DotWell is a community-based organization, specifically a formalized collaborative effort of its two founding organizations: the Codman Square Health Center (CSHC) and the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center (DHMSC). DotWell was previously known as the Health Services Partnership of Dorchester (HSP).
DotWell generates trust and respect by providing the highest quality comprehensive clinical and community-based services; a well-maintained physical plant that meets the needs of the community; a team of staff that are both entrepreneurial and practical; state-of-the-art technology available for use by the staff and the community; and unparalleled involvement by a diverse group of stakeholders including staff, clients, board members, elected and appointed officials, and collaborators.
Financial Health
Free tax preparation
Financial Counseling
Financial Coaching
Recreation and Fitness Dorchester House Pool: Asthma Swim, Swim Lessons, Lifeguard Training, more Sports clinics: Basketball (Beantown Slam), Tennis, FANtastic Kids: Weight management program for ages 8-12 Various recreational activities offered through Generation Next Academy/GNA Teen Center
Healthworks at Codman: Located at 450 Washington Street, this women and children's gym uses a variety of practices to ensure community health: sliding-scale memberships, 3-month "prescription" membership for overweight patients of Codman Square Health Center, personal training, nutritionist "interview" at intake, fun classes, special events and activities, friendly and informed staff
Youth Programs Community Health Career Internships: Summer health internships for teens. Daily schedule includes one hour of workshop time focused on key life skills areas including civic engagement, job readiness, financial literacy and wellness. Internships can include administrative, clinical, youth programming and recreation placements. Skills for Life: Highly interactive class for teens combining lessons in personal finance with career exploration by making field trips to Harvard Business School, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and other organizations.
Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative: The Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative (DFSI) is a multi-organizational partnership that connects three public elementary schools in central Dorchester with health and social service organizations, colleges, other enrichment groups, and parents.
(You can find DFSI under "Youth and Family" on MyDorchester.)
Generation Next Academy/GNA Teen Center: formerly the DotWell Teen Center, GNA is a place where youth ages 13-18 can gain the necessary skills to prepare for the future.
(You can find GNA under "Youth and Family" on MyDorchester.)
Submitted by JoelWool on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 12:35pm
Seniors! Do you have difficulty walking, getting in and out of a chair, or climbing stairs? If you have some trouble with these or other daily activities and are between the ages of 70 and 89, you may qualify for The LIFE Study at Tufts University.
The goal of The LIFE Study is to find out how older people can make changes in their lives to help them to remain independent members of their communities for a longer period of time. Eligible participants will be randomized into one of two lifestyle interventions consisting of either a structured physical activity program or a health education program.
Eligible participants can choose to attend their intervention sessions in either downtown Boston at the Tufts University campus and nearby Boston Young Men’s Christian Union gymnasium or at Dorchester House Multi-Service Center (1353 Dorchester Avenue). Transportation options are available as needed. Study participants will receive monetary compensation for their time when screening and follow-up clinic visits are completed.
For $50 or less, a child (even teen) can enjoy a summer of fun, safe, and healthy recreation outdoors at Camp Wonderland. Located on 110 acres in Sharon on Lake Massapoag, Camp Wonderland offers boating, swimming, ropes course, arts and crafts, music, Native American Lore, sporting, and more. The ACA accredited camp has been in operation since 1926 with over 1,200 campers each summer and an extensively trained staff. Campers range from ages 6-12; one session serves ages 13-17. Camp Wonderland is at low cost to families in need and offers full scholarships. There are no income eligibility guidelines. Contact Melissa Seiler, Camp Wonderland Coordinator, at (339) 502-5970. Camping Season: 781-784-5934, 186 Massapoag Avenue, Sharon, MA 02067. Off Season: 339-502-5900, 25 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021.
• It is an innovative, home-based literacy program that promotes a “learning through play” experience for parents and their preschool children.
• It develops a child’s language and literacy skills, as well as their social-emotional development through positive parent-child interactions.
• It prepares children for academic success.
• It helps parents to realize their role as their child’s first and most important teacher.
(This program was formerly called the FLASH Program, and was managed by Crittenton Women’s Union.)
Boston PCHP is free for eligible Boston area families with children between the ages of 18 months to 2-1/2. We provide the family with a trained home visitor who will visit with the parent and child twice a week. Together, the home visitor and parent discover ways to encourage verbal interaction and creative play using books and toys that the family gets to keep. Visits are not only educational, but fun!
For more information, call
Lydia Brown
Boston PCHP Coordinator
617 474-1143 x229 lbrown@familynurturing.org
The Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts invites you to The Cape Verdean Nurturing Program, a 15-week series of classes for parents and children to take together. Parents and children learn them same skills, although in separate groups. A meal is provided for families through each session. Transportation is provided if needed and the program is free of charge. Call Noemia for info/Pa mas informason o pa regista, tchoma Noemia Monteiro-Do Canto na (617)474-1143 ext. 252.
In this program, you and your family will learn to:
Express feelings in healthy ways
Communicate needs
Recognize and understand your feelings and feelings of others
Improve self-esteem and self-concept
Handle stress and anger
Develop family rules in effective ways to encourage behavior
Problem solve, make decisions, negotiate and more
Take care of yourself & your children
Meet with other family that are going through the same things and..
HAVE FUN!!!
When: Tuesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., March - June, 2011 Where: Neighborhood House Charter School
21 Queen Street, Dorchester, MA
For more information and to register, call Noemia Monteiro-Do Canto at (617)474-1143 ext. 252.
The mission of the Boston REACH Coalition is to promote health equity and eliminate racial and health inequities in Boston. REACH: Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health.
The 200-member coalition has met monthly for ten years. The coalition has earned an outstanding reputation in the local and public health community for its work in raising awareness of racial and ethnic health disparities, educating the public about health issues that affect the Black community in Boston, and for its credible partnerships with community members, policymakers, faith-based leaders, and academic institutions. The coalition includes community members, community groups, health care providers, business and faith leaders, and academic partners.
With new funding as a Center of Excellence in the Elimination of Disparities (CEED), the coalition will expand its scope of work to address cardiovascular disease and public health issues related to men’s health, adolescent wellness, community advocacy, public policy, and environmental health. A strategic plan will ensure that community efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities can be sustained.
Boston Public Health Commission (Center for Health Equity and Social Justice)
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Come to a meeting!
Charge for services:
None
Key Programs Offered:
Ongoing advocacy & community organizing.
Community Voices
The Coalition has worked with community member to identify factors that can promote or negate the health of the community. Please take a look at their projects and videos.
Annual Retreat
REACH Coalition members participate in this annual retreat to review and strengthen Coalition objectives and activities.
HPV Pilot Project
The Boston REACH Coalition in partnership with Mass CONECT is conducting a pilot project aiming to understand better the communication barriers for underserved women with respect to the HPV vaccine and cervical cancer awareness.
Type of facility in which this program/organization located:
BCYF Community Center & Boston Public Health Commission HQ
PROGRAM Early Head Start – Geneva Avenue
DIRECTOR II – EHS
Responsible for the administration and management of program operations at the Early Head Start in accordance with federal, state, and ABCD regulations, standards, and policies. Ensure high quality services are delivered to the children and their families. Oversee the development and implementation of annual program goals. Collaborate with program staff to ensure full program enrollment. Develop and coordinate the annual local budget preparation process with parents and staff. Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and documentation of all staff supervision and training activities, as well as parent involvement and training activities. Ensure satisfactory records of recruitment, enrollment, and attendance are current, accurate, and confidentially maintained. Oversee the implementation of outreach and recruitment initiatives. Perform other related duties as required.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Management, Early Childhood Education, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Must have more than three years of successful administrative and supervisory experience, preferably in an early childhood education setting serving infants and toddlers. Must be able to manage multiple and complex tasks simultaneously. Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills required. Must be able to communicate effectively with parents and staff. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with children and families of diverse educational, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Please note: this position manages a medium to large size Early Head Start/Child Care program with 75-159 children, and has some responsibilities for the management of additional program services.
Please contact Yvette Rodriguez at yrodriguez@bostonabcd.org or by calling (617) 348-6281 for more details or to apply.
The Dorchester Day Parade Committee is hosting an annual essay contest open to all Dorchester residents in the 6th through 10th grade or students that attend a Dorchester school. Two (2) prizes will be awarded to the winning essays that are chosen from a panel of local judges. Please fill out the attached registration form below and mail it with your essay to the committee chair. A completed registration form and essay must be postmarked by March 12, 2011 to be considered for a prize.
1.) The student must be a Dorchester resident or attend a Dorchester school.
2.) The essay must be written on just one of these Dorchester historical figures:
William Munroe Trotter (1872-1934) or Maria Cummins (1827-1866).
3.) The essay must be between 500–600 words for the 6th through 8th grade
and 800–900 words for the 9th and 10th grade students.
4.) Only one essay accepted per student.
5.) The essay must be typed and double spaced.
6.) The essay and entry form must be postmarked by March 12, 2011.
7.) Sorry, no e-mailed submissions will be accepted. They must be mailed.
The (2) prizes will be awarded during the Annual Dorchester Day Kick-off Dinner held at the First Parish Church in Dorchester on March 24, 2011. The winners are required to attend and will be invited to read their winning essays.
With questions, contact Edward Geary, Jr., Chairman, at (617) 265-5376 or essay@dotdayparade.com. Mail the completed entry form and essay postmarked no later than March 12, 2011, to:
Dorchester Day Essay Contest
PO Box 220145
Dorchester, Ma 02122
The Renew Boston Residential Program provides eligible Boston residents with free energy efficiency improvements such as air sealing and insulation upgrades to help conserve energy, save money and lower utility bills. The program is funded with $1.8 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and through existing energy efficiency programs administered by NSTAR and National Grid. Contact 617-635-SAVE or visit RenewBoston.Org.
The Youth Education Program (YEP) at Castle Square is in the process of hiring a Teen Coordinator for the Technology, Youth and Education Program. The Coordinator should be experienced in youth work and will develop a teen program focused on social justice, digital youth literacy, academic achievement and recreational activities. Anticipated start date: March 21, 2011.
Castle Square Tenants Organization, Inc. (CSTO), an affordable housing development located in the South End of Boston and a strong advocate of programs and services needed to build vibrant and safe communities. This is a part-time position, ideal for someone currently preparing for a career in youth work and education. The Youth Worker is a group leader that creates and implements age -appropriate activities that should provide for growth in skills, self-awareness, group relations, and character development adolescent activities for youth ages 11-18. In addition to implementing applicable agency and Department of Early Education and Care policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate would be at least 21 years old, prior experience with youth 6-21year old, available maximum 30 hours a week between the hours of 11am and 8pm, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of some flexibility in scheduling. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Linda Wells
Director of Youth and Education Programs
Castle Square Tenants Organization
480 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
617/482-4605 (T)
Email: LindaWells.CSTO@gmail.com
Seniors! Do you have difficulty walking, getting in and out of a chair, or climbing stairs? If you have some trouble with these or other daily activities and are between the ages of 70 and 89, you may qualify for The LIFE Study at Tufts University.
For $50 or less, a child (even teen) can enjoy a summer of fun, safe, and healthy recreation outdoors at Camp Wonderland. Located on 110 acres in Sharon on Lake Massapoag, Camp Wonderland offers boating, swimming, ropes course, arts and crafts, music, Native American Lore, sporting, and more. The ACA accredited camp has been in operation since 1926 with over 1,200 campers each summer and an extensively trained staff. Campers range from ages 6-12; one session serves ages 13-17. Camp Wonderland is at low cost to families in need and offers full scholarships. There are no income eligibility guidelines. Contact Melissa Seiler, Camp Wonderland Coordinator, at (339) 502-5970. Camping Season: 781-784-5934, 186 Massapoag Avenue, Sharon, MA 02067. Off Season: 339-502-5900, 25 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021. 
What is the Boston Parent-Child Home Program?
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The Renew Boston Residential Program provides eligible Boston residents with free energy efficiency improvements such as air sealing and insulation upgrades to help conserve energy, save money and lower utility bills. The program is funded with $1.8 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and through existing energy efficiency programs administered by NSTAR and National Grid. Contact 617-635-SAVE or visit 