Making Opportunity Count

Back to School Workshop
2026-08-19 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | 76 Summer Street, 76 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States
Join us at this fun workshop that will prep families for Back to School season. Contact the FRC for more details!

Mothers Group: Let’s Talk
2026-08-19 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-12 13:30 - 14:30 | 76 Summer Street, 76 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States
A group setting that supports & encourages meaningful conversations on:

Postpartum mental health
Feeding and sleeping difficulties
Managing stress & self care
Parenting skills & communication styles
Behavior concerns
Bonding with your child

Transforming Trauma
2026-08-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-12 12:00 - 13:30 | 76 Summer Street, 76 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States
8-week skill-building program helping parents/caregivers support children who have experienced trauma (0-18yo). Registration Required.

10am Playgroup (Gardner)
2026-08-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | 68 Coleman St., 68 Coleman St., Gardner, MA, 01440, United States

Active Parenting 4th Edition
2026-08-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-08-11 13:00 - 14:30 | 76 Summer Street, 76 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States
6 sessions focused on parenting skills & strategies of 5-12 year olds: mutual respect, communication, responsibility, discipline, self-esteem, goals of behavior, school success.

Grandparents/Kin Support Group
2026-08-18 11:00 - 12:00 | 76 Summer Street, 76 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States
This group provides information & resources to grandparents & kinship who are serving as the primary caregivers to children. Registration Required.

10am Outdoor Playgroup
2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Parkhill Park, 27 Franklin Rd, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States

10am Playgroup (Barre)
2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Barre Playgroup, 7 Exchange St, Barre, 01005, United States

The Nurturing Fathers Program
2026-08-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-10 17:00 - 19:00 | 76 Summer Street, 76 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States
This 13-week evidence-based program helps fathers build nurturing skills, strengthen bonds with their children & cultivate positive parenting attitudes & behaviors. Registration Required.

Active Parenting Tweens/Teens
2026-08-17 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-10 12:00 - 13:30 | MA
6 sessions focused on mutual respect, communication, responsibility, discipline and reducing risks for teenagers (ages 12-17).

Active Parenting First Five Years
2026-08-17 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-08-10 12:00 - 13:30 | 76 Summer Street, 76 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States
6 sessions focused on mutual respect, communication, responsibility, discipline and reducing risks for tweens/teens ages 12-17.

10am Playgroup (Houghton Park)
2026-08-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Houghton Park, 9 Main St, Baldwinville, MA, 01436, United States

CFCE Playgroup @ FRC for ages 0-6
2026-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | 76 Summer Street, 76 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States
An interactive playgroup promoting engagement through play, socialization, and school readiness.

Info & Referrals VIRTUAL
2026-08-15 10:00 - 14:00 | MA
Every 1 & 3 Saturday st rd 10am to 2pm The FRC is here to help families identify and connect with resources, mental health support & school-related concerns.

Latino Support Group
2026-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 | 76 Summer Street, 76 Summer Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States
Join us on Friday’s for:

Mindfulness exercises
Arts & crafts
Nutrition Information/workshops
Iron Chef: Conversational English
Cultural activities

Domestic Violence Workshop
2026-08-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
This free workshop helps parents understand domestic violence, healthy relationships, and how to seek support early. To register: https://forms.office.com/r/t7dizyjK0g

10:30am Playgroup
2026-08-13 10:30 - 11:00 | Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, MA, 01473, United States

10am Infant/Toddler Playgroup
2026-08-13 10:00 - 11:00 | 7 Exchange St., 7 Exchange St., Barre, MA, United States

930am Playgroup
2026-08-12 09:30 - 10:30 | Barre Falls Dam, 200 Coldbrook Rd, Barre, MA, 01005, United States

Expressive Pathways Group
2026-08-11 15:00 - 16:30 | MA
Materials: All art supplies and materials are provided – you are welcome to bring your own, too!
Eligibility: Adults (18+). No art experience is required! Participants must be assessed as appropriate candidates for group therapy. A brief individual meeting/intake with the group facilitator is required prior to joining. *This is an insurance-billed therapy group.
Referral form (note interest in art group here): https://intakeq.com/new/lufiak

10am Infant/Toddler Playgroup
2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 | 68 Coleman St., 68 Coleman St., Gardner, MA, 01440, United States

10:30am Playgroup (Stevens Memorial Library)
2026-08-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Dr, Ashburnham, MA, 01430, United States
