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MOC Resource Guide

Youth directed education on safe sex & relationships for teens & adults.

Contact:

Shana Fitz

978-516-5055

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Supports parents as their child's first teacher through a number of parent child activities including: local play groups, developmental screenings, and early literacy programs

Contact:

Cynthia Lapinskas

978-355-0266

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Family Resource Center (FRC)

Evidence Based Parent Education Classes; CANS Assessments and Family Support Plan Development for Children Requiring Assistance (CRA)

Support Groups (e.g., Autism, Latino, Grandparents); Information & Referral; Parent Cafes

Contact:

Migdalia Velez

978-751-4091 or

978-516-5042

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Child abuse prevention through informal education programs & support of local associations & organizations.

Contact:

Wendy Hardison-Moreno

978-833-4353

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Shelter services, re-housing services, rental subsidies, & case management. Supportive Housing for Disabled Homeless.

Contact:

Jennifer O'Neal

978-956-6659

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IRS certified volunteers prepare and process tax returns for free for individuals and families whose income falls within the program guidelines.

Contact:

Mason Klinck

978-751-4193

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Youth Innovation Center (Fitchburg) (scheduled to launch 2022)

Contact:

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Shana Fitz

978-516-5055

HIV/AIDS Assistance

(Nutrition, Medical, Housing etc.), and Medical Food Pantry

Contact:

Flore Luxama

978-956-6595

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Childcare and pre-school programming for 0-5 years, part day and full day options available. Wraparound childcare for school-age

Contact:

Mariana Burgos

978-785-5411

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Outpatient mental health services including individual psychotherapy and medication management.

Contact:

Naiomi Feliciano

978-785-5343

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WAP (Weatherization), HEARTWAP (Burner Repair/Replacement), AMP (Appliance Management Program), DOE WAP (Department of Energy)

Contact:

978-342-7025

One-on-one and group financial coaching/counseling and workshops aimed at credit repair and building wealth.

Contact:

Kwabena Ayim

978-868-8493

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Helps homeowners and renters pay home heating bills and past due balances on utility bills. Financial assistance is available for income-eligible households to help pay home heating bills between November 1 – April 30 of each year.

Contact:

Norma Alvarez

978-878-3023

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Home visiting program providing child development support including screenings, parent education and Information & Referral.

Contact:

Paula Farley

978-956-6035

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Supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income mothers, infants and children up to age five. Classes on infant feeding and encourage and support breastfeeding by connecting breastfeeding moms to peer counselors. Classes that teach soothing techniques for new babies.

Contact:

Jennifer  Wooldridge

978-345-6272

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Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals for age 60+

Contact:

Thalia Abreu-Pietri

978-345-8501 x5

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Assistance with utility and rent. Information & Referrals

Contact:

Wendy Lopez

978-751-1341

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Dual support in parenting and recovery for parents experiencing substance use disorder.

Contact:

Alvina Duffy

978-956-3209

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After school and summer programming for youth ages 6-13 years on site at Green Acres in Fitchburg.

Contact:

Shana Fitz

978-516-5055

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Assists eligible youth ages 14 through 19 in finding and maintaining paid employment in the public, private, and non-profit sectors

Contact:

Shana Fitz

978-516-5055

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Classes, workshops, and one-on-one support for unemployed or underemployed individuals. Work readiness training, job placement assistance, job coaching, and financial literacy.

Contact:

Amanda Williams

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Jenn Maguire

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Supports ages 14-24 who are parents or pregnant with parenting, life skills and education including returning to high school, completing a GED, vocational training, or post-secondary learning. 

Contact:

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Amanda Williams

Jenn Maguire

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601 River Street

Fitchburg, MA 01420

info@mocinc.org

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Tel: 978-345-7040

Fax: 978-343-7360

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