Executive Office of Elder Affairs officially renamed to “Executive Office of Aging & Independence”

On January 9, Governor Maura Healey signed legislation to rename the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to the Executive Office of Aging & Independence.
Fatherhood Meetup from the Athol FRC

Fatherhood Meetup is a monthly group from the Athol FRC for dads of all ages and backgrounds to come together to talk, share, and support each other.
Pittsfield FRC Hosting Several Ongoing Groups

The Pittsfield FRC has several ongoing groups for everyone from parents and grandparents to LGBTQIA+ youth. Learn more below: Achieving Dadhood Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 6 – 7 pm at the Pittsfield FRC (480 West Street, Pittsfield). Dinner is provided. This is a group for dads to talk to about the challenges […]
Support groups happening at the Cape Cod FRC

The Cape Cod FRC has several support groups coming up! Learn about the groups below and download the flyers in the photo gallery for more information.
Virtual Cultural Humility Workshop from the Massachusetts SJC

The Massachusetts SJC’s (Supreme Judicial Court) Court Improvement Program Training Committee will host its next virtual Cultural Humility Workshop, “Honoring the Story: Power-Sharing with Your Clients,” on Monday, January 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. This interdisciplinary virtual workshop aims to provide attendees with the knowledge and tools to respectfully gather their clients’ narratives and […]
Winter events at the North Adams FRC

The North Adams FRC has some fun events happening for the whole family this month!
MassHealth and PPAL want to hear from you!

PPAL (Parent/Professional Advocacy League) is working with MassHealth to gather family input on Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) services for children and their families. This quick, five-minute survey is an opportunity for families to use their voices and share their experiences! PPAL wants to hear from as many families as possible to help advocate for all families. […]
Court Service Center and Community Action at Athol FRC every month

Representatives for Worcester and Franklin County Court Service Centers and Community Action Pioneer Valley will be at the Athol FRC on the third Thursday of every month from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Here’s more information about the two services: Learn more by viewing the two flyers in the photo gallery below.
Photo from the 2024 FRC Staff Celebration

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the FRC Staff Celebration in September. Expand the photo in the photo gallery below to see a picture of FRC staff that have been a part of the network since the opening of their FRC!
North Adams FRC Parenting Together Support Group

The North Adams FRC is hosting a weekly group for parents, the “FRC Parenting Together Support Group.” This is a confidential space for parents to connect. Snacks are provided and children are welcome. The group meets every Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at 61 Main Street, Suite 218, North Adams. For more information, call 413-663-7588 or […]