Health and Wellness, Parenting Resources

We develop and manage safe, good quality, affordable housing for low-income individuals and families in a manner which promotes citizenship, community and self-reliance.

CIRC hosts a monthly free legal screening clinic for any MA resident seeking information regarding their immigration status.

We are committed to working with the community to make the City of Cambridge a safe and desirable place to live, work or visit. We solve problems and improve public safety.

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

Cambridge Camping Association provides enriching and inclusive summer and school year programming for children living in under-resourced circumstances in our community.

We provide a warm, stimulating early-school experience in a joyful, loving environment built upon a foundation of trusting relationships with a diverse group of children and families.

We sustain and grow an engaged community focused on the mental health needs of Black women and girls using resources, content, and experiences that present relevant and accessible information.

We work to prevent suicide and support those who have lost someone to suicide. Each year, 300+ volunteers answer more than 80,000 calls, texts, and chats on our Helpline.

The mission of the Margaret Fuller House is to strengthen and empower youth, families, and community residents.

We offer accessible programs for children, work experiences for teens, advocacy and resources for caregivers, and most importantly, community through afterschool, summer camps, and other activities.

We are a City department dedicated to ensuring women and girls equal economic, social, political, and educational opportunities throughout the city.

CHRC investigates complaints of discrimination that occur in Cambridge; in housing, employment, education, and public accommodations.

Baby U is a parenting support program that offers 14 weeks of workshops and home visits for families living in Cambridge.

We offer a range of educational and recreational activities in a safe afterschool environment where all are welcome.

We support youth with special needs in afterschool and summer programs so that they can have a successful experience.

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

We provide afterschool care for children in Cambridge.

Helping children between the ages of 7 and 12 (Littles) in under-resourced families thrive through one-to-one relationships with caring adult mentors (Bigs).

The Healthy Children Task Force (HCTF) is a community coalition of parents and professionals, formed in 1990, who meet monthly to promote the health of children in Cambridge.

CCTV (cctvcambridge.org) is the community media center serving Cambridge.

Big Sister Boston empowers women, girls, and nonbinary folks through a variety of gender-intentional programs and opportunities.