Rhode Island TimeBank Initiative
Successful systems of care blend clinical services and natural supports, helping youth and families to access and make use of both.  Natural supports are those found within neighborhoods in which families live and within the affinity groups with which they associate.  Natural supports include people such as natural helpers, organizations such as churches and parent associations, programs such as mentoring, and activities such as parent support and education.  Family and youth are the best at defining the natural supports that can make a difference in their lives.

Based on the need to increase access to local natural supports, Parent Support Network is partnering with RIPEP to start the Rhode Island Time Bank Initiative. This initiative will work with families, youth, state and community partners to develop natural supports, neighbor to neighbor exchanges and "family and youth driven"special projects.

For more information on The RI TimeBank Initaitive contact:
Liandra Medeiros, Community Relations/TimeBank Coordinator
Parent Support Network of Rhode Island
401-467-6855
L.Medeiros@psnri.org