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Children's Friend and Service - Main Office

153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903

(401) 276-4300

http://www.childrensfriendri.org

Description:

Childrenâs Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Islandâs 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, Childrenâs 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

Primary Services:

Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations [Show Definition Details]
Description
Childrenâs Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Islandâs 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, Childrenâs 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
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Varies by program
Fees
Sliding scale based upon ability to pay- some programs
Intake Procedure
Varies
Languages
Portuguese, Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Contact
Name: David Caprio
Title: CEO
Phone: 401-276-4300
Email: dcaprio@csfri.org
Website: www.cfsri.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Main Phone
  Number: 401-276-4300
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Drop In Centers [Show Definition Details]
Description
Childrenâs Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Islandâs 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, Childrenâs 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
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Varies by program
Fees
Sliding scale based upon ability to pay-some programs
Intake Procedure
Varies
Languages
Portuguese, Spanish
Service Area
State
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Contact
Name: David Caprio
Title: CEO
Phone: 401-276-4300
Email: dcaprio@csfri.org
Website: www.cfsri.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Main Phone
  Number: 401-276-4300
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English as a Second Language [Show Definition Details]
Description
Childrenâs Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Islandâs 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, Childrenâs 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
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Varies by program
Fees
Sliding scale based upon ability to pay-some programs
Intake Procedure
Varies
Languages
Portuguese, Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Contact
Name: David Caprio
Title: CEO
Phone: 401-276-4300
Email: dcaprio@csfri.org
Website: www.cfsri.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Main Phone
  Number: 401-276-4300
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Holiday Gifts/Toys [Show Definition Details]
Description
Childrenâs Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Islandâs 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, Childrenâs 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
Availability
Availability Limited to Certain Dates and Times Please Call for Information
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Varies
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Contact
Name: David Caprio
Title: CEO
Phone: 401-276-4300
Email: dcaprio@csfri.org
Website: www.cfsri.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Main Phone
  Number: 401-276-4300
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Home Based Parenting Education [Show Definition Details]
Description
Childrenâs Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Islandâs 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, Childrenâs 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
Hours
Mon,Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Eligibility for these services is determined by a screening tool implemented through the hospital and the Department of Health.
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Call First for Intake
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Contact
Name: David Caprio
Title: CEO
Phone: 401-276-4300
Email: dcaprio@csfri.org
Website: www.cfsri.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Main Phone
  Number: 401-276-4300
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Individual Counseling [Show Definition Details]
Description
Childrenâs Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Islandâs 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, Childrenâs 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
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Varies by program
Fees
Sliding scale based upon ability to pay-some programs
Intake Procedure
Varies
Languages
Portuguese, Spanish
Service Area
State
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Contact
Name: David Caprio
Title: CEO
Phone: 401-276-4300
Email: dcaprio@csfri.org
Website: www.cfsri.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Main Phone
  Number: 401-276-4300
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Parenting Skills Classes [Show Definition Details]
Description
Childrenâs Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Islandâs 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, Childrenâs 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
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Varies by program
Fees
Sliding scale based upon ability to pay- some programs
Intake Procedure
Varies
Languages
Portuguese, Spanish
Service Area
State
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Contact
Name: David Caprio
Title: CEO
Phone: 401-276-4300
Email: dcaprio@csfri.org
Website: www.cfsri.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Main Phone
  Number: 401-276-4300
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Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs [Show Definition Details]
Description
Childrenâs Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Islandâs 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, Childrenâs 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
Hours
Mon,Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM Home based by Appointment
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
The Nurse Family Partnership provides services to women with their first pregnancy and gestational age being less than 28 weeks.
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Call First
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
Rhode Island
Contact
Name: David Caprio
Title: CEO
Phone: 401-276-4300
Email: dcaprio@csfri.org
Website: www.cfsri.org
Telephone Numbers
- Name: Main Phone
  Number: 401-276-4300
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General Information

Hours:

Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM
Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM

Intake Process:

Children's Friend, contact
Malia Goodwin, Family Development Manager
(401) 752-7500 or by email at
mgoodwin@cfsri.org
Head Start services at Childrenâs Friend contact
the enrollment team at (401) 752-7500 or email at
headstart@cfsri.org
401-276-4300 email: info@cfsri.org

Program Fees:

Varies by Program

Languages:

Spanish

Eligibility:

Varies by Program

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Accessibility:

Handicap Accessible

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