Parenting Support

Hotlines

  • PARENTS HELPING PARENTS
    A 24/7 helpline for parents/caregivers.

    Free, Confidential, and Anonymous
    Call 1-800-632-8188

  • PARENTS ANONYMOUS
    1-855-427-2436
    Call the National Parent Helpline® to get emotional support from a trained advocate.

  • 1-800-786-2929
    (1-800-RUNAWAY)
    A 24-hour crisis hotline for youth and families.

    If you’re having trouble talking to the youth in your life at home or they have already run away, call this number for help. We will listen and assist you in developing a plan.

  • 1-800-448-3000
    24/7 crisis, resource and referral number for kids and parents.

  • 1-800-422-4453
    Counselors are available to talk through child abuse situations if you have questions or need additional support or resources.

Basic Needs

  • 211
    A resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources.

  • 1-877-382-2363
    State agency assisting families/individuals with food, emergency shelter, domestic violence support, and job assistance.

  • 1-(617) 910-5960
    Attorneys are appointed by the Juvenile Court or the Probate and Family Court to represent children and indigent parents in child welfare matters.

  • 1-781-581-1977
    CLCM.ORG/CHILDWELFARE
    Lawyers     that represent the child in Care and Protection Cases.

  • 1-800-342-5297
    A legal services hotline offering basic legal information, referral to free legal services for low-income persons, and referral to the private bar for others. Information on Massachusetts law only.

  • MASSLEGALHELP.ORG
    A website created by Massachusetts legal aid programs with practical information on Massachusetts residents’ legal rights. Information for parents and families under the Children and Families tab.

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