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๐Ÿ‘‘ King Social Workers Connections

September

๐Ÿ‘‘ King SocialWorkers ConnectionsSeptember

School Social Workers

In This Newsletter:

  • Tips for helping your child feel prepared for school
  • Important Events this Month
  • Resources and crisis support

Ms. Drennen

Supports Grades: K, 2, and 4!

508.782.7233

jbethoneydrennen@framingham.k12.ma.us

Ms. Valentin

Supports Grades: 1,3, and!

Hablo Espanol

508-782-7264

jvalentin@framingham.k12.ma.us

Welcome to our SMORE!

We are so happy to be working with your children this year. We will be sending regular updates and ideas for ways to support your child. We love hearing from families, reach out anytime.

Learn more about attendance policies at King. It is important that your child is at school each day! Reach out to us if you are facing hardship getting your child to school and we can try to assist.

A "minion" great reasons to see the school social worker:

A "minion" great reasons to see the school social worker:

  • problem solving
  • good news
  • making new friends
  • stress/anxiety
  • being teased or bullied
  • anger management
  • changes in behavior
  • new students
  • loss of a loved one
  • family changes
  • trauma
  • build confidence
  • family support
  • crisis intervention
  • referrals to community resources

Resources

If you are in need of backpacks and other school supplies, winter clothing, shoes, undergarments, pants, shirts, etc. Please contact Ms. Drennen or Ms. Valentin!


Ms. Drennen 508.782.7233, jbethoneydrennen@framingham.k12.ma.us

Ms. Valentin 508.782.726, jvalentin@framingham.k12.ma.us

Below are local resources for food in Framingham. Additional resources outside of Framingham are also at this link. As always, you can contact your social worker for assistance!


Pearl Street Station

46 Park Street

Framingham

508-370-4921

Pantry hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and Wednesday 5:00-7:00 PM Meal Service: Monday through Friday, 9:00-10:00 AM, 12:00-1:00 PM, 5:30-7:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday 12-1:00 PM

Emergency food pantry and meals program. Proof of address is required


Rose Kennedy Lane Community Room

1 John J. Brady Drive

Framingham

508-879-7562

Tuesday and Thursdays 11:30 AM-12 PM

Free lunch provided by Baypath Elder Services and Jewish Family Services served in the community room.


Hope Worldwide Massachusetts

214 Concord Street

Framingham

508-848-2401

Every Saturday and the third Wednesday of the month from 9 AM-12 PM

Emergency food pantry. proof of address required.


Salvation Army/Framingham Food Pantry

350 Union Ave

Framingham

508- 875-3341

Monday-Friday 10 AM - 1 PM, by appointment

Emergency food pantry


St. Bridget's Food Pantry

15 Wheeler Ave

Framingham

508-875-5959

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Emergency food pantry. Open to Framingham residents.


Daniels Table

10 Pearl Street

Framingham

508-239-6691

Wednesday, 3 -6 PM

Open to Framingham residents who are 60+ or who have children 18 or under. Emergency food pantry/farmers market. Community freezer program. proof of address is required.


Faith in Food Collaborative

360 Water St

Framingham

508-877-2152

Friday 4 -6 PM

Open to all. fresh meat, poultry and fish, plant-based proteins, canned goods, staples, fresh bread, bagels, milk, eggs, butter, gluten-free items, as well as toiletries, paper supplies, and cleaning products.


Grace House

20 Beech St

Framingham

508-473-2842

Saturdays & Sundays from 3 PM - 4:30 PM

Open to all, enjoy a hot delicious meal, free clothing and a food pantry

Meal Calendar๐Ÿœ

Free Behavioral Help for your Child

Behavioral Help Hotline

A free service for accessing behavioral health services if you or a loved one are in crisis, are seeking advice, or are looking for a provider. It is free and insurance is not required.

Learn more about applying for the Department for Developmental Services (DDS). DDS works with children with developmental disabilities, including Autism, and with their families. It provides family support and supplements educational services through specialized programs.


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Metro west Regional Transit Authority

Family Directory of Framingham Public School's helpful documents

District Calender Important Dates ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

Important Dates

  • Sept 19: Early Release E,M,H (PD)

  • September 25 (6:30 - 8:00): Open House Grade 3-5

    September 26 (6:30 - 8:00): Open House Grade K-2

    October 3: No School - Rosh Hashanah

    October 10: Early Release 1:05 dismissal - lunch is served

    October 14: No School - Indigenous People's Day

Mental Health and Crisis Support โ˜Ž๏ธ

  • Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) - Call 800-640-5432
  • LGBTQ+ The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 text "start" to 678-678
  • Suicide Crisis Line: Call 988
  • Domestic Violence - Voices Against Violence Hotline: Call 508.820.0834
  • Safelink, Massachusettsโ€™ statewide 24/7 toll-free domestic violence hotline: 877-785-2020.
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) or chat online at online.rainn.org
  • Framingham Police Department : (508) 872-1212
  • For emergencies, dial 911.

Local and Remote Resources for Victims and Survivors

  • Voices Against Violence provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence in the MetroWest area. Services are provided in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and are available to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation
  • Fenway Healthโ€™s (LGBTQ+ Support) Violence Recovery Program (VRP) provides counseling, support groups, advocacy, and referrals to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, hate violence, and police misconduct. We specialize in working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals.
  • MaleSurvivor is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, public benefit organization committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men through support, treatment, research, education, advocacy, and activism.
  • Wayside Trauma Intervention Services (TIS) supports and strengthens those who have experienced violence in their relationships, homes and community in Milford and 26 surrounding towns.
  • Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) offer crisis intervention, safety planning, information, guided referrals, medical and legal advocacy, supportive listening and related services around domestic violence and sexual assault.
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