Grant a wish to support immigrant children, youth, and families!

Each year, BCNC gathers wish lists from the children and families under our care, counting on the generosity of companies and individuals like you to help turn wishes into smiles. Your contribution will make a meaningful difference and brighten the lives of those we care for.

To grant a wish:

1. Visit our gift registry list here.

2. Pick out the gifts you wish to purchase.

3. At check out, select BCNC’s Gift Registry Address (BCNC, 38 Ash Street, Boston, MA 02111).

Last day to purchase a gift: Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

For more information, please contact events@bcnc.net.

BCNC Family Services is facilitating a 5-week in-person Infant Massage program! Infant Massage has many benefits for both the caregivers and the infants, including improving infants’ sleep, reducing gas, and spitting up milk. In addition, Infant Massage helps strengthen the bond between a caregiver and an infant, increasing sense of security. BCNC staff will teach caregivers the appropriate strokes and techniques for massaging legs, body, chest, arms, head, and back. Caregivers will learn how they can implement Infant Massage at home!

Date: November18th, 2024 – December 16th, 2024; Every Monday

Time: 4pm – 5pm

Location: Virtual Classes

Language: Mandarin

Cost: Free

Audience: families with infants (less than 12 months old)

*Note: This program is for babies and caregivers to join together!

Email: Cathy Zhou

Phone: Cathy Zhou, 617-249-2995 x1051

BCNC家庭服務部將舉辦嬰兒按摩課程了！嬰兒按摩為照顧者和寶寶都有非常多的好處，包括提高寶寶睡眠，減緩脹氣以及吐奶。同時，嬰兒按摩還可以提升親子關係增強安全感。BCNC訓練過的員工會教照顧者按摩寶寶腿，身體，胸部，手，頭，和背部的技巧。照顧者們也會學到如何在家裡可以為寶寶做按摩！

日期： 2024年11月18日至2024年12月16日(逢週一)

時間︰下午4點到5點

地址：線上課程

語言：普通話

費用：免費

服務對象：有12個月以下寶寶的家庭

*注：此課程需要寶寶和一起參加！

電郵：周小姐

致電：周小姐, 617-249-2995 x1051

Date: 10/22/2024 - 11/19/2024, 4:30PM - 5:30PM (every Tuesday, 5 weeks in total)

Population: Children with Autism (ASD; aged 5-8) and their parents

Language: English, with Chinese Interpretation as needed.

Free workshop with limited spots

Description:

BCNC Family Services will facilitate a 5-week Expressive Arts Experiential Program (EAEP) for children with autism (age 5-8) and their parents. Expressive arts-based intervention is used to support children with ASD effectively to enhance expression of self, non-verbal and verbal communication and socio-emotional skills. The program includes fun and creative activities that involve body awareness, creative arts, breathing techniques, and socio-emotional learning activity.

For inquiry:

Email Angel Chan

日期：10/22/2024 - 11/19/2024, 4:30PM - 5:30PM (每週二，共5星期)

對象︰自閉症兒童(5-8 歲) 及其父母、監護人

語言︰英語，有中文翻譯

費用︰免費

活動內容：

BCNC 家庭服務將為自閉症兒童（5-8 歲）及其父母提供為期 5 週的表達藝術體驗課程 (EAEP)。以表達藝術為基礎的介入方式通常用於有效地幫助自閉症兒童增強自我表達能力、非語言和言語溝通以及社交情感技能。此項目會進行有趣和有創造性的活動，其中會涉及增強身體意識的遊戲、創意藝術、呼吸技巧和有助社交情緒能力的活動。

查詢及報名方式:

電郵聯絡陳小姐

Parenting is a journey that begins on the day you are born. This 10-week program, facilitated by Family Services, provides parents an opportunity to develop themselves—through reflecting on their own journey growing up—as a nurtured and nurturing individual, and to improve their capability of making responsible and informed choices in raising their children.

Date: October 16, 2024 to December 18, 2024; Every Wednesday (10 sessions in total)

Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Target: All Parents/guardians are welcomed. (Boston parents/caregivers of children age 0-5 have first priority.)

Language: Mandarin

Fee: Free, childcare and refreshment will be provided

Contact: Ying-Chen Wang 617-249-2995 x1095

育兒是從您出生的那一刻就已經開始的一趟漫長的路程，過去的經歷足以影響您的家庭、您對感情的看法和態度、及您對待孩子的方式。在這個10周的小組中，家庭服務部將帶領家長回首自己成長的經歷，幫助家長學會如何關注他人、學會接納他人的關懷。

日期：2024年10月16日至12月18日; 每週三(共十堂課)

時間：上午十點半至中午12點半

服務對象：歡迎所有家長/監護人報名！ (居住在波士頓有0至5歲孩子的家長或監護人有優先。)

語言：普通話

費用：免費, 提供茶點與托兒服務

查詢：王小姐, 617-249-2995 x1095

Run for Team BCNC in the world’s oldest annual marathon, the Boston Marathon and make a positive impact for the Asian and immigrant community! As an Official Charity of the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program, we are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and ambitious runners to join Team BCNC to raise funds for our programs and represent BCNC at the marathon.

Bank of America Boston Marathon
Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
Place: Start at Hopkinton, MA

Benefits of running for Team BCNC:

• Guaranteed race entry to 2025 Boston Marathon

• Team support for training and fundraising from fellow Team BCNC members, BCNC staff, and alumni runners

• Fundraising tools and support including:

  • Runner’s Manual

  • Regularly check-ins, tips and guidance to help you reach your goal

  • Access to event space and communication tools for fundraising

• Team meal during race weekend

• Personalized Team BCNC running shirt

• Opportunity to make an impact on the Asian and new immigrant community

"Running the Boston Marathon was such a magical experience! It is truly an honor to support all the great work that BCNC does for the Greater Boston community. Fundraising was definitely daunting at first, but I had terrific support from my community and from BCNC. And you will, too! If you have the faintest desire, reach out to the team at BCNC!" - Cynthia, 2022 Team BCNC member

Fundraising Requirements for runners who need a bib:

• Minimum $10,000 fundraising commitment

• $100 deposit after signing contract which goes towards your fundraising commitment

• $375 race entry fee to be paid to BAA

Register by Friday, November 1, 2024

Contact: events@bcnc.net

Parenting is a journey that begins on the day you are born. This 10-week program, facilitated by Family Services, provides parents an opportunity to develop themselves—through reflecting on their own journey growing up—as a nurtured and nurturing individual, and to improve their capability of making responsible and informed choices in raising their children.

Date: September 16, 2024 to December 02, 2024; Every Monday (10 sessions in total, No Class on 10/07 & 10/14)

Time: 10am to 12pm

Target: All Parents/guardians are welcomed. (Quincy/South Shore parents/caregivers of children age 0-5 have first priority.)

Language: Mandarin

Fee: Free, childcare and refreshment will be provided

Bonus: Obtain a $25 gift card for participating in 9 sessions or more.

Contact: Angel Chan 617-249-2995 x1020

育兒是從您出生的那一刻就已經開始的一趟漫長的路程，過去的經歷足以影響您的家庭、您對感情的看法和態度、及您對待孩子的方式。在這個10周的小組中，家庭服務部將帶領家長回首自己成長的經歷，幫助家長學會如何關注他人、學會接納他人的關懷。

日期：2024年9月16日至12月2日; 每週一(共十堂課; 10/09 和 10/14休課)

時間：上午10時至中午12時

服務對象:歡迎所有家長/監護人報名！ (居住在昆市/南岸有0至5歲孩子的家長或監護人有優先。)

語言：普通話

費用：免費, 提供茶點與托兒服務

**參與至少9堂課程的家長可獲得$25禮品卡一張!

查詢：陳小姐, 617-249-2995 x1020

關於

家長教育課程致力於幫助家長熟悉波士頓和昆西的公立學校系統，學習兒童發展的階段，了解針對有特殊教育需求的兒童的個性教育計劃，為孩子的教育和成長提供堅實的基礎和輔助。

日期：2024年9月13號至10月11號; 每週五(共5堂課)

時間：上午十點到十一點

服務對象：家長和監護人

語言：普通話

費用：免費

查詢：

電郵聯絡：chuanwei.zhou@bcnc.net

電話聯繫周先生：617-249-2995 x1026

To help Asian/Chinese immigrant parents get familier with new to the Boston and Quincy Public Schools, understand child development stages, learn useful knowledge about IEP and acquire effective skills in facilitating their children’s education and supporting healthy development for them.

Date: September 13, 2024 to October 11, 2024; every Friday (5 sessions)

Time: 10:00am to 11:00 am

Target: Parents and care-takers

Language: Mandarin

Fee: Free

Contact:

Send email to: chuanwei.zhou@bcnc.net

Call Chuanwei Zhou: 617-249-2995 x1026

Family Services is facilitating a 5-week in-person Infant Massage program! Infant Massage has many benefits for both the caregivers and the infants, including improving infants’ sleep, reducing gas, and spitting up milk. In addition, Infant Massage helps strengthen the bond between a caregiver and an infant, increasing sense of security. BCNC staff will teach caregivers the appropriate strokes and techniques for massaging legs, body, chest, arms, head, and back. Caregivers will learn how they can implement Infant Massage at home!

Date: September 10th, 2024 – October 15th, 2024; Every Tuesday (except September 24th)

Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

Location: Pao Arts Center (99 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02111)

Language: Mandarin

Cost: Free

Audience: families with infants (less than 12 months old)

*Note: This program is for babies and caregivers to join together! Please bring a blanket or a pillow for your infant to rest on.

Contact: Email Cathy Zhou or call 617-249-2995 x1051

家庭服務部將舉辦嬰兒按摩課程了！嬰兒按摩為照顧者和寶寶都有非常多的好處，包括提高寶寶睡眠，減緩脹氣以及吐奶。同時，嬰兒按摩還可以提升親子關係增強安全感。BCNC訓練過的員工會教照顧者按摩寶寶腿，身體，胸部，手，頭，和背部的技巧。照顧者們也會學到如何在家裡可以為寶寶做按摩！

日期： 2024年9月10日至2024年10月15日(逢週二, 9月24日休課)

時間︰上午10點到11點

地址：包氏文藝中心（99 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02111）

語言：普通話

費用：免費

服務對象：有12個月以下寶寶的家庭

*注：此課程需要寶寶和一起參加！照顧者請自備毛毯或枕頭給寶寶墊著

詢：電郵周小姐或電話聯繫: 617-249-2995 x1051

Family Services will provide parents and caregivers with a 7-session Positive Solutions for Families! The course focuses on how to utilize positive parenting skills to build closed parent-child relationships, develop children’s SEL skills, and reduce challenging behaviors. Within the 7-week program, parents will make connections with other parents in community, learn to set up intentional goals and a behavior change plan, and have opportunities to practice positive parenting skills. Additionally, parents will receive a parent handbook, positive parenting skills guideline, and SEL material bags.

Date: July 12, 2024 to August 30, 2024 (every Friday, no class on 7/19, 7 sessions in total)

Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Target: Parents and caregivers

Language: Mandarin

Location: Pao Arts Center (99Albany Street, Boston MA 02111)

Fee: Free, provide childcare and breakfast

Bonus: Obtain $25 gift card for full attendance.

Contact: Email Ying-Chen Wang or call 617-249-2995 x1095

家庭服務部將為大家帶來為期7星期的正向教養課程。課程專注於如何運用正向教養技巧與孩子建立緊密的親子關係、幫助孩子發展社交情緒素養以及改善問題行為。在七週的課程活動中，家長會與其它社區家長交流、學習如何設立明確行為改善計劃與實際演練的機會。家長還可獲得免費課程手冊、正向育兒講義與豐富的社交情緒素養材料包。

日期：2024年7月12日至8月30日（每週五，7月19號暫停一週，共7堂課）

時間：上午10點30至中午12點30

服務對象：家長和監護人

語言：普通話

費 用：免費, 提供托兒服務與茶點

地點：包氏文藝中心（99Albany Street, Boston MA 02111）

獎勵：全勤可獲得$25禮品卡

查詢：電郵王小姐或電話聯繫: 617-249-2995 x1095

This class provides a platform for children and parents to meet new friends and interact with others. Through the interesting drawing and hand-on art activities, children develop their understanding and interest in arts, as well as improve communication between parents and children. There are 4 sessions in total for this class, 90 minutes per session, parents and children join together.

Date: May 16 2024 to June 6, 2024; Thursday (4 sessions in total)

Time: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Location: Pao Arts Center (99 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02111)

Participant: Children with special needs age 6-11 and their parents.

Language: Mandarin, English

Fee: Free

Contact:

Send an email to: Chuanwei.zhou@bcnc.net

Call Chuanwei Zhou: 617-249-2995 x1026

這個課程提供一個平台讓小孩及家長認識新朋友，並與他人積極互動。通過有趣的繪畫和手工製造等活動，培養小孩對美術的認識和興趣，也增進親子之間的感情交流。本課程共有四次，每次一小時三十分鐘，家長和孩子共同參加，

日期：2024年5月16號至6月6號; 每週四(共4堂課)

時間：下午4:30至下午6:00

地點：包氏文藝中心 (99 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02111 )

服務對象: 6至11岁的特殊需要儿童和家长

語言：普通話，英文

費用：免費

查詢：

電郵聯絡: Chuanwei.zhou@bcnc.net

電話聯繫周先生: 617-249-2995 x1026

Family Services will provide parents and caregivers with a 7-session healthy cooking class! You will learn how to choose, buy, and prepare delicious, healthy, yet inexpensive meals! You will also receive tasty recipes and nutrition information. You are expected to attend the class regularly and participate in class with an open mind!

Date: May 6, 2024 to June 24, 2024 (every Monday, no class on 5/27, 7 sessions in total)

Time: 10 am to 12 pm

Target: Parents and caregivers

Language: Cantonese and/or Mandarin

Location: BCNC Boston (38 Ash Street, Boston MA 02111)

Fee: Free

Contact: Email Min Zhang or call 617-249-2995 x2013

家庭服務部將為大家帶來為期7星期的健康專業西餐課程。您將會學到如何選擇、購買和準備美味健康又實惠的西餐！您還會獲得美味的食譜和營養信息。我們期待您能夠以開放的心態參與全部課堂！

日期：2024年5月6日至6月24日（每週一，5月27號暫停一週，共7堂課）

時間：上午10點至中午12點

服務對象：家長和監護人

語言：粵語和/或普通話

費 用：免費

地點：BCNC 波士頓（38 Ash Street, Boston MA 02111）

查詢：電郵張小姐或電話聯繫: 617-249-2995 x2013

BCNC Family Services is going to facilitate an 8-session-support group "Mother's Wellness Group"! Mother's Wellness Group aims to provide a safe space for postpartum mothers to share their perinatal experiences, discuss changes in life, body, and emotions, and gain support from each other as well as trained facilitators. Mothers will also learn techniques to help manage any stress, thoughts, or difficult feelings.

Date: April 4th– May 9th 2024 （4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/23, 4/25, 4/30, 5/2, 5/9)

Time: 10:30 am-12 pm

Format: Virtual, except for the last session (05/09; BCNC Boston: 38 Ash Street, Boston MA 02111 )

Language: Mandarin

Cost: Free

Population: Mothers within 24 months post-delivery.

Email: Cathy Zhou; Ying-chen Wang

Phone: Ying-Chen Wang, 617-249-2995 x1095

BCNC家庭服務部將舉辦八節的「媽媽舒心之屋」支持小組。媽媽舒心之屋旨在為產後媽媽們提供安全的環境分享產後的經歷，探討生活，身體，以及情緒的變化。並在每週的小組見面中得到其他產後媽媽與受過訓練的領組員的支持！

日期： 2024年4月4日至2024年5月9日（4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/23, 4/25, 4/30, 5/2, 5/9)

時間︰上午10點半到12點

形式：線上, 最後一節(05/09)為實體結業慶祝活動 (BCNC Boston: 38 Ash Street, Boston MA 02111）

語言：普通話

費用：免費

服務對象：產後24個月以內的媽媽

電郵：周小姐 或 王小姐

致電：王小姐，617-249-2995 x1095

Date:04/03/2023 - 05/01/2024, 2PM - 3PM (every Wednesday, 5 weeks in total)

Population: Children with Autism (ASD; aged 3-8) and their parents

(**Children who are aged 3-5 may require more assistance from parents while participating in activity.)

Language: Chinese

Free workshop with limited spots

Description:

BCNC Family Services will facilitate a 5-week Expressive Arts Experiential Program (EAEP) for children with autism (age 3-8) and their parents. Expressive arts-based intervention is used to support children with ASD effectively to enhance expression of self, non-verbal and verbal communication and socio-emotional skills. The program includes fun and creative activities that involve body awareness, creative arts, the elements of nature, breathing techniques, and 1-2 outdoor activity (depending on the weather and other circumstances).

For inquiry:

Email Angel Chan

日期：04/03/2024 - 05/01/2024, 2PM - 3PM (每週三，共5星期)

對象︰自閉症兒童(3-8 歲) 及其父母、監護人

(*3-5歲的孩子在參與活動時可能需要家長更多的協助)

語言︰中文

費用︰免費

活動內容：

BCNC 家庭服務將為自閉症兒童（3-8 歲）及其父母提供為期 5 週的表達藝術體驗課程 (EAEP)。以表達藝術為基礎的介入方式通常用於有效地幫助自閉症兒童增強自我表達能力、非語言和言語溝通以及社交情感技能。此項目會進行有趣和有創造性的活動，其中會涉及增強身體意識的遊戲、創意藝術、大自然元素、呼吸技巧和 1-2 項戶外活動（因應天氣和其他情況而定）。

查詢及報名方式:

電郵聯絡陳小姐