Centerboard, Inc.

Overview
Headquarters: 
Lynn, MA, USA
Website: 
centerboard.org
Size: 
51-200 employees
Founded: 
2007
Areas of Focus: 
Human Services
Populations Served: 
Homeless
Children and Youth
Families
About Us
Mission: 

The mission of Centerboard, Inc. is to revitalize communities by investing in their people and places.

Programs: 

Adolescent Group Home

Residential program for adolescents in the custody of the Department of Children and Families between the ages of 13-18.

Pre-Independent Living Program

Residential program for older youth in the custody of the Department of Children and Families. This program prepares youth for independent living through skill building.

Independent Living Program

Co-Ed residential program providing a bridge to living independently. Residents receive case management support on-site.

Teen Parenting Programs

Residential Programs for pregnant and parenting teen mothers who are receiving DTA or DCF benefits. We provide services to develop parenting and independent skills.

STEP (Supported Teen Employment Program)

An apartment model program for teen mothers who have graduated from a Teen Parenting Program. Designed to prepare residents for permanent housing.

Scattered Sites Family/ Emergency Shelter

A program for homeless families funded and referred through DHCD. This program shelters families in apartments throughout Eastern Massachusetts.  Our Family/Housing Advocates provide case management, breaking down barriers that lead to stability.

Why Work For Us?: 

Centerboard is a community-based organization that supports families and young people through housing, access to employment, education and financial empowerment. We work with local residents, businesses, and elected officials to increase economic opportunity in the community. In addition, Centerboard is invested in Lynn’s creative economy by spearheading public art projects and running the non-profit gallery Visionspace. Through these efforts, we serve over 1,500 people each year. We believe communities thrive when you invest in people and places.

industry: 
Nonprofit