BCL Family Support Center

10/21/2026

✈️ Registration Is Open for Autism Flies at PVD!

Does your autistic child or family member want to become more comfortable with flying?

Join Autism Double-Checked and Breeze Airways on Tuesday, November 10, at Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport - PVD for a FREE practice airport and boarding experience! 💙

Families will have the opportunity to practice checking in, going through security, and boarding a real aircraft — without taking off.

It's a chance to become more familiar with the airport environment and the steps involved in flying, all in a supportive setting.

📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
📍 Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
🎟️ Free to participate; registration required

✈️ Register here: https://autismflies.org/series/pvd4/

Know a family who might benefit? Please share this post!

10/21/2026

Take our 2026 Community Health Equity Survey. Your experiences and ideas will help guide decisions about programs and resources in your community. The survey is available in 11 languages, easy to take, and anonymous. The survey is also available in American Sign Language (ASL).

Take the Community Health Equity Survey!

10/20/2026

New Bedford Connect brings together community organizations, volunteers, and service providers for a one-day event offering free, on-site resources and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Attendees can connect with a wide range of services designed to address immediate needs and help them access additional support.

United Way & the New Bedford Family Resource Center are proud to be a part of this important event happening on October 21st.

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

The City of New Bedford Office of Housing & Community Development is hosting a First-Time Homebuyer Seminar designed to give you the knowledge and confidence you need before purchasing a home.

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
🕔 5:00 – 9:15 p.m.

Topics include:
✅ Budgeting
✅ Credit
✅ The Home Search Process
✅ Obtaining a Mortgage
✅ Home Inspections
✅ Appraisals
✅ Insurance
✅ Legal Considerations
✅ City & State First-Time Homebuyer Programs
✅ Successful Homeownership
💲 Cost: $51 (covers up to two people and includes light meal, snacks, and all seminar materials.)

🎓 Participants who attend both sessions will receive a Certificate of Award, which may help qualify for specialized first-time homebuyer programs.

⚠️ Space is limited and registration is first-come, first-served.

Register today. Email [email protected] or call 508-979-1500

Questions? Contact the Office of Housing & Community Development at (508) 979-1500 (Mass Relay: Dial 711).
We look forward to helping you take the first step toward homeownership!

10/20/2026

AWC Paint Night 🎨🎃👻🧡

10/19/2026

Groceries, delivered right to your door. 🚚

The PACE Food Center is now delivering free groceries to eligible adults 65 and older across Greater New Bedford.

Here is how it works:
🥬 Fresh produce, pantry staples, and more
💙 Free delivery, no cost to you
📞 One phone call to get started

This program is income eligible. If you are not sure whether you qualify, call us. Our team will walk through it with you and find the right fit.

📞 (508) 939-3447

Thank you to the Association of Relief for Aged Women (ARAW) and Sailor Snug for making this program possible, and to the Greater Boston Food Bank for partnering with us to reach more neighbors.

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

A MELTDOWN ISN’T BAD BEHAVIOR. IT’S OVERWHELM.

When an autistic child has a meltdown, they need safety, patience, and understanding—not punishment or shame.

✨ Stay calm. Reduce sensory overload. Give them time and space.

Remember, every child is different. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is help them feel safe.

10/14/2026

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