Stories, updates, and announcements from Horizons for Homeless Children.
April 29, 2025
English language proficiency varies by family so Horizons has responded with multiple language support options to meet parents where they are. Almost 70% of the families Horizons served in the last year identified a language other than English as their primary language. Language proficiency may be a
April 3, 2025
A new collaboration with the Center for Music Therapy at Berklee College of Music wasd developed for Horizons. This partnership brings music in research-based methods that support the well-being of children, families, and staff within the Horizons community.
March 26, 2025
BOSTON – Hannah Kilson and Caila Kilson-Kuchtic mother-daugther duo were featured as Boston Marathon runners for Horizons for Homeless Children alongside Tara Spalding, Horizons’ Chief of Advancement and Playspace. “We use a two-generation model because we know the success of the child is so depende
March 3, 2025
February 25, 2025
BOSTON – The COLORI Playspace Express is a mobile classroom bringing learning opportunities to young children living in shelter. This innovative pilot program came together through a partnership between Horizons, Amal Alliance and Neighborhood Villages and is enabling us to support children at a dee
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
January 23, 2025
At Horizons for Homeless Children, we support families by helping them create pathways to brighter futures. Every step forward is an opportunity for growth, but for many parents, a major hurdle remains: access to reliable transportation. Through a new partnership with Second Chance Cars, a nonprofit
January 21, 2025
Last year, family homelessness increased dramatically across the country and had a profound impact on our community. CNN recently recognized Horizons as a leader in Massachusetts and a national model for trauma-informed early education. Hear how Jake Tapper covers ‘Homeless in America’ featuring our
January 15, 2025
At Horizons for Homeless Children’s Early Education Center, the Teacher Council stands as a testament to our commitment to empowering educators and enhancing the quality of early childhood education. Created as a dynamic platform for collaboration, the council bridges the gap between teachers and le
December 20, 2024
CNN recently visited Horizons for Homeless Children to learn more about the family homelessness crisis for its feature series, ‘Homeless in America.’ While the statistics are daunting, Horizons is highlighted as a national model improving the lives of young children experiencing homelessness. https:
December 12, 2024
BOSTON – Volunteers gathered in Boston for a holiday giveaway, distributing toys and winter clothing to Horizons for Homeless Children in memory of Terrence Clarke, a Dorchester native with big talent and even bigger aspirations. “If T was here, he would have been doing this. He wanted to be the guy
December 2, 2024
In a state emergency shelter intended to be a temporary stopping point for families in crisis, new outdoor play spaces aim to help children grow and thrive. The play spaces at the Elm Street shelter opened just in time to be used before colder weather settles in this fall. For local volunteers who w