John F Kennedy Family Service Center

A community and social services center in Boston. It has provided services in Charlestown since 1964, including early education and childcare programs for young children. Preschool offerings include meals, developmental and health screenings, outdoor play, and learning activities in literacy, art, math, and science. Teachers make home visits, and family advocates help caregivers find information and assistance. The center also offers workshops and parent groups. For seniors and disabled adults, services include in-home personal care, homemaking, and home health aide support. Older adults can also take part in recreational, wellness, and social activities, including exercise classes, health screenings, educational workshops, and food distribution. The center provides advocacy and resource referrals for seniors.