Massachusetts Network of Foster Care Alumni
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Fenway was one of the first in the nation to offer alternative insemination services to lesbians and today we continue to provide medical alternatives for achieving conception, as well as a support network, education, and advocacy.
http://fenwayhealth.org/care/wellness-resources/lgbt-family-services/
To provide free cloth diapers to low income families to help alleviate the cost of diapering their children which will help them use their money for other essentials.
GWL creates the building blocks of a healthy community, and empowers Lawrence residents to improve their quality of life. GWL achieves results by engaging the whole community – residents, youth, nonprofits, city government and businesses – in the planning and realization of its projects
Free early childhood programs for women with children Age 0 to 5. Helps Children from low income families get a head start and become ready for school. Pre-school programs are for children age 3 to 5.
In addition to undergraduate scholarship support, the Association offers a number of services and opportunities to Horatio Alger Scholars:
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/
Hourly Respite provides temporary support to a child/youth with emotional and/or behavioral disturbances. LUK's Hourly Respite services are responsive to the needs of families; are reliable and flexible; and strengthen families, children and youth. Hourly Respite reduces family stress; establishes, supports, and maintains family stability; increases family and individual safety; and minimizes the need for out-of-home placement.
Income-eligible EEC financial assistance for child care is subsidized child care for low-income non-TAFDC families who are working, in an education or job training program, or disabled. Child care is provided for children under 13 and for older children with special needs
http://www.massresources.org/income-eligible-child-care.html
At IXL Learning, we are passionate about creating and supporting the best educational technology possible. We develop first-of-their-kind products used by millions of learners, from children to adults. This is a online resource for supporting parents in helping their children from K through 12 with their educational curriculum.
Day Habilitation provides a daily, comprehensive program of therapies, developmental skills training, medical oversight, and assistance with activities of daily living for adults with developmental disabilities in a supportive, caring environment. The program is funded by Medicaid and MassHealth.
Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps. We’ve also partnered with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences, and MIT to offer specialized content.
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.
http://www.kumon.com/promotions/tv/promotion.aspx?gclid=COumg4nS08YCFVY9gQodLywIhg&gclsrc=aw.ds
Emergency Shelter and transitional housing. Lazarus House Ministries' Good Shepherd Soup Kitchen feeds 225 people daily. We also have a new food pantry that provides groceries to more than 800 families a week. Three thrift stores supply affordable and sometimes free clothing, furniture and household items.
Learn to Cope is a non-profit support network that offers education, resources, peer support and hope for parents and family members coping with a loved one addicted to opiates or other drugs.
Lifebridge is working to offer men and women the opportunities to help prevent homelessness. Through transitional shelter and meal planning with the opportunity to be connected to community resources.
Maria Talks is a public health website that contains medically accurate information about issues teens need to know about, like sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, birth control, pregnancy, and emergency contraception.
Low-income Massachusetts residents who need help paying for healthy food for their families or need assistance after a financial setback may qualify for temporary food and/or cash assistance programs to improve the quality of their lives.
http://www.mass.gov/portal/articles/massachusetts-food-and-cash-assistance.html
More adults now find themselves needing to return to the classroom on a less than full-time basis. The continuous increase in college costs is also requiring more students to reconsider their enrollment plans and to look at part-time programs as viable alternatives. The Commonwealth has recognized the above needs and established the Part Time-Grant program to serve as a bridge between higher education opportunities and those segments of the Massachusetts population.
MSPCC supports teen and young adult parents beginning at pregnancy. Home visitors offer encouragement and education to parents through each stage of pregnancy and early childhood development.
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.