 Departments and Services > North Suburban Family Network
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Monday-Thursday | 9 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Friday | 9 AM - 1 PM |
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Daily Drop-In Play Hours
(April 1 - June 27) |
Monday-Thursday | 9 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Friday | 9 AM - Noon |
Thursday extended time: open until 4:30 PM*
(*Note: Thurs. extended hours: April 3 – June 5) |
The Center will be closed:
Monday, March 31 (Registration Day)
Monday, April 21 (Patriot’s Day)
Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)
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For more information on a number of our programs, as well as a message from Kathy, visit Kathy's Korner.
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All classes will be held at the Family Network in the lower level of the Franklin School unless otherwise stated. The Franklin School is located at the corner of Franklin and Main Street in Melrose. Our entrance is on the right side of the building off the driveway. Look for the NSFN sandwich board. Parking is allowed on neighboring streets and in the parking lot at the end of Greenleaf Place.
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The North Suburban Family Network (NSFN), a community benefits program of Hallmark Health, is a community-based family education and support program funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, through the Melrose Public Schools. The Family Network brings together families and the communities of Melrose, Stoneham and Wakefield by helping to meet the needs of parents and caregivers of young children from pre-natal through 47 months.
The NSFN offers a variety of parent/child playgroups, parent support groups and educational workshops. Information on resources in the area are available. Family-fun events and drop-in play are two of our most popular programs. Families outside the three communities are welcome to attend any drop-in programs and registered programs if space is available.
The NSFN offers free passes to the Stone and Franklin Park Zoos. The NSFN has a parent information library full of books, DVD’s videos on different parenting topics. For additional information or to be added to our mailing list please call the office at 781-662-2722.
NSFN offers a variety of educational classes, playgroups and support groups including:
- Terrific Toddlers (caregiver and child play and learn groups)
- Bouncing Buddies
- Toddlers on the Go
- Hikes in the Woods
- Drop in Playtime
- Monthly Parent Education Workshops
- Family Fun Activities
- Dad’s playgroup and outings
- Book, DVD and Video Resource Library
Stop by the network and look over our new bulletin board devoted to local options. All licensed childcare providers, centers and preschools are listed on the Department of Early Education and Care Website at www.eec.state.ma.us. On the right hand side of the home page you will find an area to check care by city or town. Before you sign your child up for any daycare or preschool, call EEC at 1-978-740-3060 to ask for the licensing history of a particular daycare or preschool.
To ensure that the NSFN is a safe and healthy environment for all families, we ask that you do not attend the Network if you or your child are not feeling well or are exhibiting any of the following symptoms: severe coughing, frequent sneezing, runny nose, fever, sore throat, conjunctivitis, vomiting or diarrhea. If your child is prescribed an antibiotic, please wait a full 24 hours before returning to the Network. The NSFN staff reserves the right to ask a family to leave the Center if any of the above symptoms are present.
Pampering with a Purpose
May 18th, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Mt. Hood Golf Course, Melrose, MA
$40 per person
The quaint Mt. Hood Clubhouse is the perfect setting for a relaxing afternoon featuring a women’s fashion show, music and a light meal. In addition, there will be specialty services available: wine & chocolate pairing, nails, massages and facial waxing, all at an additional charge on a first come, first serve basis.
Area businesses have generously donated raffle items. Come take a chance on an overnight stay at a Hilton Hotel, massages, laser hair removal, handbags, handmade necklaces (rare trade beads) and many more.
If you or a business would like to donate your time the day of the event or a raffle item, please e-mail Melissa Claeys at mkclaeys@hotmail.com. For more information, call the North Suburban Family Network at 781-662-2722. Thank you for your continued support.
Tickets available at the North Suburban Family Network. Make checks payable to “Hallmark Health”.
Red Sox Raffle (benefits N. S. Family Network)
Drawing: June 20, 2008 (at our Annual Picnic & Concert)
Prizes: 2 tickets - Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Saturday, July 12 Time: TBA
2 tickets - Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Tuesday, Sept. 2 Time: 7:05 pm
(Special thanks to Kara & Randy Brown and Deanna McQueen & Bob Conlon for donating the tickets.)
To enter, simply stop by the Family Network office to purchase tickets or fill out the form below and mail it in with a check made payable to “Hallmark Health”. You need not be present at the Family Picnic and Concert on June 20th to win.
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(Tickets: $5/1 ticket $10/3 tickets or $20/8 tickets)
Name: __________________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
# Tickets: ________
Total Amount Enclosed: $__________
(Make checks payable to "Hallmark Health")
If mailed in, we will call to confirm receiving your ticket order.
Mail to: North Suburban Family Network, 16 Franklin St., Melrose, MA 02176
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