Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families

09/16/2026

You don’t have to do parenting alone. 💜

Parenting can feel like a lot—especially when you’re navigating behavioral health challenges, child welfare involvement, reunification, or simply trying to find your footing. You deserve support, connection, and a place where people get it.

PSN offers free groups and programs for Rhode Island parents and caregivers:

💜 Circle of Parents for Children’s Behavioral Health
1st Monday Monthly • 6–7:30 PM
Connect with other parents and caregivers who understand.

💜 Birth Parent Support Group
1st Thursday Monthly • 6–7:30 PM
Support for parents navigating separation, reunification, and child welfare involvement.

🧡 Father 2 Father
Wednesdays • 5:30-7 PM
A welcoming space for dads to connect, share, and support one another.

🧡 Circle of Parents en Español
3rd Thursday Monthly • 1–2:30 PM • Virtual
A supportive space for Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers.

💜 Nurturing Parenting
12-week, evidence-based program • Currently DCYF referral-based
Build nurturing parenting skills and strengthen family relationships.

Not sure which support is right for you? That’s okay. You don’t have to figure it out alone. We can help you find a place to start. 💜

📞 Call 401-467-6855
🌐 psnri.org/support

09/15/2026

September is !

⚓️ Voices of Our Anchors

Today, we highlight a kinship caregiver who opened their home to their niece and nephew and found pride in being able to provide them with a safe and loving home. ❤️

During National Kinship Care Month, we’re honoring the grandparents, relatives, and family friends who step up to be an anchor for a child they know and love.

Thank you for being an anchor when it matters most. ⚓️

09/15/2026

Our next virtual Information Meeting is TOMORROW (9/16)! If adoption is something you’ve been thinking about, we’d love for you to join us. 💜

These meetings are free and open to Rhode Island adults. We’ll discuss the steps of the adoption process, give an overview about the youth waiting to be adopted, the rewards and challenges involved, and more.

To receive the Zoom link for the meeting, please contact Allison at [email protected].

09/14/2026

As a parent or caregiver, you can take steps to create a safe sleep environment for your baby. Learn more about putting your baby to “safe sleep.”

"Long before I became a mother, working at the Rhode Island Medical Examiner's office changed the way I understood risk, sleep, and motherhood."
Kerry had already seen what can happen when exhaustion, love, and the middle of the night collide. So when her own babies arrived, she followed safe sleep guidelines every single night — even when it was hard.
Learn more about Kerry's safe sleep story and how you can keep your baby safe by visiting health.ri.gov/safesleep

09/14/2026

Join us this upcoming Thursday at Parent Support Network of Rhode Island or virtually at 6 pm as we have a discussion about wraparound an evidence-based intensive care coordination practice model producing positive outcomes for children and youth with behavioral health needs.

09/11/2026

Take the first step in joining our team and help support Rhode Island’s children and families!

The Social Caseworker II and Child Protective Investigator civil service exams will take place on November 12 and November 15. Please share with anyone who may be interested. Visit www.apply.ri.gov and search “Civil Service Examinations.”

09/10/2026

We're proud to announce that Kids.RI.Gov has been enhanced with new features and expanded resources to better support families from pregnancy through age 18. Whether you’re looking for answers, services, or next steps, Kids.RI.Gov is here to help. Read our announcement for more info and help spread the word! https://conta.cc/4gNKxiW

09/10/2026

September is National Kinship Care Month!

This month, we honor the grandparents, relatives and family friends who step up to provide children with safe, loving and stable homes when they need them most. Kinship caregivers offer more than a place to live. They provide comfort, connection and a sense of belonging during challenging times. They help children stay connected to the people, family, culture and communities that are important to them. We are grateful to our kinship caregivers for being anchors of stability for children and families every day.

Thank you to all of our kinship families!
Learn more at https://beananchor.ri.gov

Visit Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network at https://shorturl.at/Pxa0W

09/10/2026

As a parent or caregiver, you can take steps to create a safe sleep environment for your baby. Learn more about putting your baby to “safe sleep.”

"When I was pregnant, we were on a mission to design and decorate the perfect nursery."

Soft blankets. Stuffed animals. It wasn't until Jola carried her newborn daughter into that nursery for the first time that she saw the room differently — and made a decision on the spot.

Learn more about Jola's safe sleep story and how you can keep your baby safe by visiting health.ri.gov/safesleep

09/10/2026

Lived experts offer insights on permanency and recommend strategies aimed at strengthening children’s connection to family.