Stories, updates, and announcements from Horizons for Homeless Children.
January 11, 2021
Horizons’ teachers have gotten creative to find ways to keep parents connected, despite not being able to be there physically. Infant toddler teacher, Agnella Gross, created classroom specific welcome letters to introduce parents to their child’s classroom, teachers and classmates.
December 29, 2020
While shelter play is on hold due to the pandemic, the team at Horizons has explored ways Playspace Activity Leaders and children can play together safely with new health and safety protocols. With social distancing and wearing facial protection mandated, the Playspace Program piloted a successful o
November 10, 2020
A message from Boston’s Mayor Marty Walsh premiered at Horizons for Homeless Children’s 22nd Annual Women’s Breakfast (for dinner) on 10/28/2020.
October 13, 2020
When Leo joined Horizons, it was the best thing to happen to him and his mom, Angela. Read their story to learn how Horizons supported them through quarantining during the COVID-19 crisis, and how you can support families like them experiencing homelessness as Horizons resumes in-person learning.
September 22, 2020
Horizons is continually inspired by our young supporters, whose enthusiasm and passion for our mission shine through in their innovative fundraising efforts! Check out our most recent blog post to learn how some of our youngest supporters have stepped up, and for a few family friendly fundraising id
September 10, 2020
Horizons’ Playspace team recently shared a presentation with Homes for Families focused on five key tips and simple, actionable advice parents can use to support their child’s learning and growth in the year ahead. No matter what that may look like for families, we hope these tips can help parents s
September 3, 2020
Now and for the foreseeable future, maintaining social distance is going to be the safest way for kids to play. With this in consideration, Horizons’ Playspace team put together a collection of games children can play from six feet apart, enjoying fresh air in the yard or local park while still havi
August 31, 2020
The second in a three part series highlighting the intersection of Horizons’ work and the impact of systemic racism, we’re looking into our classrooms and Playspaces to identify the practices that are core to our work serving children.
August 21, 2020
First in a three part series highlighting the intersection of Horizons’ work and the impact of systemic racism, Horizons’ educators and staff share resources on speaking to children on topics of inclusion and diversity.
August 17, 2020
School is once again in session at Horizons. Read on for more information about the lessons we have learned a month into reopening, how we’re taking operations one day at a time, and making communication with both staff and families a top priority.
August 6, 2020
Horizons for Homeless Children staff and volunteers had the opportunity to partake in The Life is Good Foundation’s Playmaker training, a training created specifically for childcare professionals working with children in need. The mission of the training is to harness the power of optimism to create
July 21, 2020
Back in February, Horizons educators took a field trip to Roxbury’s Frugal Bookstore to purchase new stories for Horizons’ classrooms and curriculum. As education centers are slowly reopening this summer with new health, safety and social distance protocols, teachers are gearing up to resume in-pers