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

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1. GENERAL RESOURCES

a) 413Cares

FIND RESOURCES for food, housing, clothing, diapers, health care, money in Franklin, Hampshire, and North Quabbin regions of Massachusetts. 
Click to visit: 413cares.org

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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

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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.