Below is information for families looking for infant and toddler care, pre-school and after-school programs, and general resources for children.

SUMMER CAMP

More information coming soon!

CHILDCARE VOUCHERS

Visit Community Care for Kids and APPLY HERE. After you have applied, check on the status of your application with CCK by calling 617-657-5305.

DAYCARE SEARCH

Daycare Facilities:

• West Suburban YMCA Pre-School Center
• Newton – Watertown Creative Start
• Bright Horizons
• Brookline Infant Toddler Center
• Plowshares
• Family Access

To search for at-home daycares:

• Winnie
• NeighborSchools
• Licensed Child Care Search

OUT OF SCHOOL TIME

It’s time to register for summer camp! Click HERE for more information about the Parks & Recreation programming offered this summer.

Visit the Newton Afterschool Association for a list of local afterschool programs.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

EBT Card to Culture Program: The DTA has partnered with Mass Cultural Council to offer FREE or discounted admissions to many of the Commonwealth’s museums and cultural institutions. Show your EBT card for entry. Click HERE to learn more.

SUPPORT FOR KIDS

Save for your child’s future education: Learn more about the BabySteps Savings Plan.

Looking for a mentor for your child? Call Jewish Big Brother Big Sister at 781.516.2090. They are currently offering a LGBTQ+ Mentorship program for youth 6-18.

If you’re a parent or caregiver of a teenager, click HERE for additional resources.

Women, Infant & Children (WIC): WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to MA families who qualify.

SUPPORT FOR PARENTS

Are you a parent or an expecting mother?

Family Access offers counseling and consultation services for young parents (under 23) who are pregnant or have a child. For more information or to make a referral to Young Parent Support (YPS) contact Karen at kseniuk@familyaccess.org or call 617-969-5906 ext. 125.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources & referrals to any pregnant and postpartum mothers, and their loved ones, facing mental health challenges. Call or text 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) in English and Spanish.

Parent Advocacy League: PAL is a FREE service that provides services and referrals for families who are supporting youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Additionally, PAL’s offers families with IEP support, support groups, and 1:1 support for families before, during and after crisis, to assist with rebuilding.  All supports are in either English or Spanish, and are NOT insurance based, and are free.

Need someone to talk to?

Call the Parents Helping Parents Stress Line at 1-800-632-8188.

Visit the Parent/Professional Advocacy League website for Family Support Services.