Quincy Family Resource Center
- QFRC provides community-based, multicultural, support groups, parenting programs, assessment services, information and referral resources and education for families whose children range in age from birth to 18. Check out some of their programs below.
Cool Calm & Collected - This is a group for teens ages 13-18. The focus of this 5-week program is to help teens find positive & healthy ways to manage their anger. Registration is required. For more information, please contact Jackie Walorz at jwalorz@baystatecs.org or 617-481-7227 ext. 166. *No meeting on 11/28.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren & Kinship Caregivers - This support group is for grandparents and kinship caregivers. GRG meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 11:00am to 12:00pm. For more information, contact Andrea at 617-481-7227 x157 or email aroderick@baystatecs.org.
LEADS - Learning Everyday ApplieD Skills for Success engages students (ages 11-18) in learning about positive decision- making, leadership, taking responsibility, and healthy relationships. Meets weekly on Wednesdays, offering two options for times: Option 1: 3:00-4:00 PM and Option 2: 4:30-5:30 PM. This group will be conducted via Zoom video online conferencing. Registration is required. Please contact Melissa at 617-481-7227 x165 or mharrison@baystatecs.org.
Living Life Out Loud - Are you between the ages of 16 - 24 and in need of basic resources and information regarding things like employment, health insurance, housing, education and transition planning, finances, etc.? The QFRC invites you to come on in and chill!! Let’s talk about how we can help you live L.O.L.!!! FREE pizza, drinks, and snacks!! Drop-in time is every Wednesday from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Any questions contact Andrea at aroderick@baystatecs.org or 617-481-7227 x157.
Parenting Journey – Parenting is a journey in which all parents need support and guidance. Connect with other parents during guided discussions that will help develop knowledge and skills that support you as a parent and as a role model. This is an in-person group. *This group is currently full. To join the waitlist, please contact Andrea Roderick at aroderick@baystatecs.org or 617-481-7227 ext. 157 or Jackie Walorz at jwalorz@baystatecs.org or 617-481-7227 x166.
Free. Period. Products and Supplies - We are grateful to be partnering with St. John the Evangelist (Hingham, MA) on their “Free.” initiative which provides free menstruation supplies to those in need on the South Shore. The products to support this biological function are an added expense placed on many who are already experiencing financial insecurity. Compounding this issue is that these products are not covered by benefits. This gap in need and coverage imposes yet another barrier to equity in education and employment as many are forced to miss school or work. If you need these products, please reach out to the QFRC by contacting Jackie Walorz at jwalorz@baystatecs.org or 617-481-7227 ext. 166.
Time For Moms - A group where you can come together in a safe place to exchange ideas, share experiences, and information and at the time receive and offer support. This group will be offered the second and fourth Friday of each month from 11am - 12pm. For more information and to register please contact Marisol Velazquez at 617-481-7227 x149 or at mvelazquez@baystatecs.org.
Birthday in a Bag - The QFRC is offering an ongoing event to help plan your child’s birthday! We will provide you with a bag full of birthday treats, gifts, and party supplies. You will need to register 2 weeks in advance before your child’s birth date. For more information, please contact Marisol at mvelazquez@baystate.org or 617-481-7227 x149.
Laundry Love - Complimentary laundry services for families are being offered on a modified basis. Laundry supplies and preloaded laundry cards for clients are being left during the designated times asking everyone to use on the honor system. Please remember to follow proper social distancing and wear face masks- we really want everyone to be safe! Monday, 11/25 (4th Monday of each month) from 4:00-6:30pm at Superwash 259 Nantasket Ave Hull, MA. The last load must go in by 5:45 PM. This is provided by St. John's Episcopal Church in Hingham, with support from the Quincy Family Resource Center. Signs are posted at each location with instructions and contact information. For more information contact Laundrylovej@outlook.com.
LGBTQ+ Youth Social Group - A group where Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ+) youth can come to socialize with peers and allies. Ages 11-14. The group will be conducted in person at 1120 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA. on the first and third Thursday of each month, from 6:00-7:00pm. Registration is required. Please contact Jackie at 617.481.7227 x166 or Jwalorz@baystatecs.org.
Have You Considered Becoming A Foster Parent? - Join us on Wednesday, 11/13 at 5:30pm for a virtual information session about becoming a foster parent and make a difference in a child’s life. For more information, please contact Fatima by phone at 508-894- 3841 or by e-mail at Fatima.sequeira@mass.gov or Christine Barry at 781-864-5103.
