Arts and Culture, Parenting Resources

Here is a list of all the licensed, private individual childcare options in Cambridge (and some in Somerville).

We connect low-income parents with a personal coach and supportive connections to help reach family goals in health, housing, finances, education, and work!

Youth Headspace contains many youth wellness and mental health resources. Check it out!

We offer in-person and online classes for adults in a variety of subjects and specialties each season.

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

A home visiting programs' primary purpose is to support and encourage parents and caregivers, share information, and connect families with resources in their home and/or a convenient location.

Our teen support text line connects young people up to age 24 with a peer they can talk to when they feel lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, or suicidal.

We offer a variety of services, supports and programs dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students who have a documented risk of regression during the summer months.

We provide a year-round, in-person leadership program at the Hurley Street Farm. Youth will learning leadership skills through urban gardening and environmental activism.

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 understand the importance of community and the power of compassion. As a 100% volunteer-run program, we are committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and families in Cambridge, MA.

The Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance abuse treatment and recovery services.

The MIT Museum seeks proposals for innovative public programs that explore humanity's relationship with the theme of TIME.

High-quality early education in Cambridge for ages 6 weeks-5 years combining a research-informed, play-based learning experience in a safe and nurturing environment that supports children and families

From maker space workshops to a dance studio, a Food Lab to a performance space, The Foundry’s array of spaces will serve your individual or group needs. Bring your creative spirit!

Learn to play the Steel Pan, basic music, and leadership development.

Platforms Theatre Company presents a youth acting class for 3rd-5th grade students that explores the actor's toolbox through engaging games, improvisation, and storytelling activities.

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

We provide free and nutritionally balanced meals to Cambridge residents 18 years of age and under. There are vegetarian and non-vegetarian options offered at all meal sites!

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 visit moms and dads of young children at a convenient location to share information about early literacy development, talking and reading with children, and community resources.

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

We offer weekly arts education classes for youth (5th-7th grade) that include dancing, acting, and other movement-based arts.

We run classes in Soca dance and choreography for people of all ages and levels.

We partner with local businesses and organizations to sponsor free events in parks across the city.