Family Focus SEPT 2019 programs & news

Is Home Visiting for You?

Home Visiting is a free, voluntary program available to residents of Rockingham County and Somersworth. Home visitors get to you know you and your children in your home. They will help you identify your priorities and take concrete steps to achieve your goals. Your Home Visitor will support you in building on your strengths in the ways that matter most to YOU and your family. Here is what Kristen said about her experience working with a Home Visitor: "At our visits we went over realistic goals for my family. Eventually I completed all of my goals, and I am making a better life for me and my children. Having someone help me definitely made a difference and made me feel like I could do all of the things I was afraid I would never be able to do. It feels good to know there’s someone there for you while you grow and accomplish your goals." Tap the button below to learn more or call (603) 422-8209 to make an appointment for a confidential conversation with a Home Visitor to see if this program might be a fit for you.

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Upcoming Parenting Programs

Understanding Anxiety with Mimi Hallowell, MSW Tuesday Sept. 3 @ 6 pm at Families First No-Drama Discipline Tuesdays Sept 5-26 at 6 pm at Goodwin Community Health Relative Caregiver Recharge Monday, Sept. 9 @ 9:30 am  with Breckie Hayes-Snow of Legal Advice & Referral Center at Goodwin Community Health Co-Parenting Support Group Wednesday, Sept 11 @ 6 pm at Families First Spotlight on Special Education with Maureen Shields from Parent Information Center T hursday Oct. 3 at 5:30 pm at Goodwin Community Health Parenting Journey Tuesdays 9/10-11/26 @ 6 pm at Families First **Advance signup REQUIRED** Complete September & October Calendar Sign up for  parenting classes and  groups An Invitation to Somersworth Families We are partnering with the Somersworth Ready Together to better understand the needs of Somersworth families with young children, and we would love to hear from you! A $40 gift card will be provided to all participating families, and free child care is available. Who: Somersworth families with children under 8 What:  Tell us about the information and resources you want and need in Somersworth to best support you and your children. Where: Goodwin Community Health, 2 nd floor When: Friday Sept. 27 from 9:30-11 am RSVP : email Casey to sign up Questions : Call Patrice at (603) 422-8209 The Somersworth Ready Together Early Childhood Coalition believes that our community will thrive when ALL children enter school with the skills they need to succeed... thank you in advance for joining the effort! Email Casey to sign up

A Note about Tuesday Evening Classes in Portsmouth this Fall

We are excited to bring Parenting Journey to Portsmouth this fall (Tuesdays, Sept.10 - Nov. 26). Please be aware that Parenting Journey requires advance signup and is a "closed" group. This means that no new participants may join the group after the second session on Sept. 17. If you are not planning to sign up for the Parenting Journey program in Portsmouth this fall, we encourage you to check out our other classes and groups offered in the day and evenings In Somersworth, Epping, Exeter and Portsmouth - and we look forward to seeing you again on Tuesday nights in Portsmouth starting in December. Parenting Journey will be offered again in January 2020 at Goodwin in Somersworth.

Literacy Tip of the Month

Did You Know... The single most important factor influencing a child's early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home before beginning school. Read to your child every day! it will make a difference. ( National Commission on Reading)

Lago's Free Ice Cream Day

September 29 from noon til it's gone! It's that time of year again when Lago's Ice Cream at 71 Lafayette Rd. in Rye hosts their Free Ice Cream Day, with all donations benefiting our pediatric health care services.

Families First Health & Support Center

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