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Our MISSION
Through a partnership with Maryland Family Network, First Wave Families is a Maryland Patty Center for Family Support. First Wave Families strives to empower expectant families and families of children birth through 4 years of age on Maryland's lower Eastern Shore by providing free and comprehensive services that include child development programs, parenting skill building programs, workforce development, adult education resources, and other family resources as need to help families thrive and prepare young children for success in school.
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ALL Upcoming Events in Worcester and Somerset
Thu, Oct 29Oct 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMCrisfield Center: FWF Somerset, 4384 Crisfield Hwy, Crisfield, MD 21817, USAParent/caregivers sign up for 1-2 individual slots per month. They are then welcome to use the remainder of that morning and the other Mental Health Matters dates that month for individual work just as they would our Drop In Days program. Stephanie James, LCSW-C
Thu, Oct 29Oct 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBerlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USARead & Play: Mother Goose on the Loose is a joyful, interactive program for children ages four and under and their caregivers. Through stories, songs, rhymes, movement, puppets, and playful activities, children build early literacy, language, motor, and social-emotional skills while having fun toget
Mon, Nov 02Nov 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMCrisfield Center: FWF Somerset, 4384 Crisfield Hwy, Crisfield, MD 21817, USACome check us out! Parents can come in to the center for FREE CHILDCARE while they work on personal goals onsite. Read, study, work on the computers, or meet with our staff from 9AM to noon. RSVP is required!
Mon, Nov 02Nov 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMBerlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USAOpen to all families! Use this time to achieve your own goals, on your own time, while your little ones are cared for in our child development classrooms! Remote work, online coursework, read a book, chat with our staff to connect with resources, get help with applications and programs, and more.- Tue, Nov 03Nov 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMCrisfield Center: FWF Somerset, 4384 Crisfield Hwy, Crisfield, MD 21817, USACome check us out! Parents can come in to the center for FREE CHILDCARE while they work on personal goals onsite. Read, study, work on the computers, or meet with our staff from 9AM to noon. RSVP is required!
Tue, Nov 03Nov 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AMBerlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USAJoin other parents of children 4 and under for a free coffee hour! Connect, chat, chill, and check in with Brittani as we support eachother in parenting young children in an informal setting.- Wed, Nov 04Nov 04, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMCrisfield Center: FWF Somerset, 4384 Crisfield Hwy, Crisfield, MD 21817, USACome check us out! Parents can come in to the center for FREE CHILDCARE while they work on personal goals onsite. Read, study, work on the computers, or meet with our staff from 9AM to noon. RSVP is required!
Wed, Nov 04Nov 04, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMBerlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USAParent/caregivers sign up for 1-2 individual slots per month. They are then welcome to use the remainder of that morning and the other Mental Health Matters dates that month for individual work just as they would our Drop In Days program. Ashley Jester, LMSW- Thu, Nov 05Nov 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMCrisfield Center: FWF Somerset, 4384 Crisfield Hwy, Crisfield, MD 21817, USAParent/caregivers sign up for 1-2 individual slots per month. They are then welcome to use the remainder of that morning and the other Mental Health Matters dates that month for individual work just as they would our Drop In Days program. Stephanie James, LCSW-C
Thu, Nov 05
Mon, Nov 09Nov 09, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AMBerlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USATopics regarding family safety and health. Be prepared for emergencies, illnesses, and injuries. Prevent dangerous situations and unsafe behaviors around your children. New topic each session!- Mon, Nov 09Nov 09, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMCrisfield Center: FWF Somerset, 4384 Crisfield Hwy, Crisfield, MD 21817, USACome check us out! Parents can come in to the center for FREE CHILDCARE while they work on personal goals onsite. Read, study, work on the computers, or meet with our staff from 9AM to noon. RSVP is required!
Tue, Nov 10- Tue, Nov 10Nov 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMCrisfield Center: FWF Somerset, 4384 Crisfield Hwy, Crisfield, MD 21817, USACome check us out! Parents can come in to the center for FREE CHILDCARE while they work on personal goals onsite. Read, study, work on the computers, or meet with our staff from 9AM to noon. RSVP is required!
Tue, Nov 10Nov 10, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PMBerlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USAOpen to all families this time, not just enrolled members! Parents can come in to the center for free childcare while they work on personal goals onsite. Meet with our staff, study, read, work on the computers from 12:30-2:30 PM. RSVP is required!- Wed, Nov 11Nov 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMCrisfield Center: FWF Somerset, 4384 Crisfield Hwy, Crisfield, MD 21817, USACome check us out! Parents can come in to the center for FREE CHILDCARE while they work on personal goals onsite. Read, study, work on the computers, or meet with our staff from 9AM to noon. RSVP is required!
- Thu, Nov 12Nov 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMCrisfield Center: FWF Somerset, 4384 Crisfield Hwy, Crisfield, MD 21817, USAParent/caregivers sign up for 1-2 individual slots per month. They are then welcome to use the remainder of that morning and the other Mental Health Matters dates that month for individual work just as they would our Drop In Days program. Stephanie James, LCSW-C
- Thu, Nov 12Nov 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AMBerlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USAJoin other parents of children 4 and under for a free coffee hour! Connect, chat, chill, and check in with Brittani as we support eachother in parenting young children in an informal setting.
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