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…
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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 MoreRebekah Thomson – Pediatric Sleep Coach
Rebekah Thomson is a Gentle Sleep Coach, trained and certified by Kim West (AKA The Sleep Lady), author of Good Night Sleep Tight. She works individually with families struggling with sleep challenges and offers workshops regularly. Contact Information Contact: Rebekah ThomsonPhone: 917-455-3054 Email: rebekah@countingsheepmv.com
Read MoreChildbirth Education Class
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Childbirth Education Class. Cost for the 4 week series is $40 or $10 for each class attended. Classes meet in the ICU Waiting Room located on the 2nd floor of the Hospital on Wednesdays 6pm – 8pm. To register please call the Maternity Department: 508-957-9330. Class size is limited to 6-7 couples. Sign…
Read MoreCape Organization for Rights of the Disabled
The Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD) has been aggressively working since 1984 to advance the independence, productivity, and integration of people with disabilities, including deaf and hard of hearing people, into mainstream society. You may want to contact CORD if: You want to learn more about your disabled child’s educational rights; You…
Read MoreDepartment of Children & Families
Every child deserves permanence, safety and well-being. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is charged with protecting children from abuse and neglect and strengthening families. Adoption Program: While much of DCF’s work is focused on child protective services, we also provide adoption services. Each office has a unit that specializes in placing children/youth for…
Read MoreYMCA of Martha’s Vineyard
The YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, individuals, families, seniors, and the Island community by helping our members realize their fullest potential through the development of body, mind, and spirit. The YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard is committed to offering a variety of programs to serve families, youth,…
Read MoreMartha’s Vineyard Youth Task Force
The Youth Task Force mission is to reduce substance use and other risky behaviors by promoting community-wide health and wellness for youth and families through a cooperative integrated network of youth, parents, health practitioners, health and social service organizations, public officials, educators, law enforcement officers, and other community members. Our vision is a mobilized Martha’s…
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Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Head Start program offers a comprehensive, home-based preschool program for families with children 3-5 years of age. Believing that parents are the child’s most important teacher, staff and parents work in partnership to promote the child’s growth and development. The program includes: weekly home visits; parent/child socializations; parent education group; health…
Read MoreIsland Wide Youth Collaborative
The Island Wide Youth Collaborative (IWYC), a Massachusetts Family Resource Center provides services for at-risk families, young people and community members. The goal of a Family Resource Center is to support families to strengthen their bonds, connect to others and engage in their community. The center was formed in 2013 as a partnership between MV…
Read MoreMartha’s Vineyard Community Services
Martha’s Vineyard Community Services is a health, education and human services agency serving Islanders of every economic circumstance and offering services that would otherwise be unaffordable or completely unavailable. Contact information for MVCS core programs/services: Detailed program information can be found further down the page 24/7 Emergency Services / Inpatient Detox Program 508-693-0032 CONNECT to end…
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