Family Resources

• 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

• Looking for a helpful and engaging NH parent/family podcast?  Tune into the NH Family Now podcast, hosted by the NH Children’s Trust. Topics range from mental health to childcare to the importance of family voice.
• Milford NH Mothers Community Facebook page and Milford Mommies Helping Mommies Facebook page includes Milford parent shares and posts about available baby gear, toys, clothing, etc.
• NH Toddlers (5 and under) Facebook page, parents post questions to each other; providers post updates on program offerings

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
• Addiction Recovery Coalition of NH (ARCNH) provides recovery services, family supports, and veteran resources. They are located right in Milford!

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.

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