Acton-Boxborough Family Network: www.abfamily.org

Bedford Family Connection: https://bedfordfamilyconnection.wildapricot.org  

Carlisle Family Connection: http://carlislefamilyconnection.org , carlislefamilyconnection@gmail.com

Concord Family Network: www.concordfamilynetwork.org

Harvard Family Association: www.harvardfamilyassociation.com  

Lincoln Family Association: www.lincfam.org

Littleton Parents Association: www.facebook.com/littletonparents

Maynard Family Network: www.maynardfamilynetwork.org  

Sudbury Family Network: www.sudburyfamilynetwork.org

Westford Young Child Network   https://www.facebook.com/westfordyoungchildnetwork

New Format! New Dads Group - Zoom Group                                April 13, May 11, June 8, 2021

Dads who have already attended this group will receive the link automatically.

We are excited to announce that our New Dads group will now be a peer-led group, facilitated by two experienced dads. This group allows dads to make connections, ask questions, learn about child development, and share their experiences of parenthood. Adjusting to a new identity as a parent along with the changes in relationships with friends, family and partners can sometimes be a challenge. Fathers are welcome to attend with/without babies and continue to attend the group for as long as it is helpful. This group is geared toward fathers with babies 0-12 months. We are LGBTQ+ friendly and welcome any person who identifies as a father. Please email hobrien@jri.org before attending to receive the connecting link for this currently-virtual group. 

New Mothers Group-Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30  

This group is currently meeting via Zoom.  Email Mary at: mbeilman@jri.org for the link and password if it's your first group, then you will automatically receive it each week. 

Mary will be available on Wednesdays for phone check-ins before and after Moms group, 978-429-8284, ext. 201.  

Any mother with a pre-crawling baby is welcome to attend this weekly support group. Open-discussion format is a forum for you to share experiences and resources, connect with other new mothers, and seek guidance about any concerns you might have. No registration required. Facilitated by a certified lactation counselor or consultant, however parents using bottles for feeding are welcome!

Emotional Well-Being After Baby Group - Every Thursday

EWAB is currently meeting via Zoom every Thursday at 10:00. Email Heather for the link and password if you're attending for the first time. You will then receive the link automatically each week. 

Emotional challenges are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, yet parents often feel isolated and ashamed if they are struggling. Parents experiencing anxiety or depression, or who are feeling overwhelmed in the postpartum year, can come together for this supportive, nonjudgmental, confidential group to share stories, learn from each other, and receive coping skills strategies. This is an ongoing group for parents of babies 0-12 months.  

Before attending for the first time, or to obtain more info on connecting to the group by phone (audio only) please contact the facilitator, Heather O'Brien, LICSW at hobrien@jri.org

Home Visiting - temporarily suspended due to COVID19 

We visit Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Harvard, Hanscom Air Force Base, Littleton, Lincoln, Maynard, Sudbury, and Westford

First Connections can provide home visits in our service area for parents who have questions or concerns about postpartum adjustment, infant development, breastfeeding, or sibling-adjustment issues. 

All spring 2021 playgroups have openings right now EXCEPT Outdoor Thursdays at 11:00 and Virtual Wednesdays at 11:00.

See full list of playgroups in our newsletter below.