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Family, in all its diverse forms, is the heart and backbone of a healthy society.

Family

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Family, in all its diverse forms, is the heart and backbone of a healthy society. Our mission is to improve the well-being of the family through strength-based programs that educate, influence public policy, and help. families put evidence-based information to work in their lives. In addition to a variety of workshops for parents and caregivers, we also offer resources specifically developed for parenting educators, professional training opportunities for individuals who support families, and internships for students in the human services field of study

Stronger Together - Social Connections

Join Tompkins Families! for free dinner and family fun, crafts, activities and an opportunity to connect w/other families at 4pm on June 7th

Parenting Skills Series - 2 Gen

Parents & kids ages 6-10 learning communication skills together. 8 weeks series, Tuesdays 5:30-8pm, April 1 - May 27, dinner included. Last day to join this class: Apr 8

Free space for families and their children (ages 0 - 4 years old) to play and socialize with other families. Monday mornings from Jan 6th to April 7th. At CCE Tompkins

Open Family Play

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

Family Playgroup on Thursday mornings May16 - June 20

Family Playgroup - Spring

For parents & children 1 - 4y.o. Fri 9:30 - 11:30, May 2 - Jun 6. Baby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Songs & Movement, Healthy snack... Registration required!

Contact

Anna Steinkraus
Family & Community Development Program Coordinator
ams69@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 ext. 145

Last updated March 28, 2025

Family

2025 Advisory Committee

Family & Community Development Program
* = representative to the Board

Tiffany Brown
Sue Chaffee
Mariama Chambliss
Tibor Janosi*
Kathy Lind
Meghan Orman
Katy Pearce
Susan Perkins
Margo Polikoff
Jude Rose
Ros Stone
Herianna Valenzuela
Susie Zhang
Qian Zu