A 7-week evidence-based, skill-based parenting class for families with DCF involvement. Pre-registration required.
Contact Melia to register – (413) 448-8281 ext 268 or mhoffman@18degreesma.org
A parent support group for families who have DCF involvement. Meetings are currently held on Zoom.
Contact Melia Hoffman at mhoffman@18degreesma.org or call the office for details (413) 448-8281 x 268.
A 12-week program for all parents and caregivers designed using the Attachment Regulation Competency (ARC) principles for children of all ages and stages. Designed to help guide you to better understand the importance of your relationship with your child(ren) as the primary force for teaching them the skills they need to be successful.
Pre-registration required. For more information, contact Patricia by phone at (413) 448-8281 x 272 or email at pdasilvamcewan@18degreesma.org
Mommy & Me Play Group
Tuesdays 11am-12:30pm
This group is for caregivers and children ages 0-3yrs. A chance for the kids to socialize with other kids and for caregivers to socialize with other caregivers of young children. Contact Sylvana!
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQIA+ youth 14-18 to get together for conversation and activities.
Meets Thursdays 3:00-4:00 pm @ 480 West St.
Contact Emma Lenski 413-448-8281 ext. 241 or emlenski@18degreesma.org
A free class that is offered to those who are learning the English language.
Contact: Sylvana Proano at sproano@18degreesma.org or call the office for more details. 413-448-8281
A support group for parents of youth that identify as LGBTQ+ that meets on the first Wednesday of the month. For both Spanish and English-speaking families.
For more information, contact:
- Bilingual Family Support Worker: Sylvana Proano sproano@18degreesma.org or 413.448.8281 ext. 261
- Youth Engagement Coordinator: Kevin Kelly kkelly@18degreesma.org or 413.448.8281 ext. 267
24/7 Dads is an evidence-based parenting class for fathers facilitated by Frank Busener.
Pre-registration required. Contact Melia by phone at (413) 448-8281 x 268 or by email mhoffman@18degreesma.org
Hosted by Berkshire Nursing Families, this is an informal playgroup for families with feeding children to socialize, receive parenting support, and breastfeeding advice from other families. A baby scale is available for weight checks.
Contact Melia for more information at 413-448-8281 ext 268 or mhoffman@18degreesma.org.
Are you a grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, or any other kinship caregiver? Join us for Families Raising Families, a support group dedicated to those caring for children to have a safe, inclusive space to connect, share, and learn from one another.
Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:00 – 11:00 AM
For more information, contact:
Melia at 413.448.8281 x 268 or mhoffman@18degreesma.org
Or
Patricia at 413.448.8281 x 272 or pdasilvamcewan@18degreesma.org
This is a safe and supportive space for young adults ages 18-30 in the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a space for people of shared experiences and identity to have conversations and workshops.
Contact Emma Lenski at emlenski@18degreesma.org or call 413-448-8281 ext 241 for more information.
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQ+ youth 11-14 to get together and express their authentic selves while having fun! Meets Thursdays 4:00-5:30 pm @ 480 West St.
Contact Emma Lenski emlenski@18degreesma.org or call (413) 448-8281 x 241 for more information
18 Degrees is closed in observance of the holiday.
A 12-week program for all parents and caregivers designed using the Attachment Regulation Competency (ARC) principles for children of all ages and stages. Designed to help guide you to better understand the importance of your relationship with your child(ren) as the primary force for teaching them the skills they need to be successful.
Pre-registration required. For more information, contact Patricia by phone at (413) 448-8281 x 272 or email at pdasilvamcewan@18degreesma.org
Mommy & Me Play Group
Tuesdays 11am-12:30pm
This group is for caregivers and children ages 0-3yrs. A chance for the kids to socialize with other kids and for caregivers to socialize with other caregivers of young children. Contact Sylvana!
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQIA+ youth 14-18 to get together for conversation and activities.
Meets Thursdays 3:00-4:00 pm @ 480 West St.
Contact Emma Lenski 413-448-8281 ext. 241 or emlenski@18degreesma.org
A free class that is offered to those who are learning the English language.
Contact: Sylvana Proano at sproano@18degreesma.org or call the office for more details. 413-448-8281
24/7 Dads is an evidence-based parenting class for fathers facilitated by Frank Busener.
Pre-registration required. Contact Melia by phone at (413) 448-8281 x 268 or by email mhoffman@18degreesma.org
Hosted by Berkshire Nursing Families, this is an informal playgroup for families with feeding children to socialize, receive parenting support, and breastfeeding advice from other families. A baby scale is available for weight checks.
Contact Melia for more information at 413-448-8281 ext 268 or mhoffman@18degreesma.org.
This is a safe and supportive space for young adults ages 18-30 in the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a space for people of shared experiences and identity to have conversations and workshops.
Contact Emma Lenski at emlenski@18degreesma.org or call 413-448-8281 ext 241 for more information.
A safe, supportive space for LGBTQ+ youth 11-14 to get together and express their authentic selves while having fun! Meets Thursdays 4:00-5:30 pm @ 480 West St.
Contact Emma Lenski emlenski@18degreesma.org or call (413) 448-8281 x 241 for more information
Monthly family activity group for Spanish-speaking families.
Contact Sylvana Proano at SProano@18degreesma.org or (413) 448-8281 ext 261
A parent support group for families who have DCF involvement. Meetings are currently held on Zoom.
Contact Melia Hoffman at mhoffman@18degreesma.org or call the office for details (413) 448-8281 x 268.
All activities are currently being hosted in person. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status, and RSVPs are required. Call (413) 448-8281 or email info@18degreesma.org for more information.
18 Degrees partners with the Berkshire Diaper Project to offer families FREE diapers during regular business hours.
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