Stories, updates, and announcements from Horizons for Homeless Children.
February 14, 2020
This Valentine’s Day we wanted to spotlight the couples in Horizons’ Playspaces, who, every week, head to a shelter together to make the lives of children experiencing homelessness a little bit better.
February 7, 2020
Learn more about Horizons’ Valentine’s Day Campaign #hugsforhorizons!
January 27, 2020
Learn more about Horizons’ collaboration with Brazelton Touchpoints, a partnership that helps providers make meaningful connections with parents.
January 23, 2020
The Universal Pre-K (UPK) curriculum piloted in Horizons’ Jamaica Plain Early Education Center continues to add value for the children and teachers benefiting from the focus and structure of the program. Mathematics circles are enhanced, providing teachers the opportunity for one-on-one sessions and
January 10, 2020
When Jackie retired, she knew she wanted to spend her newfound free time in a meaningful way. Navigating the world in a wheelchair, she was originally hesitant to pursue volunteer opportunities because she knew that her mobility could be a challenge. That changed when she discovered the Playspace Pr
December 18, 2019
Meghan Schafer, Horizons’ Southeast Region Playspace Program Director shares the impact of play on a child’s developing brain and how the Playspace Program is designed around best practices in early education and trauma informed play.
December 11, 2019
Horizons’ Young Professional’s Network is a group of vibrant young adults focused on supporting Horizons’ mission. Learn more about one member’s experience, and what his involvement with Horizons has meant to him.
December 6, 2019
Infants can attend Horizons as early as 2 months old starting a curriculum centered on emotional and social development.
December 6, 2019
In a breakthrough in educational development, Boston’s Mayor Marty Walsh recently announced Universal Pre-K for the city. Horizons was quick to pursue this opportunity through grant funding for its numerous students and was specially selected through Boston’s Expansion Grant.
December 6, 2019
Horizons’ Jamaica Plain Early Education Center is thriving through the City of Boston’s Universal Pre-K (UPK) Program. The literacy component of the curriculum has reframed how Horizons’ educators approach reading, vocabulary, writing, and comprehension in the classroom while simultaneously exciting
September 5, 2019
A lack of access to healthy food, high price of produce relative to shelf stable food, and lack of access to basic food preparation areas can combine to make it difficult to get nutritious meals on the table. In an effort to combat these obstacles, Horizons teamed up with Cooking Matters.
September 4, 2019
A bilingual environment creates an atmosphere of empathy and understanding, where everyone feels recognized and respected. This is the future we are building at Horizons.