The Early Childhood Playroom at "The Bridge" Amherst Family Resource Center (FRC) provides age-appropriate toys and experiences for children ages 0-5.
Join our growing Early Childhood Playtime group on Fridays at 10am (attend one, some, or all -- they are entirely free of cost). It's a great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and provides a safe and friendly opportunity for child socialization.
Each week presents a different 30-minute guided activity, followed by a story.
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The Amherst Family Resource Center (FRC) is a program of nonprofit community behavioral health agency Clinical & Support Options (csoinc.org).
It is open weekdays to provide free multi-cultural parenting and kid-friendly programs, mental health needs assessment, job/housing referrals, and school-focused help for families whose children range in age from birth to 18 years without any need for insurance.
Massachusetts Family Resource Centers (frcma.org) have been operating since 2015, with FRCs in each of the stateβs 14 counties. CSO has operated the Amherst FRC since 2015.
The Amherst FRC primarily serves Hampshire County, but would welcome any nearby family looking for support, referrals or community.
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Family Resource Centers, like the one in Amherst, are designed to be accessible solutions for families seeking health, safety, educational and employment services.
CSOβs team at 'The Bridge' Amherst FRC are trained and ready to help local families with a broad range of concerns, including:
β’ Career β Find help looking for employment, exploring career options, and discovering which jobs are a good fit.
β’ Child Care β Attend parenting groups with onsite child care.
β’ Early Childhood β Develop positive parenting skills that will improve a childβs growth and development. Participate in playgroups and activities.
β’ Education β Get study support for adult GED testing.
β’ Family Support β Obtain direct assistance or referrals to groups that promote family unity and successful life skills.
β’ Financial β Attend workshops and consultations to manage a budget, save for the future, or repair credit.
β’ Housing β Navigate the system to find ways of meeting housing needs.
β’ Legal β Get help working with local juvenile courts to identify services for youth.
β’ LGBTQ β Join supportive, social networking groups for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer teens and families.
β’ Medical β Identify potential medical services.
β’ Mental Health β Engage in an atmosphere of support and wellness, with clinical referrals available.
β’ Peer Support β Connect and learn from other parents/guardians, grandparents, and youth.
β’ School Services, Homework Help & Special Ed β Ensure children receive the support and resources they need with homework, school plans, and more.
β’ Recovery Resources β Access local support groups. Connect with outpatient and/or residential treatment programs.
βThe Bridgeβ Amherst FRC is located at 101 University Drive, Suite A3. It is open for walk-ins and by appointment each weekday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 413-549-0297.
You may also like the following events from Clinical & Support Options Inc.:
- This Wednesday, 11th June, 11:00 am, Parenting Journey in Recovery (Amherst, MA) in Amherst
- This Thursday, 12th June, 12:00 pm, Family Collage Workshop & Dinner Night (Gardner) in Gardner
- This Thursday, 12th June, 05:00 pm, Family Collage Workshop & Dinner Night (Gardner) in Gardner
Also check out other
Health & Wellness events in Amherst,
Workshops in Amherst,
Meetups in Amherst.
