Cape Cod FRC Toys for Tots registration is now open
Registration for Toys for Tots at the Cape Cod FRC is now open! Toys for Tots is a great program that brings joy to children in need during the holidays. If you know a child who could use some extra cheer, please call and register them today. Let’s make this season brighter together! Pick up […]
The Worcester FRC is hosting a Community Baby Shower!
The Worcester FRC is hosting a Community Baby Shower! Join the FRC for a fun afternoon with food and games, as well as a presentation on safe sleep, car seat safety, and doula services. You’ll also receive prenatal and postpartum resources! Thursday, November 22, 20242:00 – 4:30 p.m.20 Cedar Street, Worcester Call 508-796-1411 to register!
Southbridge FRC’s Jurassic Park
The Southbridge Family Resource Center team recently participated in several community trunk or treat events, including one in the FRC’s parking lot, in collaboration with the DDS Family Support Center of Seven Hills. See the sweet comment they received on Facebook from a family that attended and loved the Jurassic Park-themed trunk! School liaison Susan Luna had a LOT […]
Coats and creativity at the Cape Cod FRC
The Cape Cod FRC is hosting a couple of great activities this November! Coats for Comfort Free coats will be available for children up to 18 years of age on November 9 from 10 am to 4 pm. Pre-registration is required; call 508-815-5100. Check out this flyer for more information: English Spanish Portuguese Thanksgiving DIY The FRC has […]
Registration now open for “Active Parenting: 4th Edition” at the Fitchburg FRC
The Fitchburg FRC is hosting a parenting skills and strategies group for parents of five- to 12-year-olds called “Active Parenting: 4th Edition.” There will be six sessions that will focus on: When: Tuesdays from 12:30PM – 2:30 p.m. on 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, and 12/23Where: 76 Summer Street, Suite 230, Fitchburg Register by November 22 to Magdalena Escamilla […]
Cape Cod FRC honored as “Exceptional Community Partner”
Recently, the staff at the Cape Cod FRC had the honor of receiving the “Exceptional Community Partner” award at the WE CAN Community Breakfast for all the great work they’ve been doing for the region. WE CAN is an organization that welcomes women into a safe and inclusive space as they address challenges and explore opportunities in their lives and […]
Monthly Virtual Dads’ Talk Group Group from the Cape Cod FRC
On the second Tuesday of each month, the Cape Cod FRC hosts a free digital space just for dads to find and share support, resources, and camaraderie with one another. The next two meetings will be on November 12 and December 10. Pre-registration is required. To receive a Zoom link, send an email to Juliana (jz****@*******es.org) or […]
Teen Safety & Empowerment Group starting soon at the Athol FRC
The Athol FRC is hosting a Teen Safety & Empowerment Group for female-identified teens ages 12-17 focusing on risk prevention through education and learning how to make safe choices. There will be eight sessions with facilitators from the Children’s Advocacy Center on Tuesdays starting on October 22 at the Athol FRC from 3-4:15 pm. For more information, contact Kelly […]
Western Massachusetts community member donates ‘Lovevery’ reading skills set to Amherst FRC
The Amherst FRC recently received a generous donation of one of Lovevery’s reading skills sets, a play-based phonics program for families to use with their children. Sarah Sayko, a Western Massachusetts resident and Lovevery Reading Advisory Board Member, was able to gift complete reading skills set to a non-profit of her choosing. She chose the Amherst FRC because of […]
Virtual “The Secret Lives of Teens and Tweens” is back by popular demand
The Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod, and Nantucket FRCs will be hosting a virtual “The Secret Lives of Teens and Tweens” presentation on Monday, October 28 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. featuring guest speaker Jon Mattleman. Back by popular demand, this will be a fun and dynamic 120-minute presentation for parents/caregivers of teens and tweens about what youth in these age groups […]