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About Horizons for Homeless Children

Location:

1785 Columbus Avenue, BOSTON, MA 02119, US

Mission Statement

Our Mission The mission of Horizons for Homeless Children is to improve the lives of young homeless children in Massachusetts and help their families succeed by providing high-quality early education, opportunities for play, and comprehensive family support services. Our Vision Every homeless child will have the opportunity to learn, play, and thrive.

Description

Thanks to our specially trained staff, whose efforts are supported and amplified by hundreds of committed volunteers and donors, Horizons provides hope and opportunity to the families we serve. Our four pillars of work include:

Early Education Center: We operate one of the state’s top-ranked early education programs, which starts children along the path toward success at school.

Playspace Program: We give children in shelters play experiences that let them be kids for a few hours each week.

Family Partnerships Program: We give their parents a much-needed respite from the difficulties of homelessness, a shoulder to lean on, and practical guidance toward getting their lives back on track.

Policy & Advocacy: We highlight the unique needs of homeless children and families to ensure they are consistent priorities among policymakers on local, state, and federal levels.