Family Networks and other parenting programs
Throughout Massachusetts, there are approximately 43 family networks that offer playgroups, parenting workshops, family activities at low cost or for free. Other organizations offer in-home visits and workshops for free or for a fee.

Allston-Brighton Family Network
617-783-2220 abfn@familynurturing.org

Arlington Family Connection
www.arlingtonfamilyconnection.org

Center for Families in Cambridge (Spanish, French, English)
617-349-3003

Ipswich Birth to Three Family Network
978-412-0123
www.birthtothreeipswich.org has their calendar with parent and baby groups. They also have some referrals for child care.

Lowell Family Foundation Network
978-970-3151

Malden/Everett Family Network
781-322-2277

Medford Family Network
781-393-2106

North Suburban Family Network (Melrose, Wakefield, Stoneham)
781-662-2722

Quincy Family Network/Quincy Community Action Programs
617-479-8181 x 103
1509 Hancock St.

Quincy Parent to Parent Newborn Home Visiting Program
617-689-8352
for all Quincy families with new babies

Somerville Family Network (Spanish, Haitian Creole, English)
617-629-2948

Watertown Family Network
617-926-1661

Worcester Healthy Start Initiative
508-854-2124
For support and advocacy. They can help expectant mothers with prenatal education, quitting smoking, insurance eligibility, parenting skills, stress reduction and more.

Jewish Family and Child Services/Visiting Moms program
781-647-5327
Free! Trained volunteers come to your home. They offer emotional support to mothers with young babies to help combat isolation and provide encouragement. Best to call and get the most current list of cities and languages that they service.

Quincy’s Commission on the Family
617-689-8352.
Parent to Parent Newborn Home Visiting Program for all families in Quincy with
new babies

The Parenting Journey
(617) 628-8815
The Family Center, Inc.
Somerville
A 12-week group for parents, open to all families.
Free or some insurance will cover. Call for next start dates.
parentingjourney@thefamilycenterinc.org

For other specific groups: postpartum, special needs, raising multiples.