Parenting Support/Skills Training

Newton Community Education

Location

457 Walnut Street Newton Community Education
Newton, MA, 02460

Newton Community Service Center, Inc.

Mailing Address: 
492 Waltham Street West Newton, MA 02465
Phone: 
617-969-5906

Location

492 Waltham Street 429 Cherry Street
West Newton, MA, 02465
Email: 

kfreedman@ncscweb.org

Website: 

www.ncscweb.org

Organization's Mission: 
Newton Community Service Center (NCSC) is a multi-service agency that strengthens children, youth, families and the community through educational programs and a network of support services. We promote social and emotional wellness and continuity of care. The agency serves a racially, ethnically, economically, and culturally diverse population from Newton, Waltham and surrounding communities. For individuals and families from childhood to mature years, NCSC fulfills our mission through education enrichment programs and support services. We have developed a unique ability to nurture parent/child and teacher/student relationships and use them to enhance growth and development at every stage of life. Thus, the organization serves the community through four distinct but well-integrated program areas:<br> * Early education and child care * Family counseling, education and support * Teen enrichment * Volunteer service opportunities for adults 55+
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Child Care: 8 am - 6 pm / Teen Centers: evenings and weekends.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Visit our website at www.ncscweb.org.
Contact Person: 
Kim Freedman
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
Yes
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000

Newton Child Care Commission and Fund

Phone: 
617-332-6723

Location

225 Nevada Street Room 123
Newton, MA, 02460-1212
Email: 

newtonccc@gmail.com

Website: 

www.newtonchildcare.org

Organization's Mission: 
The Newton Child Care Commission‘s mission is to facilitate the development of and access to quality child care for the Newton community. The Commission serves as a resource for parents to identify and evaluate child care programs that meet their unique needs and is available to child care providers as a resource for trends and policies in the community. Finally, the charge of the Commission is to review, establish and advocate for priorities and policies concerning the full range of child care, from infant, toddler, and preschool programs to programs serving school age children.
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Contact the office by phone or e-mail. For the 'lottery scholarship' program, submit an application by mail, e-mail, or fax (617-332-1846).
Contact Person: 
Stuart Cleinman
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Charge for services: 
No
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
No
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
51-250
Other information: 
NCCC&F offers a Single Parent Support Group in addition to a 'Lottery Scholarship' program. Child Care resource and referral services are available to parents and providers at all times.

WarmLines

Phone: 
617-244-INFO

Location

225 Nevada St
Newton, MA, 02460
Email: 

info@warmlines.org

Website: 

http://www.warmlines.org

Organization's Mission: 
WarmLines is a non-profit organization that has provided parenting education and support to families in the Greater Boston area since 1978. Several WarmLines programs are free of charge, others are fee-for-service, and financial assistance is available. WarmLines is a subsidiary of The Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP).
Other information: 
New Mothers Groups New Babies/New Moms are daytime gatherings of first time mothers of infants up to 6 months. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and get support from one another and a professional facilitator. Leaders of these groups all have advanced degrees in Social Work, Education, or Psychology. Groups consist of 8-12 participants who meet for six weeks. Groups are free of charge. New Parents Groups New Babies/New Parents are evening gatherings of first time mothers and fathers of infants up to 6 months. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and get support from one another and a professional facilitator. Leaders of these groups all have advanced degrees in Social Work, Education, or Psychology. Groups consist of 16 participants who meet for eight weeks. A light supper is served. Stipends are available for child care and transportation. Groups are free of charge, thanks to a grant from the MA Children’s Trust Fund. Music Stay-and-Play Make music and friends, too. WarmLines welcomes children from 3 mos to 3.5 years, each with an adult partner, to join a music educator for a 45-minute class followed by a 30-minute free play period. Weekday mornings. Fall/Winter and Winter/Spring sessions. Fee. Child Care Connection If you're looking for Family Day Care, Child Care Centers, Toddler Programs, Preschools, Transition Classes, Kindergartens, or Afterschool Programs in Allston/ Brighton, Belmont, Brookline, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, and Weston, WarmLines can assist in your search. Fee assistance available. Day Camp Connection: WarmLines can help find the summer program you need. An extensive database includes general and specialty camps in the Metro Boston area. You can specify age, location, hours, transportation, and more. Receive up-to-date information on programs. Fee assistance available. Newton Preschool Guide This popular guide to part-day programs can help you explore preschool options within Newton. Contains information on hours, fees, program philosophy, physical space, extended day and summer options, transition classes, and much more. Guidelines for visiting and choosing a preschool are included. Fee, Location WarmLines is located in the Newton Cultural Center at 225 Nevada Street in Newtonville MA. Groups and classes are held in a large sunlit activity room. There is plenty of free parking, a large park with playground equipment, and handicap accessibility.

Newton PTO's

Location

Lowell Avenue
Newton, MA
Organization's Mission: 
<p>Support Newton Public Schools and build community.</p>
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
<p>flexible</p>
Contact Person: 
Janet Porcaro, Coordinator
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
Yes
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
1-50