October 25, 2023
WBUR – The youngest kids in Mass. shelters need more support, advocates warn
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
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 meet the needs of
families with young children.
Read the full article on wbur.org.
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