ImprovingMental Healthfor Children & Familiesin Massachusetts Request Family Support All of our services for families are FREE! REGISTER NOW: Friday May 30th 2025 PPAL's 14th Annual Children's Mental Health Conference Learn More May is Children's Mental Health MonthDownload 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! August 2025 NewsletterNEW! In-Person: Westborough Parent/Caregiver ConnectionsPPAL is Hiring!Children’s Mental Health: When Things Aren’t Working – Tipsheet Upcoming Events 16 September 2025 IN PERSON & VIRTUAL: Caregiver Connections5:00 pm - 6:30 pmFind out more 17 September 2025 VIRTUAL: Relax & Connect11:30 am - 1:00 pmFind out more 17 September 2025 VIRTUAL: Parenting Young Adults: Looking to the Future6:00 pm - 7:30 pmFind out more 18 September 2025 HYBRID: Empowered Parents6:00 pm - 7:30 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