Stories, updates, and announcements from Horizons for Homeless Children.
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
July 9, 2020
Horizons is reopening. In preparation for reopening, much has been done to ensure the safety of our students and teachers. Classrooms have been reconfigured to maintain social distancing, rigorous cleaning protocols and schedules have been developed, mask wearing for staff is mandatory and new pick
July 2, 2020
This Father’s Day we wanted to recognize some of the amazing dads in Horizons’ program and how Horizons’ Family Partnership program works with fathers to empower them in their parental role.
July 2, 2020
When quarantine and stay-at-home orders swept the nation in response to COVID-19, Horizons’ Family Advocates were quick to recognize and acknowledge the distress and fear families were experiencing. Horizons’ Family Advocates thoughtfully adjusted their approach to bring a sense of hope back into ou
June 17, 2020
COVID-19 has been tough for all of us. But for Tamara—who is immunocompromised and parenting an energetic toddler in one room at a homeless shelter—it’s been especially challenging. Read how Horizons has helped families like Tamara and her daughter Marisa cope through these unprecedented times as we