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Wesley Child Care Center Inc.

Location

29 Stanton Street

Dorchester, MA, 02124

United States

42° 17' 4.8948" N, 71° 4' 47.2908" W

Phone:

(617) 436-5800

Email:

jconway945@earthlink.net

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

M-F 9:00am-5:30pm

Mission:

We are a licensed and accredited program designed for the needs of school aged children. We offer a balance of tutorials, computers, recreation, a after school program and arts and crafts with nutritious meals provided. We also have a new language program that now is teaching french and spanish.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Judy conway-Director

Key Partners:

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Walk in, and we serve children from the ages 5-14yrs old.

Charge for services:

The language program is private funding and all other programs are through a sliding scale or vouchers.

Key Programs Offered:

Wesley School Age Program

Scholarships available:

No

Vouchers accepted:

Yes

Last Updated:

02/23/2010

Family Resource Center, East Zone

Location

1216 Dorchester Avenue (Behind the Burger King)

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 18' 30.96" N, 71° 3' 24.12" W

Phone:

(617) 635-8015

Fax:

(617) 635-6407

Website:

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/node/815

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

M-F: 8:30am to 5:00pm

Please note: all of the Family Resource Centers are closed during all city, state and federal holidays.

During the April (4/19-4/21) School Vacation only the West Zone Family Resource Center will be open. Families from any zone may utilize the West Zone office for their registration needs during this time.

Peak Period: January 3 - March 25, 2011 (including February recess)
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday registration! The East Zone FRC in Dorchester will be open January 22 and 29, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mission:

Families with a child new to the Boston Public Schools can register at one of our Family Resource Centers (FRC). Feel free to visit whichever center is most convenient; you are not limited to the center in your zone of residence.

East Zone Family Resource Center
1216 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester
(behind Burger King)
617-635-8015
Help available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, French, and Haitian Creole

North Zone Family Resource Center
75 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury
NOTE new location in Madison Park Complex: closer to Roxbury Crossing MBTA, adjacent to Reggie Lewis Center, at play space entrance to Madison Park.
617-635-9010
Help available in Cantonese, Cape Verdean Creole, English, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish.

West Zone Family Resource Center
515 Hyde Park Ave., Roslindale
(near Cummins Highway)
617-635-8040
Help available in Cape Verdean Creole, English, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish, and French.

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Families with a child new to the Boston Public Schools can register at one of several Family Resource Centers (FRC). Feel free to visit whichever center is most convenient; you are not limited to the center in your zone of residence.

Also (or Previously) Known As...:

Boston Public Schools Family Resource Center

Last Updated:

01/28/2010

Confused? You may have been looking for the Dorchester CARES Family Resource Center, a program of Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts.

ODWIN Learning Center -- Closed 6/30/2010

Location

ODWIN Learning Center

1943 Dorchester Avenue

Dorchester, MA

United States

42° 17' 2.5116" N, 71° 3' 53.2908" W

Phone:

(617) 282-5320

Email:

info@odwin.org

Website:

http://www.odwin.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

The ODWIN Learning Center is no longer active. The property is, or will likely be, acquired by Codman Square Health Center.

Read the "goodbye" message below:

With great sadness the Board of Directors of ODWIN Learning Center has voted to suspend the program as of June 30, 2010.

Unfortunately, funding is just not available to sustain ODWIN for another year, or even one more semester. Classes will continue until the scheduled end of this semester; however, we are not registering students for September at this time. Exam week follows until June 29 for those in advanced classes.

Throughout the years ODWIN has been a unique place to learn and to work. Mary Malone, ODWIN'S founder, had a vision 46 years ago that challenged the status quo and created an opportunity for the underserved to succeed. Virgil H. Logan, Jr., a former teacher, said of Mary Malone, “Your indomitable spirit and legacy of love and care shall live for all time.” The same can be said of ODWIN. The doors may close, but the students who have come through them are ODWIN’s shining legacy.

Mission:

ODWIN's two-fold mission is:

(1) To counteract poverty by enabling non-traditional students (people of color, ethnic minorities, working poor with inadequate educational preparation) to enter the professions, thus enabling them and their families to escape poverty, achieve positions of influence, and enhance economic and social change in the Boston community.

(2) To counteract racism and sexism, two of the key causes of the conditions that cause poverty, by increasing the number of competent women and minorities in the professions.

Charge for services:

Yes

With great sadness the Board of Directors of ODWIN Learning Center has voted to suspend the program as of June 30, 2010

Boston Public Library, Mattapan Branch

Location

Mattapan Library

1350 Blue Hill Avenue

Mattapan, MA, 02126

United States

42° 16' 38.6652" N, 71° 5' 36.096" W

Phone:

(617) 298-9218

Website:

http://www.bpl.org/branches/Mattapan.htm

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

Monday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Tuesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m

Mission:

The Boston Public Library's mission is to preserve and provide access to historical record of our society, and to serve the cultural, educational, and informational needs of the City and the Commonwealth.

The vision of the Boston Public Library is to touch the lives of every Bostonian in
libraries, online and in the community.

Priorities for 2009‐10
Advancement of Learning
* Early Literacy: babies to pre‐kindergarten
* Academic support: School age children and teens
* Lifelong learning: For all ages
Easy Access to BPL Resources Most in Demand
* Serving the greatest number of people with existing or reduced resources
* Includes open hours, electronic access, and collection
Libraries as Community Gathering Places
* Existing facilities are clean, organized, and welcoming public environments
Programs and Services that Help People during these Economic Times
* Includes services such as job and career information, resume writing, foreclosure
prevention programs, etc.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Maurice Gordon, Branch Librarian

Key Partners:

Part of the Boston Public Library system. Click here to learn more about Dorchester area libraries.

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Click here to register for a free library card online!

Key Programs Offered:

Homework Assistance Program
Free one-on-one homework help for students in grades K-8 from high-achieving high school mentors. Available at every BPL branch Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30PM.
Boston Teachers' Union Tutors
Tutoring for students in all grades from BPS teachers. Days and times vary by location. Mattapan: Tuesday 4-6PM.

Last Updated:

05/21/2010

DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
Strong collections in urban fiction, popular music, teen fiction, anime, manga and a wide array of DVDs, from movies to popular TV series. There is also a modest collection of local history materials.

RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Weekly toddler films, Fun with Books, teen movie matinee, teen advisory board, and homework assistance.
Adult Book Discussion Group - 3rd Tuesday of each Month

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
A monthly calendar of events offers a range of programs from films, author talks and readings, workshops, and educational activities for all ages. Summer reading programs are offered for children and young adults. The Friends of the Mattapan Branch also has activities throughout the year. Please consult our calendar of events for more details.

The Mattapan Branch is teamed with the Mildred Avenue Middle School and the Mildred Avenue Community Center as part of Mayor Menino’s Community Learning Initiative, a multi-department collaboration aimed at helping Boston’s youth reach their full potential by coordinating learning and recreation throughout the day.

HISTORY
As early as December 18, 1849 the people of Mattapan were concerned about library facilities. It was on that date that Increase S. Smith founded the Mattapan Library Association. On May 2, 1854, the Boston Public Library opened, and in 1870 the suburb of Dorchester, which included Mattapan, was annexed to Boston. The Mattapan Branch evolved over many years beginning with a reading room attached to the delivery station in the Oakland Hall Building in Mattapan. In 1898, the book collection consisted of ninety-eight volumes.

Around 1924, the population of Mattapan began a rapid increase. As newer groups began to establish themselves in the more central Boston neighborhoods, Jewish immigrants moved in large numbers to Mattapan.

The small reading room was granted Branch status in 1923, but could not meet the demand of the growing population. Annual circulation climbed from 20,000 volumes in 1924 to 75,010 in 1926. Mattapan residents requested a new library. Citizens' letters and petitions took effect, and on June 22, 1931 the Mattapan Library Branch at 10 Hazelton Street opened its doors.

The Hazelton Street branch served the neighborhood well for more than 75 years, but with the formation of a Mattapan Library Task Force, the procurement of necessary funding in 1997, and the perseverance of Mayor Thomas Menino and Councilor Charles Yancey a new chapter began. On February 28, 2009 the Mattapan community celebrated the opening of an architecturally-stunning, technologically enhanced, and service-rich new Mattapan Branch at 1350 Blue Hill Avenue.

LearningWorks (ABCD)

Location

ABCD LearningWorks

19 Temple Place Downtown Crossing

Boston, MA, 02111

United States

42° 21' 19.1772" N, 71° 3' 44.2944" W

Phone:

617-357-6000 Ext. 7541

Website:

www.bostonabcd.org/programs/career-development/learning-works

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

9:30am-5pm M-F

Mission:

LearningWorks is ABCD's workforce development center. Located in downtown Boston, it offers a variety of education, training and support services for low-income adults. The center is also a resource for employers seeking qualified staff or training opportunities. LearningWorks facilities include a computer lab and a self-directed resource room with automated job banks and resume writing programs.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Clare Shepherd, Director

Key Partners:

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

walk in

Key Programs Offered:

-JobNet provides career assessment and counseling, job readiness activities and job search and placement services. A multilingual staff works with automated job banks to create career opportunities for job seekers on all rungs of the career ladder. -Downtown Adult Literacy Program tutors adults from 18yrs and older one-on-one on basic reading skills and GED preparation. Students also learn basic computer skills, enjoy field trips and guest lectures, and take part in Boston's annual Adult Education and Literacy Week. -Young Parents Program serves 16-to-21-year-old parents and expectant parents. The program provides individual counseling and support, GED preparation, parenting skills classes, job and career development counseling and support groups.

Scholarships available:

no

Vouchers accepted:

no

Last Updated:

03/02/2010

all programs are free of charge.

Labouré College

Location

Labouré College

2120 Dorchester Avenue

Dorchester, MA, 02124

United States

42° 16' 41.9736" N, 71° 3' 58.9284" W

Phone:

(617) 296-8300

Email:

admissions@laboure.edu

Website:

http://www.laboure.edu

Mission:

Labouré is a small, urban, private, Catholic college. Our distinct focus is education for practice in the health sector. We grant the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (for RNs) and the associate in science degree in nursing (RN) and in allied health. We are a member of the Caritas Christi family, the second largest health care system in New England. Your education will take place throughout hospitals within the Caritas system, as well as, other academic medical centers, teaching and community hospitals, and ambulatory care settings in and around Boston.

Key Partners:

Carney Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Holy Family Hospital, Norwood Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

To request information, please contact the admissions office by phone at 617-296-8300 ext. 4016 or by e-mail at admissions@laboure.edu.

Charge for services:

Yes

Key Programs Offered:

Nursing
The associate in science in nursing program fosters individual growth, personal development and critical thinking and prepares graduates for entry-level positions. Learn more...

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (for RNs)
The BSN (for RNs) is geared for the working RN. It is a part-time evening program that can be completed in two years of continuous study. Learn more...

Electroneurodiagnostic Technology
As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the neurodiagnostic technologist performs specialized procedures that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological problems. Learn more...

Health Information Technology
Health information professionals play a critical role in quality improvement approaches and in data analysis that physicians, nurses, and other health care providers rely on to deliver patient-centered care. Learn more...

Nutrition & Food Management/Dietetic Technology
Dietetic technicians are an integral part of health care and foodservice management teams. Learn more...

Radiation Therapy
Treating and caring for cancer patients is a challenge that demands both skill and compassion. This is especially true in the field of radiation therapy.

Scholarships available:

Yes

University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston)

Location

UMass Boston

100 Morrissey Blvd

Boston, MA, 02125

United States

42° 18' 48.474" N, 71° 2' 19.0608" W

Phone:

(617) 287-5000

Website:

http://www.umb.edu

Mission:

The University of Massachusetts Boston, one of five campuses of the University of Massachusetts, is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban universities. A comprehensive, doctoral-granting campus, we provide challenging teaching, distinguished research, and extensive service which particularly respond to the academic and economic needs of the state's urban areas and their diverse populations.

The University of Massachusetts Boston strives to:

- Sustain a faculty dedicated to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching
- Provide innovative and programs that can respond in a timely manner to societal issues and problems
- Meet the needs of both traditional and nontraditional students
- Continue to promote diversity among students, faculty, and staff
- Conduct educational, scholarly, and service activities that contribute to meeting the needs of a diverse society
- Nurture both pure and applied research to advance knowledge and to create a better society for all
- Devote research and public service activities to the cultural, social, and economic development of Great Boston and the global community
- Dedicate itself to understanding and improving the environment and the well being of citizens of this region

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

J. Keith Motley, Chancellor

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Student interested in taking courses or enrolling can Apply Here

Applications can also be mailed to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
University of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125-3393
Fax: (617) 287-5999

Charge for services:

Yes

Scholarships available:

Yes

Number of people served each year:

Over 1400

Last Updated:

10/14/2010

Mildred Avenue Community Center

Location

5 Mildred Avenue

Mattapan, MA, 02126

United States

42° 16' 31.944" N, 71° 5' 32.2116" W

Phone:

617-635-1328 (CORRECTED)

Key Partners:

Mildred Avenue Middle School, Boston Centers for Youth & Families

Community Meeting Space Available:

Yes

Last Updated:

11/24/2010

Mildred Avenue Community Center opened adjacent to the Mildred Avenue Elementary School on November 17, 2003. The community center is a state-of-the-art facility that includes a gym, an exercise studio/weight room, large locker rooms, classrooms, a dance studio, community rooms, a computer center, a senior center with kitchenette, a 250-yard competition-sized swimming pool with balcony seating, a staged auditorium and a dedicated space that is fully wired to support a recording studio.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Location

Columbia Point

Boston, MA, 02125

United States

42° 18' 50.13" N, 71° 2' 0.348" W

Phone:

1.866.JFK.1960 (1-866-535-1960)

Email:

educationjfk@nara.gov

Website:

www.jfklibrary.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

*Holiday Hours* The JFK Presidential Library and Museum will close at 1:00 p.m. on December 24, 2009 and will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Hours
The Museum is open 7 days per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the exception of New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Our last Introductory Film of the day is at 3:55 p.m.
The Research Room is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment only and is closed on weekends and federal holidays. To speak to our research room staff, please call 617.514.1629.
Museum Admission
Adults $12.00, Seniors (62 and over) and Students (with valid college ID) $10.00, Ages 13-17 $9.00, Children 12 and under are free.
Group visits of 12 or more are eligible for a group visit discount with advance reservations.
Students in grades K-12 from New England Schools on an educational group tour are eligible for free admission. Please contact the Group Tours office for more information at 617.514.1589.

Mission:

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of our nation's thirty-fifth president and to all those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world.
Located on a ten-acre park, overlooking the sea that he loved and the city that launched him to greatness, the Library stands as a vibrant tribute to the life and times of John F. Kennedy.
Tour the Museum which portrays the life, leadership, and legacy of President Kennedy, conveys his enthusiasm for politics and public service, and illustrates the nature of the office of the President.
Students and scholars can also arrange to conduct research using the collection of historical materials chronicling mid-20th century politics and the life and administration of John F. Kennedy.

The Kennedy Library is one of 13 Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

Charge for services:

Yes

Transportation provided:

Free shuttle from JFK UMass Red Line T station

Type of facility in which this program/organization located:

Federal

Also (or Previously) Known As...:

JFK Library

Transportation
The Library and Museum is easily accessed by public transportation. Take the MBTA Rapid Transit, Red Line (any red line train) to JFK/UMASS Station. There is a free shuttle bus to the Library every 20 minutes beginning at 8:00 a.m. and running until Museum closing. Please take the buses marked ‘JFK.’

Perkins Community Center

Location

Perkins Community Center

155 Talbot Ave

Dorchester, MA, 02124

United States

42° 17' 33.5364" N, 71° 4' 49.0476" W

Phone:

(617) 635-1895

Email:

diopsmd@gmail.com

Website:

www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Papa Diop

Key Partners:

Boston Centers for Youth & Families Joseph Lee Elementary School Lee Academy Pilot School Codman Square Library DotWell

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

For Adult Education, including GED and ESOL classes, contact Papa Diop at (617) 635-1894. Drop-in registration every first and third Wednesday of the month. For all other after-school, summer, and recreation programs: call the front desk at (617) 635-1895.

Charge for services:

Varies by program

Key Programs Offered:

School Age Child Care After-School and Summer Program Piranhas After-School Program: Meets M-F, 3:20 - 6. 4 - 5pm writing. 5 - 6pm pool. $150/year. 1st month: Deposit and &35. Then: $35 every 3 months. Piranhas Swim Team: Membership overlaps with After-School Program, but open to others also. Swim meets 6pm Fridays.** Open Swimming: Saturdays. 10:15 - 11 Children, 11 - 12 Lap Swimming, 1 - 2:30 Community/Open Swim, 2-4:30 Adults.** Fire Star Homework Drop-in: Call center for more info Boston Raider's Mentoring: Academic help for youth aged 7-18. M-F, 3-8pm. $20/month. Strong Women, Strong Girls: Mentoring for girls in grades 3, 4 and 5 at Perkins on Thursdays, 4 - 5:30pm. Open Gym Peewee Basketball: Saturdays, 9am - 1pm. $65/season. Season runs approximately October - April. Self-Defense: Free self-defense classes taught on Saturdays from 9 - 11:30 am. 16 years and up. Karate: Classes offered for ages 5 and up, adults included, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 6-8. Call center for pricing information. Dorchester Adult Literacy Coalition site

Vouchers accepted:

Yes

Transportation provided:

No

Community Meeting Space Available:

Yes

Type of facility in which this program/organization located:

Community/Cultural Center

Last Updated:

11/29/2011