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Manton Heights is a subsidized family development with 330 units. Community Center with indoor basketball court, gym, kitchen, large multipurpose room, 3 bathrooms and a Computer Room Computer Training On-Site Head Start Facility Day and Evening Adult Education Programs

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.

Head Start educators work with families and children to implement developmental and socialization strategies that work best for you and your child. Our classrooms are bright and inviting and are designed to maximize creativity and learning. Healthy lunches and snacks are provided to children daily. In addition to providing educational and nutritional resources, children will have access to health and dental screenings at no cost, and families will be provided with health referrals and referrals for emergency services whenever needed. We recruit families 12 months per year.

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

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

EBCAP’s Community Programs are designed to help people to reach their full potential. It is their goal to create the bridge to self-reliance. Their programs improve lives through education, skills training, and clinical care when needed. A program like Baby Steps is a great place for parents to learn how their child develops. Their Home Energy Assistance Program helps those who can’t afford to heat their homes. Through the Congregate Nutrition Program, seniors received a healthy warm meal through their local Senior Centers. Head Start Programs teach the importance of a child’s healthy development so they can grow and thrive! The AmeriCorps Foster Grandparent Program offers a way for individuals 55 and older to stay active by serving children and youth in communities while providing a unique service built on the natural bond between generations. Their AmeriCorps East Bay Retired and Senior Volunteer Program places individuals 55 and older volunteering in many programs and nonprofits in the East Bay area. Their Volunteer Income Tax Program (VITA) provides fee tax preparation for income eligible individuals. Education and Career Pathways helps with educational goals, job readiness skills and improved career options. Their food pantries offer twice monthly food distribution. Senior Services provides options and resources to help income eligible seniors remain in the community. Satellite location of EBCAP. Food Pantry Victims of Crime Act- Advocacy for Crime Victims 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.

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

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

Head Start educators work with families and children to implement developmental and socialization strategies that work best for you and your child. Our classrooms are bright and inviting and are designed to maximize creativity and learning. Healthy lunches and snacks are provided to children daily. In addition to providing educational and nutritional resources, children will have access to health and dental screenings at no cost, and families will be provided with health referrals and referrals for emergency services whenever needed. We recruit families 12 months per year.

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: