Family Resource Center
The AHM Family Resource Center received its first grant in 1996 from the Connecticut State Department of Education and has collaborated with the four regional Elementary Schools, the Middle School and the High School in various programs and services.
The philosophy of Family Resource Centers is that healthy development and good education begin with access to support services from birth. When these services are offered in schools, services are readily accepted and accessible to families.
Family Resource Center Director:
Becky Murray
Contact Information:
Cell: 860-573-1260
GHS Classroom: 860-228-0871
KinderRHAMa Classroom: 860-228-5310.
Email: BeckyM@ahmyouth.org
Family Resource Center Associate:
Ashlee Parks
Contact Information:
GHS Classroom: 860-228-0871
Email: AshleeP@ahmyouth.org
Programs & services currently being offered!
*Please register all babies who will be attending on birth-5 classes. Thank you!
Registration can be completed online in the tabbed sections below. Please email Becky Murray at BeckyM@ahmyouth.org, if you have any questions or difficulties with the registration process.
Do you have questions about your child’s Development? Would you like to know how you could support your child’s development and know what they will be doing next? The FRC offers free developmental screenings! Screenings are offered at the FRC at Gilead Hill, or your home, based on your preference.
These screenings are for children ages 4 months to 48 months, using the Ages and Stages questionnaire. Through playing with your child and speaking to you, we will look at your child’s development in the areas of language, fine and gross motor skills, social/emotional, and problem solving. We can offer feedback to parents or caregivers and suggestions to further your child’s development. The screening takes about an hour, and is confidential.
If you would like your child to be screened, or have any questions, please contact:
- Rebecca Murray at 860-228-0871 or email BeckyM@ahmyouth.org
Sparkler is a FREE mobile app for CT families that helps parents support their children’s growth from 0-5. Please see attached flyer for instructions to sign up!
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First Steps in Music Class – Summer Session
Instructor: Mallory Kokus
TIME: Wednesdays 10:45 am – 11:30 am
Session 1: 6/28, 7/5, 7/12
Session 2: 7/26, 8/2, 8/9
Cost: $45.00 per family for each 3 week session. *Please register all children who will be attending. Thank you!
Location: AHM’s building at 25 Pendleton Drive, Hebron.
The AHM Family Resource Center offers home visits for families living in Andover, Hebron, or Marlborough and Columbia with a child between the ages of birth and five. We utilize curriculum from the National Parents as Teachers program.
Home Visits provide families with information about child development through observation, activities, talking to parents, and play. The curriculum, which is tailored to the age and developmental stage of each child, helps parents understand their child’s behavior, what to expect next, and gives parents strategies for challenges they are facing in parenting.
Visits are offered at the FRC at Gilead Hill, or your home, based on your preference.
For more information, please contact:
- Rebecca Murray at 860-228-0871 or email BeckyM@ahmyouth.org
Children will prepare and eat nutritious and delicious snacks in this group! Parents will get ideas for children’s snacks and lunches for the upcoming school year. There will be an emphasis on including children in meal preparation, and we will be using healthy, fresh foods and fruits and vegetables in this class.
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11:00 am
Dates: 8/15, 8/17, 8/22, 8/24
Location: Family Resource Center at Gilead Hill School, Hebron
- Please enter by the side door, next to the entrance to the Board of Ed.
- Parents/caregivers will need to bring a license to enter the school as part of the school’s safety protocol.
Cost: $40/Family for 4 weeks
*For children ages 3-6 and parents/Caregivers
Limited Space available on M/W/F
If you would like to be placed on a waitlist, please contact Becky Murray at BeckyM@ahmyouth.org.
Preschool session options:
- 3-year old Program – Tues, Thurs, 8:30am-12:00pm, $2205/year
- 4-year old Program – Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30am-1:00pm, $3960/year
- 3-year old Extended Day – Tues, Thurs, 7:00am-3:00pm, $3195/year
- 4-year old Extended Day – Mon, Wed, Fri, 7:00am-3:00pm, $4790/year
- Combined 3 & 4 Year Old Class – Mon-Fri, 7:00am-3:00pm, $6585/year
Registration Dates for KinderRHAMa Preschool 2022-2023 will be open on the following schedule:
- 3/7/22-Current Families and siblings
- 3/14/22-School families
- 3/28/22-New Families
For more information, please email Becky Murray at BeckyM@ahmyouth.org.
KinderRHAMa Preschool Camp
Children will work on social skills, gross and fine motor and school readiness skills in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying summer recreational activities inside and outside. There will also be enrichment activities and guest visitors!
Staffed by two early childhood teachers at the AHM KinderRHAMa classroom and play yard at RHAM High School.
Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning March 13th, 2023.
Qualifications to participate:
- For children ages 3-5 – children must turn 3 by 9/1/23
- Families who live or work in Andover, Hebron, Marlborough and Columbia can sign up.
- Campers must be FULLY POTTY TRAINED
Cost: $85.00 per week, ($70 for July 4th week)
Hours: 9:00-12:00 Monday through Friday.
Dates & Themes:
- Week 1: June 26-30 Fairytale Forest
- Week 2: July 3-7 Holiday Celebration (No camp July 4)
- Week 3: July 10-14 Science Spectacular
- Week 4: July 17-21 Space Encounters!
- Week 5: July 24-28 Rainforest Rave
- Week 6: July 31-August 4: Dinosaur World
- Week 7: August 7-August 11 Pirate Parade!
- Week 8: August 14-August 18 Beach Waves!!!
Messy Hands – Summer Session
Sensory play allows children to engage their five senses by exploring different textures. In this group, children will get the chance to explore a variety of different messy materials in a relaxed setting while creating, constructing, and exploring!
Materials may include: fingerpaints, playdough, slime, water play, shaving cream, & other substances. Please come dressed in VERY casual clothing, smocks will be provided!
Time: Tuesdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dates: 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 (No Group 7/4)
Cost: $45.00 per family for 6 sessions
Age: Children 2-5 years old plus parent or caregiver
Location: Gilead Hill School, in our Family Resource Center!
- Please enter by the side door, next to the entrance to the Board of Ed.
- Parents/caregivers will need to bring a license to enter the school as part of the school’s safety protocol.
Information on Child Development and Parenting will also be available!
ENRICH your Relationship with your Child with Dr. Debbie Farr.
Want to learn some new techniques for parenting and get some extra support? This program can help! Learn research-based strategies for enriching your relationship with your children through positive parenting. This class is appropriate for parents with children of all ages.
The workshop is free. Parents can attend as many sessions as they would like. Please register for each one you would like to attend.
There is a book that goes with the class, which can be purchased for $19.99 (paperback) or $9.99 (Kindle) through Amazon here: Enrich your Relationship Book
Session 1: Wednesday, July 12 8:00-9:00 PM -Encouragement, Empathy
Session 2: Wednesday, July 19 12:30-1:30 PM -Naming Emotions, Negativity
Session 3: Wednesday, July 26 8:00-9:00 PM -Respect, Redirection, Reasoning
Session 4: Wednesday, August 2 12:30-1:30 PM-Identity and Involvement
Session 5: Wednesday, August 9 8:00-9:00 PM -Communication and Consequences
Session 6: Wednesday, August 16 12:30-1:30 PM-Humor, Health, and Happiness
Session 7: Wednesday, August 23 8:00-9:00 PM-Resilience, Self-Compassion
Dr. Debbie Kruenegel-Farr is a passionate parent coach, consultant, and educator. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Research with an emphasis in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of North Texas. Dr. Debbie is the founder of Flourishing Families and has extensive experience working with families with children of all ages all over the U.S.
For more information, please see: https://familynh.com/about-us/
Play & Learn Groups – Summer Session
Time: Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 10:45 am
6 Sessions: 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 (No Group 7/4)
Cost: $45, includes Snack!
Children Birth-5 and adults. *Please register all babies who will be attending. Thank you!
Location: Family Resource Center at Gilead Hill School!
- Please enter by the side door, next to the entrance to the Board of Ed.
- Parents/caregivers will need to bring a license to enter the school as part of the school’s safety protocol.
- Snack provided
Play & Learn Groups – Summer Session
Time: Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:30 am
Dates: 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3 and 8/10
Cost: $40 per Family, for 7 sessions. *Please register all children who will be attending. Thank you!
Location: Families will meet at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Hebron.
AHM’s Family Resource Center has a Staffed Child Care Network which provides free services to Home-Based Early Care providers. These include ongoing support and referrals to many resources.
- Administering Medication Class, CPR
- CT Staffed Family Child Care Networks
- Hebron Hub Family Child Care Network Meeting Schedule
- FCC Strengthening Business Practices in Your Family Child Care Business _ Online Class
- Map listing of the FCC Networks: https://www.ctoec.org/program-and-improvement-supports/staffed-family-child-care-networks/
- Book Lending library – Children’s Books
- Book Lending library – Adult Books
For more information, please contact Becky Murray at BeckyM@ahmyouth.org.
As part of a grant received from the State Department of Education and Office of Early childhood, AHM’s Family Resource Center staff were able to purchase books to be part of a lending library for families, daycare providers, and parents. We are so grateful that we were able to purchase these books, and offer this valuable resource to the communities we serve! Pictured: Jahnna Sieckowski, Family Resource Center Associate.
Visit our adult & children’s library links on the right!
Family Resource Center Resources
- CT Birth-3
Information for parents and providers who suspect their child may have a developmental delay - State of CT Early Learning Development Guidelines Information on what children should be learning from age Birth- 5 years
- CT Safe Kids
Car seat, passenger, bike safety, poison control - Access Health CT
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