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Self Help Inc. CFCE
April 2024
Newsletter
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Brain Building in Progress is happening in April! | |
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PUMPERNICKLE PUPPETS (almost full)
East Bridgewater Public Library
April 2nd
from 6:30- 7:30pm
Join us at the East Bridgewater Public Library for a fun night with PUMPERNICKEL PUPPETS! Children will receive materials to construct their own puppet and adults will receive some information about resources available in the community! This is best suited for children age 3-5. No videos. Pictures are ok.
Sponsored by the East Bridgewater Arts Council.
Click this link to register
We will be in the community room on the bottom floor.
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Toe Jam Puppet Band
Turner Free Library in Randolph
April 13th
from 1:00-2:00pm
Join Ms. Marsha and Ms. Michelle at the Turner Free Library for this fun family event!
Formed in 2000, The Toe Jam Puppet Band offers a special brand of hands-on children's entertainment that grown-ups can actually enjoy. The dynamic group is great with kids, but best when parents are having fun with the little ones. The performances are very active, encouraging kids and parents to dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, storytelling and just plain old good fun.
Partially funded through a grant from the Randolph Cultural Council
Click this Link to Register
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Toe Jam Puppet Band
Norton Public Library
April 27th
from 10:30-11:30am
Join Ms. Gina and Ms. Jen at the Norton Public Library for this fun family event!
Formed in 2000, The Toe Jam Puppet Band offers a special brand of hands-on children's entertainment that grown-ups can actually enjoy. The dynamic group is great with kids, but best when parents are having fun with the little ones. The performances are very active, encouraging kids and parents to dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, storytelling and just plain old good fun.
Partially funded through a grant from the Randolph Cultural Council
Click this link to register
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SPEAKING FROM THE HEART
A CONVERSATION ABOUT DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS
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Introducing our latest video! | |
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Family Ambassador Laura McGowan is a parent representative for the group Strategies for Children. This statewide community action group advocates for the needs of young children in the state of Massachusetts. Laura has been working with the group on the MA Act Early Campaign which has a goal of spreading the word about the importance of early screening. Laura encouraged our agency Self Help CFCE to participate in the initiative during the Week of the Young Child (April 6th-April 12th).
Our Family Ambassadors decided a great way to spread the word was to make this video! It will be a feature video on our web page for the month of April and added to our Speaking from the Heart page which includes resources to help support your family’s development. Self Help Inc/CFCE specialists will be bringing out information about Early Screening to all their programs during the Week of the Young Child.
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Self Help Inc/CFCE offers families a screening tool via their ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE program. Ask your favorite specialist or contact Michele Davidson at 508-559-1666 Ext. 1810 or email Michele at mdavidson@selfhelpinc.org | |
"Learn the Signs. Act Early." has FREE child development tools | Use CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." tools to track and celebrate children's developmental milestones from 2 months to 5 years and learn what to do if you ever have a concern. | | | |
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FOR PARENTS ONLY
Parents Talk - Let's Talk about Life!
Live Virtual event
Monday, April 1st
6:30-7:30pm
Join the CFCE Family Ambassadors on Zoom to talk about life. Parents Talk is a monthly discussion group for parents of young children. Let's talk about it together! Settle the kids, grab your favorite beverage and jump on Zoom.
Participants will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card. Register today!
Register Here
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Thank you for all of you who have donated to the
SHARE THE LUVS Diaper Drive
PARTNERSHIP WIDE DIAPER, FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCT AND ADULT DIAPER DRIVE
There is still time to donate!
If you are still interested in making a donation you can always drop off these items to any CFCE program, Just inform the staff person who is there. You can also drop off at our office.
Self Help Inc. Administrative Offices 45 Pearl Street, Brockton, MA 02301
Monday-Friday 9AM-3PM
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We are so proud of our Self Help Inc/CFCE Family Ambassador Laura and her representation in the Strategies for Children group! |
How a parent becomes an advocate for families | Laura McGowan was a floral designer. She grew up in the industry, watching her family do this work. And as part of a small family business, McGowan herself provided floral services for individual customers and corporate clients. She arranged flowers, and she promoted her floral work on social media. | | | |
AT HOME SCIENCE ACTIVITY
Send me an email of any of the at home activities that you and your child do at gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org
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Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Chocolate Depression Cake (No Eggs, Butter, or Milk) - Budget Bytes | This unique Chocolate Cake recipe, popularized during the great depression, is rich and chocolatey without the using any eggs, butter, or milk! Chocolate Cake Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and cocoa powder until well combined. | | | |
These are just a few of the programs that are available in the month of February! Check the calendar at www.selfhelpcpc.org for other activities. | |
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Music and Movement
10:30-11:15am
April 3rd
Hanson Public Library
Lets celebrate Spring together with Music and Movement! Join Ms. Marsha in the community room for 45 minutes of songs, dancing,and movement. We will celebrate April Showers and sing about May flowers! We will use props and have an instrument play! This program is for young children and their caregivers. REGISTER now to reserve your space!
Click HERE to register
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Kindergarten Readiness 101
Queset House Easton
10:30-11:30am
begins April 8th
Kindergarten Readiness 101 is a six-week Kindergarten Readiness Literacy Playgroup. It is designed to empower families to support children who will be entering Kindergarten in the Fall. The series will have a focus on literacy development, kindergarten readiness skills, phonemic awareness skills and writing skills. Children and parents will be actively engaged in books, songs, activities, hands-on materials and playgroup routines. Each family will go home with a variety of K- Readiness activities every week for home and for the preparation of going off to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2024.
REGISTER by emailing Carol ccarver@selfhelpinc.org
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Exploring Rainbows (2 session group)
10:30-11:30am
April 10th and April 24th
Avon Public Library
Join Ms. Leslie and Ms. Michele while we explore rainbows through science experiments, art, tinkering, stories, and music and movement! PLEASE NOTE that you are registering for 2 SESSIONS: APRIL 10th & APRIL 24th. This program is for ages 3-5.
Click HERE to register
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AT HOME ACTIVITY
WHAT'S IN YOUR HOME CUPBOARD & CLOSET?
Whether there is a storm this month, someone is not feeling well, school vacation ideas, need weekend ideas or you just want to stay at home in your PJ’s! These are some fun activities to do with the kiddos(geared for 3-5 year olds) using materials you will find right in your home. Parents/children can watch the pre-recorded link to get some ideas of fun things to do anytime.
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Diapers and Wipes available for those who need it.
CFCE has a diaper closet!
As a special service to our families we offer free diapers to those in need. As with everything right now the cost of diapers has skyrocketed and we would like to help those parents who need it. Please contact Gina McGarrigle at gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org. Diapers and wipes can be picked up at programs you attend or at the Brockton office at 45 Pearl St Brockton. If you are in need of diapers please contact Gina at the above email.
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Kids programs from CFCE
We love when parents send in their children's work or pictures from the programs they have attended! Here is a small sampling of some of the programs some children have attended. If you have taken pictures during a program and would like to have them posted in the newsletter please send it to gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org. | |
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Art For Kids
Fiske Public Library - Weaving
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Little Learning Academy
Rockland Commission Community Center
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Maple Sugar Hike
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
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Dinosaur Group
Avon Public Library
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The Science of Magic
Zoom Science Program - Lava Lamps
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WE ARE CURRENTLY HOLDING SPOTS ON OUR WAITLIST FOR NEW FAMILIES!
The Self Help Inc Parent Child Plus program serves families from: *Randolph, Holbrook and Rockland
What is ParentChild+?
- It provides your child with a free high- quality book or educational toy each week -at least 46 new books and toys!
- A trained community-based Early Learning Specialist will visit your home twice a week for 30 minutes to help you get your child ready for school.
- You will learn creative ways to read and play with your child.
- It helps you prepare your child to be successful in school.
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This program is for families with a child ages 16 months-3 1/2 years old. Enrollment is a 2 program year commitment.
If you are interested in BEING PUT ON OUR WAITLIST for this AWESOME program and you reside in either *Holbrook, *Rockland or *Randolph (or one of the other CFCE communities) please contact: Gina McGarrigle at 508-559-1666 ext. 1814 or email at gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org.
*priority enrollment given to families in Holbrook, Randolph and Rockland. Families who reside in other CFCE communities MAY also be eligible
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