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Pernet was honored to be recognized as the non-profit of the night during the WooSox opening week at Polar Park. We enjoyed the opportunity to officially welcome the team to the neighborhood and look forward to a continued  partnership between our organizations. Go Sox!

Community Partners, We (SPUD, CBL, and GCR) thank you tremendously for welcoming Holy Cross volunteers into your organizations this semester and year. We are very aware of how difficult managing virtual volunteers can be and we are grateful for the time you spent working with Holy Cross students. From what we have heard from our […]

Pernet Virtual Baby Shower I recently read a meme on Instagram from @thebalanceafterbaby that said, “We spend too much time worrying about if a new baby is sleeping well, eating enough, or crying too much  and not enough time worrying if a new mom is sleeping well, eating enough, or crying too much.”  I believe […]

I am excited to share with you that the Worcester Together Fund awarded us a grant to start the first Universal Newborn Home Visiting program here in Worcester.  For many years, Pernet Family Health Service has been known for our expert and highly effective home visiting practices, and for skillful identification of health and developmental risk factors. […]

Oh the joy of holding a new born baby!  Mothers and fathers to be take time to prepare for the new addition to the family.  It is an exciting time for the whole family.  To families in need, it is a time of constant worry. Where will we get the clothes?  Where will the baby sleep? What […]

High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk. They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel can help children feel safe by establishing a sense of […]