Cape Cod Family Resource Center



The resource center offers 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. They offer lots of wonderful programs for parents, caregivers, teens and children. The resource center is located in Hyannis. Contact them at (508) 815-5100. To view the Monthly Calendar of Events click here and scroll down on the page.

WIC

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services, free of charge, to Massachusetts families who qualify. Contact WIC at (800) 942-1007. Or check out their website.

WIC services are also provided through Health Imperatives on Cape Cod. To learn more about what Health Imperatives has to offer check them out HERE.

Child Care Network 

The Childcare Network (CCN) is a program of the Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and the Islands. They offer free resource and referral services

to the communities of Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod and Southcoast Massachusetts. To learn more about their services and how they can help you click HERE.

Massachusetts Partnership For Youth

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides training, fosters collaboration, and develops programming to increase the health and safety of students. MPY is committed to bringing cutting-edge information and high quality trainings to our constituents and endeavors to provide solution-oriented, community-based, multi-disciplinary approaches to foster mental and behavioral health, social and emotional learning, trauma sensitive classrooms and building a school culture that supports anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion. MPY is governed by a Board of Directors made up of school superintendents, police and fire chiefs, and other community leaders who work closely with MPY staff. For additional information please visit MPY website here.

HOTLINES

Here are links to four different centers focused on helping people in crisis. Follow the links below and keep their phone numbers handy.

Poison Control

Substance Abuse

Domestic Violence

Suicide Prevention 

Cape Cod Foster Closet

We serve anyone on the Cape & Islands who is raising someone else’s biological child. We provide new and nearly new clothing, shoes, outerwear, baby equipment – pretty much anything you’d need to clothe and care for a child, newborn to age 18. No referrals required. No financial thresholds. Just great stuff. Free delivery available or visit our Orleans shop! For additional information head to their website here.

Housing Assistance of

Cape Cod

The Housing Assistance program located in Hyannis, helps low and mid income level households secure housing on Cape Cod and the Islands. They also offer many free educational programs to the community. Check out their offerings here>>. Programs include workshops for First Time Home Buyers as well as seminars to help you set financial goals.

Parents Helping Parents



PHP's mission is helping parents to nurture children and build strong families. They offer a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL parental stress line. You can call them 24/7 at 1.800.632.8188 or checkout their website here.

Zero to Three



Zero to Three is a great resource for parents and caregivers. They are a non- profit organization that plays a key role in ensuring babies and toddlers get a strong start in life. Strong connections build strong brains! Learn more here.