Parenting Resources

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.

The Center for Families shares our most up to date information for Cambridge families with children birth-age 8 years on programming, resources, and supports in our monthly newsletter!

Girasoles offers a unique opportunity for parents/caregiver and their children 12-24 months of age to experience a bilingual Montessori environment.

Pregnancy Support
- Doula Services
- Birth Plan - Prenatal Visits
- Labor & Delivery
- Postpartum
- Baby Massage Sessions
- Virtual Baby Massage Sessions
- Virtual Doula Support
- Wellness

We're actively accepting referrals, operating via Telehealth, and providing mental health supports for children and families struggling with emotional or behavioral challenges.

Do you have questions or need more information about your child’s development?

The Center for Families can help connect you to resources and supports for families in Cambridge!

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.

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.

Hope's Cradle is baby essentials pantry sponsored by Cambridge First Church of the Nazarene .

CFF wants to support you in providing the best start for your child. The ASQ online tool helps you to better understand all your child's different stages of development from one month up to 5 years.

We've collected a list of resources and activities for children and adults with special needs that parents can use while they're at home.

This free, online, easy-to-read Guide helps families know what to do if their child may have autism, or if they are already diagnosed.

This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for parents of teens who have a developmental disability.

The Cambridge Public Library is the proud home of the Greater Boston ECRC, which includes materials, services, programs and other resources for the early childhood community.

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.

We help families strengthen their bond with their babies and young children, through nurturing loving touch, and communication from infancy and beyond.

This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for parents of children aged 3-22 who may need special services because of a developmental or learning disability.

This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for parents of babies and young children who may need help with their development.

This free, easy-to-read online Guide is for parents of children and young adults who have a disability or an IEP (Individualized Educational Program) at school.

Special Start is Cambridge Public Schools’ preschool program for students with disabilities. The program provides services for preschool aged children 3 to 5 years of age.

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

We promote Community, Housing, Access, and Independence for children and adults of all abilities, strengths, and needs.