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Narrative

Operated by The Home, The Boston-Suffolk County Family Resource Center and the Harbor Area Family Resource Center are part of a statewide network of Family Resource Centers (FRC). Our FRCs primarily serve families from Boston, Chelsea, Winthrop and Revere, though families are welcome to receive services from any FRC in the Commonwealth. We require no referrals. We are not insurance based. We help families regardless of legal status.

Our staff speaks English and Spanish. There are no eligibility requirements or costs associated with the program, and there is no waitlist. Programs/Services Offered:

Referrals

Advocacy Groups

Events and classes

Once a month, our FRCs offer the following items to households that have completed an intake with us.

• Diapers and wipes
• Formula
• Personal hygiene products
• Household cleaning supplies
• Non-perishable foods

Our Family Resource Centers do not give funding assistance, therapy or childcare. However, we can help with referrals. Also, resources may be helpful leads for providers and families looking for rent and housing assistance, early education options or regional mental health services.

Service Types

• Family Support
• Socialization Activities

Program Type

• Community Supports Program
• Support Groups

Populations Served

• All Disabilities
• Developmental Disability
• Hard of Hearing
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Illness
• Physical Disabilities
• Visual Impairment

Ages Served

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

Languages Spoken

• Portuguese
• Spanish

Accessibility Features

• Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service