City Of Boston: August Is Return-To-School Month

Boston MA

02 August, 2021

1:39 PM

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Press release from the City of Boston: August 2, 2021 This site offers a master list of potential places to get free school supplies for low-income families in need in the Boston area. Eight ways to get free school supplies this year:  This guide offers a list of major resources for seeking out school supplies if you are a parent in need. To help students in need of supplies for the coming year, the Salvation Army is hosting their 10th annual Back to School Distribution Drive on Wednesday August 18. For those interested in giving back to the community, School on Wheels offers a donation drive and services for students fighting homelessness.  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers this helpful guide on staying up to date with checkups and required vaccinations. This back to school mental health checklist shows many useful tips for returning to the routine of school days and responsibilities. The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers a free six-week virtual educational and support group called NAMI Basics for parents of emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and teens teens. This guide from McClean Hospital helps parents preparing to send their kids to college. There are tips around  managing their habits, their mental health, and their wellness.  Parents Helping Parents is a support organization with in-person and virtual parenting support groups as well as a 24-hour support line. Back to School Tips for Kids Who Are Struggling: This guide offers helpful advice with setting the right mindset. This press release was produced by the City of Boston. The views expressed here are the author's own.