Northampton Parents Center

A Community Drop-in Center for Children, Caregivers, and Families

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Smith Students

NPC is very lucky to have a talented team of work-study students from Smith College during the academic year. They provide essential support during weekly playgroups and events, and are a beloved and integral part of the NPC community.

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Fernanda (she/her)

Fernanda has been with NPC since 2023. She is a senior, majoring in Computer Science. Fernanda is a native Spanish speaker, and loves to travel and try different cuisines.

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Grace (she/her)

Grace started at NPC in fall 2024. She is a junior, studying History and Landscape Studies, and proficient in Spanish.

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Kira (she/her)

Kira has been with NPC since 2023. She is a junior, majoring in English and Math. She loves reading and playing board or card games with her family!

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Liz (they/her)

Liz started at NPC in winter 2025. She is a senior double majoring in Psychology and Portugese & Brazilian Studies. Liz is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in Portugese. She loves going for walks in town and trying new foods.

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Mari (she/her)

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Mari is one of the newest members of the Smith Students Team, having started in Fall 2025. She is a sophomore, and studying Psychology.

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Orly (she/her)

Orly is one of the newest members of the Smith Students Team, having started in Fall 2025. She is a freshman, and looking to major in Neuroscience. Orly enjoys listening to music and going on hikes!




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Northampton Parents Center

Northampton Parents Center is a drop-in center for families and caregivers of young children, birth to kindergarten. Since 1986, Northampton Parents Center (NPC) has provided a nurturing environment for families with young children to socialize, find resources, and build connections. Free daily drop-in playgroups are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 11:30 am. More information here.

We are located in the lower level of Edwards Church, at the corner of State and Main Streets in downtown Northampton.

Mission

Since 1986, the mission of Northampton Parents Center has been to provide a nurturing and friendly space for young children and their caregivers to meet and play; to find support and resources; and to create connections and friendships.

LOCATION

297 Main Street
Lower Level, Edwards Church
Northampton, MA 01060

NPC is located in the lower level of Edwards Church at the corner of State and Main Streets, in downtown Northampton. We are wheelchair accessible.

Support

Generously supported by your donations and through grant funding. All donations to NPC are tax deductible. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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