Family Nurturing Center

Bilingual Baby/Toddler Playgroup (FNC Allston-Brighton)
2026-03-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-03 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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)
2026-03-20 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-27 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-03 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

Wonderful Ones Playgroup (FNC Allston-Brighton)
2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-31 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
2026-03-24 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.

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

Mind Matters (FNC Allston-Brighton)
2026-03-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-01 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.)

Terrific Twos Playgroup (FNC Allston-Brighton)
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 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

Clases de inglès / English as a Second Language
2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Preschool Playgroup (FNC Allston-Brighton)
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.

Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-02 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™
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/el-programa-de-crianza-el-padre-carinoso/2026-03-26/
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)
2026-03-26 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-02 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

Chelsea Police vs. Chelsea Fire Charity Basketball Game
2026-03-28 15:00 - 17:00 | FNC Chelsea Community Connections, 113 Hawthorne Street, Chelsea, MA, 02150, United States
The Chelsea Police Department face off with the Chelsea Fire Department in their annual charity basketball game at Chelsea High School, with proceeds to benefit FNC Chelsea – Community Connections Coalition. This family friendly event brings together Police, Fire, and the Chelsea community for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and support for local programs. There will be raffle items as well!
Ticket Prices:
• $20 General Admission (includes entry into the 50/50* raffle)
• $10 CPS Faculty (no 50/50)
• $5 Students (no 50/50)
*ADDITIONAL 50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS can also be purchased separately for $10 each!

Nurturing Fathers’ Program™
2026-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/nurturing-fathers-program-3/2026-04-01/

El Programa de Crianza – El Padre Cariñoso™
2026-04-02 17:30 - 19:30 | https://familynurturing.org/calendar-event/el-programa-de-crianza-el-padre-carinoso/2026-04-02/

Let's Grow Together
2026-04-06 10:00 - 11:30 | FNC Allston-Brighton, 640 Washington Street, Suite 103, Brighton, MA, 02135, United States
Engaging your child’s developmental skills through arts, crafts, and fun play!
Who: Allston-Brighton kids age 2-5. Siblings are welcome
When: Every Monday morning 10 – 11:30 AM
Where: 640 Washington Street, Brighton, 02135; Downstairs in the New Balance Room
Contact: Bing Jiang (bjiang@familynurturing.org) or Sandra McCarthy (smccarthy@familynurturing.org, 857-230-3523); register at tfaforms.com/5213270

Tools for Tiny Hands (FNC Hyde Park)
2026-04-06 16:30 - 17:30 | FNC Hyde Park, 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park, MA, 02136, United States
A playgroup for parents and children together!
Join us for this FREE in-person playgroup for children 2 to 5 years old and their adults. Learn ideas to help your child develop and practice their fine motor skills.
Location: Roslindale Public Library, 4246 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131

3-Day Parent & Adolescent Facilitator Training
2026-04-07 09:00 - 16:00 | MA
Location: Seven Hills Behavioral Health, 135 Gold Star Blvd, Worcester, MA 01606
This training is the ideal starting place for new parent educators as well as those with experience who are new to Dr. Stephen Bavolek’s Nurturing Parenting® Programs. We will use examples from and look closely at the Parents and Adolescents program which is designed to repair abusive parent-teen relationships (parents and their teens attend separate groups concurrently, and then join as one group each week). Specific topics include: learning to live with each other, learning to play together, to communicate respectfully, and to be a positive, nurturing family. The training also addresses Nurturing Parents and Adolescents Program implementation.
This 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.
