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COVID-19 Response Update: May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020
As the world, our country, and our community grapples with the COVID-19 crisis, we want to let you know how Family Services is responding. As you can imagine, the health...
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COVID-19 Update, March 29, 2020
March 29, 2020
Family Services Coronavirus Response ***UPDATED March 29, 2020*** Dear Friends, As news about the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, the health and safety of our Family Services’ staff, and all...
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Fathers and Family Network
January 28, 2019
Family Services is honored to operate the local Fathers & Family Network, which is part of a statewide networking and training group for professionals who work with fathers. This statewide...
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Welcome to Family Services!
December 19, 2018
There's quite a lot packed under the roof here at Family Services of the Merrimack Valley (FSMV). From our Mentoring Programs, our Family Programs, a Mental Health Clinic, Essex County...
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Grandparents as Caregivers
December 11, 2018
Nationwide, 2.7 million grandparents are raising grandchildren, and according to census figures, about one-fifth of those have incomes that fall below the poverty line. A recent PBS News Hour spotlight...
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Spa Treatment…
December 6, 2018
Fitness Saturdays Empower Parents to Be Well It's a Saturday morning, and a dozen women fill a conference style room which has, for a few hours, been transformed into a...
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Family Traditions and Buckets of Candy
November 28, 2018
It's No Small Feat Gibbet Hill Grill co-owner, Kate Webber, is at it again this holiday season with her magnificent gingerbread creations. This season, in addition to the restaurant's annual...
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Proud to be a SUCCESS MENTOR!
November 28, 2018
So much of being a mentor is just being there for somebody. Last month, Family Services of the Merrimack Valley kicked off year two of our Success Mentors program at...
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The Very Best Gift!
November 27, 2018
Local Big Friend Shares Her Time Well Spent Sandy Currie is grateful... grateful for many things in life, and among her "blessings" has been her experience sharing time one on...
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