Child & Family Support
You’re not alone in this journey.
We’ve been there, raising kids and youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges, DCYF involvement, or navigating the ups and downs of recovery as a parent. It can be overwhelming and confusing to figure out the services and support your child and family need.
Our Family Support Partners are here to lend a hand.
But don’t worry, our services are completely free!
Statewide helpline 401-467-6855
Run by parents and family members who have direct experience and understand your needs firsthand. We have knowledge and experience with early childhood, schools and special education, behavioral health centers, child welfare, and the juvenile justice system. We are here to provide emotional support and help you navigate and access the services and support you need.
Parents can do a self referral and our services are free of charge to families. Agencies can make referrals with consent.
Child & Family Agency Referral Form
Child & Family Release Form
Formulario de Consentimiento en Español (Child & Family Spanish Release Form)
For Self-Referral:
Fatherhood Support Interest Form
Parent Support Group Interest Form
Youth Group Interest Form
Get Family Support
Family Support Partners with lived experience are ready to provide one-on-one non-clinical peer-based support by attending care planning and school-based meetings with parents around their children's mental health and other child and family service needs. We work with parents who are overcoming their struggles with their mental health or substance use challenges.
Circle of Parents Groups
All meetings are free, parent-led, and guided by trained group facilitators to help strengthen families and understand the value of essential communication and responsibility. In collaboration with Child & Family.
Parenting Education
We offer evidence-based Nurturing Parenting classes with parents and family caregivers looking to strengthen their skills in caring for their children and adolescents. No judgment, just compassion.
Fatherhood Support
We offer various support and services to fathers. From individual support to a weekly support group. Learn more
Family Support for Substance Use
For parents who are impacted by opioid addiction, mental health, and/or substance use challenges. Speak to someone who understands firsthand what it is like to overcome these challenges and work towards recovery and wellness while taking care of our children too. We have experience with DCYF child welfare involvement, incarceration, and homelessness, and we can help. Learn more
2-Part Virtual Workshop Series: Gender Diversity
In collaboration with Day One, this training session covers language and concepts surrounding gender identity, sexual orientation, and how the LGBTQIA+ community is disproportionately impacted by sexual and domestic violence. We will learn and have group conversations on how to support LGBTQIA+ youth and adults, create safe spaces, and connect to local resources.
Serie de 2 Partes Taller Virtual: Diversidad de Género
En colaboración con Day One, esta sesión de capacitación cubre el lenguaje y los conceptos relacionados con la identidad de género, la orientación sexual y cómo la comunidad LGBTQIA+ se ve afectada de manera desproporcionada por la violencia sexual y doméstica. Estaremos aprendiendo y teniendo conversaciones grupales sobre cómo apoyar a los jóvenes y adultos LGBTQIA+, crear espacios seguros y conectarnos con los recursos locales.
