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Lenore Grubinger
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COMMUNITY SERVICE

 

It Takes a Village is a free-of-charge community service that supports

families for the first three months after a baby is born. A family is

matched with a volunteer who visits the family home on a weekly basis,

providing support with anything from meal preparation and

dishwashing, to companionship and playing with older children.

 

The Village is modeled after 'Many Mothers' in Santa Fe. We are based in

the Hilltowns of Western Massachusetts and dedicate our service to the

memory of Heather Egan, who gave her own life bringing a new one into

the world. Visit It Takes a Village website for more info: www.itavillage.info

 

 Healthy Families Hampshire County is a free, voluntary program

for all first-time moms and dads under the age of 21. The program

provides home visiting services to support nurturing parenting for

children up to the age of three. HealthyFamilies assists parents not only

in learning about their child's growth and development but also in

setting and achieving their own future goals. In addition,the program

offers Parent Groups for moms and dads, Play Groups and family

events throughout the year. 

 

Visit Healthy Families website for more info: http://www.cafshc.org

(Left: Trinity plays at Amajoy's Healthy Family Infant Movment Group)

"We are thrilled that the Amajoy Developmental Movement Center is working together with Healthy Families of

Hampshire County. This collaboration, a community supported project, provides our parents with a unique and

important perspective for understanding their child’s development. Director Lenore Grubinger’s innovative

approach teaches our clients and care providers about the connection between a baby’s movement, his or her

brain development, and learning, in ways that typically are not available through other approaches. The special

way that Lenore works with families is through a strength-based perspective rather than a deficit model, so that

parents leave with new tools to help their children. She communicates her suggestions for promoting optimal brain

and physical development in ways that are accessible and exciting."

 

—Gail Fries, Director
Parent Programs, Healthy Families of Hampshire County

 

"Linda and I both thought the infant movement group went really well.  It was especially nice that Nicole,

Jasmine, and their babies got so much individual attention.  I think it was a beneficial experience for all of

us seeing Lenore and Nicole go through all the possible ways you could think of to make Madison more comfortable. 

It's nice and validating to see first-hand all the problem solving that's involved in soothing a baby and to be in a

supportive environment. It's hard work! Also I thought that it was nice for both the participants to discuss and hear

each other's different opinions on parenting issues.  The groups create such a comfortable space that it's easy to soak

up the new information and ponder others' opinions. 

 

It helps me so much to be able to come to a group or to

bring a participant to one of your weekly classes. I'm

reminded each time of ways I can support moms as they

support their babies' growth and movement.  It's also so

helpful to learn new language and ways to encourage

the parents I work with."

-Liz Davis, Healthy Families Home Visitor

 

(Right: Liz Davis with Healthy Families Participant)

 

MAKE A CONTRIBUTION:

Help us to help young, low income families have access to this work. We thank you for your tax-deductible

donationwhich allows young mothers served by Healthy Families Hampshire County to attend Amajoy Classes.

Please earmark your check made out to Artistic Potential Enterprises

Amajoy Healthy Families Project

Send contributions to:


Artistic Potential Enterprises

150 Main St, third fl.

Northampton, MA 01060


Thank you for your support!