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Allston-Brighton

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

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.

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Coming Up at FNC Allston-Brighton

Read about upcoming events for families in the FNC Allston-Brighton Newsletter!

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  • Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)

    Featured 2025 FNC Allston-Brighton Events
    FNC Allston-Brighton 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, United States

    This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on […]

  • Terrific Twos Playgroup (FNC Allston-Brighton)

    2025-26 FNC Allston-Brighton Programs
    FNC Allston-Brighton 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, United States

    Who: Allston-Brighton families with two-year-olds (baby siblings welcome!) When: Wednesdays, 10:30 AM - 12 PM Where: Josephine Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA 02135 What: Engaging experiences for caregivers […]

  • Preschool Playgroup (FNC Allston-Brighton)

    2025-26 FNC Allston-Brighton Programs
    FNC Allston-Brighton 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, United States

    Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 3-4 years old (baby siblings welcome!) When: Thursdays, 10:30 am - 12 pm Where: Josephine Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA 02135 What: Engaging […]

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.

Elayne Baskin

Early Childhood Specialist, Allston-Brighton

ebaskin@familynurturing.org

Bing Jiang

Parent Leader

bjiang@familynurturing.org
617-474-1143 x403

Sandra McCarthy

Coordinator, Family Support Network – Allston-Brighton

smccarthy@familynurturing.org
617-474-1143 x401

Mirna Simaj

Parent Partner

msimaj@familynurturing.org

Nelva Quintero Velasco

Parent Partner

nquinterovelasco@familynurturing.org

Yesika Soto

Parent Partner

ysoto@familynurturing.org