Welcome to BFCtoday.com!

This will be the new home of the Bedford Family Connection on the web! Please be patient while we develop our new website. In the mean time, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact us.

About BFC

Founded in 1988, the Bedford Family Connection is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that gives support to local families by providing fun and enriching activities for children ages 0-5 and their parents.

Membership Benefits

Beyond the obvious benefits of joining and participating in the BFC is the number of friendships it has fostered between families. The BFC provides members with a strengthened sense of community while creating and nurturing important relationships while our children are young. As a member, you will enjoy:

• The monthly BFC newsletter, which lists local and BFC events, news, the playroom schedule, and member classified ads.
• Discounted admission to the BFC playroom.
• Free (or low cost) children's activities, special events, and parties throughout the year.
• Free (or low cost) parenting workshops.
• Monthly Mom's Night Out events.
• Help with starting small, organized playgroups of similarly aged children.
• The BFC membership directory.
• A Preschool directory to assist members in researching preschools and daycare.
• Opportunities to volunteer in the BFC organization and participate in local charitable events.

To join the BFC, fill out our membership form and mail it with a $20 check made out to the Bedford Family Connection. Mail to: Bedford Family Connection, Attn: Membership, PO Box 636, Bedford, MA 01730.

Links

• Do you have children older than the BFC crowd? Check out bedfordkids.com for more fun (and local!) stuff for all ages!
• The Children's Room at the Bedford Public Library has story times and other fun events.
• There's always something going on through the Bedford Recreation Department so take a look at their website for current programs.
• Bedford Youth and Family Services runs workshops and seminars for parents. Visit their website for more information. The BYFS website also features important notices about community resources, so please visit their "News and Press Releases" page often.
• For more information on local parenting resources, please visit First Connections at www.firstconnections.org.
• Bedford Center for the Arts sponsors Third Friday "Crafternoons" each month. Check out their website's calendar of events at www.bedfordarts.org for more information.