Massachusetts Network of Foster Care Alumni
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Student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy group on campuses nationwide, the nonprofit organization works to increase students' awareness of mental health issues, provide information and resources regarding mental health and mental illness, encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed, and serve as liaison between students and the mental health community.
We provide education, training, support. The help those who are unemployed, under-employed, at risk, people with disabilities, as well as those with limited marketable or language skills
Centro Las Americas (CLA) now runs three Family Support Centers dedicated to provide support services to developmentally disabled clients and their families by coordinating medical appointments, community integration activities, respite services, case management services, information & referral, family support groups and workshops.
Greater Lawrence with special emphasis on the initiation of programs in education with youth employment and related fields. Since its inception, the GLCAC, Inc. has been a consistent partner in working with local, State and Federal governments and private agencies in creating opportunities and providing hope for people living in poverty.
The Kumon Program is designed to advance your child's math and reading skills by providing an edge throughout school. But the lifelong benefits often go far deeper.Self-confidence is priceless — and the earlier it begins, the stronger it can grow. Kumon shows children how to conquer challenge after challenge and achieve new successes every day — helping them learn, flourish and build self-esteem.
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Create a profile and browse internship positions you can apply to immediately. Includes links to resources containing advice, industry information, and useful templates. Current participating cities in MA include Boston, Cambridge, Lowell, Worcester.
MassEquality is the leading statewide grassroots advocacy organization working to ensure that everyone across Massachusetts can thrive from cradle to grave without discrimination and oppression based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Whether you recently lost your job, left your job, or are just looking for a better position, the North Central Career Centers are here to help you conduct an effective job search.
We service businesses and job seekers of the following towns:
Ashburnham, Ashby, Ayer, Barre, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Devens, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Harvard, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Templeton, Townsend, Westminster, Winchendon.
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.
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.
Programs for kids, teens, and adults, such as science, dance, theater, and yoga.
The Young Adult Vocational Program (YAVP) is a transitional program that provides daily structure for young adults with psychiatric disabilities. The program’s mission of integrating the individual back into the community is accomplished through daily structured groups and individualized support. Groups have been established to help build pre-vocational, vocational, and educational skills, as well as daily life skills as they relate to work or school. Specific skill areas that have been targeted include:
TRA has made it possible for thousands of educationally and economically disadvantaged youth and adults to improve the quality of their lives. Our clients have been successful in:
The Worcester West DCF Area Board created a list of resources in central MA for the community to utilize. You can download the whole Road Map for Families they created here. We have also incorporated most of the resources in this guide as individual searchable entries within MassNFCA's Resource Database. MassNFCA is grateful for their contribution to our website.