Resource Centers
A statewide network of Community-Based Providers, offering families multicultural nurturing programs, support groups, early childhood and education services, as well as information and referral resources.
Tempo Young Adult Resource Center
A one-stop resource center helping young adults transition to adulthood
All youth face major life decisions between the ages of 16 and 25. When young adults have grown up in placements other than their home, without strong family or community support, and with emotional, behavioral, or substance use problems, they may also face challenges of homelessness, hopelessness, depression.
Tempo is a one-stop resource center for young adults designed to eliminate any barriers they may have to thrive. We focus on achievement, employment, schooling, healthy relationships, and practical skills to reach future goals. Young adults learn to be leaders, learners, workers, and role models. Tempo helps unconditionally so that young adults can lead a healthy and productive life.
Tempo addresses the urgent need for services for young adults at the critical point of transition into adulthood. Tempo’s diverse staff use a youth-centered planning process to help young adults develop goals, provide the tools they need, and walk with them through the steps to successful outcomes.
“I was one of those ‘lost souls’ and now I’m one that people can look up to. More importantly I can look at myself and like what I see. I know I have a future and the support I need to get there and stay there. I am so thankful for the staff at Tempo for giving me the chance to show myself that I can lead a normal life and that I am worthy of happiness.”
– A Wayside Tempo young adult
Programs
Tempo coordinates resources from local service providers, including:
- Comprehensive, youth-centered goal setting and planning process – Wayside
- Career development and employment supports and services – Future Skills Institute
- Legal advocacy and access to benefits – Advocates
- Housing search and placement and substance abuse treatment – South Middlesex Opportunity Council
- Health education and assessment – Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center
Resources
- Comprehensive employment and work-related services
- Legal advocacy and access to mainstream benefit programs
- Housing search and support
- Community health educators and access to health care
- Recovery groups oriented specifically toward young adults
- Independent living skills workshops
- Peer leadership and parent support groups
- Social networking, community service, and healthy recreational events
- Practical assistance with transportation and other basic needs
Contact & Referral
- Main Line: 508-879-1424
- Emergency line: 508-782-4040
- Email: All-Tempo@WaysideYouth.org
- 1 Marian Road,
Framingham, MA 01702
Framingham Family Resource Center (FRC)
What is a Family Resource Center (FRC)?
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) are a statewide network of Resource Centers designed help families and individuals resolve challenges, strengthen their bonds, connect to others, and engage in their communities. FRCs are located in each of the 14 Massachusetts counties.
What does the Family Resource Center (FRC) do?
FRCs offer parenting programs, support groups, information and referral sources, assessment services, early childhood services and education programs for families whose children range in age from birth to 18 years old.
FRCs also have specific services for families with children who may be frequently absent or have challenges at school or at home.
FRCs work with parents, children, teens, grandparents, guardians, caregivers, or any other family member or member of the community who may be involved with the family.
FRC staff will assess the needs of the family members, recommend FRC services, and help with access to other community services, if needed.
How can the Framingham Family Resource Center help?
Families come to the FRC for many reasons. The goal of the FRC is to connect those looking for help to the appropriate services whether within the FRC itself, Wayside, or other resources in the community.
FRC staff can help with facilitating the following:
- Housing Support
- Utility Assistance
- Legal Help
- Parenting support
- Mental Health Services
- Summer camps, Sports leagues, and more!
Children and families who need additional supports or are at risk of court involvement can be assessed by FRC clinicians and develop a Family Support Plan to address the child’s needs.
The FRC hosts and facilitates groups and events to strengthen families by giving them the tools they need through education and engagement.
Contact & Referral
- 88 Lincoln Street,
Framingham, MA 01702 - Phone: 508-270-1313
- Email: FRC-INFO@waysideyouth.org
- Website
Framingham Community Connections (FCC)
Our Mission:
Building a strong support network that empowers youth and families in MetroWest.
Overview:
Since 1990, Framingham Community Connections has united families, residents, service providers, businesses, and government agencies to identify and address community needs. We bring families and providers together to improve access to resources, collaborate on solutions, and ensure the voices of residents guide our initiatives.
Our Programs:
We offer a range of support services aimed at strengthening our community, including:
- Community Building: Connecting families to local programs and events, such as Donation Drives, Teen Work Programs, Back-to-School BBQs, and the Annual Holiday Helper initiative.
- Agency Collaboration: Coordinating with family-focused organizations to create a seamless support network that addresses unmet needs and improves access to vital services.
- Community Strengthening: Delivering evidence-based programs and support groups to foster an inclusive and engaged community.
FCC Partners:
We proudly work with many local organizations including: The Department of Children and Families, C Framingham Parks and Recreation, Framingham Public Schools, Keefe Technical High School, Framingham Housing Authority, Pelham Lifelong Learning Center, Framingham Public Library, MetroWest YMCA, FSU/MassBay’s College Planning Collaborative, Metro South/West YouthWorks/MassHire, and the United Way of Tri-County.
