OCTOBER 2026 PARENT CENTER NEWSLETTER
Dear Parents, Service Providers, and Caregivers
Autumn is in full swing across the city and here at the Parent Center, too! This month, we want to highlight some exciting and important events so you can put them on your calendar now.
First, we invite you to come celebrate at Henry Street Settlement's 2026 Fall Festive scheduled to take place at the Abrons Arts Center on Saturday, October 17, from 12 to 4 PM. Join in the fun with music, dancing, activities, and arts & crafts. Attendees are invited to 'dress to impress' for the costume parade! Henry Street's Fall Festival is free and open to all ages.
This year's event will feature two performances of Flying Leap Productions' The Garden, an interactive show for children ages 3 to 5 that highlights nature's life cycles using all five senses. Learn more and snag your free tickets to the show(s) Click here
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Betances Health Center, in Collaboration with the American-Italian Cancer Foundation, is offering no-cost breast cancer screenings.
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Address: 280 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002
Eligibility: Women ages 40-75
Currently living in NYC
No mammogram in the last 12 months.
To request an appointment, call 877-628-9090 or use the online form. No co-pays or deductibles required. Uninsured patients are welcome. Please bring an ID and insurance card (if insure).
✨ OCTOBER 2026 PARENT CENTER WORKSHOPS ✨
Every month, the Parent Center hosts one-time workshops covering a variety of parenting topics. These workshops are super convenient as they're held online via Zoom and are led by our awesome team of licensed social workers and mental health staff. Keep scrolling to check out this month's workshops and sign up. And guess what? They're FREE and open to everyone! See you there!
NOTE: Workshops are held online via ZOOM. Participants need to access the ZOOM App on their phone, computer, or other device to participate. For more information about how to download and use Zoom, click here. Workshops require pre-registration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting. Participants requesting a Parenting Workshop Certificate will need to arrive no later than 15 minutes after the start of the workshop. For more information please call 212.471.2400 x1831 or email ParentCenter@HenryStreet.org
Childhood Fears and Separation Anxiety: This workshop will cover common fears that children experience and why, ways to support children through their fears, separation anxiety at different ages, and how to handle your child’s separation anxiety.
Workshop Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LCSW
When: Friday, October 2nd at 11:00 AM
How to Talk to Children About Domestic Violence: October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This workshop will discuss ways to effectively talk with your children about domestic violence and what you can do as a parent to support you and your child’s relationship.
Facilitator: Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP
When: Tuesday, October 6th at 1:00 PM
Dealing with Sibling Rivalry: Geared toward parents of children of all ages and focuses on what sibling rivalry is and why it happens, helping children identify and express their feelings, and how parents can best respond.
Workshop Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LCSW
When: Thursday, October 8th at 1:00 PM
Your Baby’s First Year: A review of all the baby basics for the first year, including feeding, sleep, diapering, illness, and more.
Facilitator: Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP
When: Tuesday, October 13th at 1:00 PM
Self-Care and Stress Management: For parents and caregivers of all ages. Take some time to learn ways to take care of yourself so you can better take care of those you love.
Workshop Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LCSW
When: Friday, October 16th at 11:00 AM
Supporting Children with Comparison and Jealousy: Children often struggle with feelings of comparison or jealousy. Learn how to explore these feelings with your children and work through them collaboratively in healthy, age-appropriate ways.
Workshop Facilitator: Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP
When: Tuesday, October 20th at 1:00 PM
Navigating the Tween Years: For parents of kids ages 8 to 12, this workshop covers milestones, possible challenges, ways to effectively communicate, and how to manage difficult behaviors.
Workshop Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LCSW
When: Friday, October 23rd at 11:00 AM
Successful Co-parenting: This workshop focuses on how parents living in separate homes can utilize effective communication, conflict resolution, plus a co-parenting plan to successfully parent their children together and help them to adjust.
Workshop Facilitator: Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP
When: Tuesday, October 27th at 1:00 PM
Helping Young Children Cope with Feelings: This workshop reviews techniques you can use to teach your young child about emotions and how to regulate and cope with those emotions in the moment.
Workshop Facilitator: Annie Mudick, LCSW
When: Friday, October 30th at 2:00 PM
Contact The Parent Center
JOIN US FOR TODDLER WEDNESDAYS!
Come join us every Wednesday for a drop-in structured activity and socialization group designed for parents and toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years. Bring your little one and participate in circle time, arts and crafts, songs, and more alongside other parents and children. It's a fantastic opportunity to bond and be part of our Parent Center community!
The group meets onsite at the Parent Center, located on the third floor of the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center at 269 Henry Street, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Annie Mudick, MA, LMSW, our Parent Center Social Worker, leads the sessions.
To register or if you have any questions, please email ParentCenter@HenryStreet.org or call Annie at 646.629.9668. We can't wait to see you there!
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Did you know? Indigenous Peoples' Day is celebrated on October 15th this year. This holiday was created to commemorate and honor the history and current Indigenous American cultures that exist all throughout the United States. There are many ways to observe this holiday in NYC. Some highlights include:
Can't make it to an event? Celebrate at home with this selection of books, media, activities, and more shared by Family Education!
With gratitude, perseverance, and hope,
Henry Street Settlement
Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center/Parent Center Team
Ashley Young, MSW, LCSW - Program Director
Annie Mudick, MA, LCSW - Parent Center Social Worker
Shannon Ganley, MHC-LP - Parent Center Mental Health Counselor
Contact us!
The Parent Center
269 Henry Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10002
212.471.2400 x1831
ParentCenter@HenryStreet.org
henrystreet.org/parentcenter
The Parent Center is a part of the Dale Jones Burch Neighborhood Center, where Lower East Side Community members come to get all the help they need to access critical benefits and services that keep them nourished, housed, healthy, and able to lead stable lives. Our services include benefits screenings/case management, crisis intervention and short-term counseling, referrals for outpatient mental health services, employment, legal/financial counseling, enrollment in affordable health insurance, and more. Call 212.471.2400 for more information.
