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Support and Resources
GENERAL RESOURCES *** CHILDCARE RESOURCES *** FOOD RESOURCES


1. GENERAL RESOURCES

a) look4help.org

FIND RESOURCES for food, housing, clothing, diapers, health care, money in Franklin, Hampshire, and North Quabbin regions of Massachusetts. 
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b) MASS 211:  phone call or website
DIAL 211 on your phone to get to help
Click to visit: mass211.org

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c) Hand-Hold MA 
-- Is your kid just being a kid, or is their behavior something to worry about? 
          Click to answer four questions: Hand-Hold MA 4 Questions
-- What are practical tips and strategies for different kids of kids and situations? 
          Click here for tips organized by what YOU might need:  Hand-Hold MA Tips & Guidelines


d) FindHelp
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2.  CHILDCARE
 
    General Information about Childcare in Massachusetts -- link to where to find programs    

​     Preschool Options in Northampton and surrounding towns:
       * English
​       * Spanish


3.  FOOD
Northampton Public Schools
School year: 
NPS is continuing free school meals for all children, funded by a federal program.
Summer food:  During the last 3 summers, NPS Food Service has provided Summer Eats in Massachusetts, providing free meals for pickup for children 18 and under at 4 locations in Northampton. Summer Eats is funded by a federal/state program.
* Social Media more information: @eatfreshampton
* Other summer sites in Massachusetts:  Project Bread map
​Local Food Pantries
  • Northampton Survival Center Customers current update
  • DONATE MONEY to Northampton Survival Center -- money is their #1 request. 
   
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About NHFC
    • Our Events >
      • Caregiver Cafes
      • Workshops
    • Connected Programs >
      • Northampton Parents Center
      • Hadley Playgroup
      • Meadowbrook Playgroup
    • Photo Gallery
  • For Kids
    • Playgroups
    • At-Home Activities >
      • ART
      • BEAUTIFUL
      • EXPERIMENTS
      • GOOFY FUN!
      • MUSEUMS & FIELD TRIPS
      • MUSIC
      • NATURE/ANIMALS
      • READING
    • Local Activities >
      • Story Walks
      • Fun Family Places to Enjoy
    • Assessing Development >
      • ASQ: Your Assessment Tool
      • Early Intervention
    • Week of the Young Child
  • For Parents
    • Parenting Workshops
    • ParentChild+
    • Tell Us How We Are Doing!
    • Northampton Public Preschool
    • Childcare/Preschool
    • Northampton KINDERGARTEN
    • Hadley KINDERGARTEN
    • PARENTING ideas
    • Baby Resources
    • Traumatic Events and Young Children
    • Practical SUPPORT & RESOURCES
    • RECURSOS ESPAÑOLES
    • Car Seat Checks
  • In Our Community
    • United Way Diaper Drive
    • Forbes Library
    • Hadley Public Schools
  • Contact