Boston Public Schools
(617) 635-9000 www.bostonpublcischools.org
Boston School Committee
(617) 635-9014
English Language Learners
(617) 635-9435
Special Education
(617) 635-8599
Alternative Education
(617) 635-8035
Food and Nutrition Services
(617) 635-9144
Homeless Student Unit
(617) 635-8037
School Hotline (August and September)
(617) 635-9046
Transportation
(617) 635-9520
Childcare Choices of Boston:
Provides information on childcare, summer camps, before and after school programs and financial aid.
(617) 542-KIDS
Citywide Parents Council: Advocacy group for parents with children in the Boston Public Schools, including representatives elected from individual school parent councils.
(617) 635-9210
BOSTNET:
Provides information on Before and After School options.
(617) 720-1290
Boston Partners in Education:
Provides information and training on school volunteering.
(617) 451-6145
Childcare Choices of Boston:
Provides information on childcare, summer camps, before and after school programs and financial aid.
(617) 542-KIDS
Citywide Parents Council: Advocacy group for parents with children in the Boston Public Schools, including representatives elected from individual school parent councils.
(617) 635-9210
Federation for Children with Special Needs:
Provides advocacy, information and training.
(617) 236-7210
Citywide Parents Council: Advocacy group for parents with children in the Boston Public Schools, including representatives elected from individual school parent councils.
(617) 635-9210.
Parent Advisory Councils (PACs): Provide support, training and advocacy for parents along with a vehicle for providing input to BPS on policies and programs.
Sped PAC: For BPS families who have children with special needs.
(617) 635-7810
Mayor's Health Line: Provides advocacy and help getting health insurance or finding a doctor.
(617) 635-5050
Mayor's Office of New Bostonians: Provides support and referrals for immigrants and refugees.
(617) 635-2980
Mayor's Youthline: Staffed by trained teenagers who provide information about Boston youth services and activities. (617) 635-2240. Monday–Friday, noon–8 p.m.
Sped PAC: For BPS families who have children with special needs.
(617) 635-7810
www.HelpSteps.com: A free and confidential web-based database that allows you to search over 1,700 in-state agencies according to your need and location. You can find resources for housing, food, health, legal from any electronic device, computer or mobile phone. Boston Public Health Commission and Boston Children’s Hospital partnered and developed HelpSteps.com to become the go-to, online tool for finding local health and social services in Massachusetts.
1-800-847-0710
100 Activities for the Kindergarten Level
In-depth activities to do with your child to encourage literacy development.
Vroom turns shared moments into brain-building moments. Whether it’s mealtime, bathtime, or anytime in between, there are always ways to nurture our children's growing minds.
Family Education
Educates parents on general kindergarten expectations. There are also forums with advice from other parents.
Includes interactive activities that are fun and educational for your child.
Jumpstart
Jumpstart's website has a monthly guide to school readiness, as well as other tools for families.
Triad
More information about the Building Blocks math curriculum.
Trusted interactive learning activities for kids.
Summer Storymobile Schedule
Reading Is Fundamental
Activities for Spanish-speaking families.
Reach Out and Read encourages all parents to make reading with their children part of their daily routine.
Helps younger kids develop math, early literacy, and problem-solving skills through fun learning games, stories, and printables.
Is a great educational site for young children learning their ABC's or starting to read.
fun games, easy crafts, and coloring pages that feature favorite characters from Sesame Street and Barney & Friends.