Parenting Resources, College Preparation

We have several support groups, meetings, and events happening virtually for parents and their children.

We help individuals fill out their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) so they can get the most financial aid for which they are eligible.

We provide 24/7 mobile crisis services and help people who need access to timely, high quality mental health and substance use services.

This is a free program to help people prepare for a career in early childhood education.

Our free, confidential hotline can connect you to clinical help for mental health and substance use concerns where and when you need it.

Port Arise is here to provide support to our community through uplifting families.

We offer a free dual enrollment program with Bunker Hill Community College. Students take two classes and receive advising support to prepare for their next steps, such as college or career training.

The Center for Families Newsletter is full of information, resources, and supports for Cambridge families with children birth-8 years old.

When people come in we can help them use their digital devices (smartphones, tablets, computers), apply for services online, learn digital literacy and safety/privacy tips, and get access to devices.

We extend access to technology like Chromebook laptops and mobile WiFi hotspots by allowing patrons to check out devices.

We provide language and interpretation classes, youth programs, multicultural community events, and other supports for immigrant families.

Pathways to Family Success supports low-income Cambridge families with free events, activities, supplies, and community.

MPF is recruiting Fellows to lead youth programs for youth in grades 6-12 at one of our partner schools, city agencies, and non-profits across Massachusetts! Apply today!

Join us on Zoom, 10am ET, for half an hour, on occasional Saturdays to learn and practice techniques for having difficult conversations.

We promote the earliest parent-child relationships by helping parents manage the care of a new baby.

Qualifying individuals can apply to receive affordable internet access and a new laptop.

We work to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline by offering children mental health services that improve their long-term health and well-being.

This is a paid career exploration and internship program for young adults (ages 18-24) living in Cambridge who've graduated high school (or Hi-Set) but still don't know their next steps in life.

We offer lots of free events throughout the year for people of all ages with a love of learning!

The Cambridge Public Library offers free computer classes, book groups, English classes, makerspace workshops, and lots more upcoming opportunities to learn.

The Literacy Project offers free classes in English conversation, job hunting and resume writing.

We provide services related to substance use, harm reduction, education and mental health support.

We provide comprehensive support to the parents and caregivers of youth with mental health challenges, as well as their children, through a variety of coaching, childcare, and community-building programs.

Cambridge Dads was created to increase fatherhood engagement in programming. The program strives to ensure dads are engaged, informed, and feel supported in their role as parents.

Our programs serve to improve awareness of the importance of oral health to overall health by providing oral health education, dental screenings, and assistance with access to care.

We provide case management services, brief respite, one-on-one support for family members, and more to reduce or eliminate the time children with emotional disturbances spend in out-of-home placement.

We provide services for children who have witnessed domestic violence and their non-offending parent.