Parents, grandparents, caregivers and children had the chance to participate in a Spring Fling event at the Boys and Girls Club on May 25, 2011. Sponsored by People Incorporated's Greater Fall River Early Intervention Program, the morning gave parents the chance to learn about the many resources available to them in the City of Fall River, including tables provided by the WIC program, Seven Hills, the BOLD Coalition, SSTAR Family Healthcare, Early Head Start, Beacon ABA Services, the Fall River Public Library and many others. "There was really something for everyone," commented Karen Sigman of the Early Intervention Program who organized the event. Click here for photos of the EIP "Mommy and Me" event. Click here for photos of the recent Healthy Choices program for expectant and new moms. For more information about the event, contact Karen Sigman.
 

(Top row, left) Christie Marcelli holds 13-month-old Jonathan as Debra Sylvestre looks on. (Top row, center) Trish Faria and Robin Joubert of Early Head Start wait with Jacob for some healthy snacks served by Maria Sousa from the Early Intervention Program. (Top row, right) Susana Louro takes son Isaac from Laura King of Beacon ABA Services as Lisa Chew, SLP, looks on from behind. (Middle row, left) Ashley Baker holds daughter Aubrey as Trish Faria and Robin Joubert hands her some artwork made by the children. (Middle and bottom row, right) Fall River children's librarian Dave Mello introduces the children to a chicken that lays fluffy eggs before telling a story. (Bottom row, left) A mother looks over the table with information about Building Our Lives Drug-Free (BOLD) as Karin Wood, holding granddaughter Sarah Duane, and intern Paul Stoltd man the table. (Bottom row, center).