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Showing Up with Authenticity: Sarah’s Volunteer Story
For Parent Stress Line volunteer Sarah, making a difference can mean helping someone laugh during a painful moment, see a hopeful path, or feel understood. She shares what makes volunteering meaningful and why you don’t need all the answers to offer support.
Back to School Brings New Pressures for Families. The Parent Stress Line Is Here to Listen.
New routines, school worries, and everyday demands can leave families feeling overwhelmed. Learn how the Parent Stress Line supported caregivers through 5,575 calls in FY26 and offers free, confidential support around the clock, throughout the school year and beyond.
Supporting Incarcerated Parents and Strengthening Family Connections
Parents Helping Parents provides support groups, family connection programs, and foster care resources for incarcerated parents in Massachusetts.
Trusting the Wisdom of the Group: Skylar’s Volunteer Story
“Hearing from participants that they’ve experienced positive changes in their lives because of tools they’ve learned in the support group is what keeps me so excited to volunteer.”
Finding Connection Through Community: Alexandra’s Volunteer Story
“I love seeing participants return week after week and build community—it’s a reminder that these spaces truly make a difference.”
Creating Space for Connection: Hannah’s Volunteer Story
“Seeing how much healing comes from the space I helped create is the most special thing in the world.”
CBS Boston Feature: Parents Helping Parents offers support to parents and caregivers dealing with stress
CBS Boston spoke with our board member Ally O’Connor about why this season is particularly challenging and how Parents Helping Parents provides critical support to parents and caregivers during this time.
Paying Support Forward: Camilla’s Volunteer Story
“Witnessing group members support one another during difficult times has been one of the most meaningful parts of this work.”
Holding Space, Offering Hope: Linda’s Volunteer Story
“People need connection more than they need correction—and healing can start wherever there’s space to be heard.”
Listening with Empathy: Sharon’s Volunteer Story
“Knowing you’ve made a difference in someone’s life by listening carefully and responding with empathy—that’s what keeps me coming back.”
