.Mass 211 connects callers to information on COVID-19, health and human service. Open 24/7, multiple languages.
Phone: #211 - Hearing Impaired: 508-370-4890 - Toll Free: 877-211-6277
Click here to find services in your area
MA Unemployment Insurance Online - Apply Online
Department of Unemployment Assistance, Call Center at (877) 626-6800Open 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, 8 a.m–12 p.m. Saturday. Multilingual call agents are available.
City of Brockton Community Resource Directory
Corvid-19 Updates from the Mayor of Brockton
Resources for Families/Elder Support
The Family Center at Community Connections of Brockton
1367 Main St Brockton, MA 02301 P: 508-857-0272
The Family Center at Community Connections of Brockton works as part of the network of Massachusetts Family Resource Centers (FRCs). Family Resource Centers (FRCs) are a statewide network of community-based providers offering multi-cultural parenting programs, support groups, early childhood services, information and referral resources and education for families whose children range in age from birth to 18 years of age.
Family and Community Resources
18 Newton Street Brockton, MA 02302 508-583-6498
Family and Community Resources, Inc. is dedicated to serving individuals and families whose lives are impacted by trauma including violence at home, school or in their community.
Children's Trust MA
The Children’s Trust is on a mission to stop child abuse in Massachusetts. Our programs partner with parents to help them build the skills and confidence they need to make sure kids have safe and healthy childhoods.
Catholic Charities South
169 Court Street
Brockton, MA 02302
P: 508-587-0815
Services: Basic Needs, Elder Outreach, ESOL at the English Transcultural Center, Food Pantry, Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Training, Parent Support, Young Parents Program, Youth Mentoring
Old Colony Elderly Services
144 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 · (508) 584-1561
The mission of Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is to support the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living.
Housing
Rental Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT)
On March 25th, Governor Baker announced new funding under the Residential Assistance to Families in Transition (RAFT) program. This funding will provide short-term emergency financial assistance for families and individuals to stabilize their situations. This program will help eligible Homeowners and Renters by assisting with mortgage payments, rent, utility bills, and other costs.
If you are unable to complete the form online, please leave a message on our RAFT hotline at 781.422.4204 and our staff will call back to assist you in the order your message was received.
Utilities
National Grid
Resources for payment assistance with electric bill, COVID-19 resources
Columbia Gas
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, effectively immediately Columbia Gas suspend shut-offs. Suspension will apply to residential, commercial and industrial customers and will remain in effect until further notice. In addition, Columbia Gas will offer its most flexible payment plans to customers who indicate either an impact or hardship as a result of COVID-19. Columbia Gas will continue to monitor current events and support our customers and communities.
Food
Pandemic EBT
P-EBT is a federal program that provides food support to help families with children who were receiving free and reduced-priced school meals pay for food. This includes any student in a school that provides free meals to all students.
WIC
795 Pleasant Street Brockton, MA 02301 508-588-8241
WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children. Our nutrition program provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services FREE of charge to pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under age 5, who qualify. WIC is for all kinds of families: single or married, working or not working. If you are a father, mother, grandparent, foster parent or other legal guardian of a child under 5, you can enroll in WIC for your child.
Brockton Public Schools Food Program
Education
Brockton Public Schools Distance Learning Resources
Federation for Children with Special Needs
Provides information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities. We are committed to listening to and learning from families, and encouraging full participation in community life by all people, especially those with disabilities.
Phone: #211 - Hearing Impaired: 508-370-4890 - Toll Free: 877-211-6277
Click here to find services in your area
MA Unemployment Insurance Online - Apply Online
Department of Unemployment Assistance, Call Center at (877) 626-6800Open 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, 8 a.m–12 p.m. Saturday. Multilingual call agents are available.
City of Brockton Community Resource Directory
Corvid-19 Updates from the Mayor of Brockton
Resources for Families/Elder Support
The Family Center at Community Connections of Brockton
1367 Main St Brockton, MA 02301 P: 508-857-0272
The Family Center at Community Connections of Brockton works as part of the network of Massachusetts Family Resource Centers (FRCs). Family Resource Centers (FRCs) are a statewide network of community-based providers offering multi-cultural parenting programs, support groups, early childhood services, information and referral resources and education for families whose children range in age from birth to 18 years of age.
Family and Community Resources
18 Newton Street Brockton, MA 02302 508-583-6498
Family and Community Resources, Inc. is dedicated to serving individuals and families whose lives are impacted by trauma including violence at home, school or in their community.
Children's Trust MA
The Children’s Trust is on a mission to stop child abuse in Massachusetts. Our programs partner with parents to help them build the skills and confidence they need to make sure kids have safe and healthy childhoods.
Catholic Charities South
169 Court Street
Brockton, MA 02302
P: 508-587-0815
Services: Basic Needs, Elder Outreach, ESOL at the English Transcultural Center, Food Pantry, Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide Training, Parent Support, Young Parents Program, Youth Mentoring
Old Colony Elderly Services
144 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 · (508) 584-1561
The mission of Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) is to support the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living.
Housing
Rental Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT)
On March 25th, Governor Baker announced new funding under the Residential Assistance to Families in Transition (RAFT) program. This funding will provide short-term emergency financial assistance for families and individuals to stabilize their situations. This program will help eligible Homeowners and Renters by assisting with mortgage payments, rent, utility bills, and other costs.
If you are unable to complete the form online, please leave a message on our RAFT hotline at 781.422.4204 and our staff will call back to assist you in the order your message was received.
Utilities
National Grid
Resources for payment assistance with electric bill, COVID-19 resources
Columbia Gas
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, effectively immediately Columbia Gas suspend shut-offs. Suspension will apply to residential, commercial and industrial customers and will remain in effect until further notice. In addition, Columbia Gas will offer its most flexible payment plans to customers who indicate either an impact or hardship as a result of COVID-19. Columbia Gas will continue to monitor current events and support our customers and communities.
Food
Pandemic EBT
P-EBT is a federal program that provides food support to help families with children who were receiving free and reduced-priced school meals pay for food. This includes any student in a school that provides free meals to all students.
WIC
795 Pleasant Street Brockton, MA 02301 508-588-8241
WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children. Our nutrition program provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services FREE of charge to pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under age 5, who qualify. WIC is for all kinds of families: single or married, working or not working. If you are a father, mother, grandparent, foster parent or other legal guardian of a child under 5, you can enroll in WIC for your child.
Brockton Public Schools Food Program
Education
Brockton Public Schools Distance Learning Resources
Federation for Children with Special Needs
Provides information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities. We are committed to listening to and learning from families, and encouraging full participation in community life by all people, especially those with disabilities.