What We Offer
The more secure your child is the more they'll be able to:
Trust the people they love.
Turn to you when they face challenges.
Feel less anger at you.
Enjoy better relationships with brothers and sisters.
Experience more happiness with you.
Learn to solve problems independently.
Enjoy lasting friendships with others.
Better resolve problems with friends.
Have a positive view of themselves.
Have confidence they can find answers to most problems.
Know they can expect good things in life.
Good things that begin early in life last a lifetime!
We are rearranging our garden to make room for a new picnic pavilion. This will be a great addition to increase opportunities to build community. Our garden is for families with young children who would like to grow some of their own food. Don’t worry if you’re new to gardening. We can help you get started through several experienced volunteer gardeners you can turn to for instruction and advice. This is a great opportunity for families who live in an apartment without their own space. BHF is looking for families wishing to garden a half or full 4’X8’ box. It will be first come first served. Here are a few reasons gardening is a great opportunity for families with young children. We'll be adding more play feartures for young children this Spring.
- It's an activity that children love to do with their parents.
- You get to enjoy your favorite fresh vegetables all summer.
- You make new friends and you save money!
- Opportunities are available to learn from a Master Gardener.
Interested? Please contact us through FaceBook to learn more.
We hope to offer the Imagination Playgrond on a regular schedule this summer so families can tend their garden while their children enjoy the playground at the Frank Cheney Mansion. You can request the application by emailing us at
Through 2018, more than 250 parents have participated in BrightStart For Families. Their children experienced fun and learning while dads and moms had time to reflect on what their children really need to thrive with other parents like them and our BrightStart Team. This is possible because of our amazing community volunteers who give freely of themselves and their time and the generous financial support of individuals and local foundations like the SBM Charitable Foundation and the Mortensen Foundation. Thank you!