First Wave Families, A Patty Center for Family Support
NLD ID #131335
Contact Information
10900 Ocean Gateway
BERLIN, MD 21811
BERLIN, MD 21811
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm; Friday by appointment only
Program Overview
FIRST WAVE FAMILIES PROGRAMS
Parent SupportWe offer case management to all participants in which First Wave Families staff will enter into a Family Partnership Agreement to address identified areas of growth that we can support. We welcome all families to join us for programs – participants will register for all programs through email or the website. Programs include, but are not limited to:
- Parenting Groups – Circle of Security and Nurturing Parenting programs offered throughout the year
- TOT Talk – parent discussion group to share experiences and discuss topics to support each other in their parenting journey
- Mental Health Matters – Opportunities for parents to engage in social events to help them unwind and relax; includes crafting, puzzles/games, etc. Licensed therapists from Maple Shade lead the group and are available to talk with parents.
- Nutrition and Healthy Cooking classes – helping parents to incorporate more nutritional items into daily meals and snacks.
- Drop In Days – opportunities for parents to work on self-paced classes, online work, high school/college classes, and other tasks
- Book Club – parent led discussions about books/articles that interest and inspire
- MomCo (formerly known as MOPS) – community gathering of moms to support and encourage each other
(Childcare is available during all programs)
Child Development Program
In our Child Development Classrooms, we offer individual and developmentally appropriate activities for children birth to five in alignment with the Creative Curriculum series which is an MSDE approved preschool curriculum that supports development in all domains of learning. We use Teaching Strategies Gold as the approved developmental assessment tool for both classrooms. Parent and Child Activities (PACT) are completed daily to give parents and children the opportunity to strengthen their relationship.
- Developmental Screenings- using ASQ, ASQ-SE
- Parent and Child Together Activities (PACT)
- Family Fun Events
- Field trips
Cost Info
All programming is free for participants who are expecting and/or parents of a child up through 4 years old.Education services
- Read and write better
- Find a family literacy program
- Help my child learn
- Study for my high school equivalency exam
- Learn English
- Volunteer at a program
Instruction Type
- In-person