Location
19 Temple Place Downtown Crossing
Boston,
MA,
02111United States
42° 21' 19.1772" N, 71° 3' 44.2944" W
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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.
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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.
all programs are free of charge.
Location
110 Claybourne Street
Dorchester,
MA,
02121United States
42° 17' 45.6" N, 71° 4' 15.24" W
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Phone:
Claybourne Street: (617) 288-2700; Talbot Ave: (617) 282-2572
Website:
http://bostonabcd.org/centers/dorchester/
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
9 AM - 6PM Tue - Fri; 10 AM - 5 PM, Mon.
Mission:
Since its inception in 1962, ABCD has remained devoted to its mission of promoting self-help for low-income people and neighborhoods. ABCD empowers disadvantaged people by providing them with the tools to overcome poverty, live with dignity, and achieve their full potential. It emphasizes education, skilled job-training and asset development.
While ABCD's overall focus remains long-term self-sufficiency, we understand that sometimes, things happen. ABCD offers a number of programs that help families through these times of crisis, including fuel assistance in winter, food pantries, and rental assistance.
Once stability has been established, ABCD helps people move forward with a focus on education and skill development. The agency works closely with area businesses and academic institutions to develop programs that educate workers who are consistently applauded for their abilities and commitment to excellence.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Call or visit the center.
Charge for services:
Most programs and services are free. Childcare services charge fees on a sliding scale, and interested participants complete an intake to determine fees.
Key Programs Offered:
- Fuel Assistance and Weatherization
November through April. For more information contact (617) 288-2700x200.
- Tax Preparation
January through April. For more information contact (617) 288-2700x200.
- School Vacation, After-School, and Summer Childcare Programs
Summer Enrichment Program dates for 2010 are July 6th-August 27th. Program hours: Monday-Thursday 8AM-6PM, Friday 7AM-5PM. Open to children in first grade through age 12. Limited discounts for tuition and EEC slots available. Vouchers accepted. To receive vouchers, call Child Care Choices of Boston at (617) 348-6677. To register or receive more information call (617) 288-2700x206 or x203.
- Summer Works, Winter Works, and Adult Employment Services
Employment programs for youth and adults. Summer Works begins July 6 and ends August 13th. Interested participants apply in early spring for Summe Works and in September for Winter Works. For more information call (617) 288-2700 x214 or x216.
- Food Stamps, Mass Health, Seasonal Programs, and Case Management
The DNSC can help you apply for Food Stamps and Mass Health, and also offers case management services. Seasonal programs include November and December Holiday Food and Toy Assistance programs. Thanksgiving referrals begin October 25th through November 12th on a first-come, first-served basis. Toy Assistance referrals begin November 29th. For more information on these programs, contact (617) 288-2700x202.
- Other Services
The DNSC also offers GED and ESOL referrals, limited translation services, information and referrals on housing and higher education, and referrals to Dorchester Head Start preschool programs. 110 Claybourne Street is also a BPS Summer Feeding Site.
Two locations:
110 Claybourne Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
551A Talbot Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
Location
198 Geneva Avenue
Dorchester,
MA,
02121United States
42° 18' 18.0468" N, 71° 4' 31.4004" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Monday through Friday from 8:30-2;30PM
Extended day is available from 7:30-5:30.
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. It's 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.
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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
Key Programs Offered:
The extended day program is available, the program go by a sliding scale or vouchers.
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Location
110 Claybourne Street
Dorchester,
MA,
02121United States
42° 17' 45.5892" N, 71° 4' 15.2508" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Mission:
To expand resource access for family members and individuals in Dorchester.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Alison Carter Marlow, Director Dorchester NSC
Key Partners:
Multicultural Independent Living Center of Boston Family Inc., National Community Action Programs, City Action, City of Boston Department of Community Development
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Walk-in or apply for afterschool and the summer program
Key Programs Offered:
ABCD Dorchester neighborhood service center provides: fuel assistance for low-income families, free tax preparation, an after school program from 2pm-5pm, help with food-stamp and Mass Health applications. ABCD also has a job development program that helps individuals with resumes and job searches, and has a summer works program for youth ages 14-21. Most of the services and programs are free but some go by a sliding scale and/or vouchers.
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