Family Wellness News & Resources

As we move through the months of proms, graduations and other special events, families are wished safe, joyful celebrations. The resources below may support you as you help your teen navigate these milestone events.

Hosting a party with youth under 21? It is important be become familiar with Social Host Laws to protect you and your child.

A Social Host is anyone who is in control of the premises and who furnishes alcohol or allows it to be consumed on those premises. This can be you or your teen, and can be your home or other property you control such as a cottage or hotel room.

The Massachusetts Social Host Law states "Whoever furnishes alcohol to a person under 21 years of age shall be punished by a fine of up to $2, 000, or imprisonment for up to a year, or both. You and your child can be charged both civilly or criminally, especially in the event that your child or an underage guest injures themself or another person.

In addition to having ongoing conversations about substance use and your expectations can influence their decisions. If your child is attending a party or event outside your home, you can support them by having a plan for leaving an unsafe situation.

For more information about the Social Host Law, please see

Preventing Underage Drinking...Priceless!

Access to care for mental health or substance use concerns of students and families continues to be a priority of the King Philip Schools. No cost care match services are provided through Care Solace for students and their families. This service is also available during school vacation weeks. Families can reach out to Care Solace directly. See flyer below to connect. For more information about what happens next, What to Expect.

Please visit the Family Wellness Website for resources related to nutrition, food access, basic needs assistance, mental health, counseling support, referral resources and other wellness topics. There are ongoing updates and additions to the site to support families from all four districts.

Family Wellness Resources

Information in this newsletter are provided as a service to support students, families and members of the school community and does not necessarily reflect cumulative views or policies of the districts. Resources, providers and links to local and national supports or websites are provided for informational purposes, and should not be used in place of consultation with physician or mental health professional when specific concerns arise.

Dot Pearl

Regional Director of Wellness

Email: pearld@kingphilip.org or dpearl@norfolk.k12.ma.us

dpearl@plainville.k12.ma.us pearld@wrenthamschools.org

Website: Family Wellness Resources
Location: 18 King Street, Norfolk, MA, USA
Phone: 508 520-7991, ext. 2312