Stories, updates, and announcements from Horizons for Homeless Children.
January 29, 2025
Horizons began assessing and planning to support families that may be impacted by the new immigration policies in late 2024. While Horizons’ commitment to children and families remains unchanged, the environment in which our families are living is changing, and so our practices have adjusted too. Th
April 4, 2024
Boston, MA – Horizons For Homeless Children recently hosted a roundtable discussion and press conference with city officials, advocates, and Horizons parents to discuss the local impact of new federal funds for emergency childcare intended for families experiencing homelessness in the City of Boston
October 25, 2023
Boston, MA – In the state’s shelter system as a whole, there are more than 10,000 children. State officials estimate that about half are too young for school, which means they may not get the services and enrichment that classrooms can offer. Horizons’ Playspaces provide a vital service helping to m
October 3, 2023
Lawrence, MA – Lazarus House Ministries in conjunction with Horizons for Homeless Children, recently celebrated the reopening of the Horizons Playspace for children at the Lazarus House Emergency Shelter. The Playspace closed during COVID and recently reopened after renovations. Horizons is recruiti
March 6, 2017
We were delighted to partner with Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George, Chair of the Council’s Committee on Homelessness, Mental Health & Recovery, to kick off the series by focusing on the topic of Access to Child Care for Homeless Families.
February 16, 2017
The 2017 MRVP Cookie Day was held at the Massachusetts State House on February 8th to lobby for support of the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program.
November 16, 2016
Our staff attended the NAEHCY 28th Annual Conference and reported about their experience.
August 30, 2016
Our Preschool 2 classroom in Dorchester spent two days a week learning all about government, and welcomed a special guest.