Family Connection Groups

“Some days, ‘doing the best we can’ may still fall short of what we would like to be able to do, but life isn't perfect-on any front-and doing what we can with what we have is the most we should expect of ourselves or anyone else.” - Fred Rogers

Fred Rogers Institute’s Family Connection Groups bring moms of children ages 0-5 together to share in their everyday experiences caring for their children. During sessions, we will draw from the wisdom of Fred Rogers and discuss the Six Fundamentals of Learning and Growing (self worth, trust, curiosity, solitude, looking and listening carefully, and play) and how these connect to being a mom. This is not a class, but an opportunity to connect with, and be supported by, other moms! 

In the spring of 2026 we will run two Family Connection Groups for moms of children ages 0-5:

  • One group for local moms in Westmoreland County, PA 
  • One group for moms globally

Family Connection Groups will take place online via Zoom. We hope moms will engage in meetings however they are comfortable and able - at home with a child on your lap, at work on a lunch break, or in the car driving to work. Meetings will take place on the dates below. 

  • March 2, 2026 at 11:30am EST
  • March 9, 2026 at 11:30am EST
  • March 16, 2026 at 11:30am EST
  • March 23, 2026 at 11:30am EST
  • March 30, 2026 at 11:30am EST
  • April 13, 2026 at 11:30am EST
  • April 20, 2026 at 11:30am EST
  • April 27, 2026 at 11:30am EST

This program is free to join, but space is limited! Fill out the form below by February 13, 2026 to sign up for this first come, first served opportunity. We will notify everyone regarding the status of the sign ups by February 20, 2026.

Westmoreland County Sign-up Form

Sign-ups for the global group are now closed, as the spring session is full. Please complete the form below if you would like to be notified when the Global Family Connection Groups are open for the next cohort! 

Global Interest Sign-up Form

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