Family Resource Center at Charter Oak Academy

09/02/2026

Great news! Our spray pads will definitely remain open through Sunday 9/13 and potentially longer if the weather remains warm. We'll make any extension decisions closer to the 9/13 date and post it here, so make sure to follow our page. 😍☀️ Town of West Hartford, CT Friends of West Hartford Parks, Inc.

08/31/2026

Registration is now open! 🎉
The Bridge Family Center's Positive Discipline Parenting Program gives parents and caregivers practical tools to encourage positive behavior, strengthen family relationships, and build confidence in everyday parenting.
Whether you're raising a toddler or a school-aged child, you'll gain strategies to turn everyday challenges into opportunities for learning, growth, and connection.
Ready to get started? See the flyer for program details and registration information. We look forward to welcoming you this fall! 💙

08/31/2026

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for a Family Resource Center parenting program designed to give parents and caregivers practical tools, greater confidence, and a supportive community.
This fall, families can participate in Circle of Security Parenting - an evidence-based program that strengthens parent-child relationships, encourages healthy emotional development, and provides practical strategies for everyday parenting

08/25/2026

Wishing all our summer friends a fabulous kindergarten year! You got this!

08/23/2026

Get your new free backpack and school supplies while supplies last, today, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Town Hall Auditorium.

Celebrate the end of summer and kick off the school year with music, art, and community at the Second Annual West Hartford Back-to-School Bash on Sunday, August 23. (Please enter via the Raymond Road entrance due to construction.) We will distribute 300 backpacks filled with essential supplies to West Hartford families. Whether you're preparing for the first day of school or simply looking for a fun family event, there's something for everyone!

08/21/2026

FRC Director Lynn Reichart can't wait for our Open House from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Wed. Sept. 9. She's counting down the minutes, hours and days. Join us for food. fun, info about FRC programs and opportunities to meet many of our community partners. See you at Charter Oak on Sept. 9!

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Weekend Adventures, Water Safety, and FREE Soccer Clinics all on Substack: https://kidtivity.substack.com/p/weekend-adventures-august-22-23?r=57jj3m&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true