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Update Status:Updated Last Updated:02/17/2010
Agency Name: Salvation Army
Address:402 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge , MA 02139
Phone:617-547-3400 TTY:
Toll-Free:Fax:617-491-7451
Hours of Agency:Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Type of Agency:Religious/Faith-Based
Program Name: Our Place Center for Homeless Children
Contact Person:Darlene Kopesky
Address:402 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone:617-547-3400 TTY:
Toll-Free:Fax:617-491-7451
Email:dkopesky@use.salvationarmy.org
WWW:http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
Location(s) of Program/Services: Cambridge: 02139, Central Square/Kendal Square/Central Cambridge
Population Targeted:Must be homeless or in a transitional situation
Program Narrative
Our Place helps families break the cycle of homelessness and attain self sufficiency b providing a program tha tmeets the educational, emotional, and spiritual needs of each family member. While their children are enrolled, parents have the opportunity to work, seek housing, attend school, or attend workshops. The Salvation Army pays the cost of child care and provides 2 meals and 1 snack daily. Open year round and during the wee from 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM. Children in need of medical care may be seen at the on-site health clinic.
Languages spoken by Staff:Spanish

Eligibility for services may be based on:Age (clarify below), Other Eligibility Restrictions or Requirements (clarify below)
Clarification of Eligibility Requirements: Birth to 7 years, must be living in a shelter or transtional living siutation

Appointment/Referral/Registration Needed?Registration Required
Type of Referral:

Fees:All Services Free...

Access and other Features:...

Public Transportation:Central Square Red Line and bus routes 1, CT1, 64, 70, 70A, 47

Hours of Program:School hours, Weekdays, Year Round

General Services Offered:
Specific Services Reported:
Children and Youth Services
Child Care / Day Care: Center-Based, Head Start
Education & Literacy
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Housing/ Homelessness & Related Services
Children And Youth Services For Homeless Children:
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