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Recruits adoptive families for older and special needs children waiting for adoption through the use of media recruitment, matching of children with families, information and referral and community outreach. Provides a range of pre and post adoption support services and youth empowerment activities. Advocates for improvements in the child welfare system. Income Source: State; private foundations; donations

Blackstone Valley Community health Care (BVCHC) has established a program that reduces fees charged to patients based on their income and family size. The categories used are based on percentages of “Poverty Level” as annually determined by the federal government. Qualifying patients will pay a nominal fee if they qualify for 100% of poverty. Patients between 101% and 200% will pay an amount depending on their family size and percentage of poverty. Every program has requirements and BVCHC’s Sliding Fee Program is no different.

Gateway Healthcare is Rhode Island’s largest nonprofit behavioral health organization providing treatment, intervention and prevention services to individuals in our community. Our mission is: Delivering health with care. It is reflected throughout the organization and drives every element of our day-to-day work. Gateway Healthcare's crisis/emergency services department delivers 24-hour emergency services, assessment and crisis intervention. We are now linked to the Kristen Brooks Hope Center's National Hopeline Network and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For help, please contact any of the following: Pawtucket Emergency Department, 401-723-1915 Johnston Emergency Department,401-553-1031 Charlestown Emergency Department,401-364-7705

McAuley House also offers a host of support services such as rental assistance, toiletries, clothing, prescription assistance, transportation means, obtaining personal documentation, and referrals to housing and other medical or vocational resources. Guests also are invited to participate in a number of enrichment programs, which provide support, healing and engagement.

The Junior League of Rhode Island is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Provides legal assistance and conducts educational and lobbying activities on government issues to promote civil liberties protected by the United States and Rhode Island Constitutions. Income Source: Membership dues; foundation grants

A transitional housing program for male veterans. Vets may stay for up to 24 months and receive food and clothing, case management, education, and counseling services. Counseling services include mental health including PTSD and substance abuse/ gambling counseling/intervention, legal services, resume building and budget counseling and more. The goal of the program is to help homeless Veterans achieve residential stability, increase their skill levels or income, and obtain greater self-determination.

Nonprofit community health center.

• Primary Care
• Pediatrics
• Gynecological Care: Comprehensive services include routine gynecological exams, family planning, pregnancy testing, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, and health education. Services are available by appointment at any of our locations.
• Laboratory: On-site laboratory services are provided by Kent Hospital Laboratory Services. No appointments are required.
• Pharmacy Program: Through a special partnership, WellOne patients without prescription drug coverage or with high deductibles can realize significant savings by filling their prescriptions at select CVS Pharmacies

Parents As Teachers: To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life. http://www.parentsasteachers.org Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards The Standards tell us what we should expect young children to know and be able to do physically, emotionally and academically. The Standards support early childhood teachers' and caregivers' understanding of how children birth to 60 months grow and learn

The Louis & Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry helps eliminate the strain on community members who need help putting kosher food on the table. Operated by JCS, the Kosher Food Pantry provides kosher food and other essentials to hundreds of individuals and families in greater RI The food pantry distributes kosher chicken, produce, and a wide range of nonperishable foods, along with personal care items.

A forty foot long dental office on wheels that was donated by Ronald Mac Donald House to East Bay Community Action Program and two other partnering agencies - Thundermist Health Centers and Comprehensive Community Action Program. Services eligible to children that attend participating schools, Head Starts and community programs. The Molar Express provides x-rays and restorative treatment such as fillings, root canals and extractions (all with parental consent).

Provide Scholarships, Awards, and Educational Project Grants while simultaneously building substantial, multiple endowments.

Valley Apartments is 154 units of subsidized housing for seniors and disabled adults. 77 units are 1 bedroom and 77 are efficiencies.

Dominica Manor is an elderly-only public housing development with 204 units.

Blackstone Valley Pediatrics provides Primary Health care for children and adolescents.

The Ballou Home for the Aged is a 43 bed not-for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Woonsocket, RI. We provide Long term care and post acute hospital care to individuals who require skilled nursing and/or rehabilitative services.

Superior Court is comprised of twenty-two (22) judges and five (5) magistrates. It is the forum for jury and non-jury trials of both civil and criminal matters.

Services: Mentoring for children and family resources in six East Greenwich schools. Offer 1 to 1, small group and homework clubs. Community events.

Services: A temporary transitional and emergency shelter for homeless women and their children; provides advocacy/referral resources to residents, budget/money management, GED classes, parenting classes, counseling, life skills training and a summer program for children. Lucy's Hearth is an affiliate of Family Service of Rhode Island. Income Source: State; local; private; fund raisers.

South Kingstown High School is committed to a rigorous curriculum that fosters and develops identified academic, civic and social skills. The 21​st century Rebel is an independent, critical thinker who effectively participates in our diverse community.

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association that represents lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families. Established in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of education, information, networking and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services for seniors and people with special needs. The mission of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is to establish NAELA members as the premier providers of legal advocacy, guidance and services to enhance the lives of people as they age as well as individuals with special needs. To locate an Elder Law attorney go to: https://www.naela.org/findlawyer Search by Name, Location, areas of expertise, and/or languages spoken

GED Classes

Public elementary school in the Lincoln School District

Healthy Families CCAP – Health Familes America Program – Love that Baby Campaign – The Healthy Families Program is designed to help parents with understanding and caring for their child’s needs, building strong parent child connections, breastfeeding and feeding support, and helping children learn and grow to reach their potential. We also help families to connect with other services and supports that they feel they need. Women, Infant, & Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program – The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – better known as the WIC Program – serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care.

The RI Department of Labor and Training provides workforce development, workforce security and workforce protection to the state's workers, employers and citizens, offering employment services, educational services and economic opportunity to both individuals and employers. DLT protects the workforce by enforcing labor laws, prevailing wage rates and workplace health and safety standards. The department also provides temporary income support to unemployed and temporarily disabled workers.