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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

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Palliative and supportive home care for terminally ill patients and families. Facilities include Phillip Hulitar Center, a ten bed inpatient facility for short term symptom management or in the last stages of life. Support groups for bereaved children, teens and adults to help them cope with the loss of a loved one, including a Latino Drop-In Group. Speakers Bureau. Outreach. Bereavement Support Locations: EAST GREENWICH PORTSMOUTH PROVIDENCE - LOSS OF A SPOUSE/LIFE PARTNER PROVIDENCE - PARENTS WHO HAVE LOST ADULT CHILDREN PROVIDENCE- SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE & TRAUMATIC LOSS PROVIDENCE - EVENING GROUP SOUTH KINGSTOWN - LOSS OF SPOUSE /LIFE PARTNER WESTERLY WOONSOCKET DAYTIME GROUP Income Source: Grants, donations, third party payments.

High demand industries come in to talk about different types of careers. You get to tour different worksites. You can get short-term paid work experience of 60 hours at different companies.

Programs:** Key Girls Shelter, 274-3322 939 Douglas Avenue, Providence 02908 Program Supervisor: Marsha Diop Services: 90 day shelter for adolescent females (13 - 17 years of age) providing crisis management through a behavior modification model, as well as intensive case work. ** Key Group Home, 789-3739 46 Liberty Lane, West Kingstown, RI 02892 Program Supervisors: Robert Lemoi / Anthony LaFazia Services: Group home for boys (ages 13 - 16) with family difficulties. The program provides family-based counseling to build relationships and transition clients back home. ** Key Outreach and Tracking, 861-2680 623 Eagle Square, Providence 02908 Supervisors: Tracy Vadeboncoeur / Susana Guerra Services: Non-residential program providing community advocacy for children (ages 8-18), referred by DCYF and families. Provides limit setting, accountability, family work, advocacy and recreational planning. ** Key Providence Independent Living, 861-5305 139 Knight Street, Providence 02909 Supervisor: Melanie Payette Services: Residential program for females (ages 16 -18), referred by DCYF, focusing on life skills development, responsibility and personal development.

No longer has state contract for Detox services; referrals ONLY for INSURED individuals. Please use as place of last resort for uninsured individuals. Referrals should go to Sstar first or other agencies receiving state contract. Short-term psychiatric and substance abuse hospital that treats children, 4 years and over; adolescents and adults in acute crisis situations through its 24-hour inpatient hospital, outpatient specialty programs, day hospital and alcohol and drug treatment services. Specialty services available: geriatric, child and adolescent, affective disorders, family therapy, neuropsychiatry, substance abuse, anxiety disorders, social skills, obsessive/compulsive disorders, women's program, sexual and physical abuse, eating disorders and developmental disabilities. Day Program: Income Source: Endowments; patient fees, health insurance.

Saratoga Lofts is a subsidized housing complex featuring 7 townhouse rental units.

Services: A supportive educational on-line program for cancer patients, their families and friends to help deal with the day-to-day issues of living with a chronic disease. Offered throughout the state at various times of the year. Provides factual information on cancer and helps patients understand feelings of loneliness, fear and frustration. .

Services: Skilled and sub acute nursing facility.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Program provides food vouchers, allowing them to purchase milk, eggs, cheese, juice and iron fortified cereals and formula. The WIC coordinator provides nutrition education and counseling to all program participants on a monthly basis. Effective May, 2018 – June 30, 2019 INCOME BEFORE DEDUCTIONS OR GROSS: Family Size Annual Monthly 1 $22,459 $1,872 2 $30,451 $2,538 3 $38,443 $3,204 4 $46,435 $3,870 5 $54,427 $4,536 6 $62,419 $5,202 7 $70,411 $5,868 8 $78,403 $6,534

Mount Hope Farm is a 127 acre national historic site located in Bristol, Rhode Island. The property is privately owned and governed by The Mount Hope Trust in Bristol and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to preserve and protect the integrity of its natural assets and its historical structures. Visit the award-winning Bed and Breakfast, an intimate and charming getaway with country style hospitality; attend a special event or wedding at the Barn or Cove Cabin, where magic and memories are made; or simply take a stroll down one of the forested trails, where you can enjoy wildlife and an array of views and vistas along the way

Services: A national voluntary health organization whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education and advocacy. Income Source: Public contributions; fund raising events; bequests.

Programs that provide training in the technical competencies unique to a specific occupation that are required for successful workplace performance. The training may be delivered in a variety of ways including apprenticeships, business practice firms, classroom training, internships, OJT or work experience; or may take place in a combination of settings, on-the-job training supported by formal classroom training, for example, or classroom training followed by an internship.

The Bay Center was designed and built serve the community as a living classroom and center for marine science educational programs, administrative offices and community meeting space. The trails on STB's grounds are part of the Providence Urban Greenway Trail, inviting community members to enjoy this rare and beautiful urban access point to the Bay from sunup to sundown. The building itself represents Save The Bay’s approach to brownfields redevelopment and environmentally-friendly shoreline development.

Provides preschool to childrenages 3-5 in a small classroom setting with a uniquely caring environment. Art, music, creative movement, Chinese and wildlife specialist enhance the core curriculum.

Facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and nonprint formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files on magnetic tape which are organized to provide physical, bibliographic and intellectual access to a targeted group of people and which generally make available staff to provide services and programs related to the information needs of the targeted group.

Parenti Villa is a subsidized high rise 62+, handicapped or disabled, with 194 units, that provides an on-site food pantry for monthly resident pick-up.

Services: Six month program and transitional housing for men, 18 and older, in early recovery from substance abuse. Must be able to work. Referral services, crisis intervention. Income Source: Private; state; federal; and municipal

The mission of Hopkins Hill Elementary School is to challenge our students to meet high academic and ethical standards in a safe and supportive environment of mutual respect. We are committed to providing our students with clear instruction and criteria to develop the knowledge, skills, character, and cultural awareness to become productive and responsible citizens.

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.

The Adult Skills Training Program is a grant-funded program that enables qualified participants to receive skill training, remedial education and job-seeking skills for a nominal fee. Offers a Certified Nursing Assistant

Services: Provides intake/outreach in areas of housing (including fuel assistance, home improvements and placement), emergency services (including domestic violence, fire and vandalism), shut-in, home-bound. Emergency food is available. Community relations involve workshops, urban gardening. Youth program operates during after-school hours, weekends and school vacations (offers counseling on college preparation; placement and career awareness; co-ed basketball for ages 13-18 years). After school program for children, ages 6-12; Girl Power, ages 6-12, (cooking, health, arts and crafts); ESL; job referral services. Income Source: City of Providence

Services: Specializing in the treatment of persons with special needs and challenging behaviors. Early intervention, pre-school, day program, parent program, Saturday recreational program, vocational education, day and residential programs, agency/school consultation. Income Source: DCYF, MHRH, local education agencies.

Organizes neighbors and businesses on the West Side of Providence to preserve and promote the diverse, historic, urban community as a safe, vibrant, and sustainable place to live,work, and play. Grassroots community organization.

RIMOM volunteer opportunity is available for dental/medical and community volunteers. For dental/medical information, click https://www.rimom.org/professional-volunteer-info.htm. For community volunteer information, click https://www.rimom.org/community-volunteer-info.htm