Backpack giveaways at the Athol, North Adams, and Pittsfield FRCs!
The Athol, North Adams, and Pittsfield FRCs are all hosting backpack and school supply giveaways for grades K through 12 this August! Athol FRC: North Adams FRC: Pittsfield FRC:
Registration open for “Active Parenting: First Five Years” in Athol
The Athol FRC is hosting the next “Active Parenting: First Five Years” this August, and registration is open! This parent education series is for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 and focuses on development and tools for parents and caregivers. When: Thursdays, August 1-22, 2024 from 9-10:30 amWhere: 217 Walnut St. Athol, MA To register, please call Aimee or Sarah […]
Amherst FRC named “Community Champion”
Congratulations to the Amherst FRC, which was named a “Community Champion” by the Children’s Trust at a Celebration Day in June. Learn more about the event.
Massachusetts Fatherhood Leadership Summit announces keynote speaker
The Massachusetts Fatherhood Leadership Summit has announced that Haner Hernández, PhD, CPS, CADCII, LADCI, will be the event’s keynote speaker. A public health professional, Dr. Hernández has more than 30 years of experience working in the areas of Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health, HIV/AIDS, HCV, and Problem Gambling. Dr. Hernandez serves as the chief of […]
Cape Cod FRC’s first Bike Rodeo a huge success
On June 22, the Cape Cod FRC – in collaboration with the Hyannis Youth and Community Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod – held its first Bike Rodeo event! Despite the weather, approximately 200 people showed up for the successful event and enjoyed lunch, ice cream, raffles, free tune-ups, and a bike riding course. […]
Basketball Skills & Drills at the Pittsfield FRC
The Pittsfield FRC’s Substance Use Prevention Specialist, working with youth and young adults ages 12 to 24, invites the community to attend the Basketball Skills and Drills group series! The group series will also feature health and wellness discussions and run on Mondays and Fridays from July 15 through August 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at 480 West Street, […]
New Bedford FRC Grandparents and Grandchildren participate in painting activity
Recently, the New Bedford FRC hosted an activity for grandparents and their grandchildren at New Bedford’s “Painting at Splash” thanks to the generous support from the Massachusetts Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Click the photo in the photo gallery below to see their beautiful works of art!
Summer Kick-off at the Fitchburg FRC
Join the Fitchburg FRC to welcome summer for an afternoon of pizza and ice cream. The FRC will be giving out kids t-shirts, girls tank tops, kids water shoes, toys, and more! Wednesday, June 26 from 4 – 6pm at 76 Summer Street, Suite 230, Fitchburg Register by June 24 to jt*****@****nc.org or 978-514-4323.
Cape Cod FRC hosting Active Parenting Program
The Cape Cod FRC is proud to bring the acclaimed Active Parenting program directly to parents through Zoom! This virtual group will include a video and discussion program for parents of children ages 5 to 12. This workshop will show you effective ways to: The program runs for six weeks from 12-1:30 pm. The dates are July […]
Court Service Center Walk-in Days at the Athol FRC
The Athol FRC’s Court Service Center helps prepare legal filings. Some of the common things the center helps with are: While the FRC cannot give legal advice, they can prepare your court filings and answer many questions. The Athol FRC will have representatives from both the Worcester County and Frankin County Court Service Centers available once a month […]