Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026 Revere Public Schools Connects Families With Critical Resources During Family Engagement Night Over 60 caregivers attend presentation by The Home for Little Wanderers on housing assistance, education, family support, and community services Special to Th e Advocate R EVERE — More than 60 parents and caregivers gathered at Revere High School on Tuesday evening for Revere Public Schools’ latest Family Engagement Night, an informative session designed to connect families with essential community resources, support services, and opportunities to help them navigate everyday challenges. The event included Kristina Peralta from The Home for Little Wanderers, who introduced families to the agency’s Harbor Area Family Resource Center (FRC), a community-based program that provides free assistance, educational opportunities, advocacy, and referrals to individuals and families throughout the region. During her presentation, Peralta outlined the wide range of services available through the center, including assistance with housing challenges, educational needs, family support, parenting resources, and connections to community organizations. The discussion also highlighted resources for families navigating immigration-related concerns, opportunities to participate in English language classes, and programs designed to strengthen family relationships and promote overall well-being. The evening was part of the district’s ongoing series of Family Engagement Nights, which bring community organizations and service providers directly to RPS families to help eliminate barriers to accessing information and support. Peralta’s message in her presentation was that families don’t have to meet complicated eligibility requirements to get help from the Harbor Area Family Resource Center. The center, which has been serving the community since July 2023, is part of a statewide network of Family Resource Centers dedicated to helping individuals and families connect to services, build relationships, and resolve issues before they become more serious. Peralta emphasized that the center is for anyone regardless of income, residency, or family situation. No medical insurance or Social Security number is required to receive services, nor is a professional referral or minor children. Families also do not need to demonstrate financial hardship or reside in a particular community. Perhaps most importantly, all services off ered by the Family Resource Center are free. This is especially critical for families who may not know about available programs, have language barriers, or are too overwhelmed with the process of seeking help. Linking caregivers to organizations that off er fl exible, welcoming services is a key piece of the district’s overall family engagement work for Revere Public Schools, whose families come from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. One of the presentation’s main topics was housing instability, which can create major challenges for families and impact children’s educational experience. The Harbor Area Family Resource Center helps families in housing crises by connecting them to housing resources, providing individualized assistance, off ering information about housing-related systems, and working with other agencies, Peralta said. While the center does not provide housing directly, its staff can assist families in fi nding out about resources available to them and connecting with organizations that can help meet their needs. The presentation also covered the center’s approach to helping families identify strengths, assess needs, and
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