Community Information

MARE finds "a permanent place to call home" for children in foster care, including sibling groups and children who are traditionally harder to place. They do this by recruiting and supporting families throughout the adoption process, while targeting recruitment efforts to find families for specific children. So far, MARE has helped over 6,300 children join their "forever families."

CLAVC-funded legal aid programs offer a wide variety of civil legal services to victims of crime. Services can include housing, public benefits, family law, immigration, consumer law, health law, disability law, education, employment issues, elder law, veterans rights and much more. Contact the program directly by calling or applying for help online.

For families of children with special health needs, chronic illness, or disability. This resource offers a directory of Early Intervention programs, as well as information on services and community resources. It also provides emotional support through a parent-to-parent matching program.  Family TIES is a project of the Federation for Children with Special Needs, funded by and in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition, Division for Children and Youth with Special Health Needs.

The Easton Board of Selectmen has compiled this summary of Town and local programs available for residents in need of financial assistance. An individual, family, or household may qualify for multiple programs. Additionally, there is information  on state or regional organizations that provide financial assistance, along with cost saving opportunites that are non-income based. 

Dial 2-1-1 or call toll-free: 1-877-211-MASS (6277). You may also visit their website for services. Programs that are included support basic needs such as food security, housing, child care, transportation as well as resources for mental and emotional health. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free and confidential. 

Self Help, Inc. is a nonprofit Community Action Agency (CAA) created to help low-income families and individuals stabilize and secure their lives through education, strategic assistance, and building on opportunities in their communities. They provide a range of services for families and households across Southeastern Massachusetts, including fuel assistance; energy conservation and lead paint abatement programs; tax preparation assistance; Head Start, Parent-Child Plus, and Coordinated Family & Community engagement programs; as well as emergency services.