Wrap-Around Support
When families are healthy and supported, young people thrive. At Camp Harbor View, we believe that the best way to invest in tomorrow’s leaders is to ensure that all household essential needs are met and that every door of opportunity is open. Our Youth and Family Support team offers holistic youth and family services to every participant in our summer camp and year-round Leadership Academy. Services range based on program participation and can include individual and group therapy, coordination of food, housing, and education among other services.
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Resource Coordination
Supporting food, housing, and other essential needs through direct services and community referrals. For more, visit our resources hub.
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Therapeutic Support
Holistically investing in young people’s wellbeing with one-on-one and group therapy. Learn about our approach and who is eligible for direct services.
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Guaranteed Income Pilot
In collaboration with UpTogether, we are partnering with Boston families to support long-term financial stability. We believe families are best equipped to determine and meet their individual needs – and deserve the autonomy to do so.
To be eligible for YFS services, families must have one or more young people in their household actively enrolled in Summer Camp and/or Leadership Academy programs.
$395k
in grocery gift cards and 16,673 family-meals distributed during the Covid-19 pandemic
50
Boston families enrolled in our two-year Guaranteed Income Pilot
40%
of teens in Leadership Academy programs access mental health support through Camp Harbor View
Food Access
In collaboration with About Fresh, we partner with hundreds of families experiencing food insecurity. This pilot program aims to address the needs of families by either delivering or offering access to fresh produce through the Fresh Truck, a mobile market that travels to neighborhood locations weekly.
Holiday Assistance
From Thanksgiving turkeys to holiday gifts, this annual tradition seeks to alleviate family stress and bring kids joy at the holidays. Each year families in our community are invited to participate based on need.
Parent Events
Through monthly educational and community building events, we further engage parents and partners in the Camp Harbor View community. Past events include a financial wellness fair, training on special education and mental health, family night at the Children’s Museum and more.
Contact our YFS team
Should you have questions or need assistance, please contact Darliya Bennett by email at dbennett@campharborview.org or phone at 617-470-6187.