BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Family Nurturing Center - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Family Nurturing Center
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://familynurturing.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Family Nurturing Center
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122005
CREATED:20250923T154546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212247Z
UID:10001300-1778061600-1778068800@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
DESCRIPTION:This free 10-session workshop series provides educational resources and community support for Allston-Brighton families with young children. Developed by the Harvard Ed Portal and based on cutting-edge brain research on children’s social\, emotional\, and intellectual growth\, sessions include hands-on activities\, mini-lectures\, videos\, group discussions\, and community support with other families. \nPlease note: registration is limited to eligible Allston-Brighton residents. To learn more\, contact Sandra McCarthy at smccarthy@familynurturing.org or Bing Jiang at bjiang@familynurturing.org. \n(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page\, or fill out an interest form here.)
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/mind-matters/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:FNC Allston-Brighton\, 640 Washington Street\, Suite 103\, Brighton\, MA\, 02135\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FNC_AB_Mind_Matters_Graduation_053123_01-e1740700382636.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandra McCarthy":MAILTO:smccarthy@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122005
CREATED:20260310T165523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170035Z
UID:10001978-1778088600-1778095800@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
DESCRIPTION:This supportive 13-session program for fathers learning in community offers men the tools they need to become the fathers they choose to be. \n\nBuild nurturing skills\nUnderstand healthy child development\nDevelop appropriate expectations for children\nPractice discipline with dignity\nLearn from other dads in a nonjudgmental group space\n\nStatewide 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. \nOnline Program Conducted in English – Spring 2026 Details \nDates: March 25 – June 17 \nDays: Wednesdays \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nQuestions? Contact LaWaun Curry: (617) 474-1143 x231\, lcurry@familynurturing.org \n 
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-fathers-program-3/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Nurturing-Fathers-Pic-scaled-e1773161680219.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="LaWaun Curry":MAILTO:lcurry@familynurturing.org
LOCATION:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-fathers-program-3/2026-05-06/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122005
CREATED:20260209T203610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T171103Z
UID:10001778-1778088600-1778097600@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Nurturing Parenting® Program: Neighborhood Community Program in Spanish & English
DESCRIPTION:An education and support program designed for parents and their children to experience together. Now accepting referrals via Virtual Gateway for Spring 2026! \n\nNationally recognized family systems curriculum\nAge-appropriate groups\, lessons\, and activities\nSupportive group structure\n\nLearn and practice: \n\nParenting skill building\nLearning about child development\nConflict resolution strategies\nPositive discipline techniques\n\nUn programa de educación y apoyo diseñado para que los padres y sus hijos experimenten juntos. \n\nPlan de estudios de sistemas familiares reconocido a nivel nacional\nGrupos\, lecciones y actividades apropiados para la edad\nEstructura de grupo de apoyo\n\nPara familias que se beneficiarían de: \n\nDesarrollo de habilidades para padres\nAprender sobre el desarrollo infantil\nEstrategias de resolución de conflictos\nTécnicas de disciplina positiva\n\nQuestions? Contact Rosina Guerrero: rguerrero@familynurturing.org\, (617) 474-1143 x240
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-parenting-program-neighborhood-community-program-in-spanish-english-3/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_2083-e1770669287375.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rosina Guerrero":MAILTO:rguerrero@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122005
CREATED:20250923T143716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162841Z
UID:10001256-1778144400-1778169600@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:3-Day Nurturing Fathers' Program™ Facilitator Training
DESCRIPTION:Location: Seven Hills Behavioral Health\, 135 Gold Star Blvd\, Worcester\, MA 01606 \nOur interactive 3-day Nurturing Fathers’ Facilitator Training teaches the values\, philosophy\, & constructs of the Nurturing Fathers’ Program™. Ideal for new parent educators as well as those with experience who are new to Mark Perlman’s Nurturing Fathers’ curriculum. Specific topics include: behavior management\, personal power\, effective communication\, family support principles\, and the building of a positive self-concept. The training also addresses Nurturing Fathers’ Program implementation and the whys and hows of father engagement. \nThis training is intended for Massachusetts DCF\, Community Connections\, and FRC Staff. Please email Paul N. Toruño Melville\, FNC’s Director of Training\, with any questions: pmelville@familynurturing.org. \n 
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/3-day-nurturing-fathers-program-facilitator-training-4/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Technical Assistance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/03252024_New_England_Fathering_Conference-1-scaled-e1758211901357.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Melville":MAILTO:pmelville@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122005
CREATED:20260202T183708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T204334Z
UID:10001991-1778148000-1778155200@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Little Sprouts Playgroup (Dorchester)
DESCRIPTION:A playgroup for the littlest learners! Connect with other caregivers and learn to support your young child’s development through play. Free for infants (ages 3-12 months) with a parent/caregiver. Older siblings and all languages welcome (facilitated in English). Space is limited! First come\, first served. \nWhen: Fridays\, 10 am – 12 pm\, April 7 – June 16\, 2026 \nWhere: FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street\, Dorchester\, MA 02122 \nRegister here or contact Marisela Blanco for more information.
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/little-sprouts-playgroup-dorchester-2/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Playgroups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20241025_141713285_iOS-scaled-e1770057157387.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marisela Blanco":MAILTO:mblanco@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122005
CREATED:20260310T165847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T165847Z
UID:10001965-1778175000-1778182200@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:El Programa de Crianza – El Padre Cariñoso™
DESCRIPTION:Un programa de apoyo de 13 sesiones para padres que aprendan en grupo. \nEl Programa de Crianza – El Padre Cariñoso™ ofrece a los hombres las herramientas que necesitan para convertirse en los padres que elijan ser. \n\nDesarrolle habilidades de crianza\nComprenda el desarrollo infantil saludable\nDesarrolle expectativas apropiadas para los niños\nPractique la disciplina con dignidad\nAprenda de otros padres en un espacio grupal sin prejuicios\n\nPrograma Virtual en Español – Primavera 2026\nDetalles del Programa\nFechas: 26 de marzo – 18 de junio de 2026\nDias: Martes\nHorario: 5:30 – 7:30 pm\nLugar: Virtual a través de Zoom; la inscripción está abierta en todo el estado \nComuníquese con su agencia líder del DCF para registrarse o recomendar a un padre! \nPreguntas? Contacte a Sorel Bertrand: sbertrand@familynurturing.org
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/el-programa-de-crianza-el-padre-carinoso/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/6-IMG_9367-scaled-e1758643251214.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sorel Bertrand":MAILTO:sbertrand@familynurturing.org
LOCATION:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/el-programa-de-crianza-el-padre-carinoso/2026-05-07/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122005
CREATED:20260310T164548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T164548Z
UID:10001939-1778175000-1778182200@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
DESCRIPTION:This supportive 13-session program for fathers learning in community offers men the tools they need to become the fathers they choose to be. \n\nBuild nurturing skills\nUnderstand healthy child development\nDevelop appropriate expectations for children\nPractice discipline with dignity\nLearn from other dads in a nonjudgmental group space\n\nStatewide 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. \nIn-Person program for English speakers – Spring 2026 Details \nDates: March 26 – June 18 \nDays: Thursdays \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 pm \nLocation: In-person at FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street \nQuestions? Contact LaWaun Curry: (617) 474-1143 x231\, lcurry@familynurturing.org \n 
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-fathers-program/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:FNC Dorchester\, 200 Bowdoin Street\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/39-IMG_9510-scaled-e1773156217931.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="LaWaun Curry":MAILTO:lcurry@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T122005
CREATED:20260227T212154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212154Z
UID:10001817-1778175000-1778184000@familynurturing.org
SUMMARY:Fortalecer Las Habilidades De Crianzas (Strengthening Parenting Skills Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Estare haciendo bien mi papel\, y apoyando el desarrollo de mis hijos?\n\nUna serie de 6 semanas en donde participan en acitivades practicas y recursos para padres e hijos\nAprenderemos sobre areas del desarrollo del cerebro desde infancia y su conexion con el crecimiento\nEntender e indentificar los diversos tipos de apego\nComo brindar apoyo emocional a nuestros hijos\nLa importancia del autocuidado y estrategias\n\nCuando: Todos los Jueves Marzo 26- Mayo 7 \nDe: 5:30-8pm \nEn Persona: 215-217 Garfield Ave\, Hyde Park \nPara mas informacion y registrarse por favor contacte a: Yesika Soto\, Ysoto@familynurturing.org
URL:https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/fortalecer-las-habilidades-de-crianzas-strengthening-parenting-skills-workshop/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:FNC Hyde Park\, 215-217 Garfield Avenue\, Hyde Park\, MA\, 02136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement Events,Parenting Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://familynurturing.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Copy-of-Hexagonal-Event-Social-Media-Card.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Yesika Soto":MAILTO:ysoto@familynurturing.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR