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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

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Tue, Sep 01Sep 01, 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, Sep 02¡Hablemos! Let's Chat! Spanish and English language basics with Cata /Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester
Thu, Sep 03Sep 03, 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, Sep 08Sep 08, 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.
Thu, Sep 10
Mon, Sep 14Sep 14, 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
Wed, Sep 16Sep 16, 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, Sep 21Sep 21, 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.
Tue, Sep 22
Mon, Sep 28Sep 28, 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.
Date and time is TBD
Date and time is TBD
Date and time is TBD
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