Family Nurturing Center

Clases de inglès / English as a Second Language
2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | FNC Chelsea Community Connections, 113 Hawthorne Street, Chelsea, MA, 02150, United States
Aprende inglés. Gana confianza. Construye comunidad. Ven a mejorar tu inglés, hacer nuevos amigos y abrir puertas a nuevas oportunidades.
¡No se necesita experiencia previa en inglés!
Lugar: Revival Chelsea, 278 Broadway, Chelsea, MA
Las clases de inglés finalizan el 9 de abril de 2026.

Learn English. Gain confidence. Build community. Come improve your English, make new friends, and open doors to new opportunities.

No prior English experience is necessary! English classes end on April 9, 2026.

Grupo de juegos para padres y hijos en Dorchester
2026-03-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
Gratis para niños de 1 a 4 años con un padre/cuidador. Hermanos menores y todos los idiomas son bienvenidos. Se imparte en inglés los miércoles y en español los jueves.
Cuando: Los jueves, 10 am – 12 pm
Dónde: FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
Contacto: Tyisha Blidgen, tblidgen@familynurturing.org, 617-474-1143 x327
Las inscripciones para este grupo de juego están completas. Comuníquese con Tyisha para obtener información sobre los próximos grupos.

Preschool Playgroup (FNC Allston-Brighton)
2026-03-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-26 10:30 - 12:00 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 3-4 years old (baby siblings welcome!)
When: Thursdays, 10:30 am – 12 pm
Where: Josephine Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA 02135
What: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome.
Questions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org
Registration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators, Elayne and Sandra, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.

Bilingual Playgroup
2026-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
We will learn songs, games, and activities to support your young child’s development. Facilitated in English and Spanish.
Aprenderemos canciones, juegos y actividades para apoyar el desarrollo de tu bebé. Facilitado en inglés y español.
When/cuando: Fridays, 10 am – 12 pm, January 16 – March 13. Viernes, 16 de Enero – 13 de Marzo, 10 am – 12 pm
Where/dónde: 215-217 Garfield Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Who/quién: Hyde Park families with children aged 1-4 (siblings welcome). Familias de Hyde Park con niños de 1 a 4 años (hermanos bienvenidos)
Contact to Register/contacto para registrarse: Nora Arara, narara@familynurturing.org or (857)230-9036

Little Sprouts Playgroup (Dorchester)
2026-03-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
A playgroup for the littlest learners! Come join in with other families by enjoying some playful moments that your children learns and develops through play.
When: Fridays, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
Contact: Tyisha Blidgen, tblidgen@familynurturing.org, 617-474-1143 x327
Registration for this playgroup is currently full. Please contact Tyisha for more information or to get on a waitlist for upcoming playgroups.

Bilingual Baby/Toddler Playgroup (FNC Allston-Brighton)
2026-03-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-20 10:30 - 11:30 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
What: A parent-child playgroup with songs, games, and activities to support your young child’s development. Facilitated in English and Spanish.
Aprenderemos canciones, juegos y actividades para apoyer el desarrollo de tu bebé.
When: Fridays, 10:30-11:30 AM
Where: 640 Washington Street, Brighton
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 0-24 months old
Contact: Sandra McCarthy, smccarthy@familynurturing.org or 857-230-3523. Please register at tfaforms.com/5182289.
Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators, Elayne and Sandra, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this month. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.

Mind Matters (Dorchester/Hyde Park)
2026-03-13 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-20 10:30 - 12:30 | 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

Math Everywhere Playgroup
2026-03-16 16:30 - 17:30 | FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
Join us for a FREE 6-week playgroup to play and learn together. Meet new friends and practice important early math skills for young children.
When: Mondays, 4:30-5:30 PM, January 12-March 16
Where: Meets in-person at the Roslindale Public Library, 4246 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA.
To Sign Up: Contact Nora Arara to register!

Wonderful Ones Playgroup (FNC Allston-Brighton)
2026-03-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:30 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Who: Allston-Brighton families with children 12-24 months (baby siblings welcome!)
When: Tuesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Where: Harvard Ed Portal (224 Western Ave, Allston; parking in the rear and on the street)
What: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome.
Questions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org
Registration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators, Elayne and Sandra, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.

Breakthrough Parenting
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-24 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.

Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
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.
Please 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.
(Learn more about Mind Matters and other programs on our Parenting Education page, or fill out an interest form here.)

Dorchester Parent-Child Playgroups (Led in English)
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
Free for children aged 1-4 with a parent or caregiver. Younger siblings and all languages welcome. Share fun activities with your child: storytime, arts and crafts, music, movement, and more! Led in English on Wednesdays and in Spanish on Thursdays.
When: Wednesdays, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
Contact: Tyisha Blidgen, tblidgen@familynurturing.org, 617-474-1143 x327
Registration for this playgroup is currently full. Please contact Tyisha for more information or to get on a waitlist for upcoming playgroups.

Terrific Twos Playgroup (FNC Allston-Brighton)
2026-03-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-25 10:30 - 12:00 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Who: Allston-Brighton families with two-year-olds (baby siblings welcome!)
When: Wednesdays, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Where: Josephine Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA 02135
What: Engaging experiences for caregivers and their children. Group circle time with songs and more hands-on activities. Facilitated in English; all languages welcome.
Questions? Call or text Elayne: 617-365-3941; ebaskin@familynurturing.org
Registration: Please register online at tfaforms.com/5191674. Our amazing FNC Allston-Brighton facilitators, Elayne and Sandra, have planned fun activities for their playgroups this season. Please register for only one playgroup per facilitator.

Nurturing Parenting® Program for Cape Verdean Families
2026-03-24 17:30 - 20:00 | FNC Dorchester, 200 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
This education and support program is designed for parents and their children to experience together.

Um programa de educaçāo e apoio projetado para pais e filhos experimentarem juntos.

Learn:

Positive discipline techniques
Conflict resolution strategies
Healthy child development
Appropriate expectations for children

Practice:

Respect and cooperation
Creating a loving and disciplined home
Appropriate family roles
Supporting children’s power and independence

Dinner and Transportation provided.

Aprender:

Técnicas de disciplina positiva
Estratégias de resoluçāo de conflitos
Desenvolvemento infantil saudável
Expectativas apropriadas para as crianças

Prática:

Respeito e cooperaçāo
Criando um lar amoroso e disciplinado
Papéis familiares apropriados
Apoiando a independência das crianças

Oferecemos Jantar e Transporte Grátis

Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-fathers-program-3/2026-03-25/
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 Fathers’ Program™
2026-03-26 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
