Politics & Government
City Of Boston: August Is Return-To-School Month
See the latest announcement from the City of Boston.
August 2, 2021
- This site offers a master list of potential places to get free school supplies for low-income families in need in the Boston area.
- Eight ways to get free school supplies this year: This guide offers a list of major resources for seeking out school supplies if you are a parent in need.
- To help students in need of supplies for the coming year, the Salvation Army is hosting their 10th annual Back to School Distribution Drive on Wednesday August 18.
- For those interested in giving back to the community, School on Wheels offers a donation drive and services for students fighting homelessness.
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers this helpful guide on staying up to date with checkups and required vaccinations.
- This back to school mental health checklist shows many useful tips for returning to the routine of school days and responsibilities.
- The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers a free six-week virtual educational and support group called NAMI Basics for parents of emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and teens teens.
- This guide from McClean Hospital helps parents preparing to send their kids to college. There are tips around managing their habits, their mental health, and their wellness.
- Parents Helping Parents is a support organization with in-person and virtual parenting support groups as well as a 24-hour support line.
- Back to School Tips for Kids Who Are Struggling: This guide offers helpful advice with setting the right mindset.
This press release was produced by the City of Boston. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
