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Provides free, voluntary, confidential home visits to pregnant women and families with young children, birth to age three. Trained nurses, social workers, and community health workers meet with families in their homes to talk about their needs, answer questions they may have, and conduct comprehensive assessments. Home visits are based on the needs of the family. Visit topics may include health education and connections with appropriate healthcare services, human services, and community resources. If a child does not have a medical home, we can help the family find one.

First Connections services high risk moms and their children from birth to age three. Families are identified through the birthing hospitals as high risk and in need of community support. The intent is to reach all new moms within seven days after delivery or within 24 hours if the mom is “High Priority” Pregnant women. Provides free support to expectant parents and families with children under 3 years in RI. Family visitors can answer any questions about newborn and infant care, infant feeding and nutrition, developmental screening, home safety, family well-being, and referral connection.

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. 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

Title 1 Family Center Parents as Teachers:During the years between birth and kindergarten there are important times when specific kinds of learning...language, sight, basic motor skills... must take place for your child to develop to the fullest. Parents as Teachers, a parent education and family support organization, can help you capture those windows of opportunity so your child starts school ready to succeed.

Healthy Families America,provides support to expectant parents and families with infants. Enrolling families early in a pregnancy or shortly after the birth of a newborn is key; once enrolled, families can continue to receive services until their child turns four years old. Family Visitors can support your family to build strong and healthy relationships. Your Family Visitor can also help you become more confident in your role as a parent as it relates to healthy child development. Family Visitors can also help you become more self-sufficient by partnering with you to identify your family's goals.

Healthy Families America is a national evidence-based maternal and child home visiting program that provides free, voluntary, confidential services. The program pairs expectant mothers or families with newborns (younger than two weeks old) with a Family Support Worker, who provides home visiting services to the family and their child until the child’s fourth birthday. Program Goals Build and maintain partnerships in communities that engage families in home visiting, either prenatally or at birth. Promote and strengthen positive parent-child relationships Promote positive growth and development in children Build the strengths of families

Parents As Teachers (PAT) is a program that provides access to resources within our community. PAT is a home visiting program designed to provide all parents of children from prenatal to age five with the information and support they need to give their child the best possible start in life. PAT services are available to all North Kingstown residents, free of charge and delivered by trained and certified home visitors.Parents As Teachers (PAT) is a program of the North Kingstown Public School Department that supports families in understanding child development. Playgroups - held every Thursday morning from 9:30-11:00 at Davisville Academy. Join other families and their young children for a fun and active playtime!

Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a national, evidence-based family visiting program that provides free and voluntary support to families. The program partners with expectant mothers or families with young children up to age 4.

Healthy Families America Works with expectant Mothers and Families of newborn. Helps identify a family's needs, provides emotional support and links the family to additional supportive resources in the community. Pregnant mothers and families with children 3 months or younger are eligible for this program.

Parents as Teachers provides: Personal Visits—Your Parent Educator will share age-appropriate child development and parenting information, help you learn to observe your child, and address your parenting concerns. Certified Parent Educators provide all four service components, customized to meet the needs of each individual family. We also offer playgroups and other enrichment programs such as field trips and parent workshops.

Parents as Teachers provides: Personal Visits—Your Parent Educator will share age-appropriate child development and parenting information, help you learn to observe your child, and address your parenting concerns. Certified Parent Educators provide all four service components, customized to meet the needs of each individual family. We also offer playgroups and other enrichment programs such as field trips and parent workshops.

Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a national, evidence-based family visiting program that provides free and voluntary support to families. It builds strong communities, thriving families and children that are healthy, safe and ready to learn by matching parents and caregivers with trained professionals who make regular personal home visits during a child’s earliest years in life, from prenatal through kindergarten. PAT serves expectant mothers and families. This program provides informational support and encouragement to parents to help their children develop optimally during the early years of life. The program features parent educators that are dedicated to forming lasting relationships with families. Services include: -Personal home visits that build rapport and include activities that promote child and family interactions. -Facilitated discussions that enhance parental understanding of child development and promote the family’s well-being. -Links to community resources that assist families reach personal goals. -Group connections that offer opportunities to link families with natural support networks in the community. Group gatherings are interactive and may include a family activity, presentation, or socialization opportunity with other families.

First Connections at Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice provides free, voluntary, confidential home visits in to pregnant women and families with young children. Conduct home visits: Trained nurses, social workers, and community health workers meet with families in their homes to talk about their needs, answer questions they may have, and conduct comprehensive assessments. If needed, home visitors can make arrangements for interpretation services during home visits. If you are an expecting parent, you may be contacted after the birth of your child to arrange a home visit. Engage families who may benefit from home visits. Link families with medical homes and social services: Home visits are based on the needs of the family. Visit topics may include health education and connections with appropriate healthcare services, human services, and community resources. If a child does not have a medical home, VNHH can help the family find one. Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice can also conduct child wellness screenings and communicate the results with the child’s healthcare provider. See the Department of Health website for more information about home visiting and the First Connections Program

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. Cranston Child Outreach is based in the Early Learning center but also makes calls to the other preschools and elementary schools in the district. Walkins are available.

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

The Parents as Teachers Program (PAT) is a free home based program that supports parents by teaching them the skills they need to teach their children and enhance their development and also supports families with monthly community activities and family events. Parent Education Program – teaching parents strategies and skills necessary to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children

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

Maternal Child Home Visiting provides child development, health and social services to newborns and their families as well as families with young children. Healthy Families America (HFA) is designed to help parents with understanding and caring for their infant’s needs, building strong parent child connections, breastfeeding and feeding support, and helping children learn and grow to reach their potential. Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a home based program that supports parents by teaching them the skills they need to teach their children and enhance their development and also supports families with monthly community activities and family events. Both programs enrolls pregnant families and families with children up to 4 years old. Both programs are free and help families connect with other services and supports that they feel they need. Parent as Teacher Program (PAT) PAT is a free home based program that supports parents by teaching them the skills they need to teach their children and enhance their development and also supports families with monthly community activities and family events. PAT enrolls pregnant families and families with children up to 2 years old.

Parents-As-Teachers (PAT) Program promotes optimal early development, learning and health of young children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. Parents learn about early childhood development and the important role they play as their child's first teachers. The PAT program engages parents during the critical time of their child's early formative years (ages 0-4), as well as offers information to detect developmental delays, health issues, and prevent neglect. Parent peer educators visit families with young children to provide resources and support, and lead monthly playgroups where parents can connect with their peers. The program is available in both English and Spanish. Providence Talks' parent educators facilitate weekly playgroups across Providence that introduce, model, and practice strategies and that help increase parent-child interaction. We provide free books each week and utilize LENA technology to track progress and provide feedback for parents and caregivers. Playgroups meet at Federal Hill House campuses and at multiple community libraries and other community settings. Providence Talks is also available as a home visiting model, Patricia [email protected], www.providencetalks.org .

Maternal Child Home Visiting provides child development, health and social services to newborns and their families as well as families with young children. Healthy Families America (HFA) is designed to help parents with understanding and caring for their infant’s needs, building strong parent child connections, breastfeeding and feeding support, and helping children learn and grow to reach their potential. Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a home based program that supports parents by teaching them the skills they need to teach their children and enhance their development and also supports families with monthly community activities and family events. Both programs enrolls pregnant families and families with children up to 4 years old. Both programs are free and help families connect with other services and supports that they feel they need.

Provides free, voluntary, home visits to pregnant women and families with a child between newborn and four years of age. Assessment & screening for perinatal depression, drug & alcohol use and domestic violence. Services: Prenatal guidance Parenting support & guidance Care coordination Referrals to other programs

Providence Talks' parent educators facilitate weekly playgroups across Providence that introduce, model, and practice strategies and that help increase parent-child interaction. We provide free books each week and utilize LENA technology to track progress and provide feedback for parents and caregivers. Playgroups meet at Federal Hill House campuses and at multiple community libraries and other community settings.