ALERT REGARDING COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS:
Update: April 4, 2020
ATTENTION CHANGE OF HOURS:
Pernet Food Pantry and Emergency Infant Supply Program hours have temporarily been extended and changed due to COVID-19. We will be open Tuesdays: 9 AM-3 PM and Wednesdays: 9 AM-3 PM.
Please continue to check in with us on here and on Facebook for the most up to date information and hours during these uncertain times.
Pernet Family Health Service is remaining open with partial closures due to the Coronavirus, Covid 19. There will be NO infant toddler groups, youth groups or homework club at least until the Worcester Public Schools reopen AND when college volunteers are again available to assist with the program.
The Food Pantry and Parenting Education and Support Programs will continue with monitored hand washing, social distancing and surface disinfecting.
Home visiting will continue with phone calls prior to each visit to determine if there are any signs and symptoms of illness. Staff will practice effective hand washing and social distancing.
The health of our employees, volunteers and clients are of the utmost importance to us. If there are reasons to cancel or
postpone additional services or activities, you will be notified as soon as possible.
Sheilah Dooley
Executive Director
The Food Pantry and Parenting Education and Support Programs will continue with monitored hand washing, social distancing and surface disinfecting.
Home visiting will continue with phone calls prior to each visit to determine if there are any signs and symptoms of illness. Staff will practice effective hand washing and social distancing.
The health of our employees, volunteers and clients are of the utmost importance to us. If there are reasons to cancel or
postpone additional services or activities, you will be notified as soon as possible.
Sheilah Dooley
Executive Director
60 YEARS OF SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES
Pernet Early Intervention is part of a statewide, integrated, developmental service available to families of children between birth and three years of age. Children may be eligible for EI if they have developmental difficulties due to identified disabilities, or if typical development is at risk due to certain birth or environmental circumstances.
EI provides family-centered services that facilitate the developmental progress of eligible children. EI helps children acquire the skills they will need to continue to grow into happy and healthy members of the community. |
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PROGRAMS
Emergency AssistancePernet runs an emergency food and infant supply pantry. Residents of Worcester’s 01610 zip code can receive food from the food pantry once a month by showing identification. Pantry hours are:
Mondays, 1:00 - 3:00 PM; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. |
Youth ProgramPernet offers programs targeted at providing constructive out-of-school activities for youth. Programming is available year-round and targets different age groups and include mentoring, homework assistance, summer reading club and employment/career development.
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Maternal & Child NursingHome health aides & nurses at Pernet provide home care & support to pregnant and parenting women, infants, young children, and their families that may be at higher risk for poor health outcomes.
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Pernet Family Health Service, Inc. |
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237 Millbury Street
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