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Allston-Brighton Community Resource Guide

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A collection of resources in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood, comprised as a part of the Early Childhood System of Care initiative. Know of a resource that's not included? Leave it in the comment field below.

Please be aware, the resource guide is a large file and may take awhile to download. To save it to your computer so that you only need to downoad it once, right click on the link below and select "save as".

General Agency Information

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These documents are useful for all agencies.

Paths to Sustainable Employment

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In a recent study for United Way, Commonwealth Corporation researchers found that helping people move from low-paying to living wage jobs requires long-term strategies for advancement. Employment and training programs for low-skilled, low-wage workers tend to be geared toward entry-level jobs and rarely provide support for advancement to sustainable employment. To achieve that goal, career development and a variety of support services should be made available for the long term.

Success for life: A call for collaborative action

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The following report is presented by the Action Planning team as a collaborative action plan on behalf of Massachusetts youth.  read more »

Sustainable Employment: The Best Practices Guide

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Sustainable Employment Guide Cover page

Among the principle ways to improve the future for our children is to both strengthen the financial stability of their parents today and ensure that kids are getting the nurturing support and educational opportunities that will prepare them for adulthood. A crucial piece of this vision is providing low-skilled individuals and low-income workers with the necessary skills and opportunities to earn a sustaining wage to support themselves and their families.