Family Connection Groups

Fred Rogers Institute’s Family Connection Groups bring moms of children ages 0-5 together to share in their everyday experiences caring for their children. During sessions, we will draw from the wisdom of Fred Rogers and discuss the Six Fundamentals of Learning and Growing (self worth, trust, curiosity, solitude, looking and listening carefully, and play) and how these connect to being a mom. This is not a class, but an opportunity to connect with, and be supported by, other moms! 

In the fall of 2026 we will run two Family Connection Groups for moms of children ages 0-5:

  • One group for local moms in Westmoreland County, PA 
  • One group for moms globally

Family Connection Groups will take place online via Zoom. We hope moms will engage in meetings however they are comfortable and able - at home with a child on your lap, at work on a lunch break, or in the car driving to work. Meetings will take place on the dates below. 

  • September 10, 2025 at 11:30am EST
  • September 24, 2025 at 11:30am EST
  • October 8, 2025 at 11:30am EST
  • October 22, 2025 at 11:30am EST
  • November 5, 2025 at 11:30am EST
  • November 19, 2025 at 11:30am EST
  • December 3, 2025 at 11:30am EST
  • December 17, 2025 at 11:30am EST

Westmoreland County group participants are also invited to four in-person playdates at the Fred Rogers Institute in Latrobe, PA: 

  • Saturday, September 13 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
  • Saturday, October 11 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
  • Saturday, November 15 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
  • Saturday, January 10 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

This program is free to join, but space is limited! Fill out this interest form by August 15, 2025 to sign up for this first come, first served opportunity. We will notify everyone regarding the status of interest forms by September 1, 2025.

Westmoreland County Interest Form

Global Interest Form