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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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Upcoming Events
Mon, Jul 27Jul 27, 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.
Mon, Jul 27Jul 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PMBerlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USAENROLLED FAMILIES ONLY! 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 1-3:30 PM. RSVP is required!
Tue, Jul 28
Multiple DatesWed, Jul 29Strengthening Families Program: A Family Life Skills Workshop /First Wave Families (inside Coastal CC)Jul 29, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMFirst Wave Families (inside Coastal CC), 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USAOffered by the Worcester County Health Department. Build stronger bonds! Free 9-week program for the whole family! (Intended for parents or guardians with children between the ages of 7 to 17)
Thu, Jul 30- Mon, Aug 03Aug 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.
Mon, Aug 03Aug 03, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PMBerlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USAENROLLED FAMILIES ONLY! 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!
Tue, Aug 04¡Hablemos! Let's Chat! Spanish and English language basics with Cata /Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester
Thu, Aug 06Aug 06, 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
Mon, Aug 10Aug 10, 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 mindfulness, relaxation, and sound therapy! Learn how to get out of your head and go into your body as a tool for handling stress and anxiety with breathing, stretching, and regulation. Dress comfortably for gentle movement!
Tue, Aug 11- Wed, Aug 12Aug 12, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PMBerlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USAENROLLED FAMILIES ONLY! 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!
Thu, Aug 13
Fri, Aug 14- Mon, Aug 17Aug 17, 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
- Tue, Aug 18¡Hablemos! Let's Chat! Spanish and English language basics with Cata /Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester
- Tue, Aug 18Aug 18, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PMBerlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USAENROLLED FAMILIES ONLY! 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, Aug 19Back to School Bedtime Routines Workshop and Dinner at Pocomoke Judy Center /Pocomoke Judy Center at PES
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