Family and Community Resources

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Information and Resources are added and updated regularly.

To review the Resource Guide, click on the PDF below.

Crabby Kids: What To Do When My Kid Starts Snapping

Can't make it to the live presentation? Don't worry!

These webinars will be taped for later viewing.

Click HERE to Register for this Monthly Series from McLean

Our first Family Night Out, in partnership with the YMCA and District Attorney's Office, is coming up!

Friday September 29th

6 to 8pm

YMCA Middleboro Branch

All families are invited!!

Dinner and Childcare Provided

Need childcare?

Register for Kids Night Out at the YMCA!!!

Click HERE to Register

If you don't need childcare, please email MQuirke@middleboro.k12.ma.us to let us know you are attending so we have enough for Dinner!

Sign up for the Resilience Library and Book Buddy program!

The Plymouth County Resilience Library and Book Buddy Program will provide children in Plymouth County with access to e-books to read, engage and learn about topics that may impact their everyday life.

• Children and teens will have the opportunity to build resilience and develop various coping mechanisms to help kids to grow up into happy and capable adults. This free online digital library focuses on social emotional learning, resilience, and a variety of behavioral health topics.
• The library also includes resources for parents and professionals about topics related to behavioral health, trauma and resilience.

Sign up for this free resource today!

Note: please allow 1-2 business days for processing.

Funded in part by the South Shore Community Partners in Prevention.

SOURCE: https://www.uwgpc.org/frc/resilience-library-and-book-buddy-program

As a "fidgety" kid, I would bite my nails and chew on pens.

As an adult, not much has changed.

I'm embarrassed to say that there are days at work when I look down at my poor cuticles and pray I have a band aid. I then feverishly scan the room for a tissue box.. and a substitute for the fidget I'd forgotten.

You see, a few years ago, during a PD training, I learned how simple office supplies can be fantastic options for fidgets. And I've never looked at a little binder clip the same way again.

Recently I reunited with an office supply fidget hack from my days as an underwriter that I didn't realize back then was a fidget. While flipping through pages and pages of mortgage documents I was forever fidgeting with my...

The Thumb Sleeve

Cheap~Quiet~Compact

So, when I saw this article from PTS Coaching, I wanted to share Cindy Goldrich's resources for brains of all ages!

"Teaching the Art and Value of Fidgeting and Movement

to Improve Focus and Reduce Distracting Behaviors"

"ADHD is a neurobiological condition. Imaging studies show differences in the structure and activity between the brains of people with and without ADHD. The loading and releasing of the neurotransmitters Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Serotonin in the brain’s prefrontal cortex is inconsistent for people with ADHD.

These neurotransmitters contribute to:

– Maintaining alertness

– Increasing focus

– Sustaining thought, effort, and motivation

Activity can help stimulate the networks of the brain that control attention, increasing the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine levels in the way ADHD medications do."

September 2023 group listing at the PFRC

Active Parenting 5-12: This 6-week class is designed for anyone raising a child between the ages of 5-12 years old. This evidence-based program teaches about ages and stages of development, creating healthy boundaries and more!

Wednesday Warriors: This ongoing group is designed for children ages 8-12 and runs weekly. The group discusses healthy relationships, builds healthy self-esteem and fosters creativity for all elementary/middle school kids. Everyone is welcome!

Mommin’ Ain’t Easy: This Mom’s support group meets weekly and is designed for Moms of all walks of life. Join Beth in discussing resources, vent about parenting issues, learn something new, and meet some new Mom friends!

Teen Life Skills: Is your teen ready to become more independent? Are they interested in learning how to maintain their bicycle, get ready for the permit test, learn how to look for a job or more? Join the PFRC to learn those things they won’t teach you in high school! This group is open for teens between 13-17 years old.

Chef PFRC: Does your 8-12 year old want to learn how to cook and bake some easy, healthy foods? Join Kirsten and Marisa to have some cooking fun while making new friends!

Girl on Fire: This group is for teen girls looking to make new friends, learn about healthy relationships, boundaries, positive coping skills and more!

Who Let the Dad’s Out?: Join Tom for a weekly Dad hangout! Open to all Dads from all walks of life.

September basic needs event opportunities

Free Family Market: The Free Family market is open to everyone the 2nd Friday of the month! Here we provide FREE frozen and non-perishable food, fresh fruits and veggies, hygiene products, cleaning products, menstruation products, pet supplies and food, diapers, wipes, Narcan, clothing and more!

Meal Kit Mondays: Join us the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month for a free night’s worth of dinner supplies, snacks, fresh foods and more! All items from Meal Kit Monday are supplied by our friends at South Shore Community Action Counsel

Free Mini Market: Come down to the PFRC the 4th Friday of the month for FREE frozen and non-perishable foods as well as fresh fruits and veggies!

Neighborworks is launching a weekly webinar series to help renting residents recover from financial hardship through rebuilding credit, build healthy financial skills, develop budgeting techniques and prepare for homeownership.

These webinars are specifically geared towards people that have utilized RAFT previously, but anyone interested can attend.

The webinars are completely free and you can decide if they want to attend one or more at their own discretion. The webinars will be running weekly on Wednesdays in September (9/6-9/27) from 5p-6p on Zoom. See the flyer attached for more information. Register HERE!!!

• Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Children Ages 0-12 Years Old and Their Caregivers
• Understanding and Responding to Adolescent Mental Health Challenges
• Talking to Children About Parental Substance Use
• Changing Family Dynamics
• How to Create a Support Group for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

To learn more about and register for these Fall Workshops please visit GRG.com - HERE

Since 2015, my goal has been to engage and serve the families of Middleborough who want to become informed about local resources and connected with local providers.

I strive to establish and maintain relationships with community partners in order to share accurate information about the services available to MPS families in order to help make connections efficiently.

If interested in learning more about how I can be of assistance to your family, don't hesitate to call or send an email.

As always, I'm here and happy to help!

Thank you for visiting my newsletter,

Meg Quirke

Family Resource Coordinator

Phone: (774) 766-9632

mquirke@middleboro.k12.ma.us