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💜🌊 June Read & Play @caprichosbooks with our 4 and under friends! We have free, enriching activities every weekday at First Wave Families, visit our website to RSVP! @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece @msyfs_easternshore

💜🌊 June Read & Play @caprichosbooks with our 4 and under friends! We have free, enriching activities every weekday at First Wave Families, visit our website to RSVP! @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece @msyfs_easternshore

Awesome day with our First Wave Families on our FREE June Family Field trip to @dechildrensmuseum Don’t miss out on enrichment for your little ones- check out firstwavefamilies.org @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece

Awesome day with our First Wave Families on our FREE June Family Field trip to @dechildrensmuseum Don’t miss out on enrichment for your little ones- check out firstwavefamilies.org @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece

🌊💜 We are excited to welcome new therapist Ashley Jester, LMSW at Maple Shade Youth and Family Services to our Mental Health Matters program! Ashley is available to have individual discussion sessions with parents of children ages 0-4 and expectant parents. Your mental health matters! Free childcare is provided during the session, and throughout the entire 9AM to 12PM block of time. Feel free to use this as drop in time to work on your own individual pursuits and goals while your little ones are well cared for in our early childhood classrooms!
1. Start by booking a time slot with Ashley at https://www.firstwavefamilies.org/book-online
2. Then RSVP for the event here to enroll your child in childcare: https://www.firstwavefamilies.org/programs

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

🌊💜 We are excited to welcome new therapist Ashley Jester, LMSW at Maple Shade Youth and Family Services to our Mental Health Matters program! Ashley is available to have individual discussion sessions with parents of children ages 0-4 and expectant parents. Your mental health matters! Free childcare is provided during the session, and throughout the entire 9AM to 12PM block of time. Feel free to use this as drop in time to work on your own individual pursuits and goals while your little ones are well cared for in our early childhood classrooms!
1. Start by booking a time slot with Ashley at https://www.firstwavefamilies.org/book-online
2. Then RSVP for the event here to enroll your child in childcare: https://www.firstwavefamilies.org/programs

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

🌊💙 It's playgroup time at Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin, MD! Join First Wave Families for a fun morning of activities at the playground!
Please RSVP early so that we can be sure to have the appropriate amount of supplies! firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@marylandece Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services

🌊💙 It's playgroup time at Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin, MD! Join First Wave Families for a fun morning of activities at the playground!
Please RSVP early so that we can be sure to have the appropriate amount of supplies! firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@marylandece Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services

🌊💙📖Our first Read & Play at the Caprichos Books Snow Hill store will be for enrolled families only on Wednesday, June 24 at 10AM! Please RSVP through firstwavefamilies.org/enrolledfamilies
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Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @@marylandfamilynetwork @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @Caprichos Books @caprichosbooks

🌊💙📖Our first Read & Play at the Caprichos Books Snow Hill store will be for enrolled families only on Wednesday, June 24 at 10AM! Please RSVP through firstwavefamilies.org/enrolledfamilies
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Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @@marylandfamilynetwork @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @Caprichos Books @caprichosbooks

🌊🧡¡Una oportunidad fantástica para que nuestras familias de habla inglesa y española superen las barreras lingüísticas, hagan nuevos amigos y fomenten el desarrollo del lenguaje de los más pequeños! Nuestra promotora familiar bilingüe, Cata Parks, dirige esta divertida sesión de conversación para intercambiar conocimientos básicos de inglés y español.
Inscríbanse en firstwavefamilies.org/programs. ¡Están invitadas todas las familias con niños de 4 años o menos y los futuros padres! Ofrecemos servicio de cuidado infantil gratuito y nunca cobramos cuotas de inscripción. ¡Todo es gratis para ustedes!
@marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @marylandece Division of Early Childhood
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Fantastic Opportunity for our English speaking and Spanish speaking families to bridge language barriers, make new friends, and encourage language development for your little ones! Our bilingual family advocate, Cata Parks, leads this fun and social chat session exchanging skills in basic English and basic Spanish!
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs All families with children 4 and under and expectant parents are invited! Free childcare is provided, and we never charge any enrollment fees! It's all free for you!

🌊🧡¡Una oportunidad fantástica para que nuestras familias de habla inglesa y española superen las barreras lingüísticas, hagan nuevos amigos y fomenten el desarrollo del lenguaje de los más pequeños! Nuestra promotora familiar bilingüe, Cata Parks, dirige esta divertida sesión de conversación para intercambiar conocimientos básicos de inglés y español.
Inscríbanse en firstwavefamilies.org/programs. ¡Están invitadas todas las familias con niños de 4 años o menos y los futuros padres! Ofrecemos servicio de cuidado infantil gratuito y nunca cobramos cuotas de inscripción. ¡Todo es gratis para ustedes!
@marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @marylandece Division of Early Childhood
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Fantastic Opportunity for our English speaking and Spanish speaking families to bridge language barriers, make new friends, and encourage language development for your little ones! Our bilingual family advocate, Cata Parks, leads this fun and social chat session exchanging skills in basic English and basic Spanish!
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs All families with children 4 and under and expectant parents are invited! Free childcare is provided, and we never charge any enrollment fees! It's all free for you!

*NOW open to all families who have participated in an event or program with us this year! Our field trip to the Delaware Children's Museum is fast approaching! Make sure you're all signed up at firstwavefamilies.org/enrolledfamilies

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

*NOW open to all families who have participated in an event or program with us this year! Our field trip to the Delaware Children's Museum is fast approaching! Make sure you're all signed up at firstwavefamilies.org/enrolledfamilies

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

🌊💜☕ Coffee Club for parents of children 4 and under and expectant parents meets on Monday, June 15 at 9 am! This is an informal hang out where you can talk with parenting peers about your journey, experiences, milestones, and challenges! Ms. Brittani facilitates and there is plenty of time to socialize and also reflect independently. Whatever you need to make yourself have the best day possible and build the strongest family! Join us! RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs 🌊💜☕
@marylandece Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore

🌊💜☕ Coffee Club for parents of children 4 and under and expectant parents meets on Monday, June 15 at 9 am! This is an informal hang out where you can talk with parenting peers about your journey, experiences, milestones, and challenges! Ms. Brittani facilitates and there is plenty of time to socialize and also reflect independently. Whatever you need to make yourself have the best day possible and build the strongest family! Join us! RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs 🌊💜☕
@marylandece Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore

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Don't forget that our Meg-A Readers Book Club for parents of children 4 and under and expectant parents (with FREE CHILD CARE) is meeting on Tuesday, June 16 at our Berlin center! Currently reading: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Let us know you'll be there by RSVPing at firstwavefamilies.org/programs !
@marylandece Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore

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Don't forget that our Meg-A Readers Book Club for parents of children 4 and under and expectant parents (with FREE CHILD CARE) is meeting on Tuesday, June 16 at our Berlin center! Currently reading: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Let us know you'll be there by RSVPing at firstwavefamilies.org/programs !
@marylandece Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore

🌊📣SNOW HILL AREA FAMILIES!!!!!!!
First Wave Families meets at the Community Behavioral Health building at 107 East Market Street in Snow Hill, MD to offer conveniently located programs for residents of central and southern Worcester county.
Join us for this Friday's Snow Hill Playgroup!
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
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@msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @snowhillchamber @downtown_snow_hill

🌊📣SNOW HILL AREA FAMILIES!!!!!!!
First Wave Families meets at the Community Behavioral Health building at 107 East Market Street in Snow Hill, MD to offer conveniently located programs for residents of central and southern Worcester county.
Join us for this Friday's Snow Hill Playgroup!
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
🌊💙
@msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @snowhillchamber @downtown_snow_hill

🌊🌊🌊Feeling overwhelmed by the clutter of parenting, schedules, toys, laundry, and “stuff”? You’re not alone. Join First Wave Families for Live Your Best Life with Lana on June 11, featuring certified life coach and health coach Lana DiFebo McTavish and discover practical ways to simplify your home, your routines, and your mental load.

This month’s theme: Declutter & Simplify 🌊💜
Because creating calmer spaces can help create calmer families!

This FREE program is designed for parents and caregivers of young children and includes practical tips for reducing overwhelm, strategies for simplifying daily life, and encouraging conversation and support

🌊🧸 FREE childcare provided, as always!

Take a little time for yourself, connect with other parents, and leave feeling lighter and more organized.

Sign up at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @marylandfamilynetwork @Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @lanadifebo Lana DiFebo McTavish

🌊🌊🌊Feeling overwhelmed by the clutter of parenting, schedules, toys, laundry, and “stuff”? You’re not alone. Join First Wave Families for Live Your Best Life with Lana on June 11, featuring certified life coach and health coach Lana DiFebo McTavish and discover practical ways to simplify your home, your routines, and your mental load.

This month’s theme: Declutter & Simplify 🌊💜
Because creating calmer spaces can help create calmer families!

This FREE program is designed for parents and caregivers of young children and includes practical tips for reducing overwhelm, strategies for simplifying daily life, and encouraging conversation and support

🌊🧸 FREE childcare provided, as always!

Take a little time for yourself, connect with other parents, and leave feeling lighter and more organized.

Sign up at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@msyfs_easternshore Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @marylandfamilynetwork @Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood @lanadifebo Lana DiFebo McTavish

Last chance to sign up for Cooking and Meal Prep with Caitlin! This program is only open to our enrolled families.
Learn more at https://www.firstwavefamilies.org/enrolledfamilies

See you there! 🌊🥕🍅🌽
Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood

Last chance to sign up for Cooking and Meal Prep with Caitlin! This program is only open to our enrolled families.
Learn more at https://www.firstwavefamilies.org/enrolledfamilies

See you there! 🌊🥕🍅🌽
Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood

What an amazing family field trip with our First Wave Families to @coastalwilds Coastal Wilds! 🌊🧡🦘🦓🦚🐓 Join us next time! Firstwavefamilies.org/programs @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece @msyfs_easternshore

What an amazing family field trip with our First Wave Families to @coastalwilds Coastal Wilds! 🌊🧡🦘🦓🦚🐓 Join us next time! Firstwavefamilies.org/programs @marylandfamilynetwork @marylandece @msyfs_easternshore

🌊💜✨ Staff Spotlight: Megan Smith ✨💜🌊

With 16 years of experience in early childhood education, Megan Smith brings both heart and expertise to the field she has dedicated her life to serving. Since beginning her career in 2010, Megan has worked with children from infancy through school age, building a strong foundation in both classroom teaching and early childhood administration.

Megan earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology with a concentration in Child Development from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Early Childhood Education. Her passion for lifelong learning doesn’t stop there - she already has plans to continue on to earn her doctorate in the field!

A fun full-circle moment: Megan first entered the early childhood field working alongside Jocelyn many years ago, and now they’ve found their way back together again at First Wave Familes. 🌊💜

We’re so grateful for Megan’s dedication, knowledge, and commitment to supporting children and families every day! @msyfs_easternshore @marylandece @marylandfamilynetwork @megenglishmen

🌊💜✨ Staff Spotlight: Megan Smith ✨💜🌊

With 16 years of experience in early childhood education, Megan Smith brings both heart and expertise to the field she has dedicated her life to serving. Since beginning her career in 2010, Megan has worked with children from infancy through school age, building a strong foundation in both classroom teaching and early childhood administration.

Megan earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology with a concentration in Child Development from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Early Childhood Education. Her passion for lifelong learning doesn’t stop there - she already has plans to continue on to earn her doctorate in the field!

A fun full-circle moment: Megan first entered the early childhood field working alongside Jocelyn many years ago, and now they’ve found their way back together again at First Wave Familes. 🌊💜

We’re so grateful for Megan’s dedication, knowledge, and commitment to supporting children and families every day! @msyfs_easternshore @marylandece @marylandfamilynetwork @megenglishmen

🌊 Our next Mental Health Matters appointments are available for Thursday, June 4! Sign up at firstwavefamilies.org/book-online
Parents are invited to use the entire 3 hour time block to work on their personal goals- child care is provided beyond the time of the 1:1 time slot.
@marylandfamilynetwork
Maryland Family Network Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore
@marylandece Division of Early Childhood

🌊 Our next Mental Health Matters appointments are available for Thursday, June 4! Sign up at firstwavefamilies.org/book-online
Parents are invited to use the entire 3 hour time block to work on their personal goals- child care is provided beyond the time of the 1:1 time slot.
@marylandfamilynetwork
Maryland Family Network Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore
@marylandece Division of Early Childhood

🌊🧡 This month's Tot Talk is a critically important topic for our coastal area! Come learn the latest recommendations for summer safety in the water and in the sun! We'll meet Tuesday, June 2 from 9-11:30AM
RSVP for free, childcare provided, at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
🏄☀
Maryland State Department of Education @marylandscoast @marylandece Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork @Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore

🌊🧡 This month's Tot Talk is a critically important topic for our coastal area! Come learn the latest recommendations for summer safety in the water and in the sun! We'll meet Tuesday, June 2 from 9-11:30AM
RSVP for free, childcare provided, at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
🏄☀
Maryland State Department of Education @marylandscoast @marylandece Maryland Family Network @marylandfamilynetwork @Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore

🌊☕Coffee Club with Brittani on June 1! This casual program is a great way to socialize with other parents, find support in a small group, pursue some creative outlets, and get some time to yourself while your little ones are cared for in our child development classrooms!
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

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

🌊☕Coffee Club with Brittani on June 1! This casual program is a great way to socialize with other parents, find support in a small group, pursue some creative outlets, and get some time to yourself while your little ones are cared for in our child development classrooms!
RSVP at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

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

🌊💜It's time to Declutter and Simplify! Certified life and health coach Lana DiFebo McTavish is ready to help expectant parents and parents of children 4 and under to Live their Best Lives! Join us for this event by RSVPing at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
🌊💜
@marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @lanadifebo Lana DiFebo McTavish

🌊💜It's time to Declutter and Simplify! Certified life and health coach Lana DiFebo McTavish is ready to help expectant parents and parents of children 4 and under to Live their Best Lives! Join us for this event by RSVPing at firstwavefamilies.org/programs
🌊💜
@marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore @lanadifebo Lana DiFebo McTavish

☀🌊🧡New program at First Wave Families! Let’s Learn Spanish!

Join Cata Parks, our bilingual family advocate, for beginner-friendly Spanish conversation lessons designed for parents and caregivers who want to practice speaking in a casual, supportive setting.

This drop-in program focuses on real conversation and everyday communication, no experience is necessary.

Free childcare provided, as always!

Come learn, connect, and practice together! firstwavefamilies.org/programs

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

☀🌊🧡New program at First Wave Families! Let’s Learn Spanish!

Join Cata Parks, our bilingual family advocate, for beginner-friendly Spanish conversation lessons designed for parents and caregivers who want to practice speaking in a casual, supportive setting.

This drop-in program focuses on real conversation and everyday communication, no experience is necessary.

Free childcare provided, as always!

Come learn, connect, and practice together! firstwavefamilies.org/programs

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

Today, First Wave Families pauses in observance of Memorial Day to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We also recognize the military families, veterans, and loved ones in our community whose lives have been shaped by service and sacrifice.

As we spend time with our families today, we hold space for remembrance, gratitude, and reflection.

Today, First Wave Families pauses in observance of Memorial Day to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We also recognize the military families, veterans, and loved ones in our community whose lives have been shaped by service and sacrifice.

As we spend time with our families today, we hold space for remembrance, gratitude, and reflection.

Still curious about First Wave Families? Check out one of our open programs! You can register to attend without officially "enrolling" as a First Wave Family!

We have grown to the point that programs such as our Free Family Field Trips and Cooking and Meal Prep are for Enrolled Families only. However, there are tons of other programs available for any family with a child 4 and under, or an expectant parent!

What's the difference between registering and enrolling?

Read more here to find out: https://www.firstwavefamilies.org/enrolledfamilies

@msyfs_easternshore @marylandece @marylandfamilynetwork

Still curious about First Wave Families? Check out one of our open programs! You can register to attend without officially "enrolling" as a First Wave Family!

We have grown to the point that programs such as our Free Family Field Trips and Cooking and Meal Prep are for Enrolled Families only. However, there are tons of other programs available for any family with a child 4 and under, or an expectant parent!

What's the difference between registering and enrolling?

Read more here to find out: https://www.firstwavefamilies.org/enrolledfamilies

@msyfs_easternshore @marylandece @marylandfamilynetwork

Today’s May Flowers themed Read & Play was so much fun! Our little ones made take home crafts and developed early literacy skills! Join us May 13 for Coffee Club! @marylandece @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork

Today’s May Flowers themed Read & Play was so much fun! Our little ones made take home crafts and developed early literacy skills! Join us May 13 for Coffee Club! @marylandece @msyfs_easternshore @marylandfamilynetwork

🌊🌸 Happy Mother’s Day to all of our First Wave Families! We enjoyed celebrating with you at the Mommy & Me Brunch Bash!

🌊🌸 Happy Mother’s Day to all of our First Wave Families! We enjoyed celebrating with you at the Mommy & Me Brunch Bash!

What a fabulous morning with our moms! The community you build as a new parent can carry you through every stage and phase! Come join us at First Wave Families!
firstwavefamilies.org 🌊💜

What a fabulous morning with our moms! The community you build as a new parent can carry you through every stage and phase! Come join us at First Wave Families!
firstwavefamilies.org 🌊💜

🌊💜This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re recognizing four incredible educators who care for and shape our youngest learners every day at First Wave Families.

Ms. Gussie, Ms. Colleen, Ms. April, and Ms. Kelly are the steady, patient, and deeply compassionate presence in our infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms. Their work is often quiet but never small. They create safe, nurturing environments where children feel secure enough to explore, learn, and grow.

From tiny smiles and early steps to developing language and social connections, they are there for it all. They support not just our children, but our families as a whole, building trust and consistency during some of the most important developmental years.

We are grateful for the care, professionalism, and heart they bring to this work every single day.

Thank you for everything you do!

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

🌊💜This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re recognizing four incredible educators who care for and shape our youngest learners every day at First Wave Families.

Ms. Gussie, Ms. Colleen, Ms. April, and Ms. Kelly are the steady, patient, and deeply compassionate presence in our infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms. Their work is often quiet but never small. They create safe, nurturing environments where children feel secure enough to explore, learn, and grow.

From tiny smiles and early steps to developing language and social connections, they are there for it all. They support not just our children, but our families as a whole, building trust and consistency during some of the most important developmental years.

We are grateful for the care, professionalism, and heart they bring to this work every single day.

Thank you for everything you do!

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

🌊🌟 Staff Spotlight: Meet Jocelyn Snelsire 🌟🌊

We’re excited to shine this week’s Staff Spotlight on our incredible Director, Jocelyn Snelsire!

Jocelyn brings a wealth of knowledge and heart to First Wave Families. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development & Family Studies, with a concentration in Infant and Early Childhood, from Penn State University. Her passion for supporting children and families has been the foundation of her career from the very beginning.

She spent two years working with KinderCare Learning Centers in Pittsburgh before making the move to the shore in 2002. Jocelyn then dedicated an amazing 20 years to Little Lambs Learning Center, where she made a lasting impact on countless children and families.

Since joining First Wave Families at its very beginning in 2023, Jocelyn has been a guiding force in shaping our mission and supporting the families we serve every day.

Her experience, leadership, and genuine passion for early childhood development make her an invaluable leader of our team 🌊💜

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

🌊🌟 Staff Spotlight: Meet Jocelyn Snelsire 🌟🌊

We’re excited to shine this week’s Staff Spotlight on our incredible Director, Jocelyn Snelsire!

Jocelyn brings a wealth of knowledge and heart to First Wave Families. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development & Family Studies, with a concentration in Infant and Early Childhood, from Penn State University. Her passion for supporting children and families has been the foundation of her career from the very beginning.

She spent two years working with KinderCare Learning Centers in Pittsburgh before making the move to the shore in 2002. Jocelyn then dedicated an amazing 20 years to Little Lambs Learning Center, where she made a lasting impact on countless children and families.

Since joining First Wave Families at its very beginning in 2023, Jocelyn has been a guiding force in shaping our mission and supporting the families we serve every day.

Her experience, leadership, and genuine passion for early childhood development make her an invaluable leader of our team 🌊💜

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

🌊💜🌷 Celebrate Mother's Day with us at First Wave Families! We are hosting a Mommy & Me Party at our center in Berlin, MD on Friday, May 8 at 10AM! RSVP for this free event, we can't wait to celebrate the special bond between mothers and their children with you! Expectant mothers, and mothers and mother-figures to children ages 4 and under are invited!
🔗firstwavefamilies.org/programs

🌊💜🌷 Celebrate Mother's Day with us at First Wave Families! We are hosting a Mommy & Me Party at our center in Berlin, MD on Friday, May 8 at 10AM! RSVP for this free event, we can't wait to celebrate the special bond between mothers and their children with you! Expectant mothers, and mothers and mother-figures to children ages 4 and under are invited!
�🔗firstwavefamilies.org/programs

🌊🧡 Join @thesciencenerds The Science Nerds on Wednesday morning for our FREE Baby Scientists program! Their spring themed science experiments are perfect for parents/caregivers to participate in alongside children ages 2-4!
RSVP today at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

🌊🧡 Join @thesciencenerds The Science Nerds on Wednesday morning for our FREE Baby Scientists program! Their spring themed science experiments are perfect for parents/caregivers to participate in alongside children ages 2-4!
RSVP today at firstwavefamilies.org/programs

🌊💜First Wave Families staff are out in the community at Bloom Together with Snow Hill Middle and Cedar Chapel School families to share sensory friendly outdoor activities!
@marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore

🌸🌼 Bloom Together at Snow Hill Middle School! 🌼🌸
Join us for Bloom Together, a joyful and inclusive spring event at Snow Hill Middle School! Come connect, have fun, and celebrate our amazing community 💛
✨ What to Expect:
• Community Resources
• Chalk Walk & Bubbles
• Crafts & Sensory Play
• Cozy Corner for Relaxation
📅 Date: April 24
⏰ Day Session: 12:30–2:00 PM
⏰ Evening Session: 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location: 522 Coulbourne Lane, Snow Hill, MD
📞 Contact: 410-632-5240
🌈 This is a sensory-friendly, inclusive event designed for students of all abilities.

Bring your family, bring your smiles, and come bloom together with us! 🌷✨

🌊💜First Wave Families staff are out in the community at Bloom Together with Snow Hill Middle and Cedar Chapel School families to share sensory friendly outdoor activities!
@marylandfamilynetwork Maryland Family Network @marylandece Division of Early Childhood Maple Shade Youth & Family Services @msyfs_easternshore

🌸🌼 Bloom Together at Snow Hill Middle School! 🌼🌸
Join us for Bloom Together, a joyful and inclusive spring event at Snow Hill Middle School! Come connect, have fun, and celebrate our amazing community 💛
✨ What to Expect:
• Community Resources
• Chalk Walk & Bubbles
• Crafts & Sensory Play
• Cozy Corner for Relaxation
📅 Date: April 24
⏰ Day Session: 12:30–2:00 PM
⏰ Evening Session: 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location: 522 Coulbourne Lane, Snow Hill, MD
📞 Contact: 410-632-5240
🌈 This is a sensory-friendly, inclusive event designed for students of all abilities.

Bring your family, bring your smiles, and come bloom together with us! 🌷✨

🌊💜We are proud to partner with the Worcester County Health Department and the Judy Center Early Learning Hub to provide a series of Pop-Up Family Resource Days this May! Join us from 2-4 PM on Tuesday, May 5 at the Pocomoke Health Department, Wednesday, May 13 at the Snow Hill CBH Building, and Wednesday, May 20 at the Bay Terrace Apartments in Berlin. Featuring one-stop assistance for outreach and education about reproductive health, MCHP insurance, immunizations, health department prevention programs, the Worcester County Dental Center, early childhood resources, school readiness, public school registration, parenting resources, and giveaways of diapers, wipes, formula, and more!
RSVP to help us plan, but drop ins are expected and welcome too!
firstwavefamilies.org/programs
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Maryland Family Network Maple Shade Youth & Family Services Start Strong Worcester County, Resources for Children Birth through 5.

🌊💜We are proud to partner with the Worcester County Health Department and the Judy Center Early Learning Hub to provide a series of Pop-Up Family Resource Days this May! Join us from 2-4 PM on Tuesday, May 5 at the Pocomoke Health Department, Wednesday, May 13 at the Snow Hill CBH Building, and Wednesday, May 20 at the Bay Terrace Apartments in Berlin. Featuring one-stop assistance for outreach and education about reproductive health, MCHP insurance, immunizations, health department prevention programs, the Worcester County Dental Center, early childhood resources, school readiness, public school registration, parenting resources, and giveaways of diapers, wipes, formula, and more!
RSVP to help us plan, but drop ins are expected and welcome too!
firstwavefamilies.org/programs
@marylandece
Maryland Family Network Maple Shade Youth & Family Services Start Strong Worcester County, Resources for Children Birth through 5.

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