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Ballet Arts Centre of Winchester was founded in 1990 with the goal of offering the Winchester area a unique, quality program of dance designed to meet the needs of a wide range of students of varying ages and levels. In the years since, the school has become an established and integral part of the community and is recognized as one of the area’s leading schools for quality dance training. In 1999 BAC performed its first "Nutcracker" ballet which continues still as a bi-annual performance, giving students of all ages the opportunity to audition and perform in a professional production.

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) works in partnership with families and communities to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. In most cases, DCF is able to provide supports and services to keep children safe with parents or family members. When necessary, DCF provides foster care or finds new permanent families for children through kinship, guardianship or adoption.

A non-profit support network for Winchester families with infants to young children, we facilitate connections between families, offering local parenting resources and hosting playgroups, children's events, and parent events. Members number 200–300 families.

Providing exceptional, nurturing and engaging out-of-school programming for Winchester's working families. The Winchester After School Program, Inc. d.b.a. Kids' Corner, is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that has proudly served Winchester since 1982.

Parent to Parent is committed to educating, encouraging, and empowering parents to guide and nurture children of all ages by sponsoring quality programs.

A comprehensive community-based organization housed within the Health Department that works collaboratively with town residents, departments and agencies to reduce substance abuse, particularly in the youth community, and to foster safe choices and healthy living through education.

The Winchester Cooperative Theatre for Children was founded in 1979 to provide elementary school children with the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive theatrical experience. In 1990 the program expanded to include a middle school production. We believe that children deserve professionalism in their exposure to theatre. Our staff consists of accomplished dramatic coaches, musicians, choreographers, stage, costume and lighting designers who support the children as they develop to their fullest potential.

The Winchester Farmers Market Community Hub explores the different aspects of community building and the ways that bring people together. With the Winchester Farmers Market as the starting point various programs are developed that contribute to a more resilient vibrant community.