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MARYLAND PATTY CENTERS FOR FAMILY SUPPORT

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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

  • Coffee Club with Brittani: July 21
    Coffee Club with Brittani: July 21
    Tue, Jul 21
    Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester
    Jul 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USA
    Join 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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  • Drop In Afternoon: July 21
    Drop In Afternoon: July 21
    Tue, Jul 21
    Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester
    Jul 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USA
    ENROLLED 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!
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  • Strengthening Families Program: A Family Life Skills Workshop
    Strengthening Families Program: A Family Life Skills Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 22
    First Wave Families (inside Coastal CC)
    Jul 22, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    First Wave Families (inside Coastal CC), 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USA
    Offered 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)
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  • ¡Hablemos! Let's Chat! Spanish and English language basics with Cata
    ¡Hablemos! Let's Chat! Spanish and English language basics with Cata
    Thu, Jul 23
    Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester
    Jul 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USA
    Join other parents of children 4 and under for beginner Spanish and beginner English with our bilingual family advocate, Cata! Free childcare provided.
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  • Coffee Club with Brittani: July 27
    Coffee Club with Brittani: July 27
    Mon, Jul 27
    Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester
    Jul 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USA
    Join 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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  • Drop In Afternoon: July 27
    Drop In Afternoon: July 27
    Mon, Jul 27
    Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester
    Jul 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USA
    ENROLLED 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!
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  • Water Fun Play Day in Berlin: July 28
    Water Fun Play Day in Berlin: July 28
    Tue, Jul 28
    Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester
    Jul 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Berlin: First Wave Families Worcester, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USA
    Join other families of children up through age 4 for a water fun and games!
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  • Family Field Trip to Thunder Lagoon: July 30
    Family Field Trip to Thunder Lagoon: July 30
    Thu, Jul 30
    Thunder Lagoon Viking Golf
    Jul 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Thunder Lagoon Viking Golf, 37078 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944, USA
    For enrolled families only! Join us for a trip to Thunder Lagoon Water Park in Fenwick Island, DE!
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  • Circle of Security Interest List: Somerset
    Circle of Security Interest List: Somerset
    Date and time is TBD
    Crisfield Center: FWF Somerset
    Date and time is TBD
    Crisfield Center: FWF Somerset, 4384 Crisfield Hwy, Crisfield, MD 21817, USA
    Interested in learning more about Circle of Security? Sign up to be invited to our first parent group, forming soon!
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  • Interest List!
    Interest List!
    Date and time is TBD
    4384 Crisfield Hwy
    Date and time is TBD
    4384 Crisfield Hwy, 4384 Crisfield Hwy, Crisfield, MD 21817, USA
    We aren't open yet, but are you interested in our services? Let us know you want to be included!
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  • Circle of Security Interest List
    Circle of Security Interest List
    Date and time is TBD
    First Wave Families (inside Coastal CC)
    Date and time is TBD
    First Wave Families (inside Coastal CC), 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811, USA
    Interested in learning more about Circle of Security? Sign up to be invited to our first parent group, forming soon!
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