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Find guidance, support, and trauma-informed 
care for families and loved ones.
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Find programs that meet your needs and support your unique experiences.

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Access information to make confident decisions about your loved one’s care.

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Is it a challenge to find the support you need?
Many families and individuals seeking care find themselves facing complex systems that are challenging to navigate. When you’re determined to find a way forward, obstacles to necessary care make accessing the support you need feel out of reach.
Lack of compassionate guidance during long wait times.
Lack of clear, accessible information on available resources.
Challenges finding resources for specific needs.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and like you’re facing these challenges by yourself, but you’re not alone.
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At JRI, we’re your partner in hope.

We help you find the right path forward with compassionate guidance, connecting you with the resources you and your loved ones need.
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Everyone Deserves
Access to the 
Help They Need

With a history of tackling challenges that others might shy away from, we’ve grown to become a leading social justice organization. We provide holistic, trauma-informed care and support across various services.

We’re deeply committed to equitable access and expanding our resources so everyone can access the help they need.
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"It is abundantly clear that JRI's got a team that is well trained, that works hard to figure things out, and that cares! In every instance we experienced responsiveness and willingness to innovate in managing her wide-ranging challenges. In every instance her voice has been heard. And in every instance parental input has been welcome: we feel very much a part of her team. It has been a very long process but under JRI's guidance our daughter's future looks more hopeful and we, as parents, can breathe a little more deeply."
Anne & Ted

Community-Focused Programs
For Families

Our programs provide support across various aspects of life. They guide families and individuals toward stable, supportive environments that foster long-term well-being and resilience.
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Community is a critical aspect of our programs.
We develop permanency through community, striving to ensure every single person in JRI’s care has a tribe to support them.
We help young people build lifelong connections with trusted adults, families, and peers.
Our programs focus on creating lasting stability—not just temporary solutions.
Every person deserves a place to belong. We work to ensure that no one leaves our care without a permanent, supportive network.
It is our priority to ensure that young people have the support and services they need to thrive as they transition into adulthood.
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Healing Happens Together
Hear from families, clients, and staff about the impact of community, care, and connection at JRI.
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Trauma-Informed Caregiving Workshops

The SAFE Initiative team at JRI provides FREE, Virtual Trauma-Informed Caregiving Workshops for foster, adoptive, kinship, and biological caregivers of children who have experienced trauma.
Two Workshop Series:
1) The Resource Parent Curriculum (RPC)
"Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parents"
     • 8-week course for foster, adoptive, pre-adoptive, and kinship caregivers
2) The "Breakthrough Parenting Curriculum (BPC): Navigating Trauma Across Generations"
     • 10-week course for birth and biological parents
Eligibility:
• These workshops are open to parents and caregivers of children (ages 0-17) who live in or receive services in Massachusetts and have been impacted by trauma and/or violence.

• The family does not need to already have JRI services to access the workshops.

• These workshops are for caregivers and are not intended as a professional development workshop.
What Caregivers Will Learn:
In the workshops, caregivers will learn about the impact of trauma on the development and behavior of children and how to:
• Respond to the behavioral and emotional needs of children who have experienced trauma.

• Help children develop healthy attachments, recognize and develop their strengths, and develop coping strategies.

• Increase trauma-informed advocacy, self-care, and support.

Questions & How to Sign Up:
If you have any questions or would like to sign up for an upcoming workshop series, please email Katie McCarthy, PhD, at [email protected]. 

Funding: The SAFE Initiative is supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services, through the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCTSI), Category III: Community Treatment and Service Centers (SAMHSA Award No. 1H79SM092513-01), as part of a financial assistance award totaling $600,000, with 100% funded by SAMHSA/HHS. The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the U.S. Government.

Every Moment Counts.
Find Immediate Resources.

Are you on a service waiting list and unsure where to look next? Please know that you have additional resources when navigating waiting periods. While these resources are not direct programs or services offered by JRI, they can provide valuable support.

A Guide for Family Support Services

This guide will provide you with comprehensive information about family support services and includes helpful resources to connect you to DDS and the Family Support Centers.

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Housing Resources

We’ve compiled this list to help navigate housing challenges. It can connect you with housing resources throughout the community.
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Talking to Children about School Violence

We’ve gathered these resources to support families in discussing this difficult subject with their children.

They can help guide conversations about school violence in a thoughtful and supportive way.
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Family Advisory Council Resources

JRI’s Family Advisory Council offers a supportive space where families and caregivers work alongside agency leaders to set goals and improve care for those we serve.

The following resources were developed by families for families. The support is grounded in real, shared experiences.

Families Sharing Resources

This list includes centralized referral systems that provide a single access point for finding services.

It also offers specialized resources and community support to empower and assist parents and families in managing care challenges.
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Family Perspective: What You Need to Know

This resource is a tool for empathy and understanding written by families like yours.

You may find it helps you…
Articulate your feelings.
Advocate for your loved ones in care settings.
Feel less isolated in your journey.
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Join the Family Advisory Council

JRI’s Family Advisory Council offers a supportive space where caregivers work alongside agency leaders to set goals and improve care for those we serve.

We’re always looking for caregivers from underserved communities who can bring their experiences and perspectives to make our council stronger.

You help us create a greater sense of family partnership, engagement, and collaboration as we improve treatment for individuals and families at JRI.

If you’re interested in joining, please complete the form or contact Rachel Arruda at [email protected].

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Can't find what you're looking for?

Our team is dedicated to supporting you and guiding you towards the best possible solutions.

Your journey is important to us, and we’re committed to walking with you every step of the way. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for additional information.
We’re always here to support you.
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JRI's intensive residential treatment programs, clinics, and community-based services are accredited by the Joint Commission. JRI's residential schools, group homes, day habilitation and Huntington at Symphony are accredited by CARF.
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