Understanding Credit
Join us November 3rd at 6pm online for a practical, engaging session on how credit works and how to make it work for you. Returning Christmas is For Kids parents will receive course credits for attending. Presented in partnership with BayCoast Bank. Email eranone@baycoastbank.com to RSVP.
Staying Calm as a Parent
In this Project Connect workshop, parents will learn habits and strategies to take care of themselves and calm their own bodies in moments of stress. The research-based information will support parents to handle the challenges of parenting with more calm, more confidence and less guilt. In person, no childcare available. Wednesday, Oct. 22nd from 5:30-6:30pm. Returning CIFK caretakers will receive credits for training hours. RSVP to jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com
The Importance of Play
In this parent education group, Project Connect will talk about the stages of play and why it is so important to a child's overall development. Tuesday, Oct. 14th from 6:00-7:00pm on Zoom. Returning CIFK caretakers will receive credits for training hours. RSVP to jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com
Hope for Fatherhood
The Massachusetts Fatherhood Collaborative is excited to announce the 2025 Massachusetts Fatherhood Leadership Summit, taking place on Tuesday, October 7th, at the DCU Center, located at 50 Foster Street in Worcester, MA. This year's theme, "Hope in Fatherhood: Embracing the Challenges of Parenting Today," will showcase a variety of innovative workshops and programs aimed at enhancing our collective understanding and boosting public support for fathers and their families.
Early Literacy and Reading Habits
In this Project Connect workshop, parents will learn strategies for making reading time with your child interactive, engaging, and character-building. Parents will also learn ways to integrate early literacy skills that prepare children for school and for a life-long love of reading. In person, no childcare available. Wednesday, Oct. 1st from 5:30-6:30pm. Returning CIFK caretakers will receive credits for training hours. RSVP to jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com
Mindful Parenting
Does your toddler/preschooler struggle with transitions and routines. Join Project Connect as they come up with solutions to create a calm environment when faced with chaos! In person, no childcare available. Sept. 30th from 6:00-7:00 pm. Returning CIFK caretakers will receive credits for training hours. RSVP to jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Our friends at Healthy Families are offering Youth Mental Health First Aid workshops in September. Returning Christmas is For Kids parents are welcome to attend and will receive course credits. Contact cifk@councilforchildren.org to sign up. Once registered, you will receive a link for the online workshop.
Sleep and Bedtime
In this Project Connect workshop, parents will learn habits and strategies to support their child's sleep and protect their own rest. We will discuss infant sleep needs, toddler "bedtime battles" and more. Thursday, Sept 25th from 12:15- 1:15 pm on Zoom. Returning CIFK caretakers will receive credits for training hours. RSVP to jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com
Peer to Peer Payment Apps: What to Know Before Sending Money
Topics of discussion will include Peer to Peer Payment App basics as well as how to avoid scams. Please register for the workshop by calling (508) 643-4445 or emailing workshop@accs.org. Returning Christmas is For Kids parents are welcome to attend and will receive course credits.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Our friends at Healthy Families are offering Youth Mental Health First Aid workshops in September. Returning Christmas is For Kids parents are welcome to attend and will receive course credits. Contact cifk@councilforchildren.org to sign up. Once registered, you will receive a link for the online workshop.
Connecting with Care: Essential Communication Skills for Mental Health Caregivers
Families for Depression Awareness is presenting their free webinar — Connecting with Care: Essential Communication Skills for Mental Health Caregivers — on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:30 PM PT.
In this webinar, Dr. Chris Segrin will guide you through four real-world scenarios caregivers often face supporting loved ones through depression. You’ll learn practical communication techniques for discussing depression symptoms, navigating conversations about professional help, using de-escalation strategies, and addressing trauma-related challenges with sensitivity.
Register to join us for a live webinar discussion. Returning Christmas is For Kids parents are welcome to attend and will receive course credits. Ask for a certificate of attendance after attending the webinar and email to cifk@councilforchildren.org
Getting Out of Debt
This workshop will take place on 9/3, from 5p-6:30p in person at the North Attleboro Library. Topics of discussion with American Credit Counseling Service will include strategies for getting out of debt, and what to do if you are having trouble paying your bills. Please register for the workshop by calling (508) 643-4445 or emailing workshop@accs.org. Returning Christmas is For Kids parents are welcome to attend and will receive course credits.
North Attleboro Pride Festival
The 4th Annual North Attleborough Pride Festival will be held Saturday, June 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Veterans’ Park in front of town hall and the World War II Memorial Pool.
The annual event, in partnership with the North Attleborough Downtown Collaborative, caps off Pride Month and will feature crafts and vendors, entertainment, food trucks and more.
Spring 2025 Savers Collection - LAST DAY
Drop off at our Emerald Square Mall location on the third floor near Sears (in the back of the mall).
We get paid by the pound!!!
We Are Collecting the following items:
Clothes
Men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household Textiles
Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Books
Hard & soft covered
Spring 2025 Savers Collection
Drop off at our Emerald Square Mall location on the third floor near Sears (in the back of the mall).
We get paid by the pound!!!
We Are Collecting the following items:
Clothes
Men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household Textiles
Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Books
Hard & soft covered
Spring 2025 Savers Collection
Drop off at our Emerald Square Mall location on the third floor near Sears (in the back of the mall).
We get paid by the pound!!!
We Are Collecting the following items:
Clothes
Men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household Textiles
Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Books
Hard & soft covered
Spring 2025 Savers Collection
Drop off at our Emerald Square Mall location on the third floor near Sears (in the back of the mall).
We get paid by the pound!!!
We Are Collecting the following items:
Clothes
Men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household Textiles
Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Books
Hard & soft covered
Early Communication and Your Child (Zoom)
Are you interested in learning more about fostering early communication with your baby? Are you looking for tips on how to create a language rich environment? Please join Ms. Beatrice and Ms. Sarah over Zoom for a discussion on how to promote early communication in your home. Christmas is For Kids parents contact jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com to sign up. Once registered, you will receive a link for the zoom workshop. To receive credit, please indicate you are with Christmas is For Kids.