensive free and up to date information available online. It is possible that your profile does not match the requirements to obtain a Foster Child scholarship but our directory does provide you with some of the information you will need to get your application process started.

http://www.schoolsoup.com/scholarship-directory/special-situation/foster-child/

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Shed,Inc

We are a non-profit, grassroots organization offering Reggio Emilia inspired programs for children and youth ages 2.9-15. Families and children are welcomed regardless of background and cultural differences.Programs include: day programs from Preschool to Kindergarten, (ages 2.9-5), before & after school programs (grades K-8) and summer programs (ages 3.9-15). These programs are designed to empower youth through creation and creativity.

http://www.shedinc.org/

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ShortStop Transitional Housing

Shortstop is a community-based program that provides housing and transitional care to homeless young adults, ages 18- 22, from the Somerville, Cambridge and Greater Boston areas. ShortStop offers a variety of services including educational and vocational support services for young people transitioning to adulthood. Shortstop assists each young adult to make a successful transitional to stable permanent living situations by promoting independent living skills in a supportive environment.

http://www.waysideyouth.org/shortstop-transitional-housing-co-ed/

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The Adult Learning Center

The ALC offers basic literacy courses in reading and mathematics to a 9th grade level, GED preparation, English for Speakers of Other Languages instruction, and Citizenship preparation classes to Brockton area adults. The ALC also offers Family Literacy classes which are geared toward ESOL students who have children in the Brockton Public Schools. The center also provides computer courses and counseling services.

https://www.brocktonpublicschools.com/page.cfm?p=7

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The Community House of Hamilton & Denham

Programs for kids, teens, and adults, such as science, dance, theater, and yoga.

http://communityhouse.org

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The FACES Clinic at UMASS Memorial Children’s Center

As a foster parent, take comfort in knowing that your child's health and well-being are cared for by the FaCES (Foster Children Evaluation Services) Clinic. The clinic opened in 2003 to provide timely, high-quality health care evaluations for children in foster care in the Worcester area. Thanks to the collaboration between our Division of General Pediatrics and the Worcester's Department of Children and Families, foster health care is more coordinated. Children ages birth to 18 years old. All children enter care MUST have a health care screening within 7 calendar days and have a complete medical exam within 30 calendar days of placement.

http:// http://www.facesclinic.com/

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The Federation for Children with Special Needs

Provides information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities.

The Federation for Children with Special Needs is committed to encouraging full participation in community life by all people, especially those with disabilities.

Call them to obtain a free copy of A Parent's Guide to Special Education

http://www.fcsn.org

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The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition

(NCSET) coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and gives information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.

http://www.ncset.org

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The Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL)

Is a family organization that advocates for improved access to mental health services for children, youth and their families. PPAL's goals are to support families, nurture parent leaders and work for systems change.

http://ppal.net

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The Simple Dollar

Comprehensive guide designed to help students learn how to manage their personal finances. They do this by providing financial expert's advice, thoroughly researched data, and helpful tips that guide students through financial planning, budgeting, identifying the risks of overspending, as well as the dangers of credit cards.The Simple Dollar has created this completely free and comprehensive guide that includes many helpful features such as a student budget calculator that can help students understand everything they need to know about budgeting and money management.

http://TheSimpleDollar.com

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