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1-443-577-0810

info@firstwavefamilies.org

10900 Ocean Gateway

Berlin, MD 21811

located inside Coastal Community Church

(not affiliated)

4384 Crisfield Highway

Crisfield, MD 21817

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You’re invited to our Fall Open House! Curious about First Wave Families? This event is for ANYONE in the community who wants to know more about what we do! Whether you represent an organization or agency that does related work or have or care for children, we’d love you to meet our staff, chat about what we can offer your family or how we can partner, and show you the clean, inviting, engaging physical spaces where our families learn, play, and grow!

Let us know you’re dropping by! RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

First Wave Families Worcester is made possible through partnership with Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork , Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore , and Maryland State Department of Education @marylandece

First Wave Families is a Patty Center–Family Support Program provided through partnership between Maryland Family Network, the Maryland State Department of Education, and Maple Shade Youth and Family Services. Maryland Patty Center–Family Support Programs offer free services designed to support families with children ages four and younger and expectant parents, including parenting education, developmental screenings, early intervention referrals, playgroups, child socialization opportunities, parent peer support, family engagement activities, and connections to mental health and community resources. The goal is simple: to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers thrive by ensuring parents and caregivers have access to the information, support, and services they need. The expansion is part of Maryland’s implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which calls for increased access to comprehensive family support services alongside high-quality early childhood education.

This program is supported through funding from the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Early Childhood (DEC), under the Intermediary for the Network of Patty Centers and In-Home Intervention Programs Grant. The content and opinions expressed in this program are those of First Wave Families and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Maryland State Department of Education.

You’re invited to our Fall Open House! Curious about First Wave Families? This event is for ANYONE in the community who wants to know more about what we do! Whether you represent an organization or agency that does related work or have or care for children, we’d love you to meet our staff, chat about what we can offer your family or how we can partner, and show you the clean, inviting, engaging physical spaces where our families learn, play, and grow!

Let us know you’re dropping by! RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

First Wave Families Worcester is made possible through partnership with Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork , Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore , and Maryland State Department of Education @marylandece

First Wave Families is a Patty Center–Family Support Program provided through partnership between Maryland Family Network, the Maryland State Department of Education, and Maple Shade Youth and Family Services. Maryland Patty Center–Family Support Programs offer free services designed to support families with children ages four and younger and expectant parents, including parenting education, developmental screenings, early intervention referrals, playgroups, child socialization opportunities, parent peer support, family engagement activities, and connections to mental health and community resources. The goal is simple: to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers thrive by ensuring parents and caregivers have access to the information, support, and services they need. The expansion is part of Maryland’s implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which calls for increased access to comprehensive family support services alongside high-quality early childhood education.

This program is supported through funding from the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Early Childhood (DEC), under the Intermediary for the Network of Patty Centers and In-Home Intervention Programs Grant. The content and opinions expressed in this program are those of First Wave Families and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Maryland State Department of Education.

Tuesday from 3-6 PM! Visit the Berlin Fire Company Station 3 at 10837 Ocean Gateway in Berlin, MD for a car seat safety check or installation! Our own certified Car Seat Tech, Ms. Brittani, will be there to help you!

If you can't make it to today's event, sign up for the Salisbury event on October 6th or the Princess Anne event on November 7th by following the QR code on this post!

Car Seat Installation appointments are available at our center, reserve a time slot with Ms. Brittani at https://www.firstwavefamilies.org/book-online

Tuesday from 3-6 PM! Visit the Berlin Fire Company Station 3 at 10837 Ocean Gateway in Berlin, MD for a car seat safety check or installation! Our own certified Car Seat Tech, Ms. Brittani, will be there to help you!

If you can't make it to today's event, sign up for the Salisbury event on October 6th or the Princess Anne event on November 7th by following the QR code on this post!

Car Seat Installation appointments are available at our center, reserve a time slot with Ms. Brittani at https://www.firstwavefamilies.org/book-online

You're invited to our Fall Open House! Curious about First Wave Families? This event is for ANYONE in the community who wants to know more about what we do! Whether you represent an organization or agency that does related work or have or care for children, we'd love you to meet our staff, chat about what we can offer your family or how we can partner, and show you the clean, inviting, engaging physical spaces where our families learn, play, and grow!

Let us know you're dropping by! RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

First Wave Families Worcester is made possible through partnership with Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork , Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore , and Maryland State Department of Education @marylandece

First Wave Families is a Patty Center–Family Support Program provided through partnership between Maryland Family Network, the Maryland State Department of Education, and Maple Shade Youth and Family Services. Maryland Patty Center–Family Support Programs offer free services designed to support families with children ages four and younger and expectant parents, including parenting education, developmental screenings, early intervention referrals, playgroups, child socialization opportunities, parent peer support, family engagement activities, and connections to mental health and community resources. The goal is simple: to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers thrive by ensuring parents and caregivers have access to the information, support, and services they need. The expansion is part of Maryland’s implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which calls for increased access to comprehensive family support services alongside high-quality early childhood education.

This program is supported through funding from the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Early Childhood (DEC), under the Intermediary for the Network of Patty Centers and In-Home Intervention Programs Grant. The content and opinions expressed in this program are those of First Wave Families and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Maryland State Department of Education.

You're invited to our Fall Open House! Curious about First Wave Families? This event is for ANYONE in the community who wants to know more about what we do! Whether you represent an organization or agency that does related work or have or care for children, we'd love you to meet our staff, chat about what we can offer your family or how we can partner, and show you the clean, inviting, engaging physical spaces where our families learn, play, and grow!

Let us know you're dropping by! RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

First Wave Families Worcester is made possible through partnership with Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork , Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore , and Maryland State Department of Education @marylandece

First Wave Families is a Patty Center–Family Support Program provided through partnership between Maryland Family Network, the Maryland State Department of Education, and Maple Shade Youth and Family Services. Maryland Patty Center–Family Support Programs offer free services designed to support families with children ages four and younger and expectant parents, including parenting education, developmental screenings, early intervention referrals, playgroups, child socialization opportunities, parent peer support, family engagement activities, and connections to mental health and community resources. The goal is simple: to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers thrive by ensuring parents and caregivers have access to the information, support, and services they need. The expansion is part of Maryland’s implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which calls for increased access to comprehensive family support services alongside high-quality early childhood education.

This program is supported through funding from the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Early Childhood (DEC), under the Intermediary for the Network of Patty Centers and In-Home Intervention Programs Grant. The content and opinions expressed in this program are those of First Wave Families and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Maryland State Department of Education.

🌊🩷We are so excited for all our big and little kids starting school today! Thank you to the educators and staff that make learning possible! Younger siblings, moms, and dads- come join us at our Berlin center for activities to help you reset your routines and start the school year strong! We have programs every day!
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @worcestersystem Worcester County Public Schools MD @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services

🌊🩷We are so excited for all our big and little kids starting school today! Thank you to the educators and staff that make learning possible! Younger siblings, moms, and dads- come join us at our Berlin center for activities to help you reset your routines and start the school year strong! We have programs every day!
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @worcestersystem Worcester County Public Schools MD @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services

Our enrolled families are invited to join us for Healthy Cooking and Meal Prep with Caitlin! Prepare and take home a nutritious dinner for the family ready to heat and serve!
@marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @marylandece Division of Early Childhood

Our enrolled families are invited to join us for Healthy Cooking and Meal Prep with Caitlin! Prepare and take home a nutritious dinner for the family ready to heat and serve!
@marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @marylandece Division of Early Childhood

First Wave Families has opportunities for you and your little ones all week long at our Berlin center! Come visit! RSVP for programs at firstwavefamilies.org

First Wave Families has opportunities for you and your little ones all week long at our Berlin center! Come visit! RSVP for programs at firstwavefamilies.org

🌊🩷🧡🩵 Back to school, back to routines, back to First Wave Families! We are thrilled about all of the fun programs and events scheduled for September, and excited to see our families with older siblings who we have missed this summer!
Sign up now for September at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@marylandece Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services

🌊🩷🧡🩵 Back to school, back to routines, back to First Wave Families! We are thrilled about all of the fun programs and events scheduled for September, and excited to see our families with older siblings who we have missed this summer!
Sign up now for September at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@marylandece Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services

🌊🧡Sing, move, read, and play with us! 📚🎶

First Wave Families’ new Read & Play: Mother Goose on the Loose® program brings stories to life through songs, rhymes, movement, puppets, and hands-on fun. Designed for children ages four and under with a parent or caregiver, each session supports early language, literacy, movement, and social-emotional development—all through joyful play. First Wave Families staff have received training in the Mother Goose on the Loose® early-literacy curriculum, which aligns with Maryland school-readiness goals.

Join us for a fun, engaging way to learn and connect together!

📍 First Wave Families Worcester 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD
📅 Tuesday, September 15 at 10AM
🩵 Free for families
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs🌊🧡

@@msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network

🌊🧡Sing, move, read, and play with us! 📚🎶

First Wave Families’ new Read & Play: Mother Goose on the Loose® program brings stories to life through songs, rhymes, movement, puppets, and hands-on fun. Designed for children ages four and under with a parent or caregiver, each session supports early language, literacy, movement, and social-emotional development—all through joyful play. First Wave Families staff have received training in the Mother Goose on the Loose® early-literacy curriculum, which aligns with Maryland school-readiness goals.

Join us for a fun, engaging way to learn and connect together!

📍 First Wave Families Worcester 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD
📅 Tuesday, September 15 at 10AM
🩵 Free for families
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs🌊🧡

@@msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network

🌊💜Relaxation? Reflection? Mental rest? Do parents of young children remember what if felt like to have time for any of those things?! Come join Cata on Monday for a FREE session of deep breathing, meditation, sound healing, and stress relief! Childcare is provided in our fun and engaging classrooms with our dedicated and caring classroom teachers! RSVP in advance and wear comfortable clothing!
firstwavefamilies.org/programs

Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network

🌊💜Relaxation? Reflection? Mental rest? Do parents of young children remember what if felt like to have time for any of those things?! Come join Cata on Monday for a FREE session of deep breathing, meditation, sound healing, and stress relief! Childcare is provided in our fun and engaging classrooms with our dedicated and caring classroom teachers! RSVP in advance and wear comfortable clothing!
firstwavefamilies.org/programs

Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network

We are thrilled to be expanding to Somerset County Maryland! Now is the time for expectant parents and families with children 4 and under to connect with First Wave Families online by following our accounts and learning more at firstwavefamilies.org! We will offer programs and events at our Crisfield center starting in October of 2026, and our Worcester center continues to have daily programming. All Maryland residents are welcome at our centers (that’s you, Wicomico County!). @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece @scps_md @msyfs_easternshore #firstwavefamilies #parenting #somersetcounty #crisfieldmd #earlychildhood

We are thrilled to be expanding to Somerset County Maryland! Now is the time for expectant parents and families with children 4 and under to connect with First Wave Families online by following our accounts and learning more at firstwavefamilies.org! We will offer programs and events at our Crisfield center starting in October of 2026, and our Worcester center continues to have daily programming. All Maryland residents are welcome at our centers (that’s you, Wicomico County!). @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece @scps_md @msyfs_easternshore #firstwavefamilies #parenting #somersetcounty #crisfieldmd #earlychildhood

🌊💙 Can't wait to see you and your little on at our Luau Fun Read & Play on Thursday, August 27! Join us at First Wave Families in Berlin for books, crafts, and snacks!
RSVP is always free, but needs to be done in advance! Sign up at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece @coastalccberlin Maple Shade Youth & Family Services Maryland Family Network Division of Early Childhood

🌊💙 Can't wait to see you and your little on at our Luau Fun Read & Play on Thursday, August 27! Join us at First Wave Families in Berlin for books, crafts, and snacks!
RSVP is always free, but needs to be done in advance! Sign up at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece @coastalccberlin Maple Shade Youth & Family Services Maryland Family Network Division of Early Childhood

🌊💜New! We are thrilled to partner with the Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke to offer the incredible opportunity for our First Wave Families to experience the museum for free in conjunction with exciting themed enrichment and storytimes for children four and under! Join us for the first Storytime at the Museum on Wednesday, August 26 at 10 AM. Transportation is not provided, please meet us promptly by 10AM at 2 Market Street in Pocomoke! Our faculty is excited to discover Delmarva with you and your little ones!
FREE RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs🌊💜
@marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network Division of Early Childhood Division of Early Childhood @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @delmarvadiscoverymuseum Delmarva Discovery

🌊💜New! We are thrilled to partner with the Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke to offer the incredible opportunity for our First Wave Families to experience the museum for free in conjunction with exciting themed enrichment and storytimes for children four and under! Join us for the first Storytime at the Museum on Wednesday, August 26 at 10 AM. Transportation is not provided, please meet us promptly by 10AM at 2 Market Street in Pocomoke! Our faculty is excited to discover Delmarva with you and your little ones!
FREE RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs🌊💜
@marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network Division of Early Childhood Division of Early Childhood @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @delmarvadiscoverymuseum Delmarva Discovery

🌊💜🧡🩷🩵💚💛The last week of August is full of great opportunities to meet other families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! We have engaging activities all week long! Join us Monday at Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin, MD for a playgroup with activities, crafts, and playground time!
RSVP for free at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @msyfs_easternshore @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @visitberlinmd Berlin Maryland Chamber of Commerce

🌊💜🧡🩷🩵💚💛The last week of August is full of great opportunities to meet other families with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers! We have engaging activities all week long! Join us Monday at Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin, MD for a playgroup with activities, crafts, and playground time!
RSVP for free at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @msyfs_easternshore @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @visitberlinmd Berlin Maryland Chamber of Commerce

🌊💜¡Acompáñenos a un grupo social bilingüe de exploración lingüística! Cata trabajará con los padres en nociones básicas de español e inglés para facilitar la comunicación y ayudarles a fomentar las habilidades lingüísticas de sus hijos.
Confirme su asistencia en firstwavefamilies.org/programs

🌊💜Join us for a bilingual language exploration social group! Cata will work with parents on basic Spanish and English to facilitate communication and help parents develop their children's language skills!
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork
Division of Early Childhood @marylandece

🌊💜¡Acompáñenos a un grupo social bilingüe de exploración lingüística! Cata trabajará con los padres en nociones básicas de español e inglés para facilitar la comunicación y ayudarles a fomentar las habilidades lingüísticas de sus hijos.
Confirme su asistencia en firstwavefamilies.org/programs

🌊💜Join us for a bilingual language exploration social group! Cata will work with parents on basic Spanish and English to facilitate communication and help parents develop their children's language skills!
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork
Division of Early Childhood @marylandece

🌊💜 Families, let's set ourselves up for a successful change of season and school year! Join certified life coach and certified health coach Lana for a FREE session to help you Reset and Recharge and Prepare for the New Season!
Offered Thursday, August 20 from 9-11:30 AM at our Berlin center.
RSVP for free at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@lanadifebo @lanamctavishcoaching Lana DiFebo McTavish Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood

🌊💜 Families, let's set ourselves up for a successful change of season and school year! Join certified life coach and certified health coach Lana for a FREE session to help you Reset and Recharge and Prepare for the New Season!
Offered Thursday, August 20 from 9-11:30 AM at our Berlin center.
RSVP for free at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@lanadifebo @lanamctavishcoaching Lana DiFebo McTavish Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood

🌊💜All families with children 4 and under are invited to join us for playgroup in Snow Hill this Friday!
We have a fun children's play area to meet in at the Community Behavioral Health building at 107 East Market Street in Snow Hill! We'd love to connect with more First Wave Families in the south end of the county! RSVP for free at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

🌊💜All families with children 4 and under are invited to join us for playgroup in Snow Hill this Friday!
We have a fun children's play area to meet in at the Community Behavioral Health building at 107 East Market Street in Snow Hill! We'd love to connect with more First Wave Families in the south end of the county! RSVP for free at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

🌊💜First Wave Families is thrilled to support our community partner Coastal Community Church with Saturday, August 15th's Back to School Giveaway event! Free backpacks, shoes, haircuts, cleaning supplies, hygiene kits, snacks, and drinks! Moon Bounce and family fun!

*This event is sponsored by Coastal Community Church and Convoy of Hope. First Wave Families is not a religiously affiliated organization.
@coastalccberlin @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore

🌊💜First Wave Families is thrilled to support our community partner Coastal Community Church with Saturday, August 15th's Back to School Giveaway event! Free backpacks, shoes, haircuts, cleaning supplies, hygiene kits, snacks, and drinks! Moon Bounce and family fun!

*This event is sponsored by Coastal Community Church and Convoy of Hope. First Wave Families is not a religiously affiliated organization.
@coastalccberlin @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore

Registration will remain open through the weekend for our ALL NEW Mindful Mondays with Cata! Parents and caretakers of children 4 and under are invited to take advantage of this amazing opportunity for self-care and relaxation at our Berlin center! RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

Registration will remain open through the weekend for our ALL NEW Mindful Mondays with Cata! Parents and caretakers of children 4 and under are invited to take advantage of this amazing opportunity for self-care and relaxation at our Berlin center! RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

Join us for a family strengthening discussion on discipline versus punishment. How do we foster good behavior, hold boundaries, and teach consequences in a developmentally appropriate and loving way for toddlers and preschoolers? RSVP for free- childcare is provided while the adults talk!
📍First Wave Families Worcester- Berlin Center 10900 Ocean Gateway Berlin, MD
Thursday, August 13 from 9-11:30AM
firstwavefamilies.org/programs
Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork @Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood

Join us for a family strengthening discussion on discipline versus punishment. How do we foster good behavior, hold boundaries, and teach consequences in a developmentally appropriate and loving way for toddlers and preschoolers? RSVP for free- childcare is provided while the adults talk!
📍First Wave Families Worcester- Berlin Center 10900 Ocean Gateway Berlin, MD
Thursday, August 13 from 9-11:30AM
firstwavefamilies.org/programs
Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork @Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood

Enrolled Families are invited to join our cooking and meal prep class designed specifically for expectant parents and parents of young children, where you'll learn budget-friendly strategies to create easy, nutritious meals. Discover time-saving techniques and recipes that ensure you always have healthy options ready for your growing family. Prepare a meal together that you can take home for dinner! Childcare provided. Learn more about enrolling at firstwavefamilies.org

Sign up here: https://www.firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@umdextension Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @Division of Early Childhood @marylandece

Enrolled Families are invited to join our cooking and meal prep class designed specifically for expectant parents and parents of young children, where you'll learn budget-friendly strategies to create easy, nutritious meals. Discover time-saving techniques and recipes that ensure you always have healthy options ready for your growing family. Prepare a meal together that you can take home for dinner! Childcare provided. Learn more about enrolling at firstwavefamilies.org

Sign up here: https://www.firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@umdextension Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @Division of Early Childhood @marylandece

🌊💜 Mindful Mondays are back, now led by our very own Cata, First Wave Families' bilingual family advocate. Cata will work with parents on relaxation, mindfulness, breathing techniques, and lead a sound bath to sooth the stresses of parenting! Learn more and join us for a calm and pleasant morning. Free childcare provided by our professionals in the adjacent child development classrooms! FREE RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org

🌊💜 Mindful Mondays are back, now led by our very own Cata, First Wave Families' bilingual family advocate. Cata will work with parents on relaxation, mindfulness, breathing techniques, and lead a sound bath to sooth the stresses of parenting! Learn more and join us for a calm and pleasant morning. Free childcare provided by our professionals in the adjacent child development classrooms! FREE RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org

First Wave Families will open a new Maryland Patty Center–Family Support Program at 4384 Crisfield Highway in October 2026, expanding access to family support services for residents of Somerset County and surrounding communities. Families interested in participating are encouraged to visit firstwavefamilies.org and contact staff now to begin connecting with programs, resources, and upcoming opportunities before the center officially opens.

Patty Center–Family Support Programs offer free services designed to support families with children ages four and younger and expectant parents, including parenting education, developmental screenings, early intervention referrals, playgroups, child socialization opportunities, parent peer support, family engagement activities, and connections to mental health and community resources. The goal is simple: to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers thrive by ensuring parents and caregivers have access to the information, support, and services they need. The expansion is part of Maryland’s implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which calls for increased access to comprehensive family support services alongside high-quality early childhood education.

First Wave Families works closely with Worcester County Public Schools, Somerset County Public Schools, municipal government, and local Judy Centers to connect families with coordinated, wraparound support that strengthens both children and caregivers.

First Wave Families operates in partnership with Maple Shade Youth and Family Services and is part of Maryland's statewide network funded by Maryland Family Network and the Maryland State Department of Education. The result of this collaboration is a trusted, high-quality system of support that combines local expertise with statewide resources, oversight, accountability, and best practices in family engagement and early childhood development. First Wave Families Somerset is one of six new Patty Center–Family Support Programs being planned.

For more info visit firstwavefamilies.org, email info@firstwavefamilies.org, or call 443.577.0810. @msyfs_easternshore @scps_md @marylandfamilynetwork
@marylandece

First Wave Families will open a new Maryland Patty Center–Family Support Program at 4384 Crisfield Highway in October 2026, expanding access to family support services for residents of Somerset County and surrounding communities. Families interested in participating are encouraged to visit firstwavefamilies.org and contact staff now to begin connecting with programs, resources, and upcoming opportunities before the center officially opens.

Patty Center–Family Support Programs offer free services designed to support families with children ages four and younger and expectant parents, including parenting education, developmental screenings, early intervention referrals, playgroups, child socialization opportunities, parent peer support, family engagement activities, and connections to mental health and community resources. The goal is simple: to help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers thrive by ensuring parents and caregivers have access to the information, support, and services they need. The expansion is part of Maryland’s implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which calls for increased access to comprehensive family support services alongside high-quality early childhood education.

First Wave Families works closely with Worcester County Public Schools, Somerset County Public Schools, municipal government, and local Judy Centers to connect families with coordinated, wraparound support that strengthens both children and caregivers.

First Wave Families operates in partnership with Maple Shade Youth and Family Services and is part of Maryland's statewide network funded by Maryland Family Network and the Maryland State Department of Education. The result of this collaboration is a trusted, high-quality system of support that combines local expertise with statewide resources, oversight, accountability, and best practices in family engagement and early childhood development. First Wave Families Somerset is one of six new Patty Center–Family Support Programs being planned.

For more info visit firstwavefamilies.org, email info@firstwavefamilies.org, or call 443.577.0810. @msyfs_easternshore @scps_md @marylandfamilynetwork
@marylandece

🌊💜August's Mental Health Matters Sessions are Thursday, August 6 and Monday, August 17th! During these mornings, you can sign up for a 1:1 slot to check in with our licensed therapist from Maple Shade Youth and Family Services Ashley Jester and use the rest of the morning to work on personal goals while your little ones are with our child development teachers!
Book Online and RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org. Registration closes at noon on the work day before each session, and slots are limited, so sign up today!
Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore Division of Early Childhood @marylandece Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork

🌊💜August's Mental Health Matters Sessions are Thursday, August 6 and Monday, August 17th! During these mornings, you can sign up for a 1:1 slot to check in with our licensed therapist from Maple Shade Youth and Family Services Ashley Jester and use the rest of the morning to work on personal goals while your little ones are with our child development teachers!
Book Online and RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org. Registration closes at noon on the work day before each session, and slots are limited, so sign up today!
Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore Division of Early Childhood @marylandece Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork

Food, Entertainment, Games, Community Partners, Health Screenings, and More! Join us from 4 to 7 pm tonight, Tuesday, August 4 for National Night Out at Henry Park in Berlin, MD hosted by the Berlin Police Department! First Wave Families will have a booth and we are looking forward to connecting with families, sharing our resources, and celebrating our community! Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @visitberlinmd @berlinchamber Berlin Maryland Chamber of Commerce @worcester_county

Food, Entertainment, Games, Community Partners, Health Screenings, and More! Join us from 4 to 7 pm tonight, Tuesday, August 4 for National Night Out at Henry Park in Berlin, MD hosted by the Berlin Police Department! First Wave Families will have a booth and we are looking forward to connecting with families, sharing our resources, and celebrating our community! Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @visitberlinmd @berlinchamber Berlin Maryland Chamber of Commerce @worcester_county

Mindful Mondays are returning, with our own Cata Parks, Bilingual Family Advocate! Cata will lead parents in meditation and relaxation, incorporating sound healing with singing bowls and breathing exercises. This is an amazing opportunity for a morning of calm reset for your nervous system, while your little ones are playing in our child development classrooms. RSVP for free at firstwavefamilies.org for this and all of our free programs at our Berlin, MD center. Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork Division of Early Childhood @marylandece

Mindful Mondays are returning, with our own Cata Parks, Bilingual Family Advocate! Cata will lead parents in meditation and relaxation, incorporating sound healing with singing bowls and breathing exercises. This is an amazing opportunity for a morning of calm reset for your nervous system, while your little ones are playing in our child development classrooms. RSVP for free at firstwavefamilies.org for this and all of our free programs at our Berlin, MD center. Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork Division of Early Childhood @marylandece

🌊💜Another amazing free family field trip with out First Wave Families! Come join us for some fun for your 4 and unders in August! Free RSVPs at Firstwavefamilies.org

🌊💜Another amazing free family field trip with out First Wave Families! Come join us for some fun for your 4 and unders in August! Free RSVPs at Firstwavefamilies.org

🌊💜 Join us for our next Water Fun Play Day on Tuesday, August 25! RSVP for free at firstwavefamilies.org

🌊💜 Join us for our next Water Fun Play Day on Tuesday, August 25! RSVP for free at firstwavefamilies.org

🌊💜¡Acompáñenos este jueves a un grupo social bilingüe de exploración lingüística! Cata trabajará con los padres en nociones básicas de español e inglés para facilitar la comunicación y ayudarles a fomentar las habilidades lingüísticas de sus hijos.
Confirme su asistencia en firstwavefamilies.org/programs

🌊💜Join us on Thursday for a bilingual language exploration social group! Cata will work with parents on basic Spanish and English to facilitate communication and help parents develop their children's language skills!
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @marylandece Maryland Family Network Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork

🌊💜¡Acompáñenos este jueves a un grupo social bilingüe de exploración lingüística! Cata trabajará con los padres en nociones básicas de español e inglés para facilitar la comunicación y ayudarles a fomentar las habilidades lingüísticas de sus hijos.
Confirme su asistencia en firstwavefamilies.org/programs

🌊💜Join us on Thursday for a bilingual language exploration social group! Cata will work with parents on basic Spanish and English to facilitate communication and help parents develop their children's language skills!
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @marylandece Maryland Family Network Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork

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🚨Rescheduled for July 28! We hope you can join us on Tuesday! If you RSVPed for the event that was canceled for air quality, we DO need you to RSVP again please so we can get an accurate headcount. Sign up at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece Division of Early Childhood

🌊💜

🚨Rescheduled for July 28! We hope you can join us on Tuesday! If you RSVPed for the event that was canceled for air quality, we DO need you to RSVP again please so we can get an accurate headcount. Sign up at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece Division of Early Childhood

RESCHEDULED! Join us on Tuesday July 28 for Water Fun Play Day in Berlin, MD! All families with children 4 and under are welcome! RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org

RESCHEDULED! Join us on Tuesday July 28 for Water Fun Play Day in Berlin, MD! All families with children 4 and under are welcome! RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org

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