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Phone #:(413) 529-1764 Nancy Kirk
Phone #:(413) 737-4718
Phone #:(800) 232-0510 Intake
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Fax Number:(413) 827-7817

Web Page:  www.cfs.org
E-mail to:   adiaz@cfs.org

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Operating Agency: Child and Family Services (Private, Non-Profit)
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Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-7pm
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Family Preservation These programs are designed to support families facing a multitude of challenges in our ever changing society. Families are provided with new skills and information to assist with parenting. Our goal is to enhance communication, build positive relationships and strengthen the family unit. The Family Preservation programs include: Families & Schools Together (FAST) A prevention and parent involvement program that promotes family interaction, communication, and problem-solving through organized activities such as games, singing and meal sharing. FAST targets elementary and middle school children focusing on positive experiences to strengthen bonds within families, the schools, and the community. Family Mentor Program A voluntary, parent support and education program that is provided in a number of local communities. Family mentors encourage the development of the important linkage between school, home and community resources. It is designed to prevent child abuse and neglect and focuses on building upon the strengths of the parent through education and life skills training. Family Skill-Builder Programs In-home, case management services for families throughout Western Massachusetts that are at risk of abusing and neglecting their children and are involved with DSS. It is designed to resolve child abuse and neglect, prevent the need for child foster placement and to help families function independently of state intervention. Parents and Children in Divorce Program Divorce is a difficult and challenging transition for both parents and children. Through discussion, video, role playing and workbooks, licensed professionals will help parents explore the needs of children in divorce, and develop practical coping strategies. Topics to be discussed include: Roles and responsibilities of parents who do not live together How families experience divorce disputes Stages of adjustment to divorce Effective communication techniques Conflict management Program Information: The five hour seminar is divided into two sessions, each 2½ hours long To complete the program, participants must attend both sessions in their entirety Approved by the Probate and Family Court in Massachusetts Programs are offered monthly, evenings and weekends at convenient locations Pre-registration is required Spouses may not attend the same sessions We regret that we cannot offer child care Fee: $50 per person At the end of the second session participants will receive a certificate of completion Parent Education & Support Groups CFS offers a variety of groups for parents designed to assist with the challenges of raising children. The goal of these groups is to assist parents in gaining skills and decreasing social isolation. Topics include: Grandparents As Parents, Vietnamese Mothers Group and a parenting group in Spanish.

This information was last updated on 08/06/2003

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