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Westbay Community Action is a charitable organization serving the people of Kent County. They help with food, utilities, health, safety, and education. Their mission is to empower and mobilize people through programs, partnerships, and advocacy to gain greater self-sufficiency. Individuals and families gain stability through basic needs assistance. They improve their circumstances with education, life-skills training, and case management.

WIC: The Tri-County Community Action Agency Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, healthcare referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. Upon enrollment into the WIC program, a nutritional assessment will be completed for you and your eligible family members. They will then offer education on healthy eating, monthly vouchers for nutritious foods including eggs, milk, cheese, peanut butter, beans, tuna, fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, rice, iron fortified cereals, and juice as well as many other valuable resources. Breastfeeding and lactation support and education are also available through the WIC program.

Everyone experiences tough times. Having help when you need it is the key to facing these challenges. Community Care Alliance strives to empower people experiencing economic insecurity, mental illness and addiction, housing issues, and trauma-related concerns. They provide clinical and support services for individuals and families with long-term needs associated with mental illness and substance abuse. Their goal is to help people live as independently and as fully integrated within the community as possible These might include basic needs assistance to address emergencies— counseling, treatment, support services and residential programs for individuals and families impacted by serious mental illness and addiction— emergency and supportive housing to prevent homelessness and promote stabilization— alternative education and services for families with young children and adolescents— and employment, financial literacy and vocational training to improve self-sufficiency.

The Visitation Center serves families whose children are in the care of DCYF due to substance use or mental health concerns. Families are able to have supervised visits in a home-like setting while receiving support in their recovery. The program provides for: Supervised Visits - Visits in a home environment with a focus on everyday family activities. Clinical Oversight - consultation and assessment, observation and clinical work around visits, assistance with coordination of supports and help with parenting skill building. Family Recovery Coaching - support with the recovery process, information and resource connections and help navigating the child welfare system. Transportation - transportation for the children to visits, if needed.

Services: Head Start and Early Head Start Joyful Learning Child Academy Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP) Senior and Disabled Adult Services Heating Assistance (by appointment) Emergency Serices Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) 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 for 76 children from ages three to Five years old. The Tri-County Early Head Start program offers a home-based option for children aged birth to three years old, in which an educator visits the home once per week to engage the child in educational and developmental activities, and socialization strategies. Classroom-based options are available for children ages 18 months to 3 years old, and focus on fun and engaging curriculum to prepare the child for pre-school. Early Head Start is a federal program for eligible families, that are expecting a child, or with a child ages birth to three years old. The program provides services that promote cognitive, language and social-emotional development of the child. Children enrolled in the program will receive medical and dental screenings at no cost, and families are provided with assistance locating health care, and emergency services whenever needed. The Early Head Start program provides center-based early education services to 8 children in one classroom. Early Head Start also offers home-based services to 22 children and families including 5 prenatal clients. Families residing in the towns of North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Narragansett, Hopkinton, Richmond, Exeter, Charlestown, Westerly, and New Shoreham are eligible for the program. Eligibility Guidelines: The programs service families with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines, children in living in foster care, and families experiencing homelessness. Ten percent of enrollment slots must be filled with children with a diagnosed disability. The Joyful Learning Child Academy: is a pre-school and early education program that services families with young children. The program provides comprehensive early education and development services to infants and children six weeks through five years of age. Joyful Learning is licensed by the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families and is accredited by the RI Department of Education. Furthermore, the program was awarded 4 stars under the BrightStars ratings system as defined by the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children [RIAEYC]. The Center, located at 1935 Kingstown Road in Wakefield, is open year round, Monday through Friday from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm. Joyful Learning provides children with a best-practice curriculum in early childhood education and maintains the most stringent of regulations in regard to staffing, per RI State licensing. All staff has education requirements as per directives of DCYF and RIDE and must complete extensive background checks prior to employment. For more information on the Joyful Learning Program, please contact Tara Ward at 789-2244 or via email at mailto:[email protected]. Senior & Disabled Adults Programs: Tri-County’s Senior and Disabled Adult Case Managers are available to assist with a multitude of services including nutrition services, healthcare and medical assistance, home health aides, home modifications, elder abuse prevention, and when necessary, nursing home referrals. Our goal is to identify the needs of the individual and their family, and to prepare strategies to assist them in meeting those needs.For information on all Senior and Disabled Adult services, contact us at 401 349-5760. Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program.

TEMPORARILY CLOSE FOR REPAIRS AS OF 1/21/2020 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, CHILD/FAMILY SERVICE RE-ROUTED TO 245 MAIN STREET. FCCP WILL BE LOCATED AT 800CLINTON STREET STE. 204.

Provide comprehensive child development services to children ages birth to five and their families annually. The goal of the program is to enhance the cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of low-income, at-risk children, in an effort to prepare them for kindergarten, ready to learn and succeed. **Newport Center 8 John H. Chafee Blvd. Newport, RI 02840 (401) 367-2001 Fax #: 367-2009 3 Head Start part-day classrooms 2 Morning Sessions: 8:30am - 12:00pm 1 Afternoon Session: 12:30am - 4:00pm 4 Head Start full-day classrooms 7:00am - 5:15pm 5 Early Head Start full-day classrooms 7:00am - 5:15pm **Joel Peckham Center 654 Green End Avenue Middletown, RI 02842 (401) 846-5454 Fax #: 847-2960 2 Head Start part-day classrooms 8:30am - 12:30pm 2 Head Start full-day classrooms 7:00am - 5:15pm 2 Early Head Start full day classrooms 7:00am - 5:15pm 1 Early Head Start home-based classroom [2 groups] **Tiverton Center 1048 Stafford Road Tiverton, RI 02878 (401) 624-4736 Fax #: 624-3665 1 Head Start part-day classroom 9:00am -1:00pm **Willett Center 386 Willett Avenue Riverside, RI 02915 (401) 437-0018 Fax # (401) 433-5259 2 Head Start full day classrooms 7:00am � 5:15pm 2 Early Head Start full day classrooms 7:00am � 5:15pm **Mary V. Quirk Center 790 Main Street Warren, RI 02885 (401) 245-2833 Fax # (401) 245-5430 1 Early Head Start home-based classroom 2 Head Start part-day classrooms 8:30am -12:30pm **Meadowcrest Center 60 Bart Avenue Riverside, RI 02915 Phone/Fax (401) 433-1877 4 Head Start part day classrooms 8:45am - 12:45pm

Services: Employment & Training Center Financial Education Services Vocational & Rehabilitation Services The Harbour Youth Center Healthy Transitions Employment & Training Center: We offer a range of training programs to help people get back on the employment track. In addition to skills-building, we provide support to prepare job seekers for the work world, job placement assistance and education supports. Financial Education & Coaching: Includes group training, one‐on‐one coaching, budgeting, credit repair, help with opening a checking or savings account, home ownership, mortgage default or reverse mortgage counseling, and free tax preparation.

Everyone experiences tough times. Having help when you need it is the key to facing these challenges. Community Care Alliance strives to empower people experiencing economic insecurity, mental illness and addiction, housing issues, and trauma-related concerns. These might include basic needs assistance to address emergencies— counseling, treatment, support services and residential programs for individuals and families impacted by serious mental illness and addiction— emergency and supportive housing to prevent homelessness and promote stabilization— alternative education and services for families with young children and adolescents— and employment, financial literacy and vocational training to improve self-sufficiency. They provide clinical and support services for individuals and families with long-term needs associated with mental illness and substance abuse. Their goal is to help people live as independently and as fully integrated within the community as possible

Services: Haven for seafarers, 18+, providing lodging, laundry services, showers, financial assistance. Rehabilitative opportunity for employed and responsible residents. The primary and original mission is to serve those connected to the Sea, which remains as the ongoing focus. However, the range of our programs and services now includes individuals and families from Newport County in need of compassionate financial, referral, or listening assistance. Doors are open to the public 365 days a year, whether, seamen, residents or tourists. Income Source: Episcopal Diocese of RI; investments; fees; annual fund appeal

*Does not provide holiday baskets or toys* Operates from many sites across the East Bay. **HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES Margo Pires, Social Services Coordinator & Health Advocate (401) 848-6697, x202 Available for families residing in the Sullivan School neighborhood in Newport in collaboration with the Sullivan School Family Center. Family Services Coordinators are in all elementary schools in the City of Newport offering social services case management, literacy activities and other activities to promote positive family/school interactions. Community and Supportive Services Program/Hope VI Initiative East Bay Community Action Program provides case management services to residents of the Newport Housing Authority that reside in the new Newport Heights housing development. This program focuses on economic self-sufficiency. LEAD EDUCATION AND OUTREACH services are provided to tenants and landlords in need of information regarding lead safety and lead abatement, RIHMFC loans for lead abatement. Contact: Luana Cherenzia (401) 847-7821, x204 Eligibility: All Newport County residents for Basic Human Needs Family health & dental services Family development case management services -Social service information and referral and basic human needs Youth programs Housing and Energy Services Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Program Senior services -Case management Senior employment -Retired Senior volunteer Program (RSVP) -Foster Grandparents -Ocean State Senior Dining Program (meals in a social setting).

Treatment Foster Care: Licensed foster families provide a structured and therapeutic family environment for children and youth who can safely be placed in the community but who cannot live with their biological families. The program utilizes a team based approach to help foster parents meet the emotional & behavioral needs of the children placed in their homes.

Provides a broad range of social services designed to eliminate problems of poverty. *Dental Services restored for residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS OF ALL SERVICES **Adolescent Self Sufficiency Collaborative (ASSC) (401) 519-1935 GED; Adult Basic Education and Literacy, ESL, Life Skills Training and Parent Education. Pregnant and parenting teens who are 20 years of age or younger. **Adult Education, Employment & Training Program (401)519-1921 Includes academic assessments; GED Prep; ESL, Adult Basic Education, group sessions; tutoring; home-based studies; computer assisted learning, post secondary educate assistance, work readiness skills training, and employment placement assistance. 16 to 24 year old RI residents who do not have a HS Diploma or GED. **All Stars (401)519-1937 Substance abuse and juvenile delinquency prevention program. At-risk adolescents, 11 to 16 years old, and their families. **Anger Management Groups (401)519-1970 12-week clinical treatment program that helps TEENS find better ways of coping with their anger. Group run from 3-4:00pm. in Johnston. A pre-group screening is required. Fees may apply. **Appliance Management Program (401)519-1916 Energy conservation audits to identify heat and energy loss from appliances. Free refrigerators may be awarded to participants in greatest need. Low income residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester. **Article 23, Youth Diversion Program (401)519-1935 Comprehensive assessments, parent education, and case management services for families with children between the ages of 10-17 to address issues which are affecting the youth and family�s well-being. North Providence, Johnston, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester, North Smithfield, Scituate and Foster. **Basic and Early Head Start (401)519-1927 SEE SEPARATE LISTING: Tri-Town Community Action - Head Start Sites Basic Human Needs Emergency funds to help pay for basic human needs including, heat, electric, health care, prescriptions, etc., when no other financial resources exist. Low income residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester. Contact (401)519-1917 Before & After Kindergarten This program includes lunch and an afternoon snack. Full-time Child Care opportunities � offered during the February and April vacations and during the summer. Children attending Johnston�s Early Childhood Center program or North Providence Kindergarten. Contact (401)519-1999 Behavioral Health Care (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment and Counseling) Substance Abuse Outpatient Counseling and Treatment, Mental Health Counseling and Treatment Program, Functional Family Therapy; Tobacco Treatment and Counseling (including Nicotine Replacement Therapy). Referrals are accepted on a statewide basis but priority is given to Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Burrillville, and Glocester residents. All third party insurance including NHPRI and Rite Care accepted. Self-Pay and Sliding Scale Fee is available to all patients. No one is denied. Contact (401)519-1936 **Breast Feeding Peer Counseling (401)519-1908 All WIC eligible clients with pre-weaned children. Certified Diabetes Outpatient Education (CDOE) Diabetes Education Program provided in 6 week sessions to patients with diabetes and their caregivers/ significant other. Facilitated by a CDOE Certified Registered Nurse, Dietician, and Pharmacist. Tri-Town is a CDOE Certified site, by the RI Department of Health. Statewide program for individuals diagnosed with diabetes. Contact (401)519-1990 Commodities Distribution (Food Bank) Monthly distribution of canned goods, pasta, grain, juice, peanut butter, rice and flour and other foodstuffs as contributed through the State of Rhode Island and as purchased through the Rhode Island Food Bank. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester. Contact (401)519-1916 Community Health Center A Community Based Health Center (CHC) providing a full range of primary and preventive healthcare services, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, ob/gyn, laboratory services. Main location in Johnston. No eligibility requirements. Referrals accepted on a statewide basis. All third party insurance accepted. Sliding scale fee available. Contact (401)519-1940 Earned Income Tax Credit Provides free tax preparation assistance and free electronic filing of State and Federal returns. Low income residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester. Other Towns accepted if appointments available. Contact (401)519-1917 Elder Case Management Case management services for abused/neglected and self-neglected elderly, early intervention, community and home care, general assessments, support groups, caretakers, and victims of abuse, pharmaceutical assistance, and Meals on Wheels. Seniors ages 55 years and over and adults with disabilities and their families or caregivers residing in the towns of Johnston, N. Providence, Smithfield, N. Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester, Scituate, Foster, Cranston, Lincoln, Cumberland, and Woonsocket. Contact (401)519-1910 Emergency Boiler Repair Provides emergency boiler repair services and replacement for heating systems that are beyond repair. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville and Glocester. Contact (401)519-1918 Emergency Food Vouchers Vouchers are provided to eligible individuals and families to support any emergency nutritional needs. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester. Contact (401)519-1917 Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) Rental, mortgage and security deposit assistance for eviction, foreclosure, natural disaster and domestic violence situations. Assistance with tenant/landlord disputes. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester. Contact (401)519-1927 Even Start Family Literacy Program To provide a comprehensive and coordinated program of Early Childhood Education, Adult Basic Education, ESL, GED Prep, Literacy Skills Training, Job Coaching, Case Management, Interactive Child-Family Literacy Skills Training, and Parent Education. Low income families with children between the ages of 0-8 years in the Towns of Johnston, Smithfield, North Providence, Burrillville, North Smithfield, Glocester, Scituate and Foster. Contact (401)519-1927 Family Planning Program Provides CONFIDENTIAL health visits for physicals, PAP smears, STD screening, and other reproductive-related issues. Provides free contraceptives including oral, Depo-Provera, and patches. Men and woman of reproductive age who are uninsured or underinsure. Contact (401)519-1940 Family Resource Counselor Provides advocacy and assistance with applications for Rite Care and Rite Share. Provides pre-screening and assistance with Food Stamps, RI Medical Assistance, WIC, Head Start, Fuel Assistance, and Social Services. Statewide referrals accepted for eligible families with children 18 years of age and under and for pre-natal clients. Contact (401)519-1911 Fuel Assistance (LIHEAP) Assistance in paying fuel/utility bills during the winter months provided to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood), and emergency shut off assistance. Low-income residents in the Towns of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester. Contact (401)519-1913 Furniture Bank Pre-screening and intake for the Rhode Island Furniture Bank. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester. Contact (401)519-1918 HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling Rapid and Standard testing available. Counseling and education services provided. Referrals accepted statewide. Contact (401)519-1940 Holiday Food Baskets/Toy Distribution Seasonal distribution of food baskets and toys for low income residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester. Contact (401)519-1916 Juvenile Hearing Boards Offers alternative to Family Court. Sanctions are imposed, with a case management focus, to divert juvenile offenders from a second offense while identifying problems affecting their behavior, i.e., truancy, disobedience, delinquency. Juvenile offenders and their families in the Towns of Johnston, Smithfield, Scituate, Glocester, and Foster. Referred directly from local police departments. Contact (401)519-1937 Parenting Wisely & Family Functional Therapy Parenting Wisely is designed to help teens and their families to increase communication; decrease family conflict; increase parental supervision; improve discipline and parenting techniques; and reduce or prevent juvenile delinquency, substance abuse; school failure; violent behaviors, and teen pregnancy. Youth and families referred through Juvenile Hearing Boards in Johnston, Smithfield, Scituate, Foster, Glocester and Burrillville, Truancy Courts, and through Self-Referral. Contact (401)519-1937 Personal Choice Waiver Provides assessment and enrollment to participants; development, implementation, and monitoring of Individual Service and Spending Plan (ISSP); training and guidance to program participants to support self-direction, ensure health and safety through routine program monitoring activities, promote participants independence by providing annual assessments of accessibility, equipment needs, and health education needs; and assistance to client toward oversight of care and arrangement of necessary services. Referrals are accepted on a statewide basis. Must be eligible for RI Medical Assistance, in need of Personal Care. Only seniors and disabled adults are eligible for services. Contact (401)519-1910 Pre-School/Day Care Program Certified teachers in Early Childhood Education staff the Child Care Center, which is licensed by DCYF. The Program is eligible for tuition reimbursement from DHS. Children between the ages of 3�5 in the towns of Johnston and North Providence. Contact (401)519-1999 Prevention Task Force Coalitions Coordinates the Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force Coalition in each of the three communities (Separate Task Force Coalitions), including all major stakeholders in the community including representatives from schools, housing authority, substance abuse and mental health, faith-based organizations, chambers of commerce, municipalities, senior centers, juvenile justice, youth services, recreation, health care, etc., to establish an annual community-wide plan to deliver substance abuse prevention services in the community. Must be a resident of the Towns of North Providence, Johnston, or Smithfield. Contact (401)519-1900 Residential Energy Assistance Challenge Program (REACh) Energy Education and Conservation Program for the elderly including intensive case management services. Statewide. Seniors over the age of 60 and disabled adults who are also eligible for LIHEAP and Weatherization. Contact (401)519-1916 School-Aged Child Care Program Certified teachers staff the classrooms that are licensed by DCYF. The program is eligible for tuition reimbursement through DHS. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 that attend Johnston Elementary Schools. Contact (401)519-1999 Senior Health Insurance Program / RIPAE Provides assistance with obtaining supplemental Health Insurance, Medicare Part D; and assists with prescription payments through enrolling clients in the RI Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (RIPAE). Statewide referrals accepted. Must be a senior citizen or disabled adult. Contact (401)519-1910 Senior Medical Patrol To coordinate health care fraud, waste and abuse training sessions and presentations in local senior centers, assisted living units, elderly housing units and the community in general; and to assist Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries to help them navigate the state system. Referrals accepted statewide. Contact (401)519-1910 Stanford Model Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSM) A six week health education program to provide education regarding self-management techniques needed to assist client with chronic disease including diabetes, asthma, depression, cardio-vascular disease, hypertension, cancer. Statewide referrals accepted. Any adult with chronic disease (or their spouse/caregiver), including diabetes, cancer, depression, hypertension, and cardio-vascular disease. Contact (401)519-1990 Strategic Prevention Grants Community Prevention Program for residents of the towns of North Providence and Johnston to conduct a town-wide needs assessment, capacity building plan, strategic planning, and the implementation of best-practice Substance Abuse Prevention Programs within the schools, community-based organizations and with families. Must be a resident of North Providence or Smithfield. Contact (401)519-1937 Victims of Crime Advocacy Program Case management, filing of restraining orders, assistance with filing for restitution and/or compensation, assistance with attending pre-trial hearings and follow-up and information, referral and counseling. Statewide for victims of crime over the age of 60 years. Contact (401)519-1916 **Weatherization and Appliance Management Program (401)519-1918 Assists low-income individuals and families to permanently reduce their energy consumption and increase energy efficiencies. Energy Audits conducted to determine need for insulation, weayjerstripping, pipe sealer, replacement of storm windows and doors. Serves residents from the Towns of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester. **Women, Infants and Children Nutritional Program Contact (401)519-1931 Provides monthly food vouchers to purchase nutritious foodstuffs including milk, eggs, cheese, iron fortified cereals, juice. Statewide for pregnant and parenting women with infants and children under the age of 5 years. Sites in Johnston and Burrillville. **Women�s Cancer Screening Program (401) 519-1940 State-Wide program for woman between the ages of 40 to 64. **Youth Responsibility (401)519-1935 Science-based curriculum to assist youth in assuming responsibility for their actions and the possible consequences of those actions, includes life skills training, prevention-based curriculum. Non-pregnant or parenting youth who are at risk for teen pregnancy (or second unwanted pregnancy), dropping out of school, substance abuse, and juvenile delinquency. Youthlinks Provides academic and vocational assessment and exploration, GED prep, basic skills remediation, occupational skills training, employment assistance and placement, intensive case management, job coaching, leadership skills, adult mentoring, life skills training, tracking and follow up. Statewide for youth ages 14 -24 years old, for both in-school and out-of school youth. Contact (401)519-1935 Food Pantry First 3 Wednesdays of the month 10-2, behind Village Plaza Income Source: State, federal, local, private contributions, private tuition, third party reimbursements.

Services: Heating Assistance & Weatherization Head Start Food Distribution Emergency Services Employment and Training WIC Tri-County’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and they can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program. Weatherization Program assists low-income individuals and families to permanently reduce their energy consumption and increase energy efficiency, thereby reducing the cost of energy bills. Energy audits are conducted in the home by their staff of qualified and friendly auditors. Energy audits will determine the need for insulation, weather-stripping, air sealing, pipe wrapping, and replacement of windows. Must meet income eligibility guidelines. Food Distribution: Offers assistance with all aspects of essential needs and daily living, including food assistance. They welcome individuals to visit their food pantries once per month, and offer distribution of canned goods, pasta, grain, juice, peanut butter, rice and flour and other foods as contributed through the State of Rhode Island and purchased through the Rhode Island Food Bank. For more information about the Food Assistance Program, contact us at 401-351-2750 x. 1913 Summer Youth Employment and Training Program: A six week program operated between June and August for youth ages 14 -24. The program provides youth with work experience opportunities in local businesses, public facilities and non-profit agencies. Work experiences provide youth with hands-on opportunities to develop the skills they will need upon entering the work force. Youth receive wages and other payments upon attaining certain benchmarks relative to their job performance. Youth also participate in a variety of career and personal development activities such as community service projects, field trips, post secondary exploration, and guest speakers from key RI industries. Youth Opportunity Center: Part of the State’s Youth works 411 system, the Youth Center provides academic and occupational assessment and exploration, employment assistance, paid and unpaid work experiences, intensive case management, job coaching, leadership skills, life skills training, tracking and follow up. Open to youth ages 14 -24 years old, for both in-school and out-of-school. The Tri-County Community Action Agency Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, healthcare referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. Upon enrollment into the WIC program, we will complete a nutritional assessment for you and your eligible family members. We will then offer education on healthy eating, monthly vouchers for nutritious foods including eggs, milk, cheese, peanut butter, beans, tuna, fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, rice, iron fortified cereals, and juice as well as many other valuable resources. Breastfeeding and lactation support and education are also available through the WIC program.

They provide clinical and support services for individuals and families with long-term needs associated with mental illness and substance abuse. Their goal is to help people live as independently and as fully integrated within the community as possible