Mommy & Me/Parent-Child Interaction Play Group
Tuesdays 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
A supportive play group for parents and children ages 0-5yr old. The group includes parent-child interaction activities, education around child development and parenting behaviors, and an opportunity to connect with other parents. Nutritious food and snacks included.
Contact: 413-448-8281 Alexia Ext: 268 or Brooke Ext: 283 for more information.

Parenting Circle/Parent Support Group
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Is your young person struggling with school? Maybe your teen is making you feel like the worst
parent alive. Parenting is tough, and we are here to walk alongside you. In this supportive group, we
will discuss positive discipline, emotional regulation, school-related issues, parenting behaviors, and
so much more. Light dinner or snacks included.
Contact: Abbie 413-448-8281 Ext: 269 for more information.

Achieving Dadhood/Father Support Group
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Need other dads to talk to about the challenges and struggles you face being a dad? Join other dads and gain support:

• Being a positive role model
• Being a dad in today’s society
• First-time dad
• First-generation dad

Dinner is provided. This group is facilitated by Brandon Mauer, father to a spirited 2-year-old daughter, coach, and community advocate.
Please contact: Sharon Collins Newton 413-448-8281 Ext: 265 or email info@18degreesma.org for more information.

BRAVE SPACES LGBTQIA+ Live Out Loud High School Group
Wednesdays 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Join us at the Family Resource Center to enjoy a supportive space for groups and educational series that center on LGBTQIA+ conversations, fun activities, field trips, and pride events for ages 14-18.

Contact Christopher at cdellea@18degreesma.org or call 413-441-1207 for more information.

24/7 DADS/FATHERS PARENTING CLASS
10 Week Series Wednesdays 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

24/7 Dads is an evidence-based curriculum designed to help dads be involved, responsible, and committed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn about yourselves and the role you have with your child(ren).

This is a 10-week parenting class series facilitated by Frank Busener, Reintegration Specialist.

Registration and intake paperwork required, and attendance is mandatory to receive certificate of completion. Light dinner included.

Please contact: Baraq Peltier-Polston at 413-449-6741 or info@18degreesma.org for more information.

Nursing Baby/Toddler Group/Berkshire Nursing Families
Thursdays 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Hosted by Berkshire Nursing Families this is a supportive playgroup for those who are breastfeeding to socialize, get parenting and breastfeeding support from a lactation consultant and other participants. Baby scale available for weight checks.
Please contact Brooke 413-448-8281 Ext: 283 or email info@18degreesma.org for more information.

BRAVE SPACES LGBTQIA+ Young Adult Affinity Group
Thursdays 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Join us at the Family Resource Center to enjoy a supportive space for groups and educational series that center on LGBTQIA+ conversations, fun activities, field trips, and pride events for ages 18-30.

Contact Christopher at cdellea@18degreesma.org or call 413-441-1207 for more information.

BRAVE SPACES LGBTQIA+ Live Out Loud Middle School Group
Thursdays 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Join us at the Family Resource Center to enjoy a supportive space for groups and educational series that center on LGBTQIA+ conversations, fun activities, field trips, and pride events for ages 11-14.

Contact Christopher at cdellea@18degreesma.org or call 413-441-1207 for more information.

Saturday ESOL English Classes
1st Saturday of every month 10:00 AM – 12:00PM
English classes include a fun way to socialize while learning English.
Please contact Alexia at 413-448-8281 Ext: 268 for more information.

PLAYFUL PALS GROUP/Children’s Play Group
1st Saturday of each month 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
This group brings children ages 5-10 together in a space where creativity will abound with activities, games, skits, song, movement and art. Snacks included. Everyone is welcome to join!
Contact: Christopher Dellea 413-448-8281 Ext: 282 or email cdellea@18degreesma.org for more information.

Mommy & Me/Parent-Child Interaction Play Group
Tuesdays 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
A supportive play group for parents and children ages 0-5yr old. The group includes parent-child interaction activities, education around child development and parenting behaviors, and an opportunity to connect with other parents. Nutritious food and snacks included.
Contact: 413-448-8281 Alexia Ext: 268 or Brooke Ext: 283 for more information.

BRAVE SPACES LGBTQIA+ Live Out Loud High School Group
Wednesdays 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Join us at the Family Resource Center to enjoy a supportive space for groups and educational series that center on LGBTQIA+ conversations, fun activities, field trips, and pride events for ages 14-18.

Contact Christopher at cdellea@18degreesma.org or call 413-441-1207 for more information.

FRF Families Raising Families/Grandparents/Kinship Support Group
1st & 3rd Wednesdays 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
A support group dedicated to those caring for children as a grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, foster parent, or any other kinship caregiver, to share a light dinner in an inclusive space where you can connect, share, and learn from one another.
Contact: Jermaine 413-448-8281 Ext: 286 for more information.

24/7 DADS/FATHERS PARENTING CLASS
10 Week Series Wednesdays 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

24/7 Dads is an evidence-based curriculum designed to help dads be involved, responsible, and committed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn about yourselves and the role you have with your child(ren).

This is a 10-week parenting class series facilitated by Frank Busener, Reintegration Specialist.

Registration and intake paperwork required, and attendance is mandatory to receive certificate of completion. Light dinner included.

Please contact: Baraq Peltier-Polston at 413-449-6741 or info@18degreesma.org for more information.

Nursing Baby/Toddler Group/Berkshire Nursing Families
Thursdays 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Hosted by Berkshire Nursing Families this is a supportive playgroup for those who are breastfeeding to socialize, get parenting and breastfeeding support from a lactation consultant and other participants. Baby scale available for weight checks.
Please contact Brooke 413-448-8281 Ext: 283 or email info@18degreesma.org for more information.

BRAVE SPACES LGBTQIA+ Young Adult Affinity Group
Thursdays 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Join us at the Family Resource Center to enjoy a supportive space for groups and educational series that center on LGBTQIA+ conversations, fun activities, field trips, and pride events for ages 18-30.

Contact Christopher at cdellea@18degreesma.org or call 413-441-1207 for more information.

BRAVE SPACES LGBTQIA+ Live Out Loud Middle School Group
Thursdays 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Join us at the Family Resource Center to enjoy a supportive space for groups and educational series that center on LGBTQIA+ conversations, fun activities, field trips, and pride events for ages 11-14.

Contact Christopher at cdellea@18degreesma.org or call 413-441-1207 for more information.

Mommy & Me/Parent-Child Interaction Play Group
Tuesdays 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
A supportive play group for parents and children ages 0-5yr old. The group includes parent-child interaction activities, education around child development and parenting behaviors, and an opportunity to connect with other parents. Nutritious food and snacks included.
Contact: 413-448-8281 Alexia Ext: 268 or Brooke Ext: 283 for more information.

Parenting Circle/Parent Support Group
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Is your young person struggling with school? Maybe your teen is making you feel like the worst
parent alive. Parenting is tough, and we are here to walk alongside you. In this supportive group, we
will discuss positive discipline, emotional regulation, school-related issues, parenting behaviors, and
so much more. Light dinner or snacks included.
Contact: Abbie 413-448-8281 Ext: 269 for more information.

Achieving Dadhood/Father Support Group
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Need other dads to talk to about the challenges and struggles you face being a dad? Join other dads and gain support:

• Being a positive role model
• Being a dad in today’s society
• First-time dad
• First-generation dad

Dinner is provided. This group is facilitated by Brandon Mauer, father to a spirited 2-year-old daughter, coach, and community advocate.
Please contact: Sharon Collins Newton 413-448-8281 Ext: 265 or email info@18degreesma.org for more information.

BRAVE SPACES LGBTQIA+ Live Out Loud High School Group
Wednesdays 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Join us at the Family Resource Center to enjoy a supportive space for groups and educational series that center on LGBTQIA+ conversations, fun activities, field trips, and pride events for ages 14-18.

Contact Christopher at cdellea@18degreesma.org or call 413-441-1207 for more information.

24/7 DADS/FATHERS PARENTING CLASS
10 Week Series Wednesdays 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

24/7 Dads is an evidence-based curriculum designed to help dads be involved, responsible, and committed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn about yourselves and the role you have with your child(ren).

This is a 10-week parenting class series facilitated by Frank Busener, Reintegration Specialist.

Registration and intake paperwork required, and attendance is mandatory to receive certificate of completion. Light dinner included.

Please contact: Baraq Peltier-Polston at 413-449-6741 or info@18degreesma.org for more information.

Wednesday ESOL English Classes
2nd and 3rd Wednesday of every month 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
English classes include a fun way to socialize while learning English.
Please contact Alexia at 413-448-8281 Ext: 268 for more information.

Nursing Baby/Toddler Group/Berkshire Nursing Families
Thursdays 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Hosted by Berkshire Nursing Families this is a supportive playgroup for those who are breastfeeding to socialize, get parenting and breastfeeding support from a lactation consultant and other participants. Baby scale available for weight checks.
Please contact Brooke 413-448-8281 Ext: 283 or email info@18degreesma.org for more information.

BRAVE SPACES LGBTQIA+ Young Adult Affinity Group
Thursdays 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Join us at the Family Resource Center to enjoy a supportive space for groups and educational series that center on LGBTQIA+ conversations, fun activities, field trips, and pride events for ages 18-30.

Contact Christopher at cdellea@18degreesma.org or call 413-441-1207 for more information.