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Support and Resources

1. GENERAL RESOURCES

a) look4help.org

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FIND RESOURCES for food, housing, clothing, diapers, health care, money in Franklin, Hampshire, and North Quabbin regions of Massachusetts. 

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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2.  CHILDCARE
 
    General Information about Childcare in Massachusetts -- link to where to find programs    
     
About Reopening Childcare in Massachusetts
     Massachusetts Care Options for Remote and Hybrid Learning
     Preschool Options in Northampton and surrounding towns:
       * English
​       * Spanish


3.  FOOD

Northampton Public Schools:  GRAB AND GO MEALS extended to the end of June 2021!
FREE FOOD to children 18 and under provided by NPS Food Service. 
Click the link HERE for more information.


** Beginning Wednesday 12/2/2020, seven days’ worth of grab and go meals can be picked up at the following locations and times:
  • Hampshire Heights 11-12pm
  • Florence Heights 11-12pm
  • Meadowbrook Apartments 11-12pm
  • 236 Pleasant Street 11-12pm
  • Northampton High School round-about from 4-5pm
All meal pick-up services and in-school meal services are provided in a contact-less and safe manner. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Northampton Public Schools Food Service office at (413) 587-1487.
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​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 >
      • Parent Cafes
      • Workshops
      • Week of the Young Child
    • Connected Programs >
      • Northampton Parents Center
      • Hadley Playgroup
      • ParentChild+
    • Photo Gallery
  • For Kids
    • Inside Activities >
      • Online Playgroups!
      • ART
      • BEAUTIFUL
      • EXPERIMENTS
      • GOOFY FUN!
      • MUSEUMS & FIELD TRIPS
      • MUSIC
      • NATURE/ANIMALS
      • READING
    • Outside Activities >
      • Outdoor Playgroups
      • Story Walks
      • Sledding Places
      • Fun Family Places to Enjoy
    • Assessing Development >
      • Your Assessment Tool
      • Early Intervention
  • For Parents
    • Zoom Workshops
    • Northampton Public Preschool
    • Childcare/Preschool
    • PARENTING ideas
    • Baby Resources
    • Practical SUPPORT & RESOURCES
    • RECURSOS ESPAÑOLES
    • Car Seat Checks
  • In Our Community
    • Forbes Library
    • Northampton KINDERGARTEN
    • Hadley Public Schools
  • Contact