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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

See map: Google Maps

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.

GoKids Boston

Location

100 Morrissey Blvd

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 18' 48.24" N, 71° 2' 20.04" W

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

(617) 287-5437

Email:

GoKidsBoston@umb.edu

Website:

www.gokids-boston.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

11am to 7pm
Membership hours 4pm to 6pm

Mission:

At GoKids Boston, our mission is kids.
We are driven to improve the health, wellness, and overall outlook for adolescents, pre-teens and teens.
We provide kids personalized instruction and support to become more physically active, improve fitness, eat nutritiously, and gain self-confidence.
We are proud to be a part of the University of Massachusetts, Boston. We embrace the University’s urban mission, and focus on reducing health-disparities in underserved families.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Jean Wiecha

Key Partners:

Children’s Hospital Boston and UMass Boston

Charge for services:

$49 per/month with subsidy enrollment available

Key Programs Offered:

Clinical referral program (through Children Hospital Boston and Boston Medical Center); and General Membership program

Scholarships available:

Yes

Transportation provided:

No

Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester: Walter Denney Youth Center

Location

270 Mount Vernon Street

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 19' 9.318" N, 71° 2' 46.0356" W

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

617.822.3701

Email:

Office Manager Tara Lewis, tlewis@bgcdorchester.org

Website:

www.bgcdorchester.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

September 8 - July 1
Bantams/Cadets/Juniors – Monday – Friday 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Intermediates/Seniors – Monday - Friday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday.

July 7 - August 15
Bantams/Cadets/Juniors – Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Intermediates/Seniors – Monday – Friday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Mission:

To inspire and enable all young people, from diverse circumstances, to realize their full potential by providing opportunities for personal growth to become contributing, caring and responsible members of the community.

Our Boys & Girls Clubs Provide
A safe place to learn and grow.
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals.
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences.
Hope and opportunity.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Bob Scannell- President & CEO; Katherine Parker- Director of Resource Development

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Membership in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is open to all children between the ages of 6 and 17. Our Club has an "open door" policy. Members are well supervised while in the program areas, but may come and go as they please. The membership fee for all ages is just $5.00 per year, or $10.00 per year for immediate family members registering at the same time. All members must furnish proof of age when signing up.

Bantams: ages 6 - 7 (limited membership; no drop-in, programmed activities only.)
Cadets: ages 8 - 9
Juniors: ages 10 - 12
Intermediates: ages 13 - 15
Seniors: ages 16 – 17
Orientation
After registering, members must attend a member's orientation. Parents are encouraged to attend as well. The orientations are held according to the following schedule:

Fall 2008 – Spring 2009 (September 8 – July 1)
For the Marr & McLaughlin Buildings (Deer Street & Dorchester Ave.)
(Held in the Marr building lobby)
4:00 – Monday - Friday

Summer 2008 (July 5 – September 8)
For the Marr & McLaughlin Buildings (Deer Street & Dorchester Ave.)
(Held in the Marr building lobby)
9:15 – Friday
9:30 - Monday & Wednesday
4:00 – Monday - Friday

Charge for services:

$5

Key Programs Offered:

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester offer club members the chance to participate in programs that foster the intellectual, artistic and athletic interests of its members. Each program is age appropriate, supervised, structured and most importantly - designed to accommodate the wide variety of learning styles, social skills and intellectual abilities that our children bring to the Club each and every day. Members are grouped according to age and interests with activities falling into the following categories:

Triple Play – A comprehensive wellness program that weaves physical fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, healthy lifestyle choices together by drawing upon the 200+ programs that take place at the Club

The Arts – Painting & drawing, sculpture, photography and digital design

Music - Comprehensive music program including instruments, voice, and dance lessons. Partnership with Berklee College of Music

Education - Daily homework help, one-on-one tutoring, reading & writing enrichment, MCAS & SAT preparation

Life Skills - Leadership groups for 13-17 year olds (Keystone Club) and 10-13 year olds (Torch Club) teach civic responsibility and pride

Technology - Three computer learning centers, each with 10 computers, are available to members for educational and research purposes

Athletics - Basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, track, volleyball, gymnastics, Judo and more

Aquatics - Organized swim teams, swimming lessons and drop-in swimming for all ages and levels

Social Recreation - Chess and other strategic board games, puzzles, pool, foosball, and movies

Career Service – Career preparation, placement and guidance for teens seeking employment support

Child Care - Licensed care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers; after-school care for children ages 6-12

Scholarships available:

Yes

Vouchers accepted:

Yes

Transportation provided:

No

Number of people served each year:

501-1000

Community Meeting Space Available:

Yes

Type of facility in which this program/organization located:

Private Building

Last Updated:

10/23/2009

Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester: Paul R. McLaughlin Youth Center

Location

1135 Dorchester Avenue

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 18' 43.1208" N, 71° 3' 26.8236" W

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

617.288.7120

Email:

mjoyce@bgcdorchester.org

Website:

www.bgcdorchester.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

September 8 - July 1

Bantams: Programmed activities only;
Monday – Friday 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cadets: Monday – Friday 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.;
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Juniors/Intermediates/Seniors:
Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.;
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

July 7 - August 15

Cadets & Juniors:
Session 1– July 7– July 25; 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Session 2 – July 28 – August 15 ; 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Bantams:
Session 1 Morning – July 7 – July 25; 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Session 1 Afternoon – July 7 – July 25; 1:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Session 2 Morning – July 28 – August 15; 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Session 2 Afternoon – July 28 – August 15; 1:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Intermediates/Seniors Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.; Saturday 5:00 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.

Mission:

To inspire and enable all young people, from diverse circumstances, to realize their full potential by providing opportunities for personal growth to become contributing, caring and responsible members of the community. Our Boys & Girls Clubs Provide A safe place to learn and grow. Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals. Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Hope and opportunity.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Bob Scannell- President & CEO; Katherine Parker- Director of Resource Development

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Membership in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is open to all children between the ages of 6 and 17. Our Club has an "open door" policy. Members are well supervised while in the program areas, but may come and go as they please. The membership fee for all ages is just $5.00 per year, or $10.00 per year for immediate family members registering at the same time. All members must furnish proof of age when signing up.

Bantams: ages 6 - 7 (limited membership; no drop-in, programmed activities only.)
Cadets: ages 8 - 9 Juniors: ages 10 - 12
Intermediates: ages 13 - 15
Seniors: ages 16 – 17

Orientation: After registering, members must attend a member's orientation. Parents are encouraged to attend as well.

Charge for services:

Contact club

Key Programs Offered:

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester offer club members the chance to participate in programs that foster the intellectual, artistic and athletic interests of its members. Each program is age appropriate, supervised, structured and most importantly - designed to accommodate the wide variety of learning styles, social skills and intellectual abilities that our children bring to the Club each and every day. Members are grouped according to age and interests with activities falling into the following categories:

Triple Play – A comprehensive wellness program that weaves physical fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, healthy lifestyle choices together by drawing upon the 200+ programs that take place at the Club

The Arts – Painting & drawing, sculpture, photography and digital design

Music - Comprehensive music program including instruments, voice, and dance lessons. Also home to the Dorchester Music Clubhouse.

Partnership with Berklee College of Music Education - Daily homework help, one-on-one tutoring, reading & writing enrichment, MCAS & SAT preparation

Life Skills - Leadership groups for 13-17 year olds (Keystone Club) and 10-13 year olds (Torch Club) teach civic responsibility and pride

Technology - Three computer learning centers, each with 10 computers, are available to members for educational and research purposes

Athletics - Basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, track, volleyball, gymnastics, Judo and more

Aquatics - Organized swim teams, swimming lessons and drop-in swimming for all ages and levels

Social Recreation - Chess and other strategic board games, puzzles, pool, foosball, and movies

Career Service – Career preparation, placement and guidance for teens seeking employment support

Child Care - Licensed care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers; after-school care for children ages 6-12

Scholarships available:

Yes

Vouchers accepted:

Yes

Transportation provided:

No

Number of people served each year:

501-1000

Community Meeting Space Available:

Yes

Type of facility in which this program/organization located:

Private Building

Last Updated:

10/23/2009

Youth Build- Boston

Location

504 Dudley Street

Roxbury, MA, 02119

United States

42° 19' 21.594" N, 71° 4' 22.35" W

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

(617) 445-8887

Website:

http://www.ybboston.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

YBB is open from Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm,
Open some Saturdays for weekend programs
Closed Sundays

Mission:

Launched in 1990 with 28 young people in a church basement, YBB was the first replication of the YouthBuild model outside of New York. The mission of YouthBuild Boston Inc. (YBB) is to improve opportunities for young people of Boston by teaching skills that will equip them to support themselves and help develop personal and neighborhood responsibility. The guiding principle of YBB is "Youth or young adults, when treated as valuable resources, will realize that they can be partners in rebuilding their community". YBB realizes that the difficulties that young people face must be overcome by addressing the terrible and overwhelming lack of empowerment that they often feel. These feelings are reinforced by a society that views them as part of the problem, and not the solution. YBB recognizes that these individuals are capable of and vital to improving their lives and the condition of their community.
YBB has been successful since its inception. YBB, along with other agencies has contributed to the vibrancy of the community. Consistent funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, AmeriCorps, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, YouthBuild USA, the private foundation community, corporations, and individuals, has enabled us to serve Boston youth.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Ellen Prenelus, President

Key Partners:

(SUPPORTERS)
AKS Associates
Alexander, Aronson, Finning, CPA & Consultants
Amelia Peabody Foundation
Anna B. Stearns Foundation
Bank of America
Bank of America Foundation
Boston Private Bank & Trust
Boston Trust & Investment Management Company
BR Alexander
BV Leasing & Management, LLC
Citizens Bank
Clippership Foundation
Cooper Leeser Fund
Goudy, Clancy and Assoc. Charitable Fund
I.O.U.E. Local 4
Kevin Gorter Memorial Foundation
M. E. O'Brien & Sons
McPherson Group
Mellon Bank
Northeast Kennels
Paulist Community Center
Pearl Meat Company
Robert F. White Associates
Shawmut Design Construction Company
Sovereign Bank
State Street Foundation
Stream
The Boston Foundation
Tishman Construction
Walter J. Noonan Trust
Wellington Management Group Foundation
YouthBuild USA

Charge for services:

No

Scholarships available:

No

Vouchers accepted:

No

Transportation provided:

No

Number of people served each year:

51-250

Community Meeting Space Available:

No

Type of facility in which this program/organization located:

School

Last Updated:

05/26/2010

Marshall Community Center -- Closed

Location

35 Westville St

Dorchester, MA

United States

42° 18' 0.3996" N, 71° 4' 15.2472" W

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

(617) 635-5148‎

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

Summer:8am -9pm
Winter:10am-9pm

Key Partners:

John Marshall Elementary School

Charge for services:

Yes

Scholarships available:

No

Vouchers accepted:

Yes

Transportation provided:

Yes

Number of people served each year:

51-250

Community Meeting Space Available:

No

Type of facility in which this program/organization located:

Community/Cultural Center

Youth Services Providers Network

Location

115 Warren Street

Roxbury, MA, 02119

United States

42° 19' 35.4" N, 71° 5' 3.48" W

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

617-343-5382

Email:

jbutts@bgcb.org

Website:

http://www.bostonyouthservices.net/ and http://www.bgcb.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

9-5

Mission:

The program addresses the unique needs of high-risk urban youth and their families by placing licensed clinical social workers in district police stations throughout the city. YSPN social workers receive referrals from police officers, incident reports, Boston Cares and walk-ins. YSPN services include intake/assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, clinical case management and ongoing individual and family therapy. Additionally, when there is an incidence of community violence, YSPN provides critical incident trauma services to individuals, groups, and the community. Since its inception in 1996, YSPN has served more than 8,000 youth (80% between the ages of 13-21) and families from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Jeff Butts

Key Partners:

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, Boston Police Department

Charge for services:

No

Scholarships available:

No

Vouchers accepted:

No

Transportation provided:

No

Number of people served each year:

1-50

Community Meeting Space Available:

No

Bowdoin Street After School Program

Location

284 Bowdoin Street

Dorchester, MA, 02122

United States

42° 18' 26.7048" N, 71° 3' 56.754" W

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

(617) 282-4107

Email:

bowdoinafterschool@yahoo.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

Monday through Friday 2:00-6:00pm

Mission:

To provide quality academic based after school care

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Nicole O'Brien

Key Partners:

St. Peter School, Catholic Charities Teen Center

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Phone the office, email our program, or stop by for an application.

Charge for services:

Yes

Scholarships available:

No

Vouchers accepted:

No

Transportation provided:

No

Number of people served each year:

51-250

Community Meeting Space Available:

Yes

Type of facility in which this program/organization located:

School

Dorchester Head Start (ABCD)

Location

198 Geneva Avenue

Dorchester, MA, 02121

United States

42° 18' 18.0468" N, 71° 4' 31.4004" W

See map: Google Maps

Phone:

(617) 929-6211

Email:

rene@bostonabcd.org

Website:

http://www.bostonheadstart.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

Monday through Friday from 8:30-2:30pm
Extended day is available from 7:30-5:30pm.

Mission:

The purpose of the program is to provide opportunities and services to the culturally diverse families in the Dorchester neighborhood. It is a comprehensive Head Start program in partnership with parents. It serves families for twenty-five hours weekly, assisting them in self-sufficiency and success in life. The program's philosophy is to promote self-help and self-sufficiency. Its goals are as follows:
1. To provide an education that improves children's ability to think, reason, communicate and develop self-esteem through meaningful social interaction with peers and teachers.
2. To provide integrated services in the areas of education, health, nutrition and social and mental health.
3. To serve healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks to ensure good nutrition.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Joyce Rene

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Walk-in application process. Your child must turn 3 on or before September 1, 2006. Please call Dorchester Head Start (617)282-1100 for more information.
To apply, you must bring the following:
-Child's Birth Certificate
-Social Security Cards for all family members
-Medical Insurance Card
-Two proofs of residence(phone bill, utility bill, etc)
-2 Proof of income (4 recent pay stubs or Welfare letter of verification)
-Application are taken: Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M.- 3:30 P.M.
-Vouchers are acceptable for the Extended Day Program.
-If you get paid bi-weekly bring 2 proofs of income
-If you get paid weekly bring 4 proffs of income

Charge for services:

No

Key Programs Offered:

The extended day program is available, the program go by a sliding scale or vouchers.

Scholarships available:

No

Vouchers accepted:

Yes

Transportation provided:

No

Number of people served each year:

51-250

Community Meeting Space Available:

Yes

Type of facility in which this program/organization located:

Private Building

Last Updated:

03/02/2010

Teen Empowerment, The Center for

Location

21 Balfour Street

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 18' 53.64" N, 71° 4' 33.6" W

See map: Google Maps

Mailing Address (if different than physical location):

The Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc.
48 Rutland Street
Boston, MA 02118

Phone:

617-427-1488 or 617-427-1599

Email:

heang@teenempowerment.org

Website:

www.teenempowerments.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm

Mission:

To empower youth and adults as agents of positive individual, institutional, and social change.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Stanley Pollack

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Please contact us if you are interested. We having several youth hiring times.

Charge for services:

No

Scholarships available:

No

Vouchers accepted:

No

Transportation provided:

No

Number of people served each year:

over 1000

Community Meeting Space Available:

No

Last Updated:

11/18/2009