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Parent support in Providence

What Providence families use, listed with the same fixed questions answered for every provider — so you can compare like with like.

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Local resources in Providence

Ordered by review count, then name. Providers cannot pay to be listed, ranked, or edited.

2 resources in Providence — Parent support

1. Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN)

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Parent supportRhode Island (statewide); office in Warwick

Rhode Island Parent Information Network is a statewide non-profit, founded in 1991 by parents of children with additional needs, that helps parents, families and professionals navigate special education, disability services, and healthcare and health insurance, including for autistic children.

Ages All ages, infants to seniors

2. The Autism Project — Family Support

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Parent supportRhode Island (statewide, with regional support groups)

The Autism Project's Family Support Team offers systems navigation, education, coaching, advocacy and emotional support, delivered by peer parents who are also Certified Community Health Workers. It also runs a five-week training series for newly diagnosed families, monthly caregiver support groups, and a Respite Programme giving each qualifying child 200 hours of care a year.

Ages Families of children through young adults

Nothing here is a recommendation — we list what exists, note what a provider says about itself, and let parents tell you the rest. Intake contacts, school districts, and funding for the whole metro are on the Providence guide.