Full Resource Name:
Children's Friend and Service - Main Office
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 276-4300
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]
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
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
Varies
Varies by program
Sliding scale based upon ability to pay- some programs
Varies
Portuguese, Spanish
Statewide
|
Name: | David Caprio |
Title: | CEO |
Phone: | 401-276-4300 |
Email: | dcaprio@csfri.org |
Website: | www.cfsri.org |
Name: | Main Phone |
Number: | 401-276-4300 |
Drop In Centers [Show Definition Details]
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
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
Varies
Varies by program
Sliding scale based upon ability to pay-some programs
Varies
Portuguese, Spanish
State
|
Name: | David Caprio |
Title: | CEO |
Phone: | 401-276-4300 |
Email: | dcaprio@csfri.org |
Website: | www.cfsri.org |
Name: | Main Phone |
Number: | 401-276-4300 |
English as a Second Language [Show Definition Details]
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
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
Varies
Varies by program
Sliding scale based upon ability to pay-some programs
Varies
Portuguese, Spanish
Statewide
|
Name: | David Caprio |
Title: | CEO |
Phone: | 401-276-4300 |
Email: | dcaprio@csfri.org |
Website: | www.cfsri.org |
Name: | Main Phone |
Number: | 401-276-4300 |
Holiday Gifts/Toys [Show Definition Details]
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 Limited to Certain Dates and Times Please Call for Information
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
Varies
Varies
No Fees
Call for Information
Statewide
|
Name: | David Caprio |
Title: | CEO |
Phone: | 401-276-4300 |
Email: | dcaprio@csfri.org |
Website: | www.cfsri.org |
Name: | Main Phone |
Number: | 401-276-4300 |
Home Based Parenting Education [Show Definition Details]
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
Mon,Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
None
Eligibility for these services is determined by a screening tool implemented through the hospital and the Department of Health.
Free
Call First for Intake
Spanish
Statewide
|
Name: | David Caprio |
Title: | CEO |
Phone: | 401-276-4300 |
Email: | dcaprio@csfri.org |
Website: | www.cfsri.org |
Name: | Main Phone |
Number: | 401-276-4300 |
Individual Counseling [Show Definition Details]
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
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
Varies
Varies by program
Sliding scale based upon ability to pay-some programs
Varies
Portuguese, Spanish
State
|
Name: | David Caprio |
Title: | CEO |
Phone: | 401-276-4300 |
Email: | dcaprio@csfri.org |
Website: | www.cfsri.org |
Name: | Main Phone |
Number: | 401-276-4300 |
Parenting Skills Classes [Show Definition Details]
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
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM
Varies
Varies by program
Sliding scale based upon ability to pay- some programs
Varies
Portuguese, Spanish
State
|
Name: | David Caprio |
Title: | CEO |
Phone: | 401-276-4300 |
Email: | dcaprio@csfri.org |
Website: | www.cfsri.org |
Name: | Main Phone |
Number: | 401-276-4300 |
Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs [Show Definition Details]
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
Mon,Tue, Thu & Fri 8:00AM-5:30PM; Wed 8:00AM-6:30PM Home based by Appointment
None
The Nurse Family Partnership provides services to women with their first pregnancy and gestational age being less than 28 weeks.
Free
Call First
Spanish
Statewide
|
Name: | David Caprio |
Title: | CEO |
Phone: | 401-276-4300 |
Email: | dcaprio@csfri.org |
Website: | www.cfsri.org |
Name: | Main Phone |
Number: | 401-276-4300 |
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
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
The Rhode Island Center for Children At-Risk, Family Support Center, Child Care
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 4, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1834
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Mailing | 153 Summer Street Providence, RI 02903 |
Physical (Primary) | 153 Summer Street Providence, RI 02903 |
Contacts
David Caprio (Primary) | |
Esperanza Jaime | |
Stacy Kudo | Stacy Kudo (401) 276-4300 |
Tammy Bond | Tammy Bond (Supervisor of First Connections,Intake and Screening and Assessment) (401) 276-4309 |
Phone Numbers
Main Phone (Primary) | Main Phone (401) 276-4300 |
Fax | Fax (401) 331-3285 |