Early Childhood Opportunities, Financial Assistance

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

Here is a list of all the licensed childcare centers in Cambridge (and some in Somerville).

We help people pay for theirwinter heating bills if they are from low-income households in Cambridge and Somerville.

Cambridge Youth Flag Football League is for boys and girls between the ages of 3-17 and is designed to teach players of all abilities new skills and training regiments.

This guide gives caregivers a quick and easy format to read through their summer camp options and reach out to staff for assistance.

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.

The Just-A-Start Financial Opportunity Program offers free financial coaching from an accredited financial counselor to help people define and reach their financial goals.

This list contains several programs that provide low-cost or free internet and phone services to low-income households and individuals, including the Lifeline Program and Comcast Internet Essentials.

We provide the highest level of musical training and performance opportunities while transforming lives, one voice at a time.

Our team of social workers can help make referrals to community services, help you complete applications, navigate resources, and help connect you to mental health or substance misuse programs.

Our City programs connect renters, homeowners and landlords to resources that help save money on their utility bills while also addressing climate change through renewable energy and efficiency.

As a world-class, accredited private school in Cambridge, MA, ISB is home to 540 students from age 2 through Grade 12. ISB places the development of the bilingual brain at the heart of our mission.

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

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.

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.

Safehome: Up to 1 month stay in a confidential location for an individual or family.
Transitional Housing: Up to two years of rental assistance for up to 16 survivors and their families.

We can help you find out if you're paying too much for your electricity bill and find the best programs to help you save money.

Known as universal preschool, we provide free preschool to Cambridge 4 year-olds and some 3 year-olds beginning in September.

We will offer open enrollment to elementary school students in after school (extended day and enrichment clubs) and vacation camps.

A Music focused, emergent based curriculum and culturally immersive early education program. Professional live music classes everyday for every age group! Diapers, snacks and lunch are included!

Can you find the StoryWalks? A StoryWalk is a children's book hung page by page around a park in Cambridge where families can read, walk, and talk together. Find the 8 StoryWalks in Cambridge parks!

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!

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

We've created orienteering courses throughout the city of Cambridge to get you and your family outside and moving around. Check out our map courses on our website!

We offer a progression of map navigation activities for home-schooled students who want to learning individually or in a group.

Cambridge Camping's CCAccess scholarship program makes unforgettable camp accessible to all, offering day and overnight options.

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