individual Family Support

individual family support

One-on-one support that helps caretakers make connections, build community, and access the resources needed to raise healthy, happy children. In partnership with Family Support Specialists, individuals and their families set goals and work to remove any personal or environmental barriers along the way! Family Support Specialists are trained in the evidence-based in-home visiting curriculum, Parents as Teachers, as well as trained in the parent-driven developmental screening tool Ages & Stages Questionnaire, which is offered to caregivers. Home Visits are available for families with new babies or those with limited access to transportation. This service is free, confidential, and completely voluntary.

Please call us or use our contact form to learn more!

Meet Our Family Support Specialists

Sandy G.
​I have been at Archways for a year working as a Family Support Specialist. I worked for the WIC program for 23 years, then decided I needed a change. I love being able to help people on a much bigger scale. I've been through the CRSW training and passed the test. I've raised 4 kids and have 2 granddaughters. I enjoy crafting, kayaking, spending time with my kids and all animals. ​

Mia A.
My name is Mia, and I am the ACERT Coordinator (Adverse Child Response Team). I am very passionate about community support for families. I am an active board member for YAP (Youth Assistance Program). My Experience working with children goes back 30 years when I rebuilt and coached and became a mentor for The Girls Middle School age sports programs which is still going strong. I helped build the ACERT Program and we are working on incorporating SUD and Recovery to bringing Police and Community together. My goal is to help break any barriers a child might have to be the best. 

Danielle P.
Danielle is an early childhood specialist at GTAFRC with 25 years experience working in the early childhood field, teaching, directing, supporting and developing quality programming for young children. Danielle is a trauma-informed educator that helps families integrate mindfulness, education and guides families in building their protective factors. She facilitates monthly Parent Cafe's that engage parents and caregivers in meaningful conversations about strengthening their own families.
Danielle received her Master's degree in education from Antioch New England and recently completed the coursework for the Enhanced Care Coordinator Program through UNH which includes CRSW, Child and Family Systems: The Impact of Trauma and Substance Misuse. She resides in an old farmhouse in Sanbornton, NH with her husband, two teenagers and pets.

Tania R.
​Unexpected life challenges happen to all of us. It was through those experiences I was first connected to Archways. This connection was life changing for me. I was connected to resources that helped me work through my struggles and helped me return to health. With the support of the team here at Archways, I got back on track and more than that I thrived. Today I work as a Kinship Navigator and have earned my Certified Recovery Support Worker licensure. It is an honor and a privilage for me to have the opportunity to work with families that may not know what to do or where to turn when they are facing those unexpected life challenges. 

Ali L.
​Family Support & Parent Ed Manager, Early Childhood Coalition Facilitator
Ali joined the Archways team in 2022 and has since taken on the role of Family Support Manager. In this role, Ali works to support all programs and staff that fall under Family Support Services through Archways. Ali received her B.S. in Psychology through Liberty University in May of 2023. As a New Hampshire native, she is passionate about helping New Hampshire families through building relationships, connecting to resources, and providing support in various areas of need. In her downtime, she can be found exploring the Lakes Region, playing with her pets, or spending time with friends and family.

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