he Family Center at the Northshore Education Consortium provides high quality educational information, community resources and parent support programs for families with special needs and at-risk children. It is located at the Kevin O'Grady School in Beverly and is available to all families and professionals from within the North Shore community.

The Family Center offers an environment where families always feel welcome. Parents and other family members are greeted by empathic staff knowledgeable about children with special needs. The Family Center provides a lending library with books, articles and up-to-date literature on a multitude of topics including special needs, at-risk youth, medical, developmental and behavioral conditions, substance abuse and parenting. Computer access is available for families with links to national and community organizations and agencies. The Center provides further support to families through parent support groups, parent trainings and educational workshops. Click here for Program Information

Parent Education and Support Groups
Groups provide an opportunity for parents to come together in small interactive groups to learn about a specific topic. Groups are taught by specialized professionals with expertise in the area. Space is limited to enable discussion and support.

Current Groups
• Parents of Children with Visual Impairment.
  
• Boardmaker Training Group.