JANUARY AND FEBRUARY ARE SAFETY MONTHS AT THE FAMILY CENTER
Check out what is happening this month
at the Family Center!
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Click here to complete our Fall Family Center Survey
Help us improve our programming!
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***JANUARY PROGRAMMING NEWS***
We continue to encourage everyone (over age 2) to mask
at the Family Center.
***MASKING REQUIRED AT PLAYGROUPS***
We are here and available to families and the community Monday - Friday for support, connection to resources, parent-child activities and other programs.
DOOR IS NOW OPEN--WALK IN OR RING BELL!
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.
Ways to contact us and stay updated about our programming:
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*Click on the images to download flyers and please share with others* |
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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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****FREE DISTRIBUTIONS****
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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.
(One pack per child/family each month)
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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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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 in Turners Falls!
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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An evidence-based curriculum for Women, focusing on PTSD and trauma. The program is based on the principles of relational therapy; it uses cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), mindfulness, expressive arts, and body-oriented exercises
On Zoom starting Thursday
November 10th
4:30pm - 6:00pm
For more information call 413-475-1555
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A high-energy & evidence based program for youth aged 11 to 16, teaching important life skills while helping them understand the dangers of risky behaviors.
6 individualized- 2 Hour Sessions
Times that work for your family.
Dinner Provided
For more information call 413.475.1555
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Meet with other moms to share your experiences of balancing mom life while navigating naptime during a global pandemic.
Every 1st & 3rd Fridays
10am-11am
Childcare & Light refreshments provided.
(We encourage you to wear mask)
For more information call 413.475.1555
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A free, safe, confidential drop in support group for mothers with infants
IN PERSON at the Family Center
every 2nd & 4th Friday
10:00am - 11:00am
Childcare & Light refreshments provided.
(We encourage you to wear mask)
For more information call 413-475-1555
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10 week Dialectical Behavior Therapy group for teens and their parents.
Starting Tuesday 11/1/22
Dinner Included
4:30pm - 6:00pm
For more information call 413-475-1555
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Hablemos
Apoyo y conexion para padres que hablan español
Support & Connection for
Spanish-speaking parents
In Person
Mondays
12pm-1pm
Childcare & Lunch provided.
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6 session Evidence-Based Parenting Class for parents of teens/tweens
On Zoom starting November 10th
11:00am - 1:00pm
For more information call 413-475-1555
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Support & Connection for Grandparents and Relative Caregivers
IN PERSON at the Family Center
every 1st & 3rd Fridays
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Childcare & Light refreshments provided.
(We encourage you to wear mask)
For more information call 413-475-1555
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Childcare and 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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