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November 2024

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Upcoming Programs

This Month at the Family Center

Parenting Classes

Positive Solutions - Nov. 5 - Dec. 17 at 5:30, Online

Life Skills for Young Adults - Nov. 13 & Nov. 20 at

6 p.m., Online

Special Education 101 - Dec. 5 at 5:30, Family Center at Families First

Family Morning Out Playgroups

Portsmouth- 0-5 years

Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., Family Center at Families First

Babytime- 0-18 months

Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Idlehurst School, Somersworth

Exeter- 0-5 years

Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., Parks and Rec Building, 2nd Floor

Toddler Time - 18 months - 3 years

Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., Idlehurst School, Somersworth

Somersworth- 0-5 years

Fridays at 9:30 a.m., Idlehurst School

Epping- 0-5 years

Fridays at 9:30 a.m., SAU Building, 213 Main St.

All programs are free. For more about these programs, scroll down or see the Family Center calendar. Please be sure to check our Family Center calendar for cancellations before attending a program.

Family Center Calendar

Upcoming Calendar Changes

As we prepare for the holiday season, please keep in mind the following calendar changes for November.

November 28: No Toddler Time or Exeter Family Morning Out

November 29: No Family Morning Out in Epping or Somersworth

As the weather is changing please remember to check our calendar for weather-related closures.

Positive Solutions

Tuesday nights | Nov 5th - Dec 17

5:30 - 7 pm | Online

This seven-week series offers simple, proven parenting strategies for families of children 2-10 years old.

You will learn effective, age-appropriate strategies to:

Promote positive behavior
Support mental health
Understand the meaning of behaviors
Respond to challenging behaviors

Learn More & Sign Up

Life Skills for Young Adults

Wednesdays, Nov. 13th & 20th

6 - 7:30 pm | Online

For young adults ages 18 - 28
Provides skills to help reduce stress
Skills to help with time and financial management
Feel confident in making decisions and develop positive coping methods.

Learn More & Sign Up

Special Education 101

Thursday, December 5th | 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the

Family Center at Families First

Get answers to your question about the special-education process
Learn about parents' rights
Open Q&A
Free, with dinner and child care included

Learn More & Sign Up

Toddler Playgroup

Thursdays mornings | 9:30-11 am

Idlehurst Elementary School, Somersworth

18 months - 3 years old

Chat with other adults while socializing your little one.
Make connections.
Songs, crafts, story time and outdoor fun.
Free for all caregivers in the community.

Child Care Volunteers Needed!

Our Family Center is in need of child care volunteers for our playgroups and parenting classes. Are you a retired teacher looking to help out in your community, or an experienced child care provider?

Our program needs are flexible - daytime and evening. You'll be helping set up and clean up and have fun with the children at Families First in Portsmouth.

Interested?

Contact Lisa Tetrault-Zhe

lzhe@familiesfirstseacoast.org

or call 603-422-8208 Option 7

Volunteer Application