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News & Updates | Family Support, Prevention & Resources | PSN Rhode Island

Cherish the Child: Coming Together for Child Abuse Prevention

Join us August 28 for an evening of BBQ, live music, dancing, and community in support of child abuse prevention and stronger families.

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What Is a Family Support Partner?

Family Support Partners help parents and caregivers navigate challenges, find resources, and connect with support from someone who understands. Learn how family peer support can help families build on their strengths.

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Navigating Family Support Systems: You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

Finding support for your family can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating unfamiliar systems. Learn how asking questions, building connections, and accessing family support can help you move forward with confidence.

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Building Strong Families: How Protective Factors Help Prevent Child Abuse

Learn how protective factors, supportive relationships, and community connections help strengthen families, build resilience, and support child abuse prevention across Rhode Island.

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Free Family Activities & Prevention Printables

Explore free printable activities and resources that help families build connection, strengthen protective factors, and learn more about child abuse prevention.

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When Families Connect, Children Benefit

Families may take different paths, but they share a common goal: helping children thrive. Learn how the One Family Program brings birth parents, foster caregivers, and kinship families together to build connection, trust, and support.

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News & Updates | Family Support, Prevention & Resources | PSN Rhode Island

What Is a Family Support Partner?

Family Support Partners help parents and caregivers navigate challenges, find resources, and connect with support from someone who understands. Learn how family peer support can help families build on their strengths.

Read more →

Navigating Family Support Systems: You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

Finding support for your family can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating unfamiliar systems. Learn how asking questions, building connections, and accessing family support can help you move forward with confidence.

Read more →

When Families Connect, Children Benefit

Families may take different paths, but they share a common goal: helping children thrive. Learn how the One Family Program brings birth parents, foster caregivers, and kinship families together to build connection, trust, and support.

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Parenting Through Recovery: How Peer Support Empowers Parents on Their Path to Healing

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Preparing for Back-to-School

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💜 Behavioral Health

News & Updates | Family Support, Prevention & Resources | PSN Rhode Island

Understanding Survival Mode: What Happens When Stress Takes Over

When stress stays high, the body can go into survival mode. Learn how fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses work—and why understanding them can reduce shame and support healing.

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Children’s Mental Health Starts with Family Support

Children’s mental health is connected to the support, relationships, and resources surrounding the whole family. Learn how family peer support and community connections can help children and caregivers thrive.

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Supporting Families and Community After Tragedy

During difficult moments, families and communities need connection, compassion, and support. Learn how we can come together to care for one another and strengthen the systems that support families.

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Breaking Cycles, Building Futures: How BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month Connects to Child Abuse Prevention

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Mental Health is Prevention—and a Path Forward

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💙 Family Well-Being & Prevention

News & Updates | Family Support, Prevention & Resources | PSN Rhode Island

Building Strong Families: How Protective Factors Help Prevent Child Abuse

Learn how protective factors, supportive relationships, and community connections help strengthen families, build resilience, and support child abuse prevention across Rhode Island.

Read more →

Free Family Activities & Prevention Printables

Explore free printable activities and resources that help families build connection, strengthen protective factors, and learn more about child abuse prevention.

Read more →

100 Days of Summer Safety: Tips for Rhode Island Families

Practical tips to help Rhode Island families stay safe during summer activities, including water safety, heat protection, driving, fireworks, and injury prevention.

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Top 7 Tips to Prevent Child Abuse from a Complex Trauma Survivor

Prevention starts with understanding, compassion, and support. A complex trauma survivor shares seven ways communities can help protect children and strengthen families.

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April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month: Pinwheels of Possibility Calls for a Shift from Blame to Prevention

Child Abuse Prevention Month is an opportunity to move beyond awareness and focus on action. Learn how Rhode Island communities are coming together to support families and build safe, nurturing environments for children.

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💜 Breaking the Silence: Connecting Child Abuse Prevention and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Child abuse prevention and domestic violence prevention are deeply connected. Learn how raising awareness, supporting survivors, and strengthening families can create safer communities.

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