Family Resources and Child Care

Elder Services

Agespan 

AgeSpan is a private, nonprofit organization that has been serving communities since 1974. They help older adults, people of all abilities, and caregivers find practical support to live safely and independently at home and in the community, including services like home-delivered meals, home care, and care coordination. It is a Massachusetts Aging Services Access Point (ASAP), an Area Agency on Aging (AAA), and designated Protective Services Provider.

Contact

Address: 280 Merrimack Street, Suite 400, Lawrence, MA 01843
Phone: 800-892-0890 and TDD/TTY 800-924-4222

Website: Agespan

Parental Resources and Support

Healthy Families

Healthy Families Massachusetts is a free and voluntary support program for young, first-time moms and dads across the state. You can sign up for the program during pregnancy and continue up to your child’s third birthday.

Contact

Haverhill

Phone: 978-521-6265

Lawrence

Phone: 978-681-9504
Website: Healthy Families

Parents Helping Parents

Provides free, confidential, and anonymous parenting support groups and parental stress line. These groups serve as a safe place for parents to express frustrations and concern about their children and families and get advice from other parents who understand.

Contact

Parental Stress Line: 800-632-8188 (Free and Confidential 24/7)
Phone: 617-926-5008
Website: Parents Helping Parents of Massachusetts