Self Help Inc. CFCE

March 2024

Newsletter

SPRING IS HERE!

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS MARCH 10TH!

FOR PARENTS ONLY

Parent's Talk - Let's Talk about Life!

Live Virtual event

Monday, MARCH 4th 

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. The holidays are over and the new year has begun. What are your hopes and dreams for the upcoming year? 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

NEW PROJECT!

SHARE THE LUVS

PARTNERSHIP WIDE DIAPER, FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCT AND ADULT DIAPER DRIVE

CFCE and the Family Ambassadors are collecting diapers, wipes, diaper rash creams, adult diapers and feminine hygiene products to donate to local families in need. This drive will be going on until the end of March.

You can drop off these items to any CFCE program, Just inform the staff person who is there. You can also drop off at these locations:

• Curran Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) 1100 High St., Dedham

Drop off weekdays 8-5. Feb 12-March 31 *ring the buzzer and tell the desk you have a

diaper drive donation.

• Impeccable Barber Co. 599 Washington St. Norwood, Ma. 

Tuesday: 9:45AM to 5PM Wednesday: 9:45AM to 5PM Thursday and Friday: 9:45AM to

6PM Saturday: 7AM to 3PM

• Wrentham Town Hall (Nurses Office) 79 South St Wrentham Mon, Wed, Thurs

8AM - 4:30 PM Tues 8 AM - 7:30 PM

• Self Help Inc. Administrative Offices 45 Pearl Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Mon-Thur 9AM-3PM

CFCE Snow Policy

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SPRING EQUINOX

THE SCIENCE OF NATURE

AT HOME ACTIVITY

Sent me an email of any of the at home activities that you and your child do at gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org

Lion and Lamb Masks

A HUGE Thank you to the East Elementary School in Sharon for a very generous diaper drive donation!

THANK YOU to Hilary for organizing this every year! These diaper drive donations help so many families in need. 

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.

Dinosaurs Rock (2 session group)

10:30-11:45am

March 6th & March 20th

Avon Public Library

Join Ms. Leslie & Ms. Michele at the Avon Library to learn the basics about some of the most popular dinosaurs through stories, art, science and music and movement! PLEASE NOTE that you are registering for 2 SESSIONS: March 6 & March 20th. This program is for ages 3-5.

Registration Link: Click HERE

Nature Art with Gina and Jen

Queset House Easton

10:30-11:30am

March 12th

Join Gina and Jen for a monthly Nature Art Class at the Queset House in Easton. This parent-child program teaches fine motor skills, communication, and cooperation through a nature-based art project.

Best for ages 3-6. Registration is required.

REGISTER here to reserve your spot!

Songs Stories and Socialization

10:30-11:00am

March 21st-28th

EB Public Library

Join Miss Leslie in a "Songs, Stories and Socialization" playgroup; Children will experience "free play' at the beginning of playgroup, which will help children learn social skills through cooperation, sharing, taking turns, and problem-solving.

Circle time allows your child to practice routine, follow the rules, and connect. Craft time will help develop fine motor skills and encourage critical thinking.  

click here to register

The Magic of Science

Live ZOOM group

Wednesdays March 13th-April 10th

1:30-2:30pm

Join Ms. Gina and Ms. Jen live on Zoom for our 5-week Magic of Science class, live on Zoom. Learn about how magic and science go together by doing fun experiments that look like magic and are based in science.

This program is designed for children ages 4 and up. We meet Wednesdays from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM March 13, 20, 27 and April 3, and 10.

Click HERE to register. 

Celebrate Literacy Month

For children ages 3-5 years

March 11th

Middleboro Public Library

10:30-11:15am

Celebrate Literacy Month: “Years ago Dr. Seuss took 220 words, rhymed them and turned out the book “The Cat in the Hat”.  From this beginning came the concept of Beginner Books, with exacting blends of words and pictures that encourage children to read.”  During this preschool gathering, a Beginner Book entitled "Put Me In The Zoo", written by Robert Lopshire, will be read and the children will use their imaginations to create their own imaginary animal.  There will also be activities around the book, music and movement and many literacy resources for parents to take home.

Contact Carol Carver to register

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.

Foxboro Playgroup

Burrell School

Nature Art

Queset House in Easton

Kitchen Creations

Zoom Science Program

Tinkering Playgroup

East Bridgewater Library

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.
• 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