Child and Family Services The Dimock Center

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Contact Information

The Dimock Center
Contact: Lynne Sheridan, Vice President, Child and Family Services
Email Address: lsherid1@dimock.org
Phone: 617-442-8800 x1359

1800 Columbus Avenue Roxbury, MA 02119
Area Served: Boston

Map Location Child and Family Services

Narrative

The Child and Family Services Division supports Dimock’s mission by providing, “accessible, comprehensive, innovative and culturally competent” education and support services to children, families and individuals from pre-birth to adulthood – designed to promote optimal development and economic stability. Programs in the Division include:

  • Early Head Start – center-based and home-based services to expectant families and children birth to 3 years
  • Head Start – center-based services for children ages 3-5 years
  • School Readiness – center-based child care for children ages 4 months to 5 years
  • Early Intervention – services for children birth to 3 years with disabilities and/or developmental delays
  • Adult Education – basic education, pre-GED, GED and career-readiness education for adults

Our Child and Family Services programs offer quality care, education and support to children and families.

Service Types

  • Family Support

Program Type

  • Advocacy
  • Education

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59
  • 60 +

Languages Spoken

  • Cape Verdean
  • Haitian-Creole
  • Spanish

Additional Information

  • Fees: MassHealth, Private Insurance, Personal Funds
  • Licensed By: DDS