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Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children's growth in many areas such as language, literacy, and social and emotional development. Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher. These programs help build relationships with families that support family well-being and many other important areas.

Based at Providence Public Library, Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI) is a free, nationally recognized ESL, citizenship preparation, workforce development and family literacy program for adults based at public libraries throughout Rhode Island.

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

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.

The mission of the Hope Valley Elementary School is to work in partnership with our colleagues, students, and families. They are committed to creating a learning environment where children are expected to achieve to their full potential.

Operates scattered, multi-site staffed apartment programs for troubled adolescents in DCYF care; supervised independent living programs, outreach family intervention program and 45 day Evaluation Center. Offers Outpatient individual, group and family counseling; preparation for independent living, case management and community support services. Adoption/ foster care training and licensing, specializing in adolescents.

Sail To Prevail is a nonprofit that improves the lives of more than 1,000 children and adults, each summer, through sailing in our fleet of specially adapted, 20-foot sailboats. Our programs encourage individuals with disabilities to be active participants in the sailing experience. They steer the boat, grind the winches, and trim the sails. The measurable outcomes demonstrate increased self-confidence and leadership skills. SAILING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH: Physical Disabilities Intellectual Disabilities Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Cancer Emotional Disabilities Epilepsy Life-Threatening Medical Conditions

Federal program that provides a box of nutritious shelf stable foods to seniors’ age 60+ who have an income at or lower than 130FPL.

The UCP Rhode Island Children & Family Services program provides services to children with disabilities and their families under Rhode Island�s Home Based Therapeutic Services Program (HBTS). Medicaid eligible children (up to age 21) are provided comprehensive periodic evaluations to supplement the treatment of various medical conditions. Works with families to develop service plans for their children and assists the families to secure HBTS funding. Once a plan is approved, UCPRI provides case management and services, therapies, and training for the child and family. The object is to apply individualized services that permit the child to live at home and take an active part in school and community. UCPRI�s services may help relieve some of the financial strains that make raising a child with disabilities so stressful to both the family and child. Other Children & Family Services:

• CAP (Community Activities Project) provides financial support enabling children with disabilities to participate in community and recreational activities.

Provides information, referral and advocacy to families with children who have special needs. UCPRI will assist families in identifying their needs (home health care, learning, recreation) and work with them to secure funding. Adult Education: UCP Rhode Island�s Adult Education Community Classrooms meet throughout RI. Instruction is individualized, based on the personal learning goals of each student. Most classes meet for 3 hours a week for 12 weeks. Other Services: Adult Literacy Skills Word Processing skills Craft Making Adaptive Painting & Drawing Employment Readiness Making Community Connections GED Preparation Basic Math Skills Money Management Cooking Introduction to: Internet & email Sign language Computer skills Income Source: Fund raising; foundations; grants; bequests; State contracts

The FPA of Rhode Island is a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Rhode Island. Exists to further the success of the financial planning profession. Developed programs and services that include monthly meetings, educational presentations, special events, and networking opportunities for members and associated professionals. In addition FPA – RI is extensively involved in community outreach. Its goal is to provide the consumer with the resources necessary to make sound financial decisions.

Pocasset Manor is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division) for seniors 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Thundermist medical, dental, and behavioral health providers are available 24 hours a day. If you are feeling ill and wish to speak with a doctor, dentist, nurse practitioner, or behavioral health provider, call (401) 767-4100. In a medical emergency, always call 911.

17 beds: Offers a 30-90 day program, which accommodates 17 formerly homeless men and women. Open 365 days/year. Every guest works with a case manager who assists with accessing services, setting goals, budgeting, and locating affordable housing. Services Available: 3 meals per day provided; Case management, Interpretation can be made available, Crisis intervention, Domestic violence support and education, Mental health/Substance abuse support, Housing placement, Vocation/Education. Important Policies: Curfew 5:00PM; Duration of stay 30-90 days; Rent is not required; Medications are locked; Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas; Must complete 8 hours of community service per week; Must find employment or other source of income within 30 days; Must save 50% of income; Must contribute one pound of coffee or 1 gallon of milk per week; Must look for new housing; Transitional housing available for singles

Partnership with students, parents, and community, the Middletown Public Schools will cultivate lifelong learning through a collaborative, student-centered, educational model in the context of real world experiences.

Respite stays can act as a trial move in or as an opportunity for a caregiver to rest or travel. Scandinavian Assisted Living allows residents to have assistance with daily tasks, housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation to medical appointments, while maintaining independence.

Books, periodicals, audio cassettes, video cassettes, interlibrary loan, reference/information services. Deposit collections available, bibliography services, children's programs, adult programs, several medical, psychological, sociology on-line databases, computerized catalog of all CLAN library holdings. Large print books, substance abuse materials, federal and state government documents, French language books, small Spanish language collection, Asian language collection, new adult reader collection.

Therapy Services provided in home: Physical Therapy Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy Therapy Services-The types of therapies we offer are handled by a team of professionals that will work together with you and your loved ones in order to reach your goal and ensure that you are fully comfortable each and every day: Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy.

Region 4: Kent County Regional Coalition Task Force The substance abuse task force identifies and addressed the issue of substance abuse in the city and its mission is to develop, implement, and advocate for effective community-based prevention initiatives.

The Community Health Centers provide affordable health care to Newport County, Bristol County and East Providence residents. -Family medicine -Pregnancy testing -Immunizations, care for acute illness -Health screenings -General community education and referrals.

Programs that pick up and impound or return to their owners domestic animals who have strayed from their homes. Also included are programs that enforce leash laws and animal sanitation ordinances and those that handle complaints regarding domestic animals who have bitten someone or are otherwise making nuisances of themselves. Most animal control programs are unable to handle nuisance wildlife unless the animal is sick or shows symptoms of rabies.

Steere House is an independent non-profit organization, serving adults who require skilled, restorative and long-term care services within a secure and caring environment. Steere House also provides educational and research experiences that enhance the care of those we serve. Services: 120 bed nursing and rehabilitation facility Alzheimer Unit or Wing (locked) Respite Trach Methadone Psych Services Dialysis Wound Vac Bus Line Smoke-Outside

Services: Addictions and impulse control disorders, child and adolescent issues, family/couples issues, mood disorders, personal issues/personality disorders, anxiety, vocational counseling, addiction intervention.

Located in Johnston, Rhode Island, Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a continuum-of-care campus offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care as well as assisted living via The Bridge at Cherry Hill. Within 15 minutes of Atmed Treatment Center and Roger Williams Medical Center as well as the V.A., Our Lady of Fatima, Rhode Island and Miriam Hospitals, our nursing home is a perfect choice for recovery. Services: Comprehensive subacute, medical and rehabilitative services along with long term, respite and hospice care. Assisted Living Facility CA Contracted Respite Wound Vac Total Par-enteral Nutrition Psych Services Beds: 172 Bus Line

Peace Dale Estate is subsidized 62+, Handicapped or Disabled housing consisting of 32 one and two bedroom apartments, located in the rural community of South Kingstown, Rhode Island.