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Heat Emergency in Boston
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A heat emergency is in place in Boston through Tuesday, June 24. A number of splash pads and City pools are open, and select BCYF community centers are open as cooling centers during the emergency.

Human Services

Our cabinet promotes and ensures the well-being of Boston residents, especially those with the greatest needs.

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The mission of the Human Services Cabinet is to provide equitable access to high quality services, resources, and opportunities so that every Boston resident - especially those with the greatest needs - has what they need to thrive. In pursuit of this mission, the departments in the Human Services Cabinet meet residents where they are - in their homes, neighborhoods, and communities - to break down barriers to critical resources.

To truly thrive, every Boston resident needs access to good jobs, affordable housing, healthy food, safe places to exercise and be expressive, and opportunities to come together with others in their community. Together, the Human Services cabinet will expand our programming, invest in our community spaces, and drive policies that increase opportunity so all Boston residents can thrive.

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Initiatives

BCYF Creates

BCYF Creates is a partnership between Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the Mayor’s Office of Arts + Culture and the Mayor’s Office of Human Services aimed at bringing high quality arts instruction to BCYF centers across the city.

Charlestown Youth Gaming Study

Studying the impact of the Encore Casino on youth in Charlestown.

Let's Play Boston

The central hub for everything Youth Sports in Boston. Our mission is to bring the city together through sports.

Swim Safe

Swim Safe builds off the Mayor’s commitment to ensure all Boston kids learn to swim and can safely enjoy our City’s coastline and pools.

Youth Development Fund

The goal of this grant is to increase the variety of free youth programming in the City and provide a positive outlet for youth outside school hours.

Departments

Age Strong Commission
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Boston Public Library
Office of Returning Citizens
Veterans Services
Youth Engagement and Advancement

Community Aid Resources

The Community Aid Resource Directory is made to connect you with essential resources related to food, housing, utilities, transportation, health services, employment, education, childcare, and more!

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OHS in the News

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The City of Boston will host the 2025 Mayor’s Youth Summit on February 22 – featuring entertainment, food, celebration, and youth performances – for teens ages 14-19.

Mayor Wu Announces 2025 Mayor’s Youth Summit

Mayor's Office, Youth Engagement and Advancement

Youth Development Fund Now Open for Applications

Human Services

Mayor Wu and Age Strong Commission Announce Recipients of “Expanding Engagement” Grant

Age Strong Commission

Water Safety Day Event

City of Boston Hosts Olympic Swimmers, Kicks Off International Water Safety Day Events

Human Services

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