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Apply to DHSP Preschool Programs

The Department of Human Service Programs has seven high-quality preschools located throughout Cambridge. All DHSP preschools are full-time programs, operating 5 days a week and 12 months each year.

Changes to the City of Cambridge COVID-19 Data Center related to Active and Suspect Cases

After discussions with the Cambridge Public Health Department, and to better align with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's case count reporting methods, two changes were made to the City of Cambridge COVID-19 Data Center.

City Departments Moving to 689 Massachusetts Avenue

Several City Departments are relocating from 51 Inman to a new office at 689 Mass Ave.

CDC Rescinds Order Requiring Negative Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test Prior to Flight to the US

CDC is announcing that the Order requiring persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, will be rescinded, effective on June 12, 2022 at 12:01AM ET.

Cambridge Police Department Alerts Residents of Increase in Online Scams

With many residents spending more time at home and online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Cambridge Police Department wants to alert residents of a recent increase in reported internet-based scams.

City of Cambridge Operations To Go Green

Thanks to an innovative partnership among multiple local institutions and a new wind power project in North Dakota, all of the electricity used by Cambridge city buildings, schools and operations will be 100% carbon neutral starting in 2026.

More Money To Host Your Block Party: $300

Block Party season is here and the City of Cambridge is increasing grants to $300 for block parties in 2024 to help more neighborhoods hold celebrations.

Apply to DHSP Afterschool Lottery

The Dept. of Human Service Programs offers afterschool programs for Cambridge children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Open seats are filled by lottery.

Transportation to DHSP Afterschool Programs

Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) provides transportation between schools and some Dept. of Human Service Programs (DHSP) afterschool program sites.

Murals to Inspire Cambridge Youth

While Cambridge is enriched by individuals studying or working in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) fields, there are many young people who do not have role models who look, talk, or live like them.

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