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Boston has what young parents need
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1. Letter to Public School Parents from Superintendent Thomas Payzant
2.YBPS is a joint effort by the YMCA of Greater Boston and the Boston Public Schools to help young parents in Boston make school choices. The program offers workshops and information on the BPS system and specific schools. Please visit them on the web at www.ybps.org.
3. Countdown to Kindergarten Starting kindergarten is an exciting and hopeful time for families and children. Your child’s education will play an important role in shaping his or her future. Kindergarten will provide the strong start your child deserves. The year before kindergarten is the perfect time to get ready. Countdown to Kindergarten helps families get to know the Boston Public Schools, choose the right school for their children, learn and grow together, and ease the transition into kindergarten from home or preschool.
Countdown to Kindergarten
4. Guide to the Boston Public Schools online
The Boston Public Schools’ all-purpose guide to finding the right school for your children, this publication contains all policy information necessary for parents of school age children.
BPS Homepage
5. Guides to Child Care Services in Boston
These listings contain information about various day care options for residents of Boston, as well as tips about what to consider when choosing a child care service.
Child Care Choices of Boston
Verizon Child Care Services Listings
Child Care Resource Center
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6. After School Programming
Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) offers after school programming in many neighborhoods of the City of Boston. Informational summaries and contact information for all programs can be found on their website or by email or by calling 617.495.5526.
7. Summer Camps
Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) also offers summer camps across the City of Boston. Information can be found on their website or by email or by calling 617.495.5526.
8. Dorchester Parents Group
Members are all parents considering or planning to send their children to a Boston Public School. The DPG brings in speakers (parents and staff) from different schools, shares information with members, and keeps members updated about changes in the school system and in registering for school. Children are welcome at all meetings. Click here for more information.
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1. The Wang Center
Through its arts education program, entitled Suskind Young at Arts, the Wang Center offers a variety of different activities for both adults and children. Ranging from workshops and acting classes to play readings, these activities are fun and informative for people of all ages.
Suskind Young at Arts
2. The Museum of Fine Arts
The MFA has a full calendar of events geared toward families and children. Among the many continuously running programs are “Art Alive,” which provides theatrical interpretations of works of art, and the “Children’s Room,” a free gallery and workshop program for individual children ages 6-12.
MFA Family Programs
MFA Children and Family Calendar
3. The Museum of Science
The Museum of Science has an unbelievable amount of child, teen and family oriented programming available. From interactive exhibits on topics as diverse as math, the Big Dig and foreign languages, to the Planetarium and uber-widescreen Mugar Omni Theater, the Museum of Science is an ideal educational outing for young families.
Museum of Science Admission and Membership Info
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4. The New England Aquarium
Situated on the Boston Waterfront at Long Wharf, the Aquarium provides entertainment and education to patrons of all ages. The four story main exhibit, a cylindrical ocean tank filled with sharks, turtles, a coral reef and plenty of colorful tropical fish, is unforgettable. So are the interactive shows put on by the Aquarium’s knowledgeable staff, and the 3D IMAX movies at the Simons IMAX theater.
New England Aquarium
Parents Page
Simons IMAX Theater
5. Kid-Friendly Restaurants
City Search provides listings and descriptions of restaurants in Boston that welcome young children with open arms.
City Search Kid-Friendly Restaurants
6. Listings
SearchBoston provides listings of events and places that are fun for young families.
SearchBoston
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1. Search for parks in Boston on the Boston Parks Department website.
2. Search for parks in Greater Boston on the Department of Conservation and Recreation website.
1. Boston Public Health Commission provides lots of helpful information on a range of health related issues including the Child and Adolescent Health and Family and Community Support. A list of their programs and services can be found at BPHC Programs
2. The Mayor’s Health Line is a clearinghouse for information about healthcare in the City of Boston. It is free and can be contacted online at Mayor’s Health Line or by calling 1.800.847.0710.
3. A list of free clinics in Boston can be found at Free clinics.
4. Boston Community Health Centers can be found across Boston, and are listed at Boston Locations
http://boston.parenthood.com
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