Milford Kids Thrive Family Resource page is designed to help you find community resources and programs that will help you support your child’s healthy development, as well as make parenting easier.

Whether you’re looking for more details on a specific program, contact information for a service provider, or updates on available parenting classes, we have developed this central resource list for your easy reference.

  • Parenting questions but not sure where to go? Looking for a specific program or support in a certain area but unsure who to call? Call Waypoint Family Resource Center’s Warm Line: 800-640-6486. All questions are welcome!  The support line is live Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, or leave a message after hours and someone will get back to you.

Parenting Support and Classes

  • Home visiting from Waypoint Family Resource Center is a free service for Milford families.
  • Baby and Me Support Group for Milford area parents of newborns. Join other parents/caregivers and child development experts: discuss newborn and infant care, infant sleep, feeding, milestones and connect with other parents. Keep an eye on the Milford Kids Thrive calendar for upcoming dates and details.
  • Kinship Navigator Program is designed to help family caregivers including grandparents, uncles, aunts, and other “kin” navigate the current parenting landscape and connect with supports to make caregiving easier.
  • Family-friendly storytimes are hosted regularly by Milford’s Wadleigh Memorial Library; be sure to visit the Milford Kids Thrive calendar which includes updates on library storytimes and family fun events.
  • Milford Recreation hosts a wide array of classes and fun events for all ages, including young children and parents. Milford Recreation and Milford Kids Thrive also co-host play groups in the fall and winder.  Classes and events are included in the Milford Kids Thrive calendar.
  • Sports, movement and fun clinics provided by Milford Community Athletic Association (MCAA).
  • For more information on family fun events and classes, be sure to visit our Family Fun pages and bookmark the Milford Kids Thrive family fun calendar.

Parenting resources

Family Support Groups

  • Friends Of Aine provides bereavement support services and resources to children and families who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
  • Searching for support for families and children with an incarcerated loved one? The Family Connections Center offers free family supports and services.  Waypoint also offers virtual support groups several times a month for children of incarcerated parents (ages 3-18) and their caregivers.
  • There are family support groups provided by NH Family Voices with a focus on: Autism, Behavioral Health, and Developmental Disabilities
  • Partners in Health provides free support for children with chronic health conditions and their families.

Child Development

  • Questions about your child’s development? Visit the Milford Kids Thrive Child Development web page and developmental screening web page.
  • Looking for additional support for a child who has been diagnosed with developmental delays or a disability? NH Family Voices is staffed by parents of children and young adults with experience.

Recovery and SUD Supports

  • The CAST Coalition of the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley offers a free monthly Children’s Resiliency Retreat for children (ages 6 & up) who have been impacted by a loved one’s substance misuse.
  • Alcohol and Drug treatment resources from the CAST Coalition

Home-related supports

  • SHARE Outreach, located in Milford, is here to support Milford families with housing, food, clothing and financial assistance needs; visit our Thriving Home page for information on local resources and services to help you provide a warm, nurturing home for your family.
  • The Care Coordination Program-NH is available to support local military families with housing assistance, deployment support, financial counseling, child and youth resources, limited mental and behavioral health support, crisis intervention, legal resources, and more! Take a look at their web page or give them a call to see how they can help you and your family.

Can’t find who/what you’re looking for? Use the search function above or email us.

Have a resource you’d like to recommend? We welcome your suggestions — please email us.

Support available for local military families through Care Coordination Program of NH

Family Resources

The Care Coordination Program-New Hampshire (CCP-NH) assists military from all branches of service who live, work or serve in the state of New Hampshire. Their team of professional care coordinators and personal financial counselors are available to provide advice and support to service members and their families before, during and after deployment. CCP-NH helps address…

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Family Resources

You are your child’s best teacher! It is our goal to make it easy for families to connect with parenting and family resources that will make parenting easier.

Thriving Home

Our Thriving Home section aims to provide updates and links to area farms, food and clothing resources, housing programs, and more.

Finances

Welcoming children into your family changes your life and your budget. Learn about the latest resources, tools and programs to help you and your family manage your finances and save money.

Welcome Baby

Milford Thrives is delighted to welcome newborns to our community with a complimentary Welcome Baby gift. When you pick up your baby’s birth certificates at Town Hall you’ll receive your gift. Didn’t receive yours for some reason? Reach out with this form.