Check out what is happening this month at the Family Center!
SPRING SURVEY!
Let us know how we are doing
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MAY PROGRAMMING NEWS:
Starting New! Monthly FB Live Storytime, called MOSAIC because we will be reading a variety of picture books that together will create a bigger picture of the world for our littlest learners. Tune into our Facebook page at 11:30 AM every 2nd Wednesday to see what story we are reading!
Our groups continue on site and in-person!
That includes Tuesday Play & Learn, Bilingual Playgroup, Grandparents Support Group, Fathers Moving Forward, New Babies New Feelings, Moms of Toddlers Group.
We continue to ask everyone (over age 2) to mask.
Our staff continue to mask.
We are here and available to families and the community Monday - Friday for support, connection to resources, parent-child activities and other programs.
Please ring the doorbell when you arrive. Daily drop-in hours are available to check in without an appointment. Diapers are available during all open hours and you can schedule a visit to browse our Community Closet.
Click on the images to download flyers and please share with others.
Ways to contact us and stay updated about our programming:
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Bilingual Play Group (English/Spanish)
IN PERSON/ EN PERSONA at the Family Center
Tiempo de Cuentos (Inglés /Español)
Thursday/Jueves
May 5th , 12th, 19th & 26th
NEW TIME!! 10:00-11:00 Am
Drop In (No need to register in advance!)
Please call 413-475-1555 with questions.
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Play and Learn Playgroup
Juega Y Aprende
IN PERSON/ EN PERSONA at the Family Center
Tuesday/Martes
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st
10 am - 11 am
Drop In (No need to register in advance!)
Please call 413-475-1555 with questions.
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Pajama Party Event
VIRTUAL
Thursday, May 19, 2022
5:30pm - 6:00PM on Zoom!
Join our GUEST READER from Historic Deerfield, and our playgroup facilitators & engage in story time & a craft.
Every family that participates will get a book, a craft kit & a snack gift card. This is a literacy program for children up to 8 years old & their caregivers who live in Greenfield MA or surrounding towns in Franklin County. (Delivery of kits within Greenfield & Turners Falls only)
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Our new FB Live Virtual Storytime is called MOSAIC
Every month on the 2nd Wednesday we will be reading a variety of books about many different people and experiences to help children create a picture of the world
Join us MAY 11 at 12:30PM
on our Facebook Page to hear a story read. Comment on our FB Live post to be entered into a raffle for free books and other fun prizes!
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POTTY TRAINING EVENT!
Need some ideas for
potty training?
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Sarah Patton, LICSW will be joining us at our Tuesday May 17 Play & Learn playgroup to share ideas and answer questions about potty training.
No registration necessary!
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ENJOY OUR PLAYROOM
Sign up for a chance to enjoy our space with your family.
Call 413-475-1555 to reserve a one-hour session.
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Diaper Distribution
Diaper distribution is back 5 days a week!
Stop by during our open hours, ring the doorbell and a staff member will answer to assist.
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Welcome Baby Bags
We are still offering our free Welcome Baby Bags that are filled with clothing, diapers, wipes, blankets, baby items, books and local resources.
Call us 413.475.1555 or click on the link to register!
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Community Closet
The free Community Closet is now open during our open hours by appointment only. We have clothes in sizes Newborn to Kids 10/12 along with many different baby items.
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LOOK AT ME GROW!
Ages & Stages Questionnaires
Do you have questions about your child's development?
Use the online tool, Ages & Stages Questionnaire to find out more.
Scan the QR code with your cell phone camera or click here for a fun and free way to learn more about your child’s development. The ASQ includes a series of questions designed for your child's specific age group between 2 months old to 5 years old.
También disponible en español. Haga clic en el enlace de abajo.
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Healthy Families
Becoming a parent can be exciting AND hard! We’re here to offer support!
Healthy Families is a home visiting program for pregnant and parenting youth 23 years old and under with a child from 0-3 years old. (Now offering virtual and in-person visits!). Our visits focus on parenting support, child’s development, parent’s goals, and connecting to helpful community resources. We also host fun parent groups and playgroups! The best part? Our Services are completely FREE!!
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Enrolling Now!
Our ParentChild+ home visiting program is enrolling families in Greenfield and Montague with children 16 months to 3 years old for a FREE school readiness home visiting program, with free books, toys and activities for your child.
Visits are now in person or virtual and staff are bilingual English/Spanish.
Please call 413-475-1555 to sign up or learn more about this program.
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Our wonderful support group facilitators are continuing to support caregivers.
For more information about the groups or if someone is interested in joining please share or
click on the links provided below that connect to interest forms, call 413-475-1555 or
email familycenter@communityaction.us
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TEA & TODDLER
MOM'S CLUB
New group forming
for moms with infants 0-16 months
IN PERSON at the Family Center
Come join our facilitated support group open to mothers of children ages 16 months - 5 yrs old.
May 6th & May 20th
10am - 11am
Call 413-475-1555 for more information or to register.
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New Baby, New Feelings
IN PERSON at the Family Center
New group forming
for moms with infants 0-16 months
Having a baby brings new emotions, experiences and challenges in ways you never imagined! Connect with other moms who also have new babies. Get support and explore the range of feelings during this postpartum time.
May 13th & May 22nd
10:00am - 11:00am
Call 413-475-1555 for more information or to register.
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Fathers Moving Forward
IN PERSON at the Family Center
Dads come join us every 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month
May 12th & 26th
5:00pm - 6:00pm.
Call us for registration
For more information call 413-475-1555
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NURTURING FATHERS
Online session begins
June 7th, 2022!
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An empowering program for fathers and male caregivers
ENROLLING NOW!!
*Call for more information*
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Support & Connection for Grandparents and Relative Caregivers
IN PERSON at the Family Center
Join us on May 6th & May 20th
1:00pm - 2:00pm
For more information call 413-475-1555
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Child Care & School Resources |
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Head Start & Early Learning Programs
Full day Family Child Care and Center Based programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers are open and looking to fill their programs with families who work, go to school full time or need childcare to secure employment.
Families can apply online HERE or call 413-387-1250
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The Department of Early Education and Care publishes a geographically-searchable online directory of licensed child care programs across the state. If you or someone you know is needing child care, the MA Department of Early Education and Care is actively updating their licensed child care search portal. Search by town, address, area, name, etc. Click Here!
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Look4Help has a COVID-19 section that is updated regularly for local resources about food, mental health, addiction and recovery, unemployment & employment, housing, public transportation, courts and more.
If your participants are in need of help and live in Franklin County, Hampshire County, or the North Quabbin Region, visit: https://www.look4help.org/
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The Mass 211 website is a great way to find resources on a wide variety of topics including youth services, legal aid, financial assistance, parenting support and many others in your community!
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Community Action Family Center is funded in part by Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant of the Department of Early Education and Care, Children’s Trust Massachusetts Family Center grant, The United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region, the Massachusetts Family Resource Center grant and generous donations from our families and friends. |
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