Community Maternity Services Kinship Care Program

04/21/2015

Please note that Albany Support Group is April 28th. Hope to see you there!

04/07/2015

UPDATE: We mistakenly stated that Troy Support Group was tonight, but please be advised that group is not until NEXT TUESDAY.

03/31/2015

To all Schenectady Caregivers, please note that group is being held at St. Luke's tomorrow. We will start meeting at St. John's in May.
Any questions, please call!

03/10/2015

Troy Evening Group is tonight at Sunnyside Daycare on the corner of 9th and Ingalls Ave. We start at 5:30, dinner is served, and childcare provided! Try to be there!

02/18/2015

February has been cold! If you're looking for a warm, indoor activity that's inexpensive - Madison Theater on Madison St in Albany (only two blocks from CMS), is showing the movie "Into the Woods" multiple times this weekend. This is a family-friendly, Disney produced, fairy-tale musical. Tickets are only $5.00
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2180411/
http://www.themadisontheater.com/

Directed by Rob Marshall. With Anna Kendrick, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, Emily Blunt. A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree.

01/21/2015

Another great family event coming Saturday, Jan 31 is the Winter Festival at Huyck Park, just west of Albany and just South of Schenectady.
http://www.albany.com/event/winter-festival-82981/

Join us for our annual Winter Festival! We'll have tons of fun for all ages in the snow - typically including ice skating, guided snowshoe hikes, and a snow/ice luge and sled run! we'll have a live animal demonstration, local vendors, and much more! Be sure to visit our website for the complete list…

01/21/2015

Looking for fun family activities to do? Check out the Empire Skate Plaza for FREE ice skating with the family!
http://www.albany.com/event/empire-skate-plaza-66645/

Now in its 4th year, the tremendously popular Empire State Plaza Ice Rink is open daily November 28 through March, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and skating is free. Located in the shadow of Albany's majestic State Capitol, amenities include a full-service snack bar and a skate lounge with lockers and music…

01/13/2015

Don't forget to come check out our Caregiver Support Group tonight at Sunnyside Daycare Center on 9th and Ingalls Ave in Troy tonight at 5:30pm - 7:00 pm. Child care and dinner are provided!
Call 518-482-8836 with questions.

01/07/2015

It's a chilly today! Nothing heats you up and gets you on track for a healthier lifestyle in this new year than exercise! Here's a link to Silver Sneakers - a free membership to access local gyms in your area for free! Explore the website to see if you're eligible!
https://www.silversneakers.com/

The SilverSneakers® Fitness program is an innovative program offered through participating health plans that gives you the freedom to get fit your way™.

01/06/2015

Don't forget to check your newsletter for details on support groups and healthy living this new year! Happy Holidays to all - we hope you have had a great start to the new year! Come connect with us at one of this month's support groups and share your new year's resolutions with us!

12/10/2014

Feeling stress this holiday season? Check out this article for some helpful tips on ways to manage!
http://childparenting.about.com/od/healthsafety/a/holidaystress.htm

The holidays can be a fun and festive time, but it can also cause holiday stress. Here are some common causes of holiday stress and great ideas for how to relieve stress and anxiety.

12/10/2014

ALBANY DAY GROUP CANCELLED: due to inclement weather and poor road and sidewalk conditions, we have cancelled today's support group in Albany. Please feel free to call Kathi at 482-8836 to address any pressing needs you may have.