Newtown Youth & Family Services offices will be closed December 24 and 25

 

Parent Education Program (PEP)

The State of Connecticut requires completion of this program as a prerequisite to granting a divorce.  Sessions of the course sequence are designed to help families cope with the effects of divorce on children. Call 426-8103 for more information.

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Mommy & Me For first-time moms and mothers of infants. Meets Tuesday, January 14, from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

Gym Time meets at the Edmond Town Hall on Wednesday, December 26,  from 9:30 to 11:30 am.

Youth Programs & Activities

NYCAAP meets Wednesday, January 2, from 7 to 8 pm, at the Newtown High School. NYCAAP will not be meeting on December 26.

Job Bank

Now taking applications from qualified 13–17-year-olds who would like employment babysitting, pet-sitting or misc household chores. Meets Mondays through Fridays,  from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Call for an application.

Support Groups

Grandparents’ Group for grandparents raising their grandchildren. Meets on Wednesday, January 2, from 11 to 12:30. No meeting will be held on December 26.

Sib Shops for children, ages 10 to 14, who have a sibling with special needs. Meets on Wednesday, January 2, from  5 to 6:30 pm. No meeting will be held on December 26.

Children of Divorce for children ages 10 to 14 whose parents are divorced or going through divorce. Meets Thursday, January 3, from 5 to 6:30 pm.

All programs will take place at Newtown Youth & Family Services, 17 Church Hill Road, unless noted. For further information or to register, contact NYFS at 270-4335.