Support for Families. Strength for the Future.
Peer support, trusted resources, and connection for Rhode Island families navigating stress, parenting challenges, and behavioral health needs.
You’re not alone—and support starts here.
Whether you’re navigating behavioral health challenges, feeling overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, we connect you to real support from people who get it.
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Parent Support Network’s team of Family Support Partners have knowledge and experience with early childhood, schools and special education, behavioral health centers, child welfare, and the juvenile justice system.
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We offer Circle of Parents groups — free and open to all parents and caregivers. If you’d like group peer support, we got you.
Note: to help make it easier for adults to attend, children’s activities for under age 12 are available with pre-registration
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We are here to provide emotional support and help you navigate and access the services and resources you need. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
No judgment, just support.
We believe strong, supported families are the foundation for keeping children safe and thriving.
Our prevention approach includes:
Building protective factors
Parent education & support
Community awareness & training
What does it take to build a strong family?
We focus on strengthening families early—before crisis—through connection, education, and community.
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Talk to someone who gets it.
Built by Families. Backed by Community.
We bring together lived experience, prevention expertise, and statewide partnerships to support Rhode Island families every day.
“The support I have received through PSN and the Fatherhood Support Group helped me stabilize during a critical time of stress and change for my children.”
— Rhode Island Father“I’m dealing with DCYF family court for about 2 years now and they have supported me in every appointment / court date dealing with DCYF. I don’t think my case would have advanced the way it did if it wasn’t for PSN’s help.”
— Rhode Island Mother“It’s lifted me up in so many ways. I feel like it’s given me a place in the world. Honestly, it’s the best program for parents that I’ve ever been a part of.”
— Rhode Island FatherYou don’t have to be in crisis to reach out.