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For pediatric mental health patients, days stuck in the ER

“COVID has made worse a long-standing crisis in child psychiatric care…” [READ MORE]

Encompass program offers support system for Worcester area foster parents

“For Sarah Ahola, it was a Friday when she got the call that two girls would be arriving at her place at 5 p.m. Though this was her second foster placement, the incoming sisters were older than the previous child — that was when Ahola realized she didn’t have an appropriately sized bed…” [READ MORE]

Key assignment: Address spike in anxiety and depression among students

“With educators poised to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and a return to in-person learning, our attention turns to addressing the dramatic increase in anxiety and depression among students…” [READ MORE]

“Among problems exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, children’s mental health ranks among the highest. Children have been wrenched from routines of school and friends, and families have struggled to balance work, parenting, and financial stress. As we grapple with the impacts of the pandemic on children, supporting their mental health is essential…” [READ MORE]

Each night of December, the Prudential Center shines a light on Boston nonprofit organizations, by lighting the Prudential Tower a different color in support of that night’s partner.On Wednesday, December 2nd, when the Prudential Tower was lit purple for MSPCC. Learn more at: www.Prudentialcenter.com

Each year, MSPCC brings holiday joy and gifts into the homes of hundreds of children. Due to the pandemic, we are not accepting donations of physical items. Instead we will be providing gift cards so parents and our program staff can purchase items on children’s wish lists on your behalf. To help us give children a special holiday season, click here.