Category Archives: Resources for Families in Need

Helping Teens Heal From Trauma

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Grade Levels, Health and Social Emotional Learning, High Schools, Middle Schools, Resources for Families in Need

    Families for Depression Awareness is presenting our free webinar — Helping Teens Heal From Trauma — on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:30 PM PT. Please help us share this resource with caring adults. 

    In this webinar, Deborah Vinall, LMFT, Psy-D, defines trauma and discusses its impact on long-term wellness. She will also cove the signs of trauma in teens, effective treatment approaches, and practical strategies that caring adults can use to encourage teen mental wellness. Register to join us for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs. 

    After the webinar, complete our online evaluation and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a complimentary copy of Deborah Vinall’s book, “Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens: Exercises to Process Emotions, Manage Symptoms and Promote Healing.”

    f you are new to the topic of teen depression or in need of a refresher, please watch our Understanding Teen Depression as a foundation to this upcoming webinar. 

     

    MBTA Youth Pass

    Posted on January 22, 2023 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Elementary Schools, Grade Levels, High Schools, Middle Schools, Resources for Families in Need

    The MBTA and the City of Newton’s Youth Pass program helps provide affordable transit access for young people with low-income. The Youth Pass is a card that can be used by eligible young adults with low incomes to purchase roughly 50% reduced one-way fares for Commuter Rail, Express Bus, and ferry.  For additional details CLICK HERE.

    HELP NEWTON NEIGHBORS COLLECT MOUNTAINS OF FOOD DONATIONS FOR OUR LAST INITIATIVE OF 2022! 

    Posted on December 11, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Community Service opportunity, Other, Resources for Families in Need

    We are halfway through our drive to benefit the Arabic Baptist Church Food Pantry! We hope to collect mountains of nonperishable foods including cereal, pasta, rice, canned tuna, canned vegetables and fruit, and other similar items to share with families that use the Arabic Baptist Church Food Pantry! Donations are starting to trickle in but we can’t do this without your support!

    Looking for a way to give back to your community? Copy this post and share it with your networks. Organize a mini-drive at your school, organization or place of worship! Going to the grocery store? Pick up a few extra items to share with your neighbors!

    Donation dropoff locations:

    • 137 Annawan Road, Waban (leave in box on front steps)
    • 1525 Commonwealth Avenue, West Newton (leave in box at front door)
    • 22 Florence Court, Newtonville (leave in box on front porch)
    • Baystate Physical Therapy, 29 Crafts Street, Suite 570, Newton
    • Or donate directly to Arabic Baptist through their website

    A message from Pastor Samy Ibrahim, Arabic Baptist Church:

    Your support and help is so valuable and very important for our food pantry. We are so appreciative to you and your team. May God bless you richly.

    Claim the expanded Child Tax Credit and other credits by Nov 15

    Posted on November 13, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Resources for Families in Need
    There are just 2 days left for families to claim the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC), Earned Income Tax Credit, and stimulus payment at GetCTC.org! Simplified filing through GetCTC.org is open through November 15th. The website allows families to quickly and easily claim the federal money to which they are entitled. It is mobile-friendly and available in English and Spanish. After the site closes, families still have until April 2025 to claim the 2021 expanded CTC, but must file full tax returns to do so. In the coming weeks, we will provide more information about how to support families with full filing. Click here for outreach resources in 11 languages!  Thank you, The Partnership for America’s Children and Coalition on Human Needs

    Fuel Assistance Available

    Posted on November 13, 2022 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, From The City of Newton, Resources for Families in Need

    The City of Newton Social Services Division is now accepting appointments for Fuel Assistance applications. We recognize families will face increased financial stress due to their heating and utility costs this winter and we are here to help. Below are the eligibility guidelines for the Low Income Heating Assistance Program:

    Families can complete our new intake form (Social Services Intake Form) or call us (617-796-1420). We will assist families in completing the applications and talk through other financial resources that may be available.