Workshops - Classes - Support Groups

Active Parenting: The First Five Years

An 8-week parenting class for parents with one or more children birth - age 6. Topics include building a bond with your child, ages & stages of development, your child’s growing brain, what your babies cries mean, preparing your child for school, discipline for young children and more! Meets at the John Wesley Methodist Church, Falmouth. Includes free childcare, dinner, and limited transportation. Sessions run throughout the year, see our Parenting Classes page for details on the next session or click here to contact us.

Dads & Babies Pizza Parties

​Studies show that babies and children grow up happier with loving fathers engaged in their care, and it's never too soon to start! Join Danny Rodrigues, LICSW at Falmouth Hospital's Burwell Conference Center (Level B) nearly every month to show off your bundle of joy, connect with other new dads, and learn about resources available to you and your family. Free pizza and never any pressure. For meeting dates or to let us know you're coming, call 508-457-3632 or click to email Danny.

 

Listen to Danny Rodrigues, LICSW, on Cape Cod Radio's Public Affairs program, Inside Cape Cod. Danny talks about how our monthly Dad's & Babies Pizza Party events are helping Cape Cod dads find answers, support, and connection:

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 

​Support groups provide an opportunity to talk about experiences and feelings in a safe, supportive environment. Grandparents can also gain information, learn from one another, and meet people dealing with similar issues. For details and registration regarding a support group for grandparents in your area, click an icon below: ​ 

Click to download the Cape Cod Family Resource Center's ​Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Groups & Resource Guide 
For more resources across Massachusetts, click to visit Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 

Parental Help Line 1-800-632-8188 

Free & Confidential. 24/7. Parents or guardians with problems relating to their children can talk anonymously to trained volunteer counselors with Parents Helping Parents of Massachusetts. Offers a way to relieve stress in a non-judgemental environment with support to anyone seeking it, no matter how big or small. All Languages Available. 

Cape Cod Area Parent Support Group 

​Meets the 2nd Wednesday each month from 6:30-8:30pm at the Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main St. to provide a confidential support group for parents raising children with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. Free! Information or registration, call Amy 774-454-7009. Presented by the Parent Information Network (PIN).

Anxiety Support Group 

​Meets the 1st Thursday each month from 7-8pm at the Cape & Islands Cognitive Behavioral Institute, 704 Main St., Falmouth to help individuals effectively manage anxiety, panic, OCD, social phobia and other related disorders. Family members and loved ones welcome (18+). Free! Information or registration, call 508-457-3160. 

Heal Like A Mother - A Postpartum Depression Support Group

​Meets Fridays weekly from 10-11:30am at the 358 Main Street (Route 6A) Yarmouth Port. Becoming a mother presents with a lot of challenges and for many woman this time can be very overwhelming and intense.  Whether you are a new mom or a mom well on her journey we welcome you to join us in a cozy, calming, open, honest and loving environment. Click here for more details.

To find more, ​click here for Cape Cod Family Resource Center's Parent Education & Support Opportunities.