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Beginning Bridges group works to connect children, youth and families
Beginning Bridges CFCE’s vision is that children, youth and families reach their full potential now and in the future. Their mission is to work with families and community partners to create the conditions for children, youth and families to thrive socially, academically and economically. Funding for the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) is provided by the Massachusetts Dept. of Early Education and Care (EEC) and sponsored by South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC-Childcare/Head Start)
Beginning Bridges CFCE has funding for the towns of Mendon, Northbridge, Upton & Uxbridge. Currently, FrEE comprehensive services include weekly indoor and outdoor parent/child playgroups. Offering parent education programs, the Ages & Stages Developmental Questionnaire and can connect families to community resources.
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UPCOMING EVENTS: register online at the Whitinsville Social Library website.
• Wednesday, 11/1/23 - Coffee and Conversations 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Taft Public Library, 29 North Ave in Mendon. Informal drop-in playtime where families will be able to build social connections, learn about early childhood development & family resources.
Please bring your own coffee. Muffins from Muffin House Cafe will be provided. Puppet Storytime will follow at 10:30 a.m. register for both on the Taft Public Library website.
• Wednesday, 11/8/23 - Music and Movement with Deb Hudgins, 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Whitinsville Social Library, 17 Church Street, Whitinsville.
• Monday, 11/13/23 – Guilt Free Parenthood with Jill Vetstein, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. via zoom. registration link is on our website and Facebook page.
• Tuesday, 11/14/23 - Music and Movement with Deb Hudgins, 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Upton Town Library, 9 Milford Street, Upton. register on the Upton Town Library website. registration is required for all events. Links can be accessed on website or contact Emily Murray at 508-278-5110 or Emurray@smoc.org. Online: BeginningBridgesCFCE, weebly.com, Facebook: Beginning Bridges CFCE.
