MAKING OPPORTUNITY COUNT INC
Programs
Child Care and Early Education Services
CHILD CARE & HEAD START SERVICES: MOC OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, EMPHASIZING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, PARENT DEVELOPMENT, AND EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE. MOC'S CHILDCARE PROGRAMS FOSTER COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL GROWTH IN SECURE AND NURTURING SETTINGS. MOC CONDUCTS CLASSES IN PRESCHOOL CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE NORTH CENTRAL REGION, AS WELL AS THROUGH HOME-BASED PROVIDERS. DEPENDING ON THEIR NEEDS, FAMILIES CAN OPT FOR PART- TIME OR FULL-DAY PROGRAMS, AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, INFANT CARE, OR PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. MOC'S CHILDCARE SERVICES ALLOW PARENTS TO PURSUE OR MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT, UNDERTAKE CAREER TRAINING, OR CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION. MOREOVER, MOC LINKS PARENTS TO TRAINING SESSIONS AND SELF- IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS, ENCOURAGING LEADERSHIP SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesNov 1, 2021 – Oct 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$12.2MYouth Development and Employment Services
COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: TEEN & YOUTH SERVICES: MOC SUPPORTS THE SCHOOL-AGED YOUTH AND TEENS OF THE NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY BY OFFERING SERVICES THAT FOSTER POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. MOC'S SERVICES INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS AIMED AT ENGAGING AT-RISK YOUTH IN ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE BOTH ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND SOCIAL- EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. ADDITIONALLY, MOC'S YOUTH INNOVATION CENTER FOCUSES ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN MULTI-MEDIA AND ART, ALLOWING TEENS TO EXPLORE VARIOUS INTERESTS AND POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS. MOC ALSO OFFERS BYSTANDER INTERVENTION AND PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, WHICH WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT BOTH IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL EFFORTS TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND FURTHER ENCOURAGE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES CONNECT TEENS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND LINK THEM WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS. FINANCIAL EDUCATION SERVICES: MOC'S FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATION AND COUNSELING TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AIMING TO ENHANCE FINANCIAL LITERACY AND BOLSTER ECONOMIC SECURITY. THESE SERVICES ARE VITAL FOR ACHIEVING LONG-TERM FINANCIAL AND LIFE OBJECTIVES. THE CENTER OFFERS FINANCIAL EDUCATION COURSES ALONG WITH PERSONALIZED COUNSELING, WHICH COVERS AREAS LIKE BUDGETING, SPENDING AND SAVING STRATEGIES, CREDIT BUILDING AND REPAIR, AS WELL AS INVESTING AND ASSET GROWTH. ADDITIONALLY, MOC FACILITATES FREE ELECTRONIC TAX FILING ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, USING THE EXPERTISE OF VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: MOC'S EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ARE DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE EMPLOYABILITY OF THOSE WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED IN OUR COMMUNITY. MOC FOCUSES ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT, CAREER PREPAREDNESS, AND BUILDING STRONGER LINKS TO EMPLOYERS TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINED EMPLOYMENT. MOC OFFERS SEVERAL YOUTH WORK PROGRAMS, ESPECIALLY DURING THE SUMMER WHEN DEMAND IS HIGHER. FOR ADULTS, MOC SECURES JOBS CONNECT PROGRAM ASSISTS THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT THE BRINK OF HOMELESSNESS, GUIDING THEM TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE THROUGH TAILORED TRAINING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND JOB PLACEMENT. ALL MOC'S CAREER READINESS INITIATIVES EMPHASIZE SOFT SKILLS, OCCUPATION- SPECIFIC TRAINING, JOB COACHING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO STABLE EMPLOYMENT. HOUSING SERVICES: MOC OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF HOMELESS SERVICES, ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING HOUSING CHALLENGES IN THEIR QUEST FOR STABLE HOUSING. MOC'S PREVENTION SERVICES SUPPORT FAMILIES WHO, WHILE CURRENTLY HOUSED, ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, ENSURING THEY REMAIN IN THEIR EXISTING HOMES. MOC'S DIVERSION SERVICES AIM TO HELP EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES BYPASS THE SHELTER SYSTEM ALTOGETHER. IN SITUATIONS WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FIND THEMSELVES IN SHELTERS, MOC'S RE-HOUSING SERVICES STEP IN TO HELP THEM TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING SOLUTIONS. ONCE OUT OF THE SHELTERS, OUR STABILIZATION SERVICES ENSURE THAT THESE FAMILIES MAINTAIN THEIR STABLE HOUSING. FOR FAMILIES WITH DISABLED MEMBERS AND ARE EITHER HOMELESS OR ON THE VERGE OF HOMELESSNESS, MOC'S SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO HELPING THEM FIND AND KEEP SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. ADDITIONALLY, MOC OPERATES FAMILY SHELTERS ACROSS THE REGION, FURTHER SOLIDIFYING OUR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING THOSE IN IMMEDIATE NEED. FAMILY & PARENT SERVICES: AT MOC'S FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, A RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY TAILORED FOR PARENTS ARE OFFERED. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, EDUCATE ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EFFECTIVE PARENTING STRATEGIES, FOSTER SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, AND PROVIDE TANGIBLE SUPPORT DURING CHALLENGING TIMES. THROUGH A NUMBER OF FAMILY PROGRAMS, MOC PROVIDES ACCESS TO SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. IN ADDITION, MOC'S FIRST STEPS TOGETHER PARENT RECOVERY PROGRAM CONNECTS PARENTS WITH ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND PEER SPECIALISTS TO ENRICH THEIR PARENTING JOURNEY. EMERGENCY SERVICES: MOC IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NORTH CENTRAL MA, ESPECIALLY DURING CHALLENGING FINANCIAL TIMES. RECOGNIZING THE STRAIN THAT UNEXPECTED EXPENSES OR LIFE CHANGES CAN BRING, OUR TEAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. AMONG MOC'S CORE SERVICES ARE PROVISIONS FOR RENT AND UTILITY PAYMENTS, ENSURING THAT RESIDENTS CAN MAINTAIN A STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION, MOC CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS WITH RESOURCES TO ADDRESS OTHER PRESSING BASIC NEEDS, SUCH AS FOOD AND CLOTHING.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesNov 1, 2021 – Oct 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$5.9MEnergy Assistance and Weatherization Services
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: MOC'S ENERGY SERVICES PROGRAMS ARE DEDICATED TO REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND HEATING EXPENSES FOR LOW-INCOME AND ELDERLY RESIDENTS IN NORTH CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS. MOC'S SKILLED TEAM, ALONGSIDE TRUSTED CONTRACTORS, OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES. FURTHERMORE, WE ADDRESS AND REPLACE FAULTY HEATING SYSTEMS, RESPOND PROMPTLY TO EMERGENCY NO-HEAT SITUATIONS, AND RUN AN APPLIANCE MONITORING AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, UNDER MOC'S LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) COMMONLY KNOWN AS FUEL ASSISTANCE, ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS CAN RECEIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP OFFSET THEIR WINTER HEATING COSTS, ENSURING THAT EVERYONE CAN STAY WARM REGARDLESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesNov 1, 2021 – Oct 31, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$4.4M
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