Brookline Teen Center
https://brooklineteencenter.org
After-school and weekend space for middle and high school youth with programs in arts, sports, homework help, and leadership.

Public Library of Brookline – Teen Services
https://www.brooklinelibrary.org/teens/
Teen-only spaces, clubs, homework help, and events for middle and high school students at Brookline’s public libraries.

Steps to Success – Teen Programs
https://www.stepstosuccessbrookline.org
Academic support, mentoring, enrichment, and college/career programming for income-eligible Brookline students.

MIRA Coalition – Immigration Helpline
https://www.miracoalition.org
Statewide helpline offering information, referrals, and “know your rights” resources for immigrants and refugees.

Lawyers for Civil Rights – Immigration Unit
https://lawyersforcivilrights.org
Provides free legal support for immigrants facing deportation, detention, or discrimination.
Immigrant Defense Hotline: (617) 988-0606

Project Citizenship
https://projectcitizenship.org
Offers free legal screenings and assistance to help eligible immigrants complete and submit their citizenship applications. Phone: (617) 694-5949

Massachusetts Child Care Financial Assistance (EEC)
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-funds-to-help-pay-for-child-care
Helps eligible families pay for daycare, preschool, and after-school care through childcare vouchers.

Sitters for Scholars
https://www.sittersforscholars.org/howitworks
Provides free evening babysitting to low-income single parents enrolled in school or job training.

Head Start & Early Head Start (ABCD)
https://bostonabcd.org/service/head-start-early-head-start/
Free early childhood education and care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers from income-eligible families.

Child Care Financial Assistance Programs (CCFA)
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-funds-to-help-pay-for-child-care
The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) helps eligible families pay for child care and out-of-school time programs through federal and state programs. You can apply online or in person at Child Care Choices of Boston.

Brookline Housing Authority
https://www.brooklinehousing.org
Provides income-restricted apartments and Section 8 vouchers for low-income residents.

Brookline Community Development Corporation (CDC) First Time Homebuyers Program
https://brooklinecdc.com/first-time-homebuyers-program/
Receive support in completing a homebuyer education program, securing down payment assistance, and improving your credit score.

Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) Program
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-raft-emergency-help-for-housing-costs
The RAFT program helps keep households in stable housing situations when facing eviction, loss of utilities, and other housing emergencies. RAFT can provide up to $7,000 per household within a 12-month period to help preserve current housing or move to new housing.

ABCD Fuel Assistance Program
https://bostonabcd.org/service/fuel-assistance/
Eligible households can receive help with their winter heating bill through direct payment to vendors.

Brookline Food Pantry
https://brooklinefoodpantry.org
Provides free groceries at multiple Brookline locations, including schools and public housing.

Project Bread FoodSource Hotline
https://www.projectbread.org/get-help
Connects people to SNAP, free meals, and local food resources in many languages.

Brookline Farmers’ Market
https://www.brooklinefarmersmarket.com/snap-and-hip
Centre Street West Parking Lot. Accepts HIP ($40–$80/month in free produce). Keep at least $0.01 on your EBT card. Thursdays, 1:30–6:30pm (seasonal)

MBTA Reduced Fare Programs
https://www.mbta.com/fares/reduced
Discounted transit fares for low-income riders, students, seniors, and people with disabilities.

MBTA The RIDE
https://www.mbta.com/accessibility/the-ride/how-apply-the-ride
Door-to-door shared van service for riders with disabilities who cannot use regular MBTA transit.

Brookline Senior Center Transportation
https://www.brooklinema.gov/128/Senior-Transportation
Low-cost van rides, Elderbus routes, and discounted taxi coupons for residents age 60+.

Brookline Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Community Relations
https://www.brooklinema.gov/765/Commission-for-Diversity-Equity-Inclusio
Town office where residents can report discrimination or bias incidents and receive support.

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-against-discrimination
State agency to file formal complaints about discrimination in housing, work, schools, or public places.