CAPE COD LIGHTHOUSE
CHARTER SCHOOL
Family Resources
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Family Resources for Cape Cod Families
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Child and Family Services
Established in 1843, CFS has become one of the oldest nonprofit organizations in Southeast Massachusetts. Starting our journey helping whaling families, we have now expanded our services and outreach to offer a variety of programs. Located across Massachusetts CFS has 11 locations servicing clients of all needs.
Support Resources for Families in Crisis
Support Resources for Families and Guardians in Crisis
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Cape Cod Family Resource Center
The Cape Cod Family Resource Center is one of eighteen such centers spread across Massachusetts. As part of this statewide network, we offer evidence-based parent education programs, parent support groups, early childhood services, information and referral resources and education for families from every community on Cape Cod, regardless of insurance or income. Website: https://www.frcma.org/about
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Family Continuity
Supporting family success in every community by empowering people, enhancing their strengths, and creating solutions through partnerships to achieve hope, positive change and meaningful lives. Because our focus has always been on Family, our programs and services target a spectrum of emotional, developmental and behavioral problems for children, adolescents, adults, couples and seniors. With over 20 programs, our portfolio of services encompasses community and home-based services, as well as outpatient clinics providing individual and family therapy. Website: www.familycontinuity.org
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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is planning to build nine new houses in the Lower and Upper Cape. Click here for more information.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP is the program formerly known as food stamps. It is a federal nutrition program that helps you stretch your food budget and buy healthy food. Website: www.gettingsnap.org
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Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC is a free nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children.
WIC’s goal is to keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy. To apply for WIC, call 1-800-WIC-1007 or contact a WIC Program in your community. Click to see a list of WIC Offices on Cape Cod
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