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Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Our Strategic Priority: Too many of the youngest and most vulnerable children in Rhode Island are experiencing devastating outcomes, including death, as a result of abuse and neglect. As stewards of the resources entrusted to us, Children’s Friend is realigning itself to proactively respond to this crisis. Programs: Adoption Adoption Support & Preservation Birth Parent Counseling Child & Adult Care Food Program Child Care Clinical Services Early Head Start Early Intervention Family Care Community Partnership Fatherhood Initiatives First Connections Foster Care Fostering Families Head Start Head Start/Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Healthy Families America Nurse Family Partnership Pre-K Professional Development Project Connect Project Family Summer Learning & Enrichment Program WIC

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.

Eleven free support sessions for victims of violent crimes. Also provides faith-sensitive professional (not a psychiatrist) counseling for individuals ages10+, and families in the areas of abuse issues; adult children of alcoholics, anxiety, behavioral changes, bereavement, depression, identity crises, marital or family problems, rape, religious or meaning-of-life crises, sexual identity concerns, stress, vocational crises. Purpose is to assist persons to live a deep, meaningful and fulfilling life. Also, clergy coaching, church consulting, and educational programs for groups (parenting, stress reduction, dream work).

ACCC offers confidential credit counseling, bankruptcy counseling, housing counseling, a debt management program, and financial education to consumers nationwide. Services:

• Bankruptcy x504
• Housing x505
• Counseling x506
• Client Services x500
• Disbursements x501
• Education x708
• Recounseling x511

The Senior Dining Program provides weekday hot lunches at cafes across the state. The lunches are available to seniors (60+) and disabled adults. The program has no income limits.

Services: Provides rides to all ages. Will drive to Providence on a limited basis. Transportation- to help you get around the town and the state, whether for appointments, shopping, hospital visits or coming into the Senior Center. Call transportation coordinator Melissa Smith at 401-268-1590. North Kingstown Transportation Services: Within Town only: Please call the Transportation Coordinator at 401-268-1590. To: Beechwood, shopping, and medical in North Kingstown ( pharmacy, office visits, labs). When: Monday through Friday between 10:45am- noon and 1:30-2:30pm. North Kingstown residents, ages 55+, fee no charge.

Offers information available in alternative formats. Tactile or Braille directions/signage as well as listening devices with assistance. Books, periodicals, pamphlets, records, audio cassettes, talking books, compact discs, DVDs, video cassettes, large type books for loan as well as computers for word processing and internet access. Programming for adults, teens and children. Offers telephone, e-mail, in-house reference assistance and reader advisory. Statewide accessibility. Member of OSL (Ocean State Libraries).

Based on the participant’s job readiness skills, they may be placed in either a paid or unpaid work experience with one of our collaborating business partners. Participants will also be encouraged to seek employment in the private sector.

The Rhode Island Vehicle Inspection Program exists to ensure that the vehicles operating on the Rhode Island roadways are safe and environmentally clean. Rhode Island Law requires that vehicles be inspected on a regular basis. All inspections are conducted in accordance with the state's Official Manual for Motor Vehicle Inspection.

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Social Security offers an online retirement application that you can complete in as little as 15 minutes. Applicants may also call to schedule an appointment.

A Christian, nonprofit organization that provides clean, safe water to people in developing countries and disaster areas through a variety of technologies.

Head Start Program provides a center-based, comprehensive early childhood education program. Head Start educators work with families and children to implement developmental and socialization strategies that work best for you and your child. BrightStars Rated: 3

Private, non-profit 501(c)3 non-denominational, Christian organization. Provides overnight shelter, dental services, food pantry, clothing room, and meal programs. **Overnight Shelter Provides emergency, overnight shelter for 75 to 90 homeless men and 15 to 30 homeless women, seven nights a week. Each overnight guest has the ability to take a hot shower, eat a hot dinner, sleep in a clean bed, and have breakfast in the morning. **Food & Clothing We operate an emergency food pantry and a clothing room. Individuals and families use these services on a daily basis. We distribute approximately 16,000 lbs. of food and 5,000 articles of clothing each month. **Meal Programs Our meal programs provide approximately 6,000 hot meals a month to the needy in our community as well as 1,700 box lunches to the children. In addition to our feeding ministry, we do special events during the holidays. This past Thanksgiving we provided Thanksgiving food boxes for 1,600 families in the Providence area. Each box contained 20 pounds of non-perishable food and a 20 pound turkey. At Christmastime, we provided 9,300 gifts to over 3,100 needy families through our Christmas Toy Ministry. **Dental Offices In a phrase - state-of-the-art. The Providence Rescue Mission features a full service dental office that helps Individuals start a new life with a smile they can proud of. Our office features x-ray, full cleaning, and other dental services. Local dentists and staff see patients by appointment only. **Discipleship Program We run a one-year discipleship program that allows 10 to 15 homeless men with, but not limited to, substance abuse issues to start a new life by combining biblical values, counseling, education and career training and reunification with their families. This program is at capacity most of the time. Setup: 75 men mats 30 women cots NOT handicap accessible Services Available: Clothing available on Saturdays at 11:00AM Toiletries Bibles Referrals to dental services Meals: Evening meal served at 5:30PM, open to the public Light breakfast for overnight guests Important Policies: All guests must attend chapel services at 5:00PM Open 7 days a week Wake up 6:00AM, guests must leave by 7:00AM Duration of stay: Night to night Dry shelter - will conduct breathalyzer if necessary Drug/Alcohol free environment Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas only No daytime storage available

Services: Provides outpatient rehabilitation programs to people of all ages with a wide range of functional disabilities caused by accident, illness, or developmental delay. Programs offered are day school program for children ages 3 - 21, with language/learning disorders and brain injury; brain injury day treatment program for adult clients; comprehensive outpatient program and vocational rehabilitation services. Offers evaluation and treatment in audiology, speech/language therapy, special education, occupational/physical therapy, psychological/social services and vocational training. Special features include non-commercial advice on hearing aids, augmentative communication systems, group treatment services, parent workshops, support groups and consult services. Income Source: Fees; Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS); private health insurance; School Systems

Child Outreach is a free service offered to all children 3 to 5 years old. Child Outreach provides information about your child’s development and resources that are available within your community. It can also help identify children who may need further assessment, intervention and/ or services at an early age to promote positive outcomes in kindergarten and beyond.

Since 1989, East Bay Coalition for the Homeless (EBCH) has been helping Rhode Island families get back on their feet by providing access to safe, affordable housing combined with case management, financial counseling and connection to mainstream resources. A seamless array of services may be accessed through our in-house or referral network. Services are individualized and designed to help families achieve and maintain financial stability. Families go to them during times of crisis and debt. Whether they need safe, affordable housing or assistance addressing the hazards of lead poisoning, our staff is here to help. EBCH serves households that meet the federal definition of homelessness. Lead education and services are also available to renters and property owners.

Services: An assisted living, 10 bed residence for HIV+ people, a part of AIDS Care Ocean State's Supportive Housing Program. Sunrise offers a comprehensive program that includes medical support, case management and social support in a drug and alcohol free environment.

Self-help support group for anyone who has experienced the loss of a child. Offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, aids parents in the positive resolution of grief and fosters the physical and emotional health of bereaved parents and siblings. Bereaved parents, grandparents and adult siblings are welcome. Meetings: 2nd Monday of month, 7:30pm Central Congregational Church, 296 Angell Street, Providence Income Source: Donations

Parent Educators listen and respond to family needs and link families with: medical homes to ensure children are receiving well-child visits and health screenings, community resources and social supports, and other families with young children. Barrington: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Bristol: Bristol Warren Regional School Department 401) 253-4000 Central Falls: Blackstone Valley Community Action Program 401-723-4520 Charlestown: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Coventry: Comprehensive Community Action Program 401-467-9610 Cranston: Comprehensive Community Action Program 401-467-9610 Cumberland: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 East Greenwich: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center East Providence: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Exeter: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Hopkinton: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Jamestown: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Johnston: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 Lincoln: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 Little Compton: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Middletown: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Newport: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 North Kingstown: North Kingstown School District, Office of Family Learning North Providence: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 North Smithfield: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 Pawtucket: Blackstone Valley Community Action Program 401-723-4520 Providence: Blackstone Valley Community Action Program 401-723-4520 Providence: Federal Hill House 401-421-4722 Richmond: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Smithfield: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 South Kingstown: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Tiverton: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Warren: Bristol Warren Regional School Department 401) 253-4000 Warwick: Comprehensive Community Action Program 401-467-9610 West Greenwich: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center West Warwick: Comprehensive Community Action Program 401-467-9610 Westerly: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Woonsocket: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384

To volunteer as a mentor you must be: At least 19 years old, Open minded and non-judgmental, Open to diversity, Willing to commit to a minimum of one year to the program (or three semesters if college student), Able to spend three or four hours each week or every other week with a child, Able to establish and maintain a one-to-one relationship with a child, Able to access an insured car or willing to take public transportation. Programs Include: Traditional Program - The Traditional Mentoring Program matches at-risk girls and boys between the ages of 7 and 15, in long-term, one-to-one relationships with adult female and male volunteer mentors. �Big Mentor League� Program - This is a special program provided by Big Sisters of Rhode Island, in partnership with the Urban League of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership working with girls & boys who have a parent currently incarcerated. The girls/boys range in age from 4 to 18 years old and are from all over Rhode Island. Hermana(o) a Hermana(o) - BBBSOS matches Latina girls/Latino boys with mentors. The girls/boys are considered to be at-risk for academic failure or delinquency or lacking a strong role model. School-Based Mentoring - This program provides mentorship to both girls and boys after class at their school. This program provides a structured environment to assist in academic success. Donation Center - The BSRI Donation Center provides a sustained source of revenue for the vital social service activities of the agency by collecting donations of gently used clothing, household items, small appliances, books and toys (also accepts TV's, computers, and other large electronics for a $10 processing fee) through a combination of scheduled home pick-ups, on-site clothing drop-offs, and targeted community clothing drives.

Child Outreach is a free service offered to all children 3 to 5 years old. Child Outreach provides information about your child’s development and resources that are available within your community. It can also help identify children who may need further assessment, intervention and/ or services at an early age to promote positive outcomes in kindergarten and beyond.

Genearl Dentistry Cleaning and check up Fluoride Sealants

Village House offers the comforts of home for those who need short-term recuperation or rehabilitation following a hospital stay. They also offer long-term care for those with chronic conditions or respite care when family caregivers need someone to step into their shoes for a short time. For those with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, the special care rooms provide the peace of mind that only a secure environment staffed by those specially trained in Alzheimer’s and dementia care can provide. Alzheimer Wing or Unit (Locked) Respite Wound Vac Beds: 95 Smoke-Outside

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is responsible for planning, funding and overseeing a community system of services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities. They fund a statewide network of community services and supports for Rhode Islanders living with intellectual and significant developmental disabilities. These services are available through community provider agencies.