Family Activity Center
Free and low-cost programming for families of children with special needs.
About the Family Activity Center
At St. Francis Children’s Center, we believe in supporting the entire family…not just the child. Through our Family Activity Center, we offer free and low-cost programs and events throughout the year for families of children with special or support needs. Parents and caregivers can connect, share experiences, and build community with others facing similar journeys.
Events are held both on-site at our Center and at various locations throughout the community.
No membership is required, and children do not need to be enrolled in our Early Childhood Education program to participate.
All are welcome — including families from the broader special/support needs community as well as the general public.
Available Programs
Family Activity Center Programs
Our programs are offered Sunday through Friday.
A limit of 15 children per program Monday – Friday.
A limit of 15 children per program Monday – Friday.
Sundays
Specialty Programming
Join SFCC and our partners as we provide specialty programs on Sundays. These programs may rotate month-to-month. Please view our monthly calendar for programming being offered each month.
Join SFCC and our partners as we provide specialty programs on Sundays. These programs may rotate month-to-month. Please view our monthly calendar for programming being offered each month.
Mondays
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sensory Art Enrichment Class
Sensory art is great for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and a great way for guardians to connect with their children through art.
Sensory art is great for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and a great way for guardians to connect with their children through art.
Tuesdays
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Story Time
Story time is a lot more than just the story — it’s a free form of entertainment for guardian’s looking for cognitive activities and social interactions with children of all abilities.
Story time is a lot more than just the story — it’s a free form of entertainment for guardian’s looking for cognitive activities and social interactions with children of all abilities.
Wednesdays
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Social Groups | Ages 0-4 Years Old
Children of all abilities will be able to play in an open space with sensory bins available for them to engage with peers.
Children of all abilities will be able to play in an open space with sensory bins available for them to engage with peers.
Thursdays
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Open Play
Children of all abilities will be able to play in an open space with sensory bins available for them to engage with peers.
Children of all abilities will be able to play in an open space with sensory bins available for them to engage with peers.
Fridays
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sensory Art Enrichment Class
Sensory art is great for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and a great way for guardians to connect with their children through art.
Sensory art is great for fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and a great way for guardians to connect with their children through art.
Contact our Family Activity Center Manager, Angelica Lazaris, at alazaris@sfcckids.org or 414-351-7634 with any questions.
