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Where We Serve

Allston-Brighton

Located in Oak Square, FNC Allston-Brighton helps families connect and learn through playgroups, classes, programs, and community eventsdesigned to empower caregivers as their children’s first teachers and advocates. Resources, referral services, and advocacy for families with young children are also available.
Families and children celebrate Lunar New Year together at FNC Allston-Brighton

Diaper Pantry: Open Tuesdays from 1 - 4:30 pm

Families can pick up diapers once a month for children up to 3 years old. When children turn 3, they will receive a potty training kit.

Proof of Allston-Brighton residency and WIC/MassHealth Card are required at every visit. Please arrive during open hours only.

Nurturing Closet: By Appointment

Offering free, high-quality clothes for children from newborn to 12 years old. Proof of Allston-Brighton residency and WIC/MassHealth Card are required. No walk-ins; please call or email to schedule an appointment (Mondays, 10:30 am – 1 pm or Tuesdays, 1-4:30 pm).

Contact Us

640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA 02135

Phone: 617-208-8611

Fill out our online form to let us know how we can help you, or send us an email.

FNC Allston-Brighton Staff

These are some of the friendly faces you may encounter in our Allston-Brighton location. View FNC’s full staff directory here.

Current language capacity of FNC Allston-Brighton staff: English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese.

  • Portrait of Elayne Baskin

    Elayne Baskin

    Early Childhood Specialist, Allston-Brighton

    ebaskin@familynurturing.org

  • Portrait of Bing Jiang

    Bing Jiang

    Parent Leader

    bjiang@familynurturing.org

    617-474-1143 x403

  • Portrait of Sandra McCarthy

    Sandra McCarthy

    Coordinator, Family Support Network – Allston-Brighton

    smccarthy@familynurturing.org

    617-474-1143 x401

  • Portrait of Mirna Simaj

    Mirna Simaj

    Parent Partner

    msimaj@familynurturing.org

  • Portrait of Nelva Quintero Velasco

    Nelva Quintero Velasco

    Parent Partner

    nquinterovelasco@familynurturing.org

  • Yesika Soto

    Parent Partner

    ysoto@familynurturing.org