Forget Me Not Community Fair

Forget Me Not Community Fair is an annual event that builds community connection for positive change in the Mat-Su Valley by promoting organizations that are serving our community in love.
Come out on June 11, 2023 from 12-6pm and enjoy a stage of live performers, a variety of food vendors, and booths featuring some amazing organizations!

Mat-Su Early Parent Support Alaska Cohort

OUR VISION

We want every new parent to have the community support needed to raise healthy, strong families during a challenging transition in their lives.

HOW IT WORKS

Small groups of new parents meet weekly, in person, for 10-12 weeks after their babies are born. Each weekly meeting includes a sharing time, developmental activity (e.g., songs and games for babies), and discussion of a relevant parenting topic such as sleeping, anxiety disorders, and balancing work and family. EPSA facilitators are nonjudgmental supporters and know that there is no one right way to be a good parent. (One more time: There is no one right way to be a good parent.)

EPSA is modeled on the Seattle-based Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS), a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization which has helped parents connect and grow as they begin their journeys into parenthood since 1982. PEPS parent support programs educate, inform and create community.

Community Driven
Small groups meet weekly for 10-12 weeks in the homes of group members or community centers, with a trained group facilitator who leads the group through conversations and the Strengthening Families curriculum, as well as sharing local resources for group members.

Research shows that being a part of a parenting group like those created through EPSA:
– increases parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence
– provides emotional nourishment, guidance, access to resources, and role modeling
– enhances the parenting couple’s relationship and decreases parent stress, anxiety and isolation
– normalizes the early parenting experience
– improves a child’s readiness to learn upon entering school

EPSA Values

Building connections: We believe in providing a positive, inclusive and safe environment for all participants
Equity: We welcome all individuals, regardless of culture, gender, marital status, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and religion.

Collaboration: Working with community partners, volunteers, and program participants to create a network of strong, informed parents. Recognizing strengths within the community, knowing it takes more than just one or two people

Mat-Su Early Parent Support Alaska Cohort

OUR VISION

We want every new parent to have the community support needed to raise healthy, strong families during a challenging transition in their lives.

HOW IT WORKS

Small groups of new parents meet weekly, in person, for 10-12 weeks after their babies are born. Each weekly meeting includes a sharing time, developmental activity (e.g., songs and games for babies), and discussion of a relevant parenting topic such as sleeping, anxiety disorders, and balancing work and family. EPSA facilitators are nonjudgmental supporters and know that there is no one right way to be a good parent. (One more time: There is no one right way to be a good parent.)

EPSA is modeled on the Seattle-based Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS), a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization which has helped parents connect and grow as they begin their journeys into parenthood since 1982. PEPS parent support programs educate, inform and create community.

Community Driven
Small groups meet weekly for 10-12 weeks in the homes of group members or community centers, with a trained group facilitator who leads the group through conversations and the Strengthening Families curriculum, as well as sharing local resources for group members.

Research shows that being a part of a parenting group like those created through EPSA:
– increases parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence
– provides emotional nourishment, guidance, access to resources, and role modeling
– enhances the parenting couple’s relationship and decreases parent stress, anxiety and isolation
– normalizes the early parenting experience
– improves a child’s readiness to learn upon entering school

EPSA Values

Building connections: We believe in providing a positive, inclusive and safe environment for all participants
Equity: We welcome all individuals, regardless of culture, gender, marital status, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and religion.

Collaboration: Working with community partners, volunteers, and program participants to create a network of strong, informed parents. Recognizing strengths within the community, knowing it takes more than just one or two people

Mat-Su Early Parent Support Alaska Cohort

OUR VISION

We want every new parent to have the community support needed to raise healthy, strong families during a challenging transition in their lives.

HOW IT WORKS

Small groups of new parents meet weekly, in person, for 10-12 weeks after their babies are born. Each weekly meeting includes a sharing time, developmental activity (e.g., songs and games for babies), and discussion of a relevant parenting topic such as sleeping, anxiety disorders, and balancing work and family. EPSA facilitators are nonjudgmental supporters and know that there is no one right way to be a good parent. (One more time: There is no one right way to be a good parent.)

EPSA is modeled on the Seattle-based Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS), a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization which has helped parents connect and grow as they begin their journeys into parenthood since 1982. PEPS parent support programs educate, inform and create community.

Community Driven
Small groups meet weekly for 10-12 weeks in the homes of group members or community centers, with a trained group facilitator who leads the group through conversations and the Strengthening Families curriculum, as well as sharing local resources for group members.

Research shows that being a part of a parenting group like those created through EPSA:
– increases parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence
– provides emotional nourishment, guidance, access to resources, and role modeling
– enhances the parenting couple’s relationship and decreases parent stress, anxiety and isolation
– normalizes the early parenting experience
– improves a child’s readiness to learn upon entering school

EPSA Values

Building connections: We believe in providing a positive, inclusive and safe environment for all participants
Equity: We welcome all individuals, regardless of culture, gender, marital status, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and religion.

Collaboration: Working with community partners, volunteers, and program participants to create a network of strong, informed parents. Recognizing strengths within the community, knowing it takes more than just one or two people

Mat-Su Early Parent Support Alaska Cohort

OUR VISION

We want every new parent to have the community support needed to raise healthy, strong families during a challenging transition in their lives.

HOW IT WORKS

Small groups of new parents meet weekly, in person, for 10-12 weeks after their babies are born. Each weekly meeting includes a sharing time, developmental activity (e.g., songs and games for babies), and discussion of a relevant parenting topic such as sleeping, anxiety disorders, and balancing work and family. EPSA facilitators are nonjudgmental supporters and know that there is no one right way to be a good parent. (One more time: There is no one right way to be a good parent.)

EPSA is modeled on the Seattle-based Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS), a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization which has helped parents connect and grow as they begin their journeys into parenthood since 1982. PEPS parent support programs educate, inform and create community.

Community Driven
Small groups meet weekly for 10-12 weeks in the homes of group members or community centers, with a trained group facilitator who leads the group through conversations and the Strengthening Families curriculum, as well as sharing local resources for group members.

Research shows that being a part of a parenting group like those created through EPSA:
– increases parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence
– provides emotional nourishment, guidance, access to resources, and role modeling
– enhances the parenting couple’s relationship and decreases parent stress, anxiety and isolation
– normalizes the early parenting experience
– improves a child’s readiness to learn upon entering school

EPSA Values

Building connections: We believe in providing a positive, inclusive and safe environment for all participants
Equity: We welcome all individuals, regardless of culture, gender, marital status, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and religion.

Collaboration: Working with community partners, volunteers, and program participants to create a network of strong, informed parents. Recognizing strengths within the community, knowing it takes more than just one or two people

Mat-Su Early Parent Support Alaska Cohort

OUR VISION

We want every new parent to have the community support needed to raise healthy, strong families during a challenging transition in their lives.

HOW IT WORKS

Small groups of new parents meet weekly, in person, for 10-12 weeks after their babies are born. Each weekly meeting includes a sharing time, developmental activity (e.g., songs and games for babies), and discussion of a relevant parenting topic such as sleeping, anxiety disorders, and balancing work and family. EPSA facilitators are nonjudgmental supporters and know that there is no one right way to be a good parent. (One more time: There is no one right way to be a good parent.)

EPSA is modeled on the Seattle-based Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS), a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization which has helped parents connect and grow as they begin their journeys into parenthood since 1982. PEPS parent support programs educate, inform and create community.

Community Driven
Small groups meet weekly for 10-12 weeks in the homes of group members or community centers, with a trained group facilitator who leads the group through conversations and the Strengthening Families curriculum, as well as sharing local resources for group members.

Research shows that being a part of a parenting group like those created through EPSA:
– increases parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence
– provides emotional nourishment, guidance, access to resources, and role modeling
– enhances the parenting couple’s relationship and decreases parent stress, anxiety and isolation
– normalizes the early parenting experience
– improves a child’s readiness to learn upon entering school

EPSA Values

Building connections: We believe in providing a positive, inclusive and safe environment for all participants
Equity: We welcome all individuals, regardless of culture, gender, marital status, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and religion.

Collaboration: Working with community partners, volunteers, and program participants to create a network of strong, informed parents. Recognizing strengths within the community, knowing it takes more than just one or two people

Mat-Su Early Parent Support Alaska Cohort

OUR VISION

We want every new parent to have the community support needed to raise healthy, strong families during a challenging transition in their lives.

HOW IT WORKS

Small groups of new parents meet weekly, in person, for 10-12 weeks after their babies are born. Each weekly meeting includes a sharing time, developmental activity (e.g., songs and games for babies), and discussion of a relevant parenting topic such as sleeping, anxiety disorders, and balancing work and family. EPSA facilitators are nonjudgmental supporters and know that there is no one right way to be a good parent. (One more time: There is no one right way to be a good parent.)

EPSA is modeled on the Seattle-based Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS), a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization which has helped parents connect and grow as they begin their journeys into parenthood since 1982. PEPS parent support programs educate, inform and create community.

Community Driven
Small groups meet weekly for 10-12 weeks in the homes of group members or community centers, with a trained group facilitator who leads the group through conversations and the Strengthening Families curriculum, as well as sharing local resources for group members.

Research shows that being a part of a parenting group like those created through EPSA:
– increases parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence
– provides emotional nourishment, guidance, access to resources, and role modeling
– enhances the parenting couple’s relationship and decreases parent stress, anxiety and isolation
– normalizes the early parenting experience
– improves a child’s readiness to learn upon entering school

EPSA Values

Building connections: We believe in providing a positive, inclusive and safe environment for all participants
Equity: We welcome all individuals, regardless of culture, gender, marital status, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and religion.

Collaboration: Working with community partners, volunteers, and program participants to create a network of strong, informed parents. Recognizing strengths within the community, knowing it takes more than just one or two people

Mat-Su Early Parent Support Alaska Cohort

OUR VISION

We want every new parent to have the community support needed to raise healthy, strong families during a challenging transition in their lives.

HOW IT WORKS

Small groups of new parents meet weekly, in person, for 10-12 weeks after their babies are born. Each weekly meeting includes a sharing time, developmental activity (e.g., songs and games for babies), and discussion of a relevant parenting topic such as sleeping, anxiety disorders, and balancing work and family. EPSA facilitators are nonjudgmental supporters and know that there is no one right way to be a good parent. (One more time: There is no one right way to be a good parent.)

EPSA is modeled on the Seattle-based Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS), a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization which has helped parents connect and grow as they begin their journeys into parenthood since 1982. PEPS parent support programs educate, inform and create community.

Community Driven
Small groups meet weekly for 10-12 weeks in the homes of group members or community centers, with a trained group facilitator who leads the group through conversations and the Strengthening Families curriculum, as well as sharing local resources for group members.

Research shows that being a part of a parenting group like those created through EPSA:
– increases parenting skills, knowledge, and confidence
– provides emotional nourishment, guidance, access to resources, and role modeling
– enhances the parenting couple’s relationship and decreases parent stress, anxiety and isolation
– normalizes the early parenting experience
– improves a child’s readiness to learn upon entering school

EPSA Values

Building connections: We believe in providing a positive, inclusive and safe environment for all participants
Equity: We welcome all individuals, regardless of culture, gender, marital status, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disabilities, and religion.

Collaboration: Working with community partners, volunteers, and program participants to create a network of strong, informed parents. Recognizing strengths within the community, knowing it takes more than just one or two people

AARS Fun Day 2023

Fun Day is a free annual event that brings together AARS’ clients, their families, and the community to celebrate recovery. This is an opportunity for the community to see the work AARS is doing in the community, chat with clients about their recovery, and to have fun! AARS’ clients help host Fun Day, along with AARS volunteers, staff, and board members.

What to Expect:
Fun Day is from 11 am to 5 pm and has something for everyone, including:
Free BBQ
Family activity tables
Bouncy house for kids
Volleyball
Farm tours
Door prizes every 30 minutes
Produce and flower basket sales
Drawing of annual raffle winners (4 pm)
Fun Day is a drug and alcohol-free event. There will also be an AA meeting held at 11 am in the main facility for those who wish to join.

It's T-ball Season!

This is a great weekly Day Hab activity for all ages and ability levels. Come join us for Fun in the Sun playing the all-time American Sport. This is a non-competitive, challenger league-style activity and is intended for recreation, exercise, and social skill building. Bring your own equipment or use ours.

12:00 PM-1:30 PM

Meadow Lakes Playground And Sports Complex (1210 N Kim Dr, Wasilla, AK 99623, United States)

Not Finding a Resource Send Us a Message

Having trouble finding the resource you’re looking for, we’re here to help. Just send us a message and we’ll be happy to assist you with your needs. If you need an immediate response, you can also text us at 907-373-CNCT (2628). We look forward to helping you!

Connect Mat-Su is an organization in Wasilla, Alaska serving the residents of the Mat-Su Valley. Our resources do not expand beyond the Mat-Su Valley and Anchorage.