Yes I went when my daughter was 6 years old there's nothing wrong with shelter you'll get a lot of support . Take advantage of that !!
I almost did but stayed with my parents last minute and then got HomeBase to get my own apartment. You live in MA, see if you can qualify
@iiyah7 is absolutely right! There's nothing wrong with going to a shelter to get the help you need. Never feel ashamed @panda42293 if that's what you need to do. Message me anytime if you need someone to talk to