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Hundreds Of Young Homeless Children Prepare For School With Help Of Boston Nonprofit
Horizons serves 225 homeless children as young as two months old, giving them a space to learn until they're ready for kindergarten.
Updated on: August 28, 2024
BOSTON - As the migrant crisis continues to keep emergency shelters in Massachusetts full, Horizons for Homeless Children, a nonprofit in Roxbury, is giving some kids a place to escape, play, and grow.
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"Horizons is all about mitigating the impact of a challenging experience when a child loses their home," CEO Kate Barrand told WBZ-TV. "We're focused on mitigating the developmental delays that all children experience when they experience homelessness, which is a deeply toxic experience."
Horizons serves 225 homeless children as young as two months old, giving them a space to learn and grow until they're ready for kindergarten.
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