Student Support Resources

McCormack families,
please reach out if you need anything from resources to support with mental health concerns.

My contact information is listed below.

-Ms. Grace

The Home for Lil Wanderers

Family Resource Center (FRC)

Staff are available to consult with families around mental health support, referrals, resources and will conduct intakes in the spot. This service available in English, Spanish and p/t Haitian Creole.

Call: 617-469-8501

Parent Resources

Virtual Support Groups

EBT Card Update

Home for Lil Wanderers - Parent Cafe Link

Immigration Resources

The free Immigration Consultation Clinics at Boston City Hall will now occur via telephone. Please call (617) 635-1962 or email for instructions on how to receive consultations with volunteer attorneys.

Click here for more resources.

Project Bread's
FoodSource Hotline

If you or someone you know is struggling with food insecurity, Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline offers free, food assistance to all Massachusetts residents.

Call the hotline at 800-645-8333.
Available in 160 languages
8 am - 7 pm, Monday-Friday; 10 am - 2 pm on Saturday
TTY 800-377-1292
www.projectbread.org/gethelp

Homework Help with the Boston Public Library

BPL Homework help is a drop-in program. K-8 students can join meetings online or by phone Mon.-Thurs., 3:30-5:30 pm. Students will connect with high school mentors ready to answer questions about homework. Online, click here . Phone: call 720-835-5753 with the PIN 89845. Click here for more information.

School Registration

Welcome Centers are currently closed, but you can register your student for BPS by pre-registering here and schedule an appointment here to complete the process over the phone OR call 617-635-9010 to register by phone with a registration specialist.

Uplifting resources

Here are some resources that may help you relax & bring a smile to your face!

Covid-19 Coping resources

Helpful Links:

Take Care of
Your Health

It is more important than ever that we all take care of our physical and emotional health. Boston Public Schools has resources to help you during this time when our lives and routines are changing. Please click here to learn about protecting your health and well-being.

Why is Self-Care so important especially during this time?

Spending time doing regular, ongoing self-care routines can help with the challenges that teenagers face on a daily basis. It’s not that self-care activities are solutions to problems; rather, they can help provide teens with a healthy foundation for dealing with life’s inevitable challenges and frustrations.

Learning how to take care of yourself builds resilience. Self-care for teens can really be anything that makes you happy and supports your physical, mental and emotional health.

Physical Health

Fuel your body by eating a healthy, well-balanced diet and drinking plenty of water.
Maintain an appropriate sleep schedule
Get moving EVERYDAY - youtube is a huge resource for home workouts without equipment
Get outside in nature while practicing social distancing (Vitamin D from the sun)
DIY home spa day
Avoid risky behavior (substance abuse or ignoring public health recommendations)

Mental/Emotional Health

Set and maintain a routine at home
Put down your phone!!!
Focus on things you can control
Guided meditation or breathing exercises (lots of resources for this online for free)
Listen to music or write your own lyrics
Talk to a trusted friend, adult or counselor
Listen to music or READ a book
Use your creativity as a way to release complicated emotions (i.e. journaling, arts & crafts projects, hobbies)
Do something nice for someone else (safely)
Positive Affirmations

Why is Self-Care so important especially during this time?

Spending time doing regular, ongoing self-care routines can help with the challenges that teenagers face on a daily basis. It’s not that self-care activities are solutions to problems; rather, they can help provide teens with a healthy foundation for dealing with life’s inevitable challenges and frustrations.

Learning how to take care of yourself builds resilience. Self-care for teens can really be anything that makes you happy and supports your physical, mental and emotional health.

Physical Health

Fuel your body by eating a healthy, well-balanced diet and drinking plenty of water.
Maintain an appropriate sleep schedule
Get moving EVERYDAY - youtube is a huge resource for home workouts without equipment
Get outside in nature while practicing social distancing (Vitamin D from the sun)
DIY home spa day
Avoid risky behavior (substance abuse or ignoring public health recommendations)

Mental/Emotional Health

Set and maintain a routine at home
Put down your phone!!!
Focus on things you can control
Guided meditation or breathing exercises (lots of resources for this online for free)
Listen to music or write your own lyrics
Talk to a trusted friend, adult or counselor
Listen to music or READ a book
Use your creativity as a way to release complicated emotions (i.e. journaling, arts & crafts projects, hobbies)
Do something nice for someone else (safely)
Positive Affirmations