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Public Works Department West Warwick is a town in Kent County. It has a population of approximately 29,191. The town has a total area of 8.1 square miles.

To preserve historically important engineering artifacts, books, and buildings; to honor great mechanical and electrical engineers; to urge the teaching of engineering and science by reason, not by rote; to promote enthusiasm for math and physics and to excite an urge to find out "Why?".

Holiday Gifts (Toys for Tots)

The Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor is the federal office responsible for enforcing federal labor laws. The Division was formed with the enactment of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

The Autism Project is committed to providing support to families raising children with special health care needs. Caring for a child or youth with ASD, a developmental disability, or who is medically fragile can be stressful and overwhelming at times. Having the ability to take a brief break from responsibilities is important. The Respite Program gives parents or guardians a break from caregiving to recharge.

their Education & Employment programs give Their clients the tools they need to increase their earned income, which is critical to maintaining stable housing. They have developed extensive knowledge and expertise to help individuals access individualized, trauma-informed adult education, job training and support services. Their Employment Resource Center offers one-on-one help with resumes, job searching, online job applications and career exploration. The Resource Center is also a great place to connect with our other education and job training programs.

Dentists and hygienists provide a full range of comprehensive dental services to both children 18 and under. Services include: General Dentistry; Cleaning and Checkup; Fillings; Crowns; Extractions; Fluoride; Sealants; Preventative; Hygienic ; Restorative

Kingstown Crossings I offers HUD subsidized 3 and 4- bedroom apartments. In addition to housing, this program offers a variety of services, including case management and referrals to support families and their children.

Town Hall West Warwick is a town in Kent County. It has a population of approximately 29,191. The town has a total area of 8.1 square miles.

Exeter Job Corps Center supports the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Provides assistance obtaining a High School Diploma or RI GED. Trades Offered:

• Carpentry
• Culinary Arts
• Manufacturing
• Office Administration
• Security
• Welding

Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation.

Cranston Commons East is subsidized housing for individuals and families with one, two, and three bedroom apartments.

Adult day program for the elderly and disabled that offers a six week health education program called Take Control of Your Health. Nutritional meal provided at noon and two daily snacks, senior advocacy program, daily fitness program, leisure activities, RIDE program for transportation, and a social worker on staff. Individuals with diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, memory loss are especially encouraged to attend the Center because their program is specifically designed for these health conditions.

Advocacy at Westbay Community Action includes: FCCP: A voluntary program for children who are at risk for abuse or neglect or who have serious emotional disturbance. FCCP connects families with natural supports in their extended families and in the community. FCCP does not provide direct services. Instead the program provides referrals, support, guidance, and advocacy. Elder Case Management: Provides assessment, monitoring and protective services for seniors. Warwick Case Management: Offers long-term support services to at-risk Warwick residents.

Minority domestic violence advocacy and resource center for adolescents, pregnant and parenting teens and their families who are struggling with issues that may be related to their past or ongoing traumatic experiences.

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

Center for Rehabilitation: Offers a complete range of outpatient services in physical, occupational, and speech therapy for patients of all ages.

One of 27 locations throughout Rhode Island run by Phoenix Property Management offering Subsidized Housing under HUD: BVARC Apartments: Developmentally Disabled.

RIEMA's primary mission is to reduce the loss of life and property and to protect Rhode Island's infrastructure from all types of dangers through a program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. VOAD Contact: Joe Cournoyer E-mail [email protected] They also work to build, sustain, and improve the capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all natural, human-caused, and technological hazards. They work to facilitate long-range planning activities that result in the development of comprehensive strategies to safeguard the public and property. This section is responsible for the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program, statewide emergency planning, including the ongoing enhancement of Rhode Island's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and the coordination of local and state plans, utilizing an all-hazards approach. The Planning and Mitigation Section also focuses on current topics in emergency management, such as improving the State's resiliency to climate change and for future disasters through adaptation and mitigation programs.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) empowers individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research and advocacy. Professional Development sessions – offered throughout the year on a variety of fundraising topics geared toward both new and seasoned professionals. Networking Breakfasts – regularly scheduled networking breakfasts offer an opportunity to meet other professionals, share information and make valued connections; National Philanthropy Day – Every November, AFP-RI hosts Rhode Island’s premier event celebrating philanthropy with nearly 500 people attending; Conference – The Chapter hosts a fundraising conference including educational tracks for all levels of experience, nationally recognized keynote speakers and great networking with other professionals. Members receive a significant discount; Government Relations – Members are kept informed of legislation affecting nonprofits. AFP-RI’s Government Relations Committee advocates for sound legislation that supports ethical fundraising and donors’ rights; Awards – AFP-RI honors outstanding philanthropists at National Philanthropy Day and recognizes individuals celebrating milestone anniversaries as AFP members at our annual meeting.

The East Bay Educational Collaborative provides training, information and resources for both pre-service and currently employed Teacher Assistants.

A comprehensive, State licensed adult day care program to provide medical, social and rehabilitative services to chronically impaired elders and disabled adults. Services include: nursing supervision, personal care, counseling, caregivers support/respite, exercises, activities, specialized therapies and nutrition. The Adult Day Services Program provides an array of supportive services designed to upgrade and increase the activities of daily living for older persons dependent upon continual family support and supervision. The major goal of the program is to reduce the potential for institutionalization of dependent elderly individuals otherwise at risk, and to increase their quality of life through the enhancement of their activities of daily living. The program provides supervised supportive care for frail elderly persons to meet the needs of the functionally impaired individual. The program also provides respite and emotional support to family caregivers. Income Source: Towns of South Kingstown, Narragansett, R I Department of Elderly Affairs, R.I. Department of Human Services, client fees and private contributions.

Emergency & Crisis Intervention 401-235-7120 Available 24-Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year

A day treatment facility offers individual, group and family therapy; psychiatric assessment and medication monitoring; short-term psycho educational assessments; consultation services to school departments; parent support services.

Offers a general collection of books, periodicals, books on tape, videos, large print books on loan. Member of CLAN. Free wireless internet access for the public; notary.