Parent Support Network of Rhode Island

06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth and reflect on the significance of freedom, history, and community. Our office is closed in observance of the holiday.

06/17/2026

💙 Children do best when caregivers have support, too.

Parents and caregivers are often carrying more than others can see—stress, recovery, mental health challenges, financial pressures, and the everyday responsibilities of raising a family.

When families have access to support, connection, and resources, children benefit too.

This Reunification Month, we're recognizing the important role that support plays in helping families heal, grow, and stay connected.

06/16/2026

Reminder: Third Thursdays family support night this evening (on a Tuesday this month only)💜

Reminder: This month’s Third Thursdays gathering will take place on Tuesday, June 16 instead of Thursday. Same time and location—just a one-time schedule change.

If you have any questions, please call 401-467-6855. We hope to see you there!

06/15/2026

🛍️💜 A heartfelt thank you to Amazon.com for their generous donations that help make a difference for the families we serve.

Thanks to this donation, PSN was able to share everyday necessities, household items, children's products, and special treats with parents, caregivers, youth, and families across our community. We were also excited to provide items to fathers participating in our Father 2 Father program as we celebrate Father's Day this week.

These donations help stretch family budgets, reduce stress, and remind families that they are not alone. Seeing families "shop" for items that meet their unique needs was a powerful reminder of what community support can do.

We're grateful to Amazon and everyone who helped sort, organize, and distribute these donations. Any remaining items will continue supporting local families through community partners, ensuring this generosity reaches as many people as possible.

Thank you for helping us strengthen families and build a more connected community. 💜

06/10/2026

June is Reunification Month—a time to recognize the strength, resilience, and hard work of families who are healing, growing, and reconnecting.

When parents are working toward reunification, they are often carrying a lot: stress, trauma, recovery, mental health challenges, and the pressure of meeting many expectations at once.

Sometimes what looks like anger, avoidance, people-pleasing, or feeling "stuck" is actually a survival response.

Fight. Flight. Freeze. Fawn.

These are not character flaws. They are ways the nervous system tries to keep us safe during difficult times.

Understanding how stress affects the brain and body can help reduce shame, build self-awareness, and support healing—for parents, caregivers, and families.

Scroll through to learn more, then read the full article at psnri.org/blog if you'd like more.

06/08/2026

Reminder: This month’s Third Thursdays gathering will take place on Tuesday, June 16 instead of Thursday. Same time and location—just a one-time schedule change.

If you have any questions, please call 401-467-6855. We hope to see you there!

06/05/2026

📣 Parents and caregivers: We want to hear from you.

Have you used respite services, wish you had access to them, or struggled to find the support you need?

Join us for a Respite Care Focus Group and help shape stronger support for Rhode Island families. Your experiences, challenges, and ideas can help improve respite services for caregivers across our state.

🎁 Participants will receive a $25 gift card.

🗓️ Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Attend in person at Parent Support Network in Warwick or join via Zoom psnri.org/few

To register:
📞 Call 401-467-6855
📱 Text 401-477-0016

Please share with parents and caregivers who may be interested.

06/04/2026