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DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery

Information about the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) Afterschool Programs Lottery. Cambridge families use the Afterschool Lottery application to apply to Childcare Afterschool Programs, Community Schools, King Open Extended Day, and Cambridge Youth Programs.

Human Service Programs617-349-6200

Early Childhood Education Career Training Program

The Early Childhood Education Career Training Program provides entry-level training and job experience for people interested in starting a career as early childhood educators.

Human Service Programs617-349-6200

English Classes / ESOL Program

The Cambridge Community Learning Center (CLC) offers English / ESOL classes to Cambridge residents.

Human Service Programs617-349-6200

High School Equivalency Credential Program

The Community Learning Center's High School Equivalency Credential Program prepares students to take the HiSET or GED test.

Human Service Programs617-349-6200

Home Energy Assistance Program

Serving both the cities of Cambridge and Somerville, the Home Energy Assistance Program assists low-income households with winter heating costs incurred between November 1 and April 30.

Human Service Programs617-349-6200

Homeless and Eviction-Prevention Services

The Cambridge Multi-Service Center (MSC) addresses the needs of homeless individuals and families and people facing eviction who are living in our community.

Human Service Programs617-349-6200

Inclusion Initiative

The Inclusion Initiative, part of the Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP), works with parents, caregivers and City staff to support children with disabilities enrolled in DHSP Out-of-School Time programs.

Human Service Programs617-349-6200

Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP)

The goal of MSYEP is to serve as a young person's first job experience and exposure to the world of work. The program is open to Cambridge residents ages 14 through the summer after completing high school. Teens are placed in public sector and non-profit jobs throughout Cambridge and in surrounding communities for six weeks during the summer.

Human Service Programs617-349-6200

Next Up Career Exploration Program

This program helps young adults ages 18 - 24 figure out their next step through career exploration, skill-building, and self-reflection exercises.

Human Service Programs617-349-6200

Office of Early Childhood

The Cambridge Office of Early Childhood (OEC) works to develop an easily accessed, aligned and coherent system of affordable high-quality education and care that begins with prenatal care and extends through third grade in Cambridge. OEC also oversees the Cambridge Preschool Program, which provides access to free preschool for all Cambridge 4-year-olds.

Human Service Programs617-349-6200
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