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Families Like Ours is on a mission to support, encourage, and strengthen individuals and families, to achieve their full potential as members of our community.

10/29/2026

Please reach out to us if your child(ren) are still in need of a Halloween costume. We have over 50 costumes left! They will be at the Families Like Ours office located at 140 West Avenue. Suite A. Great Barrington, MA from 9am-2pm. No need to call, just swing in. 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🖤🩶🤍🤎❤️‍🩹 Please Share

Side Note: After Halloween, we will also be collecting costumes for next year! Please consider donating your gently used costume. Thank you so much!! 😄

10/29/2026

Last week we had the privilege of bringing some of our community to Naumkeag's Pumpkin Show. A huge thanks to them for helping us create these memories with our families in an environment that supports them. 🧡🖤

10/28/2026

We are deeply appreciative of our thriving community! 🙏 By providing a secure platform for caregivers to share their experiences and challenges, we are sparking a movement of collective resilience. Our support networks serve as the foundation for growth, driving us towards a more promising future. 💫

If you are interested in participating in our Weekly support group, we meet Thursdays at 11am. Simply email [email protected] and we will share the meeting link with you! 💕

10/22/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for the Berkshire County Special Needs Community Conference. We appreciate the participation of everyone involved in making this event a success. 💛💜💙💚

As we look forward to next year's conference, please feel free to explore our upcoming events, with further details available on our page.📣

10/21/2026

We're forever thankful for our incredible community! 🙏 Creating a safe space for caregivers to share their struggles and frustrations is crucial. Our support systems are the beacons of hope that propel us forward.

If you're eager to join our Weekly support group, we meet Thursdays at 11am. Send an email to [email protected] and we'll share the meeting link with you! 💕

10/18/2026

Our FREE Community Supper tomorrow is a take-out only meal. Stop by for curbside pick up beginning at 4:00 pm. Tell our wonderful volunteers how many meals you'd like, and they'll send you home with delicious Sesame Chicken, Magic Broccoli, and Umami Sticky Rice Balls prepared by the one and only Chef Ko!

Community Supper is always free for everyone, thanks to our generous sponsors: Federal Credit Union Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Berkshires Dead River Company, Pepita Foundation, Fallon Health.

10/17/2026

We have plenty of free costumes left Great Barrington. Come get them!! 🧡 We will be at the GB Coop until 2pm today. Then the costumes will follow us to the Sheffield Fall Festival 3pm-7pm 🎃

10/15/2026

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is working to reach as many clients as possible before older EBT cards are deactivated on November 29.

Learn how to request and activate your new chip/tap card via DTA Connect, phone, or at a local office - details in the attached flyers.

Plus, get more info at the mass gov website/EBT. Let's make this transition smooth!

10/15/2026

Exciting News for Families! 🎉 The Pittsfield Branch of the Berkshire Family YMCA is launching a FREE childcare pilot program for caregivers who want to enjoy some fitness or wellness time while their children are cared for by Tonya Wheeler! 🏃‍♀️🧘‍♂️

This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and caregivers to take a little time for themselves while their kids are looked after in a supportive environment. 💕

✨ The best part? It's FREE for Berkshire Family YMCA members!

📅 October Pilot Hours:
Wednesday, October 14: 5:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 21: 5:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday, October 28: 5:30–7:30 PM
Saturday, October 24: 8:00–10:00 AM

This is currently a pilot program, and the more interest there is, the greater the opportunity for it to grow! 🙌

📞 Interested in participating? Registration is believed to be required! Contact the YMCA Welcome Center to register and learn more: ☎️ (413) 499-7650 📧 [email protected]

Let's show our support for programs that recognize the needs of caregivers and help make wellness more accessible for families! 💙

Please share this post with other families who might benefit! 💚

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140 West Avenue
Great Barrington, MA
01230

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https://familieslikeoursinc.com/

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