Welcome! The Richard I. and Joan L. Freedman Center for Child and Family Development was established at The Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) to help connect children and families with appropriate information, providers, resources, and one another to serve their mental health and wellness needs.

Announcing New Services to…

Newton Early Childhood Programs
and Providers

The Newton Partnership (TNP) is pleased to announce that The Freedman Center at MSPP has been selected to deliver early childhood consultation services to Newton preschool and family child care programs. The goal of these services is to enhance the ability of the staff of early childhood programs in the community to meet the behavioral, social, and emotional needs of children in their programs. Read more or request services...

Free Support Groups

Each group meets with a professional facilitator and provides a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, make new friends, and get some support. Discuss developmental issues, expectations as new parents, changing relationships with family members, child care options, and much more.

New Babies/New Moms Group

Groups for first-time moms with babies up to 6 months. Click on the date to register. Read more...
Next 6-Week Series Begins:
Wed May 16 @ 12:30-2:00 PM
Late registrations will be accepted through May 23, space permitting. Register online or call 617-244-INFO.

New Babies/New Parents Group

Groups for first-time parents with babies up to 6 months. Read more...

For Expectant Parents:
The New Child Project

2-Session Series: July 11 & 18
@ 6:00-9:00 PM
Strengthen and protect your relationship, and develop parenting strategies. Read more... To register, please go to www.newchildproject.org. For more information, please contact Lorenza Holt at lorenzaholt@gmail.com or 617-953-3606

Let's Make Music!

Music & Movement for Children 3 months to 4 years

The Freedman Center at MSPP offers exciting multi-age classes designed to enhance musical and social experiences for young children and their adult partners. Read more...

Music Stay-and-Play (3 mos - 4 yrs):

• Saturdays at 9:30 AM - May 19 and Jun. 9 Register

Music Class:

• Thursdays at 10:45 AM
  3 mos - 4 yrs Register

Navigating the Rocky Road of Adolescence

Join other parents of teens and a professional facilitator to explore the many changes that occur during adolescence. Read more...

New Moms, New Baby and Music Class Photos by Jenny Devereaux www.jennydev.com

FREE FUN Playtime!

Reconnect with old friends - and make new ones! Current or former Freedman Center program participants are invited to join us for a fun free PLAYTIME! Bring your children (up to 4 years) to play indoors in a warm, friendly, nurturing environment. Gather in Room 101 on Tuesday or Friday afternoons at 3:00-4:30 PM. Pre-registration is required for each 6-week series. Read more...

* Wait Lists

If the group or class for which you would like to register is FULL, please register for the next program offered. To be put on a Wait List for the program or series that is not open, you may email us at freedmancenter@mspp.edu or call 617-332-3666 x250 and leave a message for us. When you contact us, please leave your name, which program you want, a phone number, and email address. We will contact you if we are able to accommodate you in the program.

Wondering About Mental Health and Wellness?

...Visit our Project INTERFACE site at www.projectinterface.org