Friday Family Support Group

02/23/2026

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine Day. FFSG members showing LOVE with family Valentine trees❤️

01/16/2026

FFSG January/February 2026 agenda.

12/09/2025

Friday December 12th
6:00- 6:15 Arrival, sign in, Kid’s circle: All I want for Christmas
6:15- 6:45 Dinner: pasta with meat sauce, salad, juice, water, dessert
6:45- 7:45 (24) swim, Adventure room
6:30- 7:45 Holiday crafts. Families will make keepsake holiday ornaments. Holiday Bingo for kids - Prize games for parents!
7:45- 8:00 winter clothing exchange, evening wrap-up, clean-up
*For information on winter heating resources visit:

11/23/2025

Keeping up with Councilor Nicole McClain 🍗

11/23/2025

 Shout out to the Nicole McClain, City Councilor at Large for facilitating turkey donations for FSSG families. Nicole was also instrumental in connecting us with another nonprofit organization who provides support to families of children with autism. Stay tuned for more from Socrates and his group

11/22/2025

Shout out to Ward 7 councilor Jordan Avery / Mass Green Retail for his turkey donation to FFSG families.

09/29/2025

The job opportunity you’ve been waiting for, check this out

These 20-40 hr/week hybrid positions combine time in the PPAL office in Westborough, MA, your home, and community-based locations. Hours are generally during Monday – Friday business hours with some evenings and weekends as well. The pay for these positions is $20 to $22 per hour. Benefits include generous PTO and holidays. Contributory health/dental insurance is available at 30 hours and above.

To be considered, a candidate must:
have parented or been the primary caregiver of a child, youth, or young adult with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs
have a steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
embrace and celebrate all cultures, ethnicities, languages, gender identities, sexual preferences, ages, lifestyles, and abilities - all families are important and treated with respect
have a strong desire to support PPAL’s mission of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and families
be able to work some evenings and weekends
have a valid MA driver’s license, and access to a car (driving is required)

PPAL will provide training. If this describes you, please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

09/29/2025

October Agenda- contact us for more information to attend group

09/23/2025

FRIDAY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP AGENDA
PLEASE RSVP
Friday September 26th
Group: 6:00-6:15 Arrival, sign in, Kids circle: Fall is here!
6:15- 6:45 Dinner: Honey Orange Drumsticks, Rice, vegetables, water
6:45 - 7:45 Kids- swim , adventure room
Caregivers: Guided Discussion: Facilitated by CHRP from Lynn City Hall� As part of addressing the problems that heat/climate change is bringing to the City, The City of Lynn’s Health Division and Community Partners are looking to speak with residents about what possible solutions might look like.
7:45- 8:00 evening wrap-up, clean-up- raffle registration for Topsfield Fair 10/3/25

08/20/2025

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