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Parenting Plus

Parenting Plus

It takes a village to raise a child. Waypoint’s Parenting Plus Program is a service available to you, whether you’re caring for a newborn, navigating teen challenges, or anything in between. We offer free, supportive short-term home visits to help families with children from birth through age 18. 

Smiling woman and young boy sit together on a couch, reading a book and laughing.

Parenting Plus is offered through Waypoint’s Family Resource Centers in Merrimack and Hillsborough Counties. It’s a trusted, free, voluntary program that helps families strengthen skills, stabilize in times of stress, and stay connected to community resources. 

Our Family Support Specialists provide guidance, encouragement, and connections to resources, so you don’t have to face parenting alone. Any family can apply and benefit from this program. Visits can happen in your home or another location that feels comfortable for you. 

You can connect with us yourself, or refer families you know, confident they’ll receive respectful, confidential, and goal-oriented support from trained Family Support Specialists.

See contact information to sign up or learn more!

Eligibility

Families parenting children from birth through age 18

Fee

None

Region Served

Merrimack and Hillsborough counties

Contact

Carolyn George
(603) 716-4115
hvreferrals@waypointnh.org

Referral Needed?

No – Parents who are interested can reach out to the above contact for more info or to enroll. Parents don’t need a referral to join, but providers are welcome to fill out the referral form below.

Services

Parenting Plus is here to give any family the support they need —whether it’s a quick question or a bigger challenge. 

We can help with: 

  • First-time parenting questions 
  • Building routines around sleep, meals, and school 
  • Setting positive discipline strategies 
  • Family budgeting and money management 
  • Child wellness and development concerns 
  • Support during recovery from substance use 
  • Employment and housing resources  
  • Coping with stress and emotional health 
  • Education and school-related issues 
  • Accessing quality child care and other community resources 

Waypoint’s got you! We’re here to support your family through challenges big and small so that you can focus on raising happy, healthy kids. 

Resources

News

How Waypoint Created an Outdoor Classroom to Meet Community Needs

“Nature is such a connective force,” Heather shares. “Those moments you can’t plan; we want to be able to offer them to our families and our community." 

Play, Progress, & Possibilities

A family supported through Waypoint's Early Supports and Services program.

Accessible Virtual Parenting Classes in 2025

We’re thrilled to continue to offer free, virtual parenting classes in 2025, making it easier than ever for parents and caregivers to access valuable resources. All are welcome.

Four Years In: How CBVS Is Changing the Landscape of Prevention in Child Welfare 

A groundbreaking program that started with 270 families now serves nearly 600 annually—and it's reshaping how New Hampshire thinks about child welfare.

Forms & Documents

HV Referral Form
Spanish Referral Form
Parenting Plus
(603) 716-4115
hvreferrals@waypointnh.org

Regional Offices

Waypoint has several regional offices throughout New Hampshire. Below are the locations of these offices. If you are looking for specific program contact information, please visit the Programs Overview page or the Get Help page.

Agency Headquarters

Manchester
464 Chestnut St.
Manchester, NH 03105
603.518.4000 | 1.800.640.6486
Fax: 603.668.6260
P.O. Box 448

Concord Family Resource Center
27 Burns Ave.
Concord, NH 03301

Concord Office 
4 Barrell Ct. 
Concord, NH 03301

Dover
35 Third St.
Dover, NH 03820
603.742.5662

Monadnock
20 Central Sq., Suite #210
Keene, NH 03431
603.357.8772 

Upper Valley
85 Mechanic St., Suite B2-6
Lebanon, NH 03766
603.298.8237

Nashua
60 Main St., Suite 240
Nashua, NH 03060
603.889.7189

Waypoint at the Richie McFarland Center
11 Sandy Point Rd.
Stratham, NH 03885
603.518.4002
Fax: 603.668.6260

Tri-City Region
3 Wallace St.
Rochester, NH 03867
603.518.4020

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