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Private non-profit community development corporation. Develops new and rehabilitated properties to sell and rent to low and moderate income families in the South Providence area. In addition, SWAP offers a seven week Home Buyer Education Program which teaches potential home owners of all income levels what it takes to buy a home. SWAP also runs Home Owners Classes designed to teach home owners what repairs need to be made to their homes, the best time and way to make them and how to make them on a tight budget. Income Source: State; federal; local; private funds

Respite Care Short-term stay guests benefit from the same services and amenities as permanent residents. Blenheim-Newport offers caregivers the opportunity to rest and recharge.

Assisted Living allows the resident a choice of services for the level of privacy, independence and assistance they select. A trained staff is available 24 hours a day, along with a 24-hour emergency response system. On-and off-site activities offered regularly.

Main Street House is run through East Bay Center; all referrals go through East Bay. This program is specifically for schizophrenic children - please do not refer clients to this program directly.

These items are restricted and should not be placed in box:

• Aerosol
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Illegal Drugs
• Inhalers & Thermometers
• Lotions
• Needles

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

Uses resources contributed to its Community Impact Fund to identify key issues in the community, research effective practices nationwide, and develop and implement the best solutions for Rhode Island. Efforts are focused on children's success in school as their pathway out of poverty; increasing job skills for low-income adults so they can better support themselves and their families and reducing homelessness by increasing the stock of affordable homes and piloting a supportive housing solution for chronically homeless individuals. Strategies include public policy, collaboration, leveraging of resources and relationships to expand the scope of work, educating the public on the issues, and increasing the community's capacity to respond to need. UWRI's mission is to mobilize the caring power of the community to improve the lives of people in need. UWRI's vision is a Rhode Island with fewer people in need.

The MME counselors host outreach events throughout the state to promote what they do as well as to bring services to those whom might need their help. These events will also allow the community members to learn and connect with all the different resources available to them.

Maggie's Pet Pantry provides assistance to people who need help in feeding their pets. The Pantry includes dog food, cat food, toys, snacks, treats, leashes and collars, etc.

Children’s Personal Assistance Services and Support (PASS): consumer-directed program designed to support children with special health care needs. PASS provides families with the opportunity to take the lead role in directing the services received by their child. The family-centered approach empowers families and individuals to foster independence, support family care giving and decision making, respect family choices and values, and build on individual strengths. Respite Program: a consumer-driven program designed to enhance the quality of life for children with special needs and their families. The provision of Respite enables families to receive support in the delivery of care for their children. Children’s Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS): clinically directed, specialized health services that are designed to meet the individual needs of children diagnosed with moderate to severe physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional conditions. Addresses behavioral concerns and the development of functional, social and communication skills. The HBTS Team is comprised of the parent(s), a clinical supervisor, a home based therapist, a family service coordinator, and when indicated specialty (treatment consultants, speech therapy, physical therapy, and/or occupational therapy). Together, the HBTS Team develops an individualized treatment plan with measurable goals and objectives. Additionally, clinical support and training is provided on a continuous basis to the home based therapist and family.

They provide clinical and support services for individuals and families with long-term needs associated with mental illness and substance abuse. Their goal is to help people live as independently and as fully integrated within the community as possible

Services: 32 bed, Assisted Living Facility

Provides financial assistance in acquiring necessary equipment to help patients who have needs not covered under existing medical insurance. Assists persons who suffer the after-effects of polio or may suffer from polio. Promotes the use of polio vaccine or other means of preventing polio. Provides orthopedic appliances, wheelchairs, special shoes, transportation for medical treatment/hospital and physical therapy as required and prescribed by physicians. Supplies equipment for Physical Therapy Departments of hospitals.

Woonsocket Housing Authority provides public housing and/or subsidized housing for families, elderly and disabled.

Hospital charity care requirements cover those essential services necessary to diagnose, correct, or cure a medical condition that endangers life, causes pain and suffering, results in illness or infirmity, or causes a physical deformity or malfunction. Both inpatient and outpatient services are included. To receive full charity care, patients annual family income must be up to and including 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. For partial charity care, patients annual family income must be between 200% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level may receive assistance based on a sliding scale. In addition to income, hospitals have the option to consider other assets. Also must be denied from Medicaid first depending on income. Patients who get accepted will receive financial aid for a year. **For patients who feel that an application or appeal was wrongfully denied should call the RI Dept. of Health info line 222-5960. Website: www.health.ri.gov/hospitals/about/charitycare

The VICS organization is a non-profit, community-based organization that provides myriad services to the students of the Cranston Public School System. In addition to providing volunteers who tutor, translate, interpret, and schedule field trips, VlCS prides itself on taking enrichment programs into the schools to enhance the curriculum. VICS is always searching for new volunteers, so if you have a special talent you would like to share with the students of Cranston, please contact:

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. Mission To increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and improve parenting practices; provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues; prevent child abuse and neglect; increase children's school readiness and school success. 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

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders Evaluate and treat cognitive-communication disorders to provide assessment and training Aspiration and Swallowing Evaluation Provide continued education and training to patients, families and caregivers

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

**Non-profit long-term care advocacy agency, NOT a nursing home.** Works to improve the quality of life and health care for those receiving long term care services (nursing homes, assisted living residences, home health care and hospice services). Its role is to monitor long term care and address issues of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. The staff is also involved in resident and family councils and represents residents in court. Along with a Volunteer Ombudsman Program (VOP), the Alliance provides educational programs to the general public, health care providers and long term care consumers. Building Bridges, an inter-generational Program, brings together school children and nursing home residents to foster sensitivity and understanding between generations. The Alliance works with individuals receiving long term care services to improve their environment while maintaining respect, personal dignity, and human choice.

Slater Hill is a 152 unit, subsidized housing complex for low income individuals and families with one and two bedrooms available.

Pawtuxet Valley Urgent Care is a medical practice providing prompt treatment of all non-life-threatening acute injuries and illnesses for patients of all ages on a walk-in basis. Providers include Physicians, Physician Assistants and Family Nurse Practitioners. Areas of expertise include: Cuts, sprains, and strains; Minor traumas; Cold and Flu; Headache; School and sports physicals; PPD and Vaccine titer testing; Infections; Vaccines (including Flu, Pneumonia, Hepatitis). On-site x-ray and lab services.

Services: Making "dreams" possible for RI chronically ill children, birth to 18 years. Impossible Dream Playground, 575 Centerville Rd., Warwick, John D. Florio Memorial Park, Rte. 117 (west) off I-95. Open to the public. Completely handicapped playable. Income Source: Community; private; business donations.

A children's policy and advocacy organization that provides information on child well being, stimulates dialogue on children's issues and promotes accountability and action. The annual Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook provides a detailed community by community picture of the condition of children in the State. Rhode Island KIDS COUNT also publishes a quarterly Issue Brief series that provides additional data and policy analysis on children's issues. Rhode Island KIDS COUNT contributes to public policy development by leading and participating in government committees, providing information and data based testimony to policy makers and convening public policy forums.

Services: A disability related Computer Center providing information, referral and hands on demonstrations on assisted technology. Works with all ages and disabilities. Income source: membership fees, private donations, public funding