North Suburban Child and Family Resource Network
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Franklin School, 16 Franklin St., Melrose
The North Suburban Child and Family Resource Network is a community based family and early childhood educators support and education program. To participate, you need only be a parent, early childhood educator, or caregiver of a child from birth through entering kindergarten, and live or work in Melrose, Stoneham, or Wakefield and surrounding towns. Resources for services for older children are also available. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to receive future mailings, please call us. Funding is provided by a grant from the Massachusetts Departme
nt of Early Education and Care through the Wakefield Public Schools, in collaboration with the Melrose and Stoneham Public Schools and Hallmark Health. Additional funding sources are from a variety of grants and the generous donations from our families and supporters. All classes will be held at the Family Resource Network in the lower level of the Franklin School unless otherwise stated. The Franklin School is located at the corner of Franklin and Main Street in Melrose. Our entrance is on the right side of the building off the driveway. Look for the Family Resource Network sandwich board. Parking is allowed on neighboring streets and in the parking lot at the end of Greenleaf Place.
Daily Drop-In Play Hours
April 2 - June 29
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Network will be closed:
Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day)
Family Programs
Daily Drop-In Playtime at the Network (Children under 4 years old)
April 2 - June 29 (see above for dates closed)
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
The Family Resource Network offers a variety of parent/child play and learn groups, parent support groups and educational workshops. Information on resources in the area are available. Family-fun events and the drop-in play room are two of our most popular programs. To learn more download our Spring Program Flyer. The Family Resource Network offers discounted passes to the Stone and additional information or to be added to our mailing list please call the office at (781) 662-2722. Below are some of the services we offer for parents and educators.
• Drop in Playroom: Opportunity for caregiver and child to play in a safe, warm and nurturing environment filled with toys, books, puzzles, a slide and more. Also offers you an opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers while your child develops cognitive and social behaviors.
• Custodial Grandparent Support Group meets twice a month
• Parent and Infant Support Group (birth through 6 months old)
• Play and Learn Groups for caregiver and Pre-Toddlers and Toddlers ( 7 months – 5 years old)
• Parent Education Workshops
• Free Family Fun Activities
• Book, DVD and Video Resource Library
• Annual Early Childhood Information Fair
• Transition workshops for children entering preschool and kindergarten
• Discounted Passes to Stone and Franklin Park Zoo
The Family Resource Network is supported by a Governing Council. The council is run by tri-chairs representing each community. Council members include representatives from local school systems, preschools and childcares, Family Network families, churches, and other family support agencies, physicians and parent groups, Meetings are held every other month and alternate from day (9:30-11 a.m.) to evening (6:30–8 p.m.). Day meetings include childcare. Our next meeting is on Thursday, May 17 here at the Family Resource Network from 6:30-8 p.m. We will also be meeting at the Family Resource Network on Thursday, June 14, 9:30-11 a.m. with childcare. If you would like additional information please call the office. Be a part of the future of the Family Resource Network.
Family Resource Network Sick Policy
To ensure that the Family Resource Network is a safe and healthy environment for all families, we ask that you do not attend the Network if you or your child are not feeling well or are exhibiting any of the following symptoms: severe coughing, frequent sneezing, runny nose, fever, sore throat, conjunctivitis, vomiting or diarrhea. If your child is prescribed an antibiotic, please wait a full 24 hours before returning to the Network. The Family Resource Network staff reserves the right to ask a family to leave the Network if any of the above symptoms are present.
