Martha’s Vineyard Family Center

Martha’s Vineyard Family Center Martha's Vineyard Family Center provides resources and support to assist island families in becoming as strong and secure as possible.

Martha's Vineyard Family Center is a program of Martha's Vineyard Community Services Early Childhood Programs and is funded through grants from the
Massachusetts Children's Trust Fund and Department of Early Education & Care. The mission of the MV Family Center is to provide resources and support to assist all families in becoming as strong and secure as possible. The center is family centered, co

mmunity-based and serve to connect families with each other as well as to other resources within the community. The center’s environment is welcoming, accessible and respectful of the value and beliefs of the family. Staff are culturally competent and reflect the cultural, linguistic, racial, and ethnic diversity of the population of the community. Parents are partners in program decision-making and governance of the family centers. The MV Family Center provides education and support to parents of children ages 0-8 including the pre-natal/ pre-adpotive period, as well as to providers who care for them. Our “home-base” is the Family Center located at MV Regional High School where parents can take their children to play, find information on community resources, access parenting education, find literacy support and network with other families. Services include:

Playgroups
Parenting classes and discussion groups
Family activities
Support to Early Education and Care Groups
Consultation on parenting concerns and child development
Family visits (home or elsewhere)
Leadership opportunities for parents
Transition supports
Swap shop of equipment and clothing
Assistance with meeting basic needs
Referrals to other island resources
Community collaboration and planning

All activities are free of charge due to grants from the Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund and the Department of Early Education and Care. Childcare or childcare reimbursement and transportation are provided for all activities upon request. For more information about the MV Family Center call 508-693-7900 x288

For more information, visit https://www.mvcommunityservices.com/programs-and-services/early-childhood-programs/mv-family-center/

Happy Friday! Join us for Play and Learn from 9:30-11:00🫟
09/11/2026

Happy Friday! Join us for Play and Learn from 9:30-11:00🫟

It's Thursday! Join us today for Beyond Baby's First Year from 9:00-10:00, or Baby's First Year from 10:30-12:00 👶This a...
09/10/2026

It's Thursday! Join us today for Beyond Baby's First Year from 9:00-10:00, or Baby's First Year from 10:30-12:00 👶
This afternoon we also have Open Center from 3:30-5:00.🧩

Happy Wednesday! We have two fun programs today- Create with Me from 9:30-11:00, and Gardening with Island Grown from 3:...
09/09/2026

Happy Wednesday! We have two fun programs today- Create with Me from 9:30-11:00, and Gardening with Island Grown from 3:30-4:30 🎨🌱

It's Tuesday! Join us for Play and Learn from 9:30-11:00🫟
09/08/2026

It's Tuesday! Join us for Play and Learn from 9:30-11:00🫟

The Family Center is CLOSED today ☀
09/07/2026

The Family Center is CLOSED today ☀

Do you have questions about breastfeeding, formula, pumping, or starting solids? Feeding the Baby is our infant feeding ...
09/04/2026

Do you have questions about breastfeeding, formula, pumping, or starting solids? Feeding the Baby is our infant feeding group, facilitated by Lilly Schott and Mary Alice Robinson. The next workshop is September 17 from 5:30-7:00, and the topic is Pumping 101, though parents are welcome to come with any feeding related questions! 🍼🤱
Register at the link below:
https://forms.gle/riiybaeRJ4WXm6tz6

Happy Friday! Join us for Play and Learn from 9:30-11:00 🎨
09/04/2026

Happy Friday! Join us for Play and Learn from 9:30-11:00 🎨

It's Thursday! Join us today for Beyond Baby's First Year from 9:00-10:00, or Baby's First Year from 10:30-12:00 👶
09/03/2026

It's Thursday! Join us today for Beyond Baby's First Year from 9:00-10:00, or Baby's First Year from 10:30-12:00 👶

Happy Wednesday! Join us today for Open Center from 9:30-11:00
09/02/2026

Happy Wednesday! Join us today for Open Center from 9:30-11:00

It's Tuesday! Join us for Play and Learn from 9:30-11:00 🧩
09/01/2026

It's Tuesday! Join us for Play and Learn from 9:30-11:00 🧩

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35 Greenwood Avenue
Vineyard Haven, MA
02568

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