Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP)

We oversee the College Success Initiative, a network of partners supporting high school, opportunity youth and adult students to be prepared for, access, and complete college within six years.

We help address the needs of individuals and families in our community who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homeless.

We are a recreational program that caters to individuals with special needs in the Cambridge area.

This program has been temporarily cancelled.

DHSP Preschool Programs are open to Cambridge residents with age-eligible children. All our preschools are licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

The Recreation Department provides quality, affordable and accessible recreational opportunities for residents of all ages in well-designed and maintained facilities.

Serving both the cities of Cambridge and Somerville, the Fuel Assistance Program assists low-income households with winter heating costs incurred between November 1 and April 30.

Find It Cambridge is a search tool that helps people find services and activities in Cambridge.

The Cambridge Coordinated Access Network is Cambridge's "front door" to permanent housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

We empower a diverse community of adult learners through education, skill development, and community participation.

This program is temporarily cancelled.

We convene, catalyze and support youth serving programs to increase equity, access and innovation, and sustain the highest quality OST opportunities and experiences for children and youth in Cambridge

OWD offers employment programs for both young people and adults to help them build skills, gain access to opportunities, and work towards the careers they seek.

Cambridge STEAM Initiative aims to engage all residents in Cambridge in quality STEAM learning experiences, regardless of economic and social barriers.

Our mission is to promote and safeguard the health and independence of seniors.

This program has been temporarily cancelled.

If you have a child with a disability and you are looking for an afterschool program where they can have a successful experience, please call to schedule a meeting.