Mind Matters (Dorchester/Hyde Park)
2026-04-03 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-10 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-17 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-24 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-01 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
Mind Matters is a workshop series providing educational resources and community support for Dorchester/Hyde Park families with young children to help foster learning at home.

A 10-session series for parents. Participation is free.
Learn strategies for how to foster your child’s development and learning at home and in school.
Developed by Harvard University and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
Sessions include hands-on activities, mini-lectures, and videos.
Group discussions and community support with other families.
You will receive learning materials and activities to use at home.

Child watch and refreshments will be provided!
Facilitators: Sylvia Toruño Melville, Tyisha Blidgen, and Nora Arara.
For questions and registration, contact Sylvia Toruño Melville.
Mind Matters Flyer English FY26

Breakthrough Parenting
2026-04-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
This 12-week parenting class teaches strategies and techniques for positive childrearing. Learn how to move from struggle to cooperation as a family and gain understanding of your child’s development, all within a supportive, compassionate small group setting.
For more information, contact: Remetrious Rogers, M.S., Patch Coordinator/CBPI, rrogers@familynurturing.org, 857-220-2635. Note that registration for this class must be completed through the DCF Virtual Gateway system. Please do not fill out an FNC intake form for this class.

Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
2026-04-08 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-fathers-program-3/2026-04-08/
This supportive 13-session program for fathers learning in community offers men the tools they need to become the fathers they choose to be.

Build nurturing skills
Understand healthy child development
Develop appropriate expectations for children
Practice discipline with dignity
Learn from other dads in a nonjudgmental group space

Statewide DCF Referrals Accepted! Note that registration for this class must be completed through the DCF Virtual Gateway system. Please do not fill out an FNC intake form for this class.
Online Program Conducted in English – Spring 2026 Details
Dates: March 25 – June 17
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Questions? Contact LaWaun Curry: (617) 474-1143 x231, lcurry@familynurturing.org

Nurturing Parenting® Program: Neighborhood Community Program in Spanish & English
2026-04-08 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-22 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-29 17:30 - 20:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
An education and support program designed for parents and their children to experience together. Now accepting referrals via Virtual Gateway for Spring 2026!

Nationally recognized family systems curriculum
Age-appropriate groups, lessons, and activities
Supportive group structure

Learn and practice:

Parenting skill building
Learning about child development
Conflict resolution strategies
Positive discipline techniques

Un programa de educación y apoyo diseñado para que los padres y sus hijos experimenten juntos.

Plan de estudios de sistemas familiares reconocido a nivel nacional
Grupos, lecciones y actividades apropiados para la edad
Estructura de grupo de apoyo

Para familias que se beneficiarían de:

Desarrollo de habilidades para padres
Aprender sobre el desarrollo infantil
Estrategias de resolución de conflictos
Técnicas de disciplina positiva

Questions? Contact Rosina Guerrero: rguerrero@familynurturing.org, (617) 474-1143 x240

Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
2026-04-09 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
This supportive 13-session program for fathers learning in community offers men the tools they need to become the fathers they choose to be.

Build nurturing skills
Understand healthy child development
Develop appropriate expectations for children
Practice discipline with dignity
Learn from other dads in a nonjudgmental group space

Statewide DCF Referrals Accepted! Note that registration for this class must be completed through the DCF Virtual Gateway system. Please do not fill out an FNC intake form for this class.
In-Person program for English speakers – Spring 2026 Details
Dates: March 26 – June 18
Days: Thursdays
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: In-person at FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street
Questions? Contact LaWaun Curry: (617) 474-1143 x231, lcurry@familynurturing.org

El Programa de Crianza – El Padre Cariñoso™
2026-04-09 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/el-programa-de-crianza-el-padre-carinoso/2026-04-09/
Un programa de apoyo de 13 sesiones para padres que aprendan en grupo.
El Programa de Crianza – El Padre Cariñoso™ ofrece a los hombres las herramientas que necesitan para convertirse en los padres que elijan ser.

Desarrolle habilidades de crianza
Comprenda el desarrollo infantil saludable
Desarrolle expectativas apropiadas para los niños
Practique la disciplina con dignidad
Aprenda de otros padres en un espacio grupal sin prejuicios

Programa Virtual en Español – Primavera 2026
Detalles del Programa
Fechas: 26 de marzo – 18 de junio de 2026
Dias: Martes
Horario: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Lugar: Virtual a través de Zoom; la inscripción está abierta en todo el estado
Comuníquese con su agencia líder del DCF para registrarse o recomendar a un padre!
Preguntas? Contacte a Sorel Bertrand: sbertrand@familynurturing.org

Fortalecer Las Habilidades De Crianzas (Strengthening Parenting Skills Workshop)
2026-04-09 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-16 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-30 17:30 - 20:00 | FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
Estare haciendo bien mi papel, y apoyando el desarrollo de mis hijos?

Una serie de 6 semanas en donde participan en acitivades practicas y recursos para padres e hijos
Aprenderemos sobre areas del desarrollo del cerebro desde infancia y su conexion con el crecimiento
Entender e indentificar los diversos tipos de apego
Como brindar apoyo emocional a nuestros hijos
La importancia del autocuidado y estrategias

Cuando: Todos los Jueves Marzo 26- Mayo 7
De: 5:30-8pm
En Persona: 215-217 Garfield Ave, Hyde Park
Para mas informacion y registrarse por favor contacte a: Yesika Soto, Ysoto@familynurturing.org

Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-fathers-program-3/2026-04-15/

El Programa de Crianza – El Padre Cariñoso™
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/el-programa-de-crianza-el-padre-carinoso/2026-04-16/

Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-fathers-program-3/2026-04-22/

El Programa de Crianza – El Padre Cariñoso™
2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/el-programa-de-crianza-el-padre-carinoso/2026-04-23/

Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
2026-04-29 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-fathers-program-3/2026-04-29/

El Programa de Crianza – El Padre Cariñoso™
2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/el-programa-de-crianza-el-padre-carinoso/2026-04-30/

Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
2026-05-06 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-fathers-program-3/2026-05-06/
