Family Resource Center
FREE English Classes for Parents!
Classes begin: September 22
Mondays & Wednesdays | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Stanton Elementary School, 386 New London Turnpike
Free childcare and activities for children ages 2–8!
NPS Family Resource Center Playgroups
Join our free playgroups for parents and children (newborn to age 4)!
Wednesdays, 10:00–11:00 AM
Mohegan Commons @ Mohegan Park Apartments, 20 East Baltic St, Norwich, CT
Children enjoy storytime, snacks, music, and movement while developing social skills. Parents can connect with one another, and families receive free books once a month. Community partners, including UCFS, Birth to Three, Norwich Recreation, and others, also provide resources and support.
Register Today!
U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class 2025
Fall Session begins: September 30
Spring Session begins: January 27
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Norwich Adult Education, 191 Hickory Street
The NPS Family Resource Center offers a range of services aimed at supporting the healthy development of families. This free program is available for mothers, fathers, grandparents, home daycare providers, and anyone else caring for children. Participants can learn about child development, connect with other families, and grow together.
Contact a Family Resource Center Specialist to help you find community resources that suit your specific needs, support you in filling out forms, or provide you with computer access.
Supports for Families with Infants & Toddlers
- PAT – Parents-As-Teachers Servicing 20 Families with weekly home visits & support
- Weekly Playgroups for Parents & Family Child Care Provider
- Ages & Stages Developmental Screenings
- Prenatal Visits & Support
- Parent Training: Healthy Attachment, Communication, Responding to Challenging Behavior, Understanding your Childs Needs, and more.
Early Childhood Programs
- Parent Support with Preschool Registration
- Staff support for the 12 Month Program
Support & Training for Family Child Care Providers
- Language Development
- Toilet Training
- Understanding State Regulations
Resource and Referral
- Care 4 Kids Assistance (Coming soon)
- Social Services Information: Always Home, UCFS, TVCCA, Madonna Place, Norwich Human Services, Unite CT, United Way, Reliance Health, Bully Busters, LEAD, NPS Loft, Saint Vincent De Paul, Rose City Learning Center, and more.
- Child Care Provider Referrals
- Utility Assistance
- Access to Food & Housing
Adult Education Referrals
- ESL (English as a Second Language) classes
- Weekly MLL Playgroups
- GED classes
- Computer Classes
- Financial Literacy
