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To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. I am interested in receiving more information about the Healthy Families Program Welcome to Healthy Families! T he Healthy Families Program is a FREE pregnancy and parenting support program for first-time mom s and dads who are ag e 25 years and under and live in B erkshire Co . ​ Here are some of the ways we look forward to partnering with you and your baby in your journey as a new parent : Help you as you prepare for your baby’s birth. ​ Focus on how your newborn is growing and developing and share information and activities you can do to help foster your baby’s growth. ​ As your baby gets older, look at ways to provide positive discipline, deal with temper tantrums and safety-proof your home. ​ Connect you with other young parents at our play groups and special events. ​ Our visits can take place in your home, at our office (we have a nice space with toys) or another place where you would be most comfortable. ​ We can begin services during your pregnancy or in your child's first year, and ca n continue for up to 3 years! ​ Young and Thriving in Berkshire County Building Healthy Families Together Check out this video to hear what other young parents say about the program Meet our Team: Ctaci, Becky, Kathy, Tujuna, Carolyn and Annie CONTACT US ​ Becky Krysiak, Program Director or Annie Monti, Supervisor ​ Call: (413) 445-4324 Text: (413) 358-0287 bkrysiak@ccberkshire.org amonti@ccberkshire.org ​ Check us out on Facebook! Our program's Store All new families receive a beautiful handmade baby quilt! We have diapers available when families may need them Our program's Store 1/6 Healthy Families Massachusetts is a statewide program of the Children's Trust. Additional funding provided by the Department of Public Health and Berkshire United Way.

COMMUNITY Resources Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are income eligible. Assists pregnant women, infants and children under the age of five to have access to healthy food. Call to see if you are eligible for assistance. North Adams Office: 413- 663-3012 71 Hospital Ave North Adams Pittsfield Office: 413-447-3495 510 North St Pittsfield http://www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/wic South County Office: 413-528-0457 https://www.chpberkshires.org/family/wic-berkshire-south/ Berkshire County Community Action Fuel Assistance service, free tax preparation for low income households, weatherization and Children’s warm clothing/Elf Holiday Program. https://bcacinc.org/ North Adams: 413-663-3014 85 Main Street North Adams Pittsfield: 413-447- 4503 1531 West St Pittsfield Ecu-Health Care A nonprofit health insurance access program that provides free assistance with finding health insurance, such as mass health and mass connector health care plans. North Adams Office: 413-663-8711 77 Hospital Ave North Adams http://ecuhealthcarena.com/ Early Intervention Early Intervention is a Massachusetts Department of Public Health certified agency offering family support, education, and therapeutic services for infants and toddlers who are eligible for early intervention services. Evaluations for developmental delays. Early Intervention at UCP of Western Mass North Adams Office: 413- 664-9345 535 Curran Highway North Adams https://ucpwma.org/programs-for-children/early-intervention/ Early Intervention at Pediatric Development Center: Pittsfield Office: 413-499-4537 388 Columbus Ave Ext. Pittsfield South County Office: 413-717-4083 924 South Main Street Great Barrington http://pediatricdevelopmentcenter.org/ ​ Elizabeth Freeman Center Free confidential services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assaults. Services include court advocacy, emergency shelter, emergency response to police stations and hospitals, counseling. 24/7 Toll-Free hotline: (866) 401-2425 https://www.elizabethfreemancenter.org/ North Adams Office: 413-663-7459 61 Main St North Adams Pittsfield Office: 413-499-2425 43 Francis Ave Pittsfield South County Office: 413-439-8190 168 Main St Great Barrington Berkshire Housing Corporation Apply for financial assistance related to housing at https://berkhousing.wpengine.com/financial-assistance-programs/ Berkshire Country Regional Housing Authority Non-profit agency that provides assistance with housing related issues. Services include tenancy preservation program, housing search, foreclosure prevention, mediation services. https://bcrha.com/ Berkshire Nursing Families Non-profit organization that provides Breastfeeding Support through home visits, phone calls, classes and groups throughout Berkshire County. North Adams: 413-743-5338 71 Hospital Ave North Adams https://www.berkshirenursingfamilies.org/ Seven Hills Child care resource and referral agency program for Western Massachusetts and can give you access to child care vouchers and child care providers in your area. Pittsfield Office: 141 North Street Pittsfield - 508-796-0270 Northern Berkshire Adult Basic Education Program Continuing adult basic education and GED/HiSet Classes; ESL classes 413-662-5310 Located on MCLA’s campus in the Library Northern Berkshire Community Coalition Non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in Northern Berkshire by organizing, supporting and empowering the community. Services include The Family Place, Prevention Programming, Youth Programming, UNO Community Center, Beacon Recovery Community Center. http://www.nbccoalition.org/ 413-663-7588 61 Main Street North Adams ​ ​ For a full list of community resources compiled by the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, click the button below ​ ​ ​ Community Resource Guide Community Resource Guide Spanish

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program ​ The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides home-visiting and case-management services to families whose children have high levels of lead poisoning and live in Berkshire, Franklin, or Hampshire County. Our current services are delivered virtually during the pandemic. The program aims to lower elevated lead levels in children under the age of six by offering support to families as they go through the process of mandated retests, and it strives to make environments safe for the young children who live in them. In additional to families, the Community Health Worker works with health care professionals, homeowners, landlords, realtors, and other community stakeholders. ​ ​ Lead poisoning is preventable! Below are tips on keeping you and your family lead-safe! For more information on lead prevention, visit: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/childhood-lead-poisoning-prevention-program CONTACT US ​ Sean Carollo, Director/ Case Manager ​ (413) 663-9242 scarollo@ccberkshire.org ​ ​

Northern Berkshire Locations Monument Square Early Childhood & School Age North Adams, MA Call (413) 664-4657 Infant through School Age classrooms Family Child Care Northern Berkshire Office North County Call (413) 664-3256 Infant through School Age care Magic Seasons Before & After School Care Adams, MA Main Office (413) 664-4657 School Age classrooms (413) 743-2905 The Family Center Families with Young Children North Adams, MA Call (413) 664-4821 Resources and activities Healthy Families North County Call (413) 445-4324 First time parents, under age 26 , beginning at pregnancy. Childhood Lead Call (413) 664-3256 Works to prevent lead poisoning in children under the age of six. ​ Administrative Office North Adams, MA Call (413) 663-6593 Human resources, accounting and management ParentChild+ North County Call (413) 664-4821 Early Literacy/School Readiness Parenting Partnership North Adams, MA Call (413) 664-4725 Support and resources for parents.

Welcome to the Family Center! The Family Center is the place for ALL families with young children to come together. We outreach and support families in the 11 towns of Northern Berkshire County. Parent Education We offer single session parenting workshops and longer weekly parent education classes. Topics include positive discipline, child development and self care for parents. Playgroups Playgroups are a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents and children, to help your child learn social skills and learn more about child development. Clothing Exchange The FREE Children's Clothing exchange is a room full of lightly used clothing. It includes newborn to size 12 clothing and children's shoes and books. Parent can come to shop and/or can donate clothing their children have outgrown. Community Resources Our friendly staff can help you get connected to the local resources to meet your family's individual needs. We provide warm hand-offs or simple phone numbers. Call us at 664-4821. Family Fun Events The Family Center plans large and small events for families with young children throughout the year. Some of our most well known events include Touch a Truck and Ooey Gooey Night. ParentChild+ ParentChild+ offers individual coaching and support to assist parents in building their child's vocabulary and other pre-reading skills. Our program is free and the books and toys are gifts to support you as your child's first teacher so you can help your child prepare for school and for life. Meet the Family Center Team 1[1] 4[1] 2[1] 1[1] 1/10 CONTACT US ​ Bethany Prince-Malloy Program Director The Family Center ​ (413) 664-4821 bprince@ccberkshire.org ​ Check out our Facebook page! Join our Facebook group! The Family Center is funded by a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and by the Children’s Trust, the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Williamstown Community Chest and the Northern Berkshire United Way.

Mother Carrying Her Daughter “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” — Jean-Jacques Rousseau “There is no such thing as a perfect parent. Just be a real one.” — Sue Atkins Mother Carrying Her Daughter 1/3 The Parenting Partnership Program The Parenting Partnership home visiting program works with families to build on their strengths to help them become more effective parents. ​ This program serves families through a closed referral system through the Family Networks, serving families in Northern Berkshire County. The Parenting Partners are specialists who coach on how to become a more effective parent and provide support, positive parenting techniques, assistance with budgeting, advocacy, and c onnections to resources in the community. ​ Contact ​ Karen Rowe Program Manager (413) 664-4725 Ext. 130 krowe@ccberkshire.org

More News! 12/9/2019 - By Tammy Daniels, IBerkshires Child Care of the Berkshires Ready for Next Renovation Step 3/7/2019 - IBerkshires North Adams Awarded Grant to Expand Pre-Kindergarten 4/6/2018 - By Andy McKeever, IBerkshires 'Step Up' Event Raises Awareness of Child Abuse in Berkshires 6/10/2017 - By Tammy Daniels, IBerkshires Child Care of Berkshires Plans $1.75M Renovation of Haskins School 3/31/2017 - The Leominster Champion Leominster schools to benefit from $250K state grant 2/2017 - ParentChild+ PCHP’s Child Care of the Berkshires Site in MA Awarded $250,000 Grant 2/13/2016 - By Adam Shanks, The Berkshire Eagle Child Care of Berkshires signs 25-year lease of former North Adams school 3/26/2015 - By Gillian Jones, The Berkshire Eagle on YouTube Child Care of the Berkshires sponsors Ooey Gooey night at the Adams Youth Center For Press and Media Inquiries, Please email mfortini@ccberkshire.org

Administration Office of Child Care of the Berkshires Management Human Resources Accounting/Billing ​ ​ Office Location: 210 State Street North Adams, MA 01247 Phone: (413) 663-6593 Fax: (413) 663-5567 Administrative Staff: ​ Amy Hall, MSW President/CEO ahall@ccberkshire.org ​ Tamara Stephens, MA Program Manager, Child Care Services tstephens@ccberkshire.org ​ Karen Rowe Program Manager, Family Support Services krowe@ccberkhshire.org ​ Sharon Pessolano Director of Finance spessolano@ccberkshire.org ​ Jana Kumar HR Director hr@ccberkshire.org ​

Meet CCB's Board of Directors Child Care of the Berkshires, Inc is governed by a dedicated Board of Directors made up of volunteers representing a cross section of the community with specific areas of experience and expertise. Board members are elected to serve three-year terms. CCB's Board meets bi-monthly and is responsible for the overall governance of the Agency, ensuring financial stability, development/advancement, long range planning, compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and hiring and supervision of the President/CEO. Anne Guest Board Chair Retired Royalty Manager James Brosnan Treasurer Superintendent, McCann Technical High School Alison Bost Clerk Retired Attorney Lisa Birge Governance Chair Paraprofessional, North Adams Public Schools Tracy Allen Retired Finance Analyst Lindsey Codwise Community Programs Officer, Berkshire Bank Foundation Alison Foehl Computer Teacher, Williamstown Elementary School Lee Leonesio Mullins Retired Kindergarten Teacher, North Adams Public Schools Erik Ray Community Banking Officer, Mountain One Bank David Rice Vice President of Investments, Park Square Financial Advisors of Raymond James Valerie Schueckler Retired Finance Director, Berkshire United Way Sue Strizzi Retired 8th Grade Teacher, Mt. Greylock School Tom Simon Director of Support Services, North Adams Public Schools Karen Vogel Flex Services Program Coordinator, Berkshire Health Systems

Our Family Support Programs Child Care of the Berkshires offers a variety of family support programs, providing a range of services including: home visiting, support groups, playgroups, parent education, fun family engagement events, information and referrals. The Family Center The Family Center believes that parents are the child’s first teacher and that play is how children learn. Our groups and events focus on supporting families with children birth through age 8. Parent Child+ ParentChild+ is an early literacy program that offers FREE books and toys to help parents support their children's learning. It serves families with children ages 18 months to 3 years. Healthy Families Healthy Families provides support and key parenting information through home visiting for first-time young parents, age 25 and under. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides home visiting and case-management services to families whose children have high levels of lead poisoning.

Welcome to Child Care of the Berkshires Amy Hall, MSW President/CEO Welcome to CCB: Child Care of the Berkshires mission is to strengthen families through high quality child care, education, support services and advocacy. We partner with families to support childrens growth and healthy development. Our dedicated staff care for children and support parents in their role as their childs first teacher. We believe that children learn and grow through play; our classrooms are set up to encourage childrens development and our play based curriculum encourage continued social emotional growth. We are glad you are visiting our website and we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to us to schedule an appointment to visit our child care centers or homes or to participate in our Family Center or home visiting programs. We look forward to partnering with you and your family. Amy Hall, MSW President and CEO