Parenting Resources, Internships, Clothing and Material Support

We offer employment training and education programs for TAFDC clients including Young Parents Program, DTA Works Internship, Office of Refugee and Immigrants Program, and more!

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).

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.

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

We offer nutritious food to those in need, no questions asked! Individuals and families can receive help once per week.

Our food and supply pantry is open to all on a first come, first served basis until supplies run out.

Our drop-in is open to eight people at a time. Check website for updated hours. Use a computer, cook in the kitchen, get help from a volunteer, pick up food & supplies, T-passes, clothing closet.

The Student Registration Center processes all school registrations for Cambridge Public Schools.

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

This program is designed to help youth to acquire the professional skills and coaching experience needed for working within the parkour industry, while also building valuable professional skills.

This pocket guide contains information on many different types of resources that may be useful to individuals and families who are homeless

Our program is a neighborhood gathering place where housed and unhoused neighbors can mingle and get acquainted in a low-key, judgment-free setting.

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

We invite high school students with a strong interest in science to spend six weeks at the Broad Institute.

We help students in Cambridge, especially those from low-income families and other under-resourced communities, find internships in local STEAM organizations and companies.

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.

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

During the school year, CRLS students can come to the Youth Employment Center (Room 2101, 2nd floor) during any lunch and some days after school to seek help in finding employment.

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

We are a comprehensive after-school educational enrichment and work-readiness program that includes paid workshops for low-income preteens and teens in Cambridge public housing.

Bridging The Gap enriches the lives of teenagers through a life-skills curriculum, self-improvement activities, site visits, and community service projects.

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

We provide high quality Montessori education to facilitate effective early childhood growth and development for all students.

We offer safe and fun programs for pre-teens, middle schoolers, and teens to connect with peers, build leadership skills, and participate in sports, arts, and activities in an inclusive environment. 

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