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Welcome to HFN
What is the Haverhill
Family Network?
HFN is a program serving all Haverhill/Bradford families with children ages
birth through three. HFN provides programs and services that are child
centered and family focused. The purpose of HFN is to help parents access
the resources and support they need to be better parents. Parents assist in
planning and implementing programs that meet their family’s needs.
Who may become a member
of the HFN?
Membership in HFN is open to
all families in Haverhill with a child under the age of four years
regardless of income.
What kind of resources
and support does HFN offer?
Some of the services that HFN
can provide, either directly or indirectly, include the following:
Playgroups
- Weekly developmental infant
(4-12 months, 12-18 months) and toddler (18-36 month) playgroups in
collaboration with the Pentucket Area Early Intervention. Groups are led
by Early Intervention professional staff accompanied by two assistants.
Parents participate with their children in the infant playgroups. Parents
with children in the toddler playgroup meet separately to discuss the joys
and challenges of parenting, while their child is in playgroup.
- Special themed playgroups
and classes for children ages 0-5, including art, science, music,
nutrition and literacy.
Parent Support Groups
- Bi-weekly Parenting a
Difficult Child support group for parents/caregivers of children with
emotional, behavioral, or mental health special needs in collaboration
with MSPCC and the Parent Advocacy League. Childcare is available for this
group.
- Monthly
Parent to
Parent for Children with Special Needs group provides parents the
opportunity to learn more about Special Education laws and the IEP
process.
Educational Workshops for
Parents and Childcare Professionals
- Parent and Childcare
Professional in collaboration with CAI Family Day Care and Head Start.
- Special Education Basic
Rights training for parents and child care providers
Additional Services
- Information and referral
services.
- Special programming for
parents/caregivers, including art/craft nights and fitness classes.
- Family focused events
including family field trips, Family Science Nights, and community wide
events.
- Access to Family Passes for
free admission to the Children’s Museum of Portsmouth, the Children’s
Museum of Boston, the Science Museum, the Ecotarium, and MORE!
How does HFN support me
and my family?
HFN relies on you, as a
concerned and loving parent, to tell us what you need. Your involvement is
important to ensure that HFN programs serve your family’s interests and
needs. There are a variety of opportunities for you to participate in the
planning and implementation of HFN programs from serving on HFN’s Advisory
Council, to helping organize events, to sharing experiences with other
parents.
Is there a fee to join
HFN?
There is no fee to participate
in HFN. Community Action Inc. has obtained funding from the Massachusetts
Department of Education to bring this program to Haverhill. We believe that
all members of the community share in the responsibility of raising healthy,
happy children.
How can I support HFN?
HFN has a variety of volunteer
opportunities for parents, students, or interested community members,.
Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Contact:
Haverhill Family Network
346 Broadway
Haverhill, MA 01832
Phone: 978-374-2198
Fax: 978-374-3205
Email:
hfn@communityactioninc.org
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