Community Resources

Updated: February 6, 2025

ABCD — Action for Boston Community Development — builds pathways out of poverty in partnership with families and communities so that everyone can thrive.

From time to time, we share information and resources that may accelerate the process for people seeking economic mobility.


GENERAL

211

mass211.org | 211

A program of your local United Way

MASSCAP

masscap.org | MASSCAP programs 

City of Boston – Mayor’s Office of Human Resources

boston.gov | Office of Human Services

Community Aid Resources


CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Boston Public Schools

bostonpublicschools.org

Family Resources

Massachusetts Advocates for Children

massadvocates.org 

Special Education: Know Your Rights

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care

mass.gov/orgs/department-of-early-education-and-care

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

doe.mass.edu


Legal Services

Greater Boston Legal Services
gbls.org

Mass Legal Services
masslegalservices.org


HEALTH

Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services
mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-health-and-human-services

Massachusetts Department of Public Health
mass.gov/orgs/department-of-public-health

Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
massleague.org