ImprovingMental Healthfor Children & Familiesin Massachusetts Request Family Support All of our services for families are FREE! PPAL's Annual Children's Mental Health ConferenceConference Materials Available Learn More May 3-9 is Children's Mental Health WeekDownload PPAL's Toolkit! Learn More Events Learn More Family Support Learn More Publications Learn More PPAL is Hiring! Click to Apply Today! Learn More It’s tricky figuring out what to do when your child has emotional or behavioral challenges. That’s why PPAL is here. Join our Mailing List New at PPAL New! April 2026 NewsletterNew! February 2026 NewsletterPPAL’s Annual Conference is May 15May 3-9 is Children’s Mental Health WeekNEW! In-Person: Westborough Parent/Caregiver ConnectionsChildren’s Mental Health: When Things Aren’t Working – Tipsheet Upcoming Events 16 June 2026 The Mental Health IEP12:00 pm - 2:00 pmFind out more 16 June 2026 Caregiver Connections5:00 pm - 6:30 pmFind out more 16 June 2026 What to Know, What to Expect: Juvenile Justice 1026:00 pm - 7:30 pmFind out more 17 June 2026 Relax & Connect11:30 am - 1:00 pmFind out more Families need information, new skills and a network of other families. PPAL workshops, groups and events can provide that. See All Events Massachusetts Family Support Programs The Home for Little Wanderers (Boston) Parent Information Network (Southeast MA) PPAL(Central MA/Worcester/North County/South County/Westborough/Canton) Support Network for Families (Western MA) Wayside (Northeast MA) Handhold Child, youth and family services of DMH Boston Children's Hospital Sign Up for Our Mailing List SUBSCRIBE