Evidence-based Programs:
👨👩👧 Guiding Good Choices (GGC)
- For parents & caregivers of children ages 8–14
- Dates: Oct. 8 – Nov. 12 (Wednesdays), 5:00 – 6:30 PM
- Location: IWYC/MV Family Resource Center
- Light dinner provided
- Evidence-based program to strengthen family bonds, clarify expectations, and teach skills to reduce risky behaviors
- Pre-register: Contact Leah at llittlefield@mvcommunityservices.orgor 774-447-3072
👨👦 Nurturing Fathers Program
- For fathers of all family circumstances (custodial, non-custodial, stepfathers, new fathers)
- Dates: Mondays, Oct. 20, 2025 – Jan. 26, 2026 (no sessions Dec. 22 & 29)
- Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Format: Virtual with three in-person sessions
- 13 meaningful weeks to deepen parenting skills and connect with other fathers
- Pre-register by Oct. 10: Contact tchaves@mvcommunityservices.orgor 508-693-7900 x401
Social Skills Group:
🐴 Equine Social Skills Group for Pre-teens
- Location: Misty Meadows Equine Center
- Dates: Thursdays, Sept. 18 – Oct. 23
- Time: 3:30 – 4:45 PM
- Ages: 9–12 years old
- Focus: Building social skills (communication, cooperation, positivity, conflict resolution) through horse-based activities
- Includes afterschool snack
- ONE SPOT LEFT: Register here
Support Groups:
AFTA (All Families Touched by Adoption)
- Starts Oct. 6 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM at IWYC
- Includes Tweens & Teens Group, Parents Support Group
Grandparents & Kinship Caregivers Group
- Oct. 6 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Zoom
Youth Pride MV – Meetup/support group for LGBTQ+ teens and alleys
- Oct. 7 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM at IWYC
Additional Programs & Events:
Baby’s First Year w/ MV Family Center
- Weekly at the Family Center | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Immigration Resource Clinic
- Thursdays, Oct. 2 – Oct. 23 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (by appointment): Schedule Appointment
- Saturday in October (date to be confirmed)
Over The Rainbow Dance – Cape and Island Libraries Initiative
- Saturday, Oct. 18 @ IWYC
These programs are free and open to families with children from 0-18y. Space is limited for some programs, so we encourage you to register early. For more information, please contact the IWYC/MV Family Resource Center at 508-693-7900 x406.