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Summer is ending and school is beginning. With the opening of school come some changes at the North Suburban Family Network (NSFN). There will be no parking along the school building at any time. This area will be used for drop off and pick up for the Early Childhood Center programs and staff members. There will be limited spaces in the Greenleaf Place parking lot. Be aware of the parking limitations on other streets and lots. We ask that if you are able, walk or carpool with another family. The NSFN drop in playroom will be opening at 9:30 am, to allow for the preschool and playgroup families to arrive. Families with children attending the Early Childhood Center will not be allowed into the NSFN before 9:30 am, and must enter through the NSFN entrance. This is for safety reasons and to keep track of all people entering the building. This is an exciting time and I am confident that we can work together so that the transitions run smoothly. Together We Can Make A Difference. Peace, Kathy
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Tuesday, Sept. 23 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM (Limited childcare available - call)
Tuesday, Nov. 18 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The North Suburban Family Network is run by a Coalition comprised of staff, parents, local business people and representatives of human service agencies. The success of the network is based on all these people coming to the table, collaborating and sharing ideas. Our parents are a large part of that process. We meet every other month for 1.5 hours alternating from morning to evening. Be a part of the future of the NSFN. Call 781-662-2722 for more information.
TLC is a group of North Suburban Family Network members who support the program in many different ways. It takes many hands to keep things going, and the assistance of parents and other caregivers is always appreciated. Some activities that are needed are: people to make reminder phone calls for workshops, people to help spread the word by working at our table on town days, people to sign in members at the family fun events, assist with Saturday morning events at the network such as: Baby Let's Boogie; Holiday or theme parties for families. Bake sales are held during the year and having people to call to bake is a big help. If you are interested in helping, please call the office at 781-662-2722 for additional information or call our parent coordinator, Jill Tully at 781-621-0358 or e-mail Jill at jilltully@comcast.net.
If you have lightly used fall and winter children’s clothing, cribs or baby equipment that you want to donate, call Karen Andrews at 781-338-7607 to arrange drop-off or pick-up. Please, no adult clothing at this time. Disposable diapers are always accepted, even opened packages of diapers.
is a unique program dedicated to providing quality early childhood education opportunities for families of preschool age children who live in Melrose, Stoneham and Wakefield. Financial assistance is available for low income working families to help pay for preschool or childcare. Please call for a voucher wait list application today! The Community Partnership for Children also offers quality family entertainment events, parent workshops and professional development workshops for early childhood professionals. All of these programs are free of charge. For more information, please call (781) 246-6425. The Community Partnership for Children of Melrose, Stoneham & Wakefield is a non-profit program funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, through the Wakefield Public Schools.
Sponsored by the NSFN Family Assistance Program and the North Suburban WIC Program. Available items include books, gently used clothing infant to size 6, diapers and baby essentials such as cribs, swings, strollers, bouncy seats and pack ‘n plays. If you are in need of a helping hand, call 781-338-7579 for an appointment.
Are you struggling to meet your weekly food bill? Are you a new mom on unpaid maternity leave? Has your family recently experienced a reduction in work hours or job loss? You might be eligible for WIC benefits. The North Suburban WIC, a program of Hallmark Health, is a health and nutrition program sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Department of Agriculture. Contact the Malden office 781-338-7578 to see if you are eligible.
North of Boston Dads
Are you an at home dad or take care of your children during the week? Join other dads for weekly dads lunch bunch playgroup, trips to local parks, bookstores, libraries and more. Dads from the NSFN facilitate this group. If you are interested please call 781-662-2722 to be added to our e-mail group or join our blog at http://northofbostondads.ning.com.
Don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food item with you when you visit the NSFN for us to donate to one of the four area Food Pantries. Baby food, lunch box snacks and juice boxes are always appreciated.
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