Positive Parenting Resource Center to Host Grand Opening Nov. 20

HOLYOKE — On Friday, Nov. 20, the United Arc will hold a grand-opening event at its new Positive Parenting Resource Center located at 208 Race Street, Suite 2, Holyoke.

The Positive Parenting Resource Center has been providing services to families since 1998 through the United Arc, based in Franklin County. Over the past several years, the United Arc extended services to Hampshire and Hampden counties, and is excited to have this new location in Holyoke. The Positive Parenting Resource Center provides in home parenting training and skill development for parents with learning differences, and also offers supervised visitation services.

Positive Parenting Program Director Susan Jones invites the public to attend the grand opening. Networking with light refreshments will begin at 8:30 a.m. Welcoming remarks and the grand-opening ceremony will be held at 9:15 a.m. Expected attendees include Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, state Rep. Aaron Vega, and Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce President Kathleen Anderson.

The United Arc is committed to ensuring that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have full access to systems and opportunities that uphold human rights, enhance growth and well-being, offer choice, and promote full inclusion in society. This mission is carried out by providing services, conducting advocacy, identifying resources, and creating community partnerships.