MOC Resource Guide
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
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
Child abuse prevention through informal education programs & support of local associations & organizations.
Contact:
Wendy Hardison-Moreno
978-833-4353
Shelter services, re-housing services, rental subsidies, & case management. Supportive Housing for Disabled Homeless.
Contact:
Jennifer O'Neal
978-956-6659
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
Youth Innovation Center (Fitchburg) (scheduled to launch 2022)
Contact:
Shana Fitz
978-516-5055
Outpatient mental health services including individual psychotherapy and medication management.
Contact:
Naiomi Feliciano
978-785-5343
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
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
Home visiting program providing child development support including screenings, parent education and Information & Referral.
Contact:
Paula Farley
978-956-6035
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
Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals for age 60+
Contact:
Thalia Abreu-Pietri
978-345-8501 x5
Assistance with utility and rent. Information & Referrals
Contact:
Wendy Lopez
978-751-1341
Dual support in parenting and recovery for parents experiencing substance use disorder.
Contact:
Alvina Duffy
978-956-3209
After school and summer programming for youth ages 6-13 years on site at Green Acres in Fitchburg.
Contact:
Shana Fitz
978-516-5055
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
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
Jenn Maguire
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:
Amanda Williams
Jenn Maguire
Tel: 978-345-7040
Fax: 978-343-7360
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