Early Childhood Summer Camps Guide (Ages 3 - 6)
Cambridge Office of Early Childhood (OEC)
This guide gives caregivers a quick and easy format to read through their summer camp options and reach out to staff for assistance.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
SAMHSA Office of Behavioral Health
Our hotline helps prevent suicide by giving free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you and loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Afterschool Programs Lottery Application Help (Drop-In)
Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP)
Lunes, Abril 29 4pm – 7:30pm
Also: Lunes, Mayo 6 4pm – 7:30pm and Lunes, Mayo 13 4pm – 7:30pm
We provide in-person help for anyone that needs to complete the DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery Application this year. That includes new applicants and families that are re-enrolling.
Community Schools Afterschool Programs Lottery
DHSP Community Schools
Riverside Cambridgeport and The Port The Port Neighborhood 9 Strawberry Hill and West Cambridge Cambridgeport, East Cambridge, and The Port East Cambridge CambridgeportDHSP Community Schools Programs provide educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for Cambridge children in Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade.
DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery
DHSP Childcare Afterschool Programs
Riverside Cambridgeport and The Port Area 2, Cambridgeport, East Cambridge, and Mid Cambridge North Cambridge Neighborhood 9 Strawberry Hill and West Cambridge East Cambridge Wellington Harrington Cambridgeport Mid Cambridge Cambridge Highlands, Neighborhood 9, and North Cambridge Mid Cambridge and RiversideThis lottery includes several different afterschool program options for children in Kindergarten to 8th grade. All programs promote children's social emotional growth and healthy relationships.
Eating Disorder Screening Tool
National Eating Disorders Association
We can help you find what you need, offer screenings, treatment options, support groups, and more using our online screening tool.
Eating Disorder Services at CEDC
Cambridge Eating Disorder Center
Riverside and West CambridgeWe provide individuals suffering with eating disorders a comprehensive continuum of support services focused on their recovery.
LGBTQ+ Resources at Greater Boston PFLAG
Greater Boston PFLAG
Outside CambridgeWe provide parent, caregiver, and family support groups, a connection line, 1-to-1 matches, and additional resources to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies.
The Spot
Equity Roadmap
The Spot is a volunteer run service that provides clothing, infant supplies, hygiene products and some materials assistance to Cambridge families that are most in-need.
Youth Resource Officers
Cambridge Police Department
We interact with youth and their families through schools, teen centers, and afterschool activities to intervene early with substance abuse counseling, mental health, and other diversion supports.
Early Intervention Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for parents of children aged 0-3 who may need special services to help with their development.
Student Registration Center
Cambridge Public Schools
Mid CambridgeThe Student Registration Center processes all school registrations for Cambridge Public Schools.
Al-Anon and Alateen Meetings
Al-Anon Family Groups of Massachusetts
We help families and friends of alcoholics by hosting regular support groups and meetings in your area. If you come to meetings and find relief, you belong.
Baby U Program
Baby University (Baby U) and Center for Families
Baby U is a parenting support program that offers 14 weeks of workshops and home visits for families living in Cambridge.
Birches School Summer Explorations
Birches School
We offer a nature-inspired summer camp with lots of outdoor fun including arts, crafts, hiking, outdoor games, and more!
CABHART (Cambridge/Arlington/Belmont High-Risk Assessment & Response Team)
Riverside Community Care
Our High Risk Assessment and Response team focuses on reducing and preventing domestic violence homicides and holding offenders accountable. We implement crisis prevention plans for victims/families.
Cambridge Dads
Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families
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.
Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP)
Cambridge Office of Early Childhood (OEC)
Known as universal preschool, we provide free preschool to Cambridge 4 year-olds and some 3 year-olds beginning in the 2024-2025 School Year.
Community Oral Health Services
Cambridge Public Health Department
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.
CYC Youth Headspace
Family Policy Council
Our alternative resource is curated by youth for youth to help destigmatize conversations around mental health through our welcoming, fun and approachable campaign.
Disabilities Resource Guide: Exceptional Lives
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This is a free Resource Directory of disability services in Massachusetts. Use your information to find programs near you that will meet your family's needs.
Early Years Project
Riverside Community Care
Outside CambridgeWe support children and their families through the early childhood communities that care for them such as early childhood teachers, directors, and family childcare providers.
Exceptional Lives Guardianship Guide
Exceptional Lives, Inc.
This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for parents of teens who have a developmental disability.
Fair Housing for All!
Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
Sábado, Abril 27 11am – 2:30pm
Our event is a chance to learn about fair and affordable housing resources by asking your questions to staff from city departments other organizations in Cambridge.
Family Intensive Reunification and Stabilization Team (FIRST)
Riverside Community 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.