Programs & Resources
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Nurturing Parents Groups
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Reentry Support & Education
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Support for Fathers and Male Caregivers
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Kinship and Caregiver Services
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Supervised Visitation
About Us
Family Recovery Support (FRS) is a community‑rooted program dedicated to helping children and families impacted by substance use across Essex County. We believe that every family deserves the opportunity to rise, rebuild, and thrive—and that strong communities play a vital role in that journey.
Grounded in trust, connection, and compassion, we meet families where they are. Our team provides respectful, judgment‑free support designed to strengthen healing, resilience, and long‑term stability. Through parent and caregiver programs, peer support, kinship services, and neighborhood‑based resources, we work alongside families to create pathways toward recovery and well‑being.
Family Recovery Support is built on a simple belief: when families rise, communities rise with them.
Who We Serve
Parents and caregivers affected by substance use
Children experiencing the ripple effects of substance use
Kinship caregivers raising relatives’ children
Families navigating reentry
No insurance is required. All services are free and confidential.
Our Approach
Community‑Driven
We work with local neighborhoods—not just in them—to ensure families feel connected, supported, and respected.
Strength‑Based
We build on families’ existing strengths, culture, and resilience.
Trauma‑Informed
Our team prioritizes dignity, emotional safety, and healing‑centered engagement.
Why It Matters
Families affected by opioids and other substances face complex emotional, financial, and relational challenges. By providing consistent, culturally grounded support, Family Recovery Support helps reduce stress, strengthen protective relationships, and promote healthier, more resilient communities throughout Essex County.
“You can hide from the sun, but it won’t take you personally. It´ll never, ever punish you for hiding. You can stay in the dark for years or decades, and when you finally step outside, it´ll be there.”
Get Connected
Want more information? Contact: kmckora@pw4c.org
The Family Recovery Support Program was made possible by:
The Family Resilience Grant from the Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership, funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, and powered by the RIZE Massachusetts Foundation (RIZE).