Below is a list of programs that are currently running and open to the public.
If you are interested in general sign-up please fill out a general sign-up form through the buttons below.
If you are interested in signing up for a particular program, please reach out to the person listed in the “Program Contact” column.
If you have general questions, please contact Raymond Perkins at (617) 868-7687 x27 or rperkins@families-first.org.
Greater Boston
| Partner Name | Location | Participant Eligibility | Language | Date Range | Day and Time | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Pre-K | Boston, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | English | 1/21/2025 - 4/15/2025 | Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:15 PM | Rosemary Adorno (617) 383-4847 radorno@families-first.org |
| Families First | Boston, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children birth to 3 | Spanish | 1/22/2025 - 3/5/2025 | Mondays & Wednesdays 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM | Jennifer Baez (617) 690-7989 jbaez@families-first.org |
| Families First | Boston, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children birth to 3 | Spanish | TBD (January) | TBD | Arpan Barua (617) 294-9322 abarua@families-first.org |
| Urban Edge | Roxbury, MA (In-Person) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | Spanish | 2/24/2025 - 4/9/2025 | Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Arpan Barua (617) 294-9322 abarua@families-first.org |
| Boston Higher Ground | Roxbury, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | English | TBD (March) | TBD | Rosemary Adorno (617) 383-4847 radorno@families-first.org |
| Universal Pre-K | Boston, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | English | 4/8/2025 - 5/22/2025 | Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM | Jennifer Baez (617) 690-7989 jbaez@families-first.org |
| Universal Pre-K | Boston, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | English | TBD (April) | TBD | Arpan Barua (617) 294-9322 abarua@families-first.org |
| Boston Higher Ground | Roxbury, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | Spanish | TBD (May) | TBD | Rosemary Adorno (617) 383-4847 radorno@families-first.org |
Western Mass - Greater Springfield
| Partner Name | Location | Participant Eligibility | Language | Date Range | Day and Time | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New North Citizen's Council, Inc. | Springfield, MA (In-person) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | Spanish | 1/21/2025 - 2/27/2025 | Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Yamaris Rivera (413) 390-9930 x26 yrivera@families-first.org |
| Valley Opportunity Council | Chicopee, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children birth to age 3 | English | 2/4/2025 - 3/13/2025 | Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00 - 6:15 PM | Yamaris Rivera (413) 390-9930 x26 yrivera@families-first.org |
| Valley Opportunity Council | Chicopee, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | Spanish | 2/25/2025 - 4/3/2025 | Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00 - 6:15 PM | Yamaris Rivera (413) 390-9930 x26 yrivera@families-first.org |
| New North Citizen's Council, Inc. | Springfield, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | Spanish | TBD (March) | TBD | Yamaris Rivera (413) 390-9930 x26 yrivera@families-first.org |
The following programs are no longer accepting new registrants.
| Partner Name | Location | Participant Eligibility | Language | Date Range | Day and Time | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Pre-K | Boston, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | Spanish | 1/23/2025 - 4/17/2025 | Thursdays 6:00 - 7:15 PM | Rosemary Adorno (617) 383-4847 radorno@families-first.org |
| Randolph | Randolph, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | English | 1/28/2025 - 4/29/2025 | Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:15 PM | Arpan Barua (617) 294-9322 abarua@families-first.org |
| Every Child Shines | East Boston, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children birth to age 3 | Spanish | 2/3/2025 - 4/2/2025 | Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:15 AM | Arpan Barua (617) 294-9322 abarua@families-first.org |
| Mass General Brigham - Chelsea | Boston, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children birth to age 3 | English | 2/11/2025 - 5/13/2025 | Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:45 AM | Jennifer Baez (617) 690-7989 jbaez@families-first.org |
| Coordinated Family & Community Engagement | Lynn, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | English | 2/25/2025 - 4/3/2025 | Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 - 10:45 PM | Jennifer Baez (617) 690-7989 jbaez@families-first.org |
| Nurtury | Boston, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children birth to age 3 | English | 2/26/2025 - 5/21/2025 | Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:45 PM | Rosemary Adorno (617) 383-4847 radorno@families-first.org |
| Somerville Public Schools | Somerville, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | English | 3/4/2025 - 5/27/2025 | Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:15 PM | Arpan Barua (617) 294-9322 abarua@families-first.org |
| Somerville Public Schools | Somerville, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | Spanish | 3/5/2025 - 5/28/2025 | Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:15 PM | Arpan Barua (617) 294-9322 abarua@families-first.org |
| Nurtury | Boston, MA (Virtual) | Parents of children ages 3 to 8 | Spanish | 5/8/2025 - 7/31/2025 | Thursdays 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM | Rosemary Adorno (617) 383-4847 radorno@families-first.org |
