Family Services of the Merrimack Valley

Family Services of the Merrimack Valley Family Services of the Merrimack Valley is a nonprofit social service organization that helps vulnerable children & families reach their full potential.

Interested in becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)? Have questions about the process or what the role invo...
07/21/2025

Interested in becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)? Have questions about the process or what the role involves? Join us for one of our upcoming Virtual Info Nights to learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life:

📅 Wednesday, July 23rd
📅 Thursday, August 14th
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Zoom

Sign up links in comments. Click the appropriate sign-up link to receive the Zoom info for the session that works best for you. We’d love to have you join us!

Day 1 of our Youth Development Summer Program was a vibe! 😎✨The kids learned about anatomy, the reproductive system, and...
07/21/2025

Day 1 of our Youth Development Summer Program was a vibe! 😎✨

The kids learned about anatomy, the reproductive system, and sexuality in a real and safe way. Then we got messy with slime and made some cute friendship bracelets 💜🧬🎨

Parenting in a new country comes with big challenges- and we’re here to help. 💬🌍Parenting in America (PIA) is a FREE 12-...
07/13/2025

Parenting in a new country comes with big challenges- and we’re here to help. 💬🌍

Parenting in America (PIA) is a FREE 12-week program that supports immigrant parents as they navigate raising children in a new culture. Through shared experiences, tools, and support, families grow stronger together.

📍 Lawrence, MA | 🗓 Starts July 15 | 🌐 Spanish & Haitian Creole available

Interested in learning more? Call 978-975-8800 to join!

Congratulations to our newest class of CASA advocates, sworn in this week at Lawrence Juvenile Court! 🎉 CASAs (Court App...
07/12/2025

Congratulations to our newest class of CASA advocates, sworn in this week at Lawrence Juvenile Court! 🎉 CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the foster care system. Thank you for stepping up to make a difference — and welcome to the CASA family! 💙❤️

Interested in becoming a CASA? Learn more: https://fsmv.org/child-advocacy/

We proudly celebrated the graduation of participants from our Nurturing Fathers Program. 🎓 This meaningful milestone hon...
07/11/2025

We proudly celebrated the graduation of participants from our Nurturing Fathers Program. 🎓 This meaningful milestone honored the dedication, growth, and commitment of the fathers who completed the series—an inspiring step toward stronger families and communities.

Our youth group had a blast at Canobie Lake Park! 🎢 The trip was a fantastic way to celebrate the end of the school year...
07/10/2025

Our youth group had a blast at Canobie Lake Park! 🎢 The trip was a fantastic way to celebrate the end of the school year, build friendships, and enjoy some fun-filled, positive time together.

Raising a teen isn’t easy — but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for Active Parenting of Teens, a FREE parent edu...
07/09/2025

Raising a teen isn’t easy — but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us for Active Parenting of Teens, a FREE parent education class designed to help you connect with your teen, set healthy boundaries, and navigate adolescence with confidence.

📍 Lawrence, MA | 🗓 July 10–31 | 🌐 English & Spanish

For parents & caregivers of youth ages 11–17.

Our Family Community & Resource Center recently hosted a sweet ice cream celebration to wrap up the school year! It was ...
07/09/2025

Our Family Community & Resource Center recently hosted a sweet ice cream celebration to wrap up the school year! It was a joyful way to bring families together, strengthen community connections, and kick off summer fun. ☀️🍦

From our family to yours, Happy Independence Day! May your celebrations be filled with connection and community. ♥️
07/04/2025

From our family to yours, Happy Independence Day! May your celebrations be filled with connection and community. ♥️

The following legislators have stood up for children in a big way. Thank you all for co-sponsoring the budget amendment...
07/03/2025

The following legislators have stood up for children in a big way. Thank you all for co-sponsoring the budget amendment that supports Family Services' Essex County CASA Program, which works every day to advocate for abused and neglected children in Essex County.

Thank you State Rep. James O'Day!
Thank you Rep. Jenny Armini!
Thank you Rep Ryan Hamilton!
Thank you Kristin Kassner State Representative 2nd Essex District!
Thank you Sally Kerans for State Representative!
Thank you Rep. Frank Moran!
Thank you MA State Rep. Tram T. Nguyen!
Thank you Rep. Francisco Paulino!
Thank you State Representative Adrianne Ramos!
Thank you State Representative Sean Reid!
Thank you Estela Reyes for State Representative!
Thank you State Representative Dawne Shand!
Thank you Rep. Andy X. Vargas!
Thank you State Representative Tom Walsh!
Thank you Rep. Dan Cahill!
Thank you Senator Mike Moore!
Thank you Senator Joan B. Lovely!
Thank you Sen. Pavel Payano!

Last month, we held a drop-in graduation for our Young Parent Programs and we had plenty to celebrate!🌟Our amazing clien...
07/02/2025

Last month, we held a drop-in graduation for our Young Parent Programs and we had plenty to celebrate!🌟

Our amazing clients have been reaching milestone after milestone:
🚗 Getting their permits and driver’s licenses
🎓 Graduating high school
💼 Landing jobs
🏡 Moving into their very own homes
🚙 And even getting their first cars!

To all our young parents, YOU DID IT! 🎊👏 We are SO honored to be a part of your journey! Your hard work, determination, and resilience inspire us every day. 💪💖

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Lawrence, MA

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+19783276600

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