The Arc of Montgomery, Berks & Bucks Counties

Marc Children's Services:
Support Groups

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These groups are open to families currently receiving services through Marc and are free of charge, however, please call ahead to register. Unless otherwise specified, all groups are held in The Arc of Montgomery, Berks & Bucks Counties Eagleville office. 610.265.4700 ask for Josetta jventresca@marcpa.org

Feeding Group: Was your child born prematurely and struggles with feeding? Is your child tube fed? Is your child not gaining weight appropriately? Are sensory issues affecting his/her eating? If so, this group is for you. Please call for time and location as this group rotates in different parent’s homes:
610.265.4700.

Father’s Group: Our father's group provides an opportunity to obtain specific information that will help with understanding your child’s handicap. Children are requested to come and childcare is available. Group meets every other Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please email Daniel Samsel directly at samsel@comcast.net

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Down’s Syndrome Play Group: This group meets informally to share ideas and resources; children are invited. It meets on the 3^rd Thursday of every month from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
For additional information: 610.265.4700.

Sibling’s Group: The sibling's group runs simultaneously with the parent’s group. Siblings ages
4 through 6 and 7 through 11 have fun meeting other siblings that share similar experiences. This group meets on the last Thursday of every month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Parent’s Group: The parent's group runs simultaneously with the sibling’s group. Offering parents a safe place to share thoughts and feelings on raising a child with special needs. Meets on the last Thursday of every month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.