Martha’s Vineyard offers a wide range of Early Childhood opportunities, from Preschool Centers to home-based Family Child Care programs. Programs are designed to encourage positive social interactions, social consciousness and respect for each other. While each environment is unique, they share the same goal: to provide young children with nurturing care, rich learning activities and…
Read MoreMV Community Services Childcare Center
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Childcare Center offers care for children three months through five years in four classrooms: Young Toddlers 3-24 months $62.00/day 3 teachers, 9 children Older Toddlers 2-3 years $58.50/day 2 teachers, 9 children Pre-School 3-4 years $56.00/day 2 teachers, 12 children Pre-K 4-5 years $56.00/day 2 teachers, 14 children Unique Features The Center…
Read MoreHandhold
Handhold was created by a team of mental health and child development experts in partnership with parents who have gone through what you are going through. Our goal? To guide you in caring for your child’s mental health and emotional well-being. Family partners and parents of kids with similar experiences to yours told us what…
Read MoreVineyard Health Care Access Program
The Vineyard Health Care Access Program is a community-based service of Dukes County that connects residents of Martha’s Vineyard with health benefits. We help people to apply for, enroll in, and maintain coverage in health insurance programs including MassHealth (Medicaid), Medicare, Connector Care, and Qualified Health Plans. We also provide assistance with other government benefits…
Read MoreFern & Feather Preschool
A nature preschool located at Mass Audubon’s Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary in Edgartown, Fern & Feather supports children’s individual growth and innate curiosity through nature-based learning and discovery. Our emergent childcare curriculum grows from the interests of the children, ages 2.9-5, immersed in a diversity of ecosystems and explored through the lenses of science, math,…
Read MoreIsland Health Care Community Health Center
Providing all Vineyarders access to quality health care regardless of income or insurance status. Our clinicians – nurse practitioners, nurses, psychiatrists, and collaborating physicians – are here when you need them, ready to provide the care you deserve. Provides primary care, oral health, counseling, prevention, patient advocacy, urgent medical care, and more. No health insurance…
Read MoreIsland Counseling Center at MV Community Services
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Island Counseling Center provides support for individuals and families overwhelmed by stress, experiencing predicaments of Island life, difficulties in relationships, struggling with mental illness, addiction, or in crises. Counseling services can be acquired by filling out a Counseling Intake Form or calling the bilingual intake line at 508-693-7900 ext 290. The Island Counseling…
Read MoreSign Language Lessons
Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm on Channel 13 MVTV. DVD’s of the MVTV series are available at all Vineyard libraries for in-house use. Ask a librarian to set up an “MV Signs Then and Now” laptop lesson for you, or bring your own laptop and headphones.
Read MoreMassachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
An important site for finding student and family education information. Student and Family Supports Student Scholarships Student Resources Student Advisory Council Family Resources School Monitoring and Resolutions Contact Information Website: http://www.doe.mass.edu/
Read MoreDisabled Persons Protection Commission
DPPC protects adults with disabilities from the abusive acts or omissions of their caregivers through investigation oversight, public awareness, and prevention. Contact Information Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/disabled-persons-protection-commission
Read MoreHealth Information in Portuguese (português) / MedlinePlus
Contact Information Website: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/portuguese.html
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