Children's Friend and Service - Dexter
Address
621 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 721-9200
Description:
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
Services
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Description
The Childrenâs Friend Child Care Program is designed to provide quality care and education to children ages three, four, and five. (Child Care at Dexter Street is available for children six weeks to five years of age.) Our goals are to foster a positive self-concept, develop social skills, promote language and physical development, encourage creative expression, and foster an awareness and respect of diverse cultures and values. Experienced and degreed teachers lead each classroom. Bilingual staff are always available to help support the centerâs children and families. A registered nurse is available to provide support and answer parentsâ health questions. Eligible families may use DHS child care vouchers. A nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided, which have been approved by the Department of Educationâs Child and Adult Care Food Program.*
Hours
Mon-Fri 6:30AM-5:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Families living in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland and Lincoln Children ages 3 â 5 years of age Children with disabilities Homeless children Families must meet income guideline
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Capacity: 83 Houses a drop in center (clothing, referrals/linkages, translation for families), no fee. Home visiting programs focusing on child development and parenting (Early Head Start)- federal and state funding Child Care Center (infant, toddler and preschool)- DHS childcare fees, self payees Counseling (traditional outpatient with the ability to do home visits)-bills insurance, sliding scale Family preservation services (home visiting for DCYF involved families including substance affected families)-statewide, no cost to client -Early intervention; 0-3 years of age and families, children at risk of delays or with disabilities- statewide, bills insurance, DHS
Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu, & Fri 6:30AM-5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM-7:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Families living in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland and Lincoln Children ages 3 â 5 years of age Children with disabilities Homeless children Families must meet income guidelines
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Service Area
Central Falls
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Lincoln
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Providence County
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Early Intervention
Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu, & Friday 6:30AM-5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM-7:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Children ages 0-3 and families, children at risk of delays or with disabilities
Fees
Accepts Insurance
Intake Procedure
Call for Appointment
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Pawtucket
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
For more information contact Tamara Bond at 401.274.4309 or at tbond@cfsri.org.
Description
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 âHigh Priorityâ 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.
Hours
Mon 6:30AM-5:00PM Tue 6:30AM-7:30PM Wed-Fri 6:30AM-5:30PM Home based by appointment
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Eligibility for these services is determined by a screening tool implemented through the hospital and the Department of Health.
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
For more information contact Maria Chionchio at 401.721.6410 or at mchionchio@cfsri.org.
Description
Nurse-Family Partnership is a national evidence-based maternal and child home visiting service for expectant first-time mothers and their newborns. We pair expectant mothers with a registered nurse, who provides free, intensive home visiting services for the mother and her child until the childâs second birthday. To improve pregnancy outcomes by helping women engage in good preventive health practices To improve child health and development by helping parents provide responsible and competent care To improve the economic self-sufficiency of families by helping parents develop a vision for their own future, plan future pregnancies, continue their education, and find work.
Hours
Mon 6:30AM-5:00PM Tue 6:30AM-7:30PM Wed-Fri 6:30AM-5:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
The Nurse Family Partnership provides services to women with their first pregnancy and gestational age being less than 28 weeks. This program enrolls statewide.
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call first for intake
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
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. Effective May, 2018 â June 30, 2019 INCOME BEFORE DEDUCTIONS OR GROSS: Family Size Annual Monthly 1 $22,459 $1,872 2 $30,451 $2,538 3 $38,443 $3,204 4 $46,435 $3,870 5 $54,427 $4,536 6 $62,419 $5,202 7 $70,411 $5,868 8 $78,403 $6,534
Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM; Tue 10:30AM-7:00P
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Must be pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women or guardian of a child under the age of five; and meet income guidelines.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 401-752-7827 to make an appointment.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Central Falls, Pawtucket
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Pawtucket
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri 6:30AM-5:30PM Tue 6:30AM-7:00PM
Intake Process:
Call or Walk-In; WIC: Call 401-752-7827 to make an appointment
Program Fees:
Accepts all Insurance. Varies by Program
Languages:
Spanish
Eligibility:
Ages 0-5; WIC: Must be pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women or guardian of a child under the age of five; and meet income guidelines.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility:
Handicap Accessible
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Central Falls
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 9, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1834
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
The Childrenâs Friend Child Care Program is designed to provide quality care and education to children ages three, four, and five. (Child Care at Dexter Street is available for children six weeks to five years of age.) Our goals are to foster a positive self-concept, develop social skills, promote language and physical development, encourage creative expression, and foster an awareness and respect of diverse cultures and values. Experienced and degreed teachers lead each classroom. Bilingual staff are always available to help support the centerâs children and families. A registered nurse is available to provide support and answer parentsâ health questions. Eligible families may use DHS child care vouchers. A nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided, which have been approved by the Department of Educationâs Child and Adult Care Food Program.*
Hours
Mon-Fri 6:30AM-5:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Families living in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland and Lincoln Children ages 3 â 5 years of age Children with disabilities Homeless children Families must meet income guideline
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Capacity: 83 Houses a drop in center (clothing, referrals/linkages, translation for families), no fee. Home visiting programs focusing on child development and parenting (Early Head Start)- federal and state funding Child Care Center (infant, toddler and preschool)- DHS childcare fees, self payees Counseling (traditional outpatient with the ability to do home visits)-bills insurance, sliding scale Family preservation services (home visiting for DCYF involved families including substance affected families)-statewide, no cost to client -Early intervention; 0-3 years of age and families, children at risk of delays or with disabilities- statewide, bills insurance, DHS
Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu, & Fri 6:30AM-5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM-7:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Families living in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland and Lincoln Children ages 3 â 5 years of age Children with disabilities Homeless children Families must meet income guidelines
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Service Area
Central Falls
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Lincoln
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Early Intervention
Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu, & Friday 6:30AM-5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM-7:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Children ages 0-3 and families, children at risk of delays or with disabilities
Fees
Accepts Insurance
Intake Procedure
Call for Appointment
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Pawtucket
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
For more information contact Tamara Bond at 401.274.4309 or at tbond@cfsri.org.
Description
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 âHigh Priorityâ 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.
Hours
Mon 6:30AM-5:00PM Tue 6:30AM-7:30PM Wed-Fri 6:30AM-5:30PM Home based by appointment
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Eligibility for these services is determined by a screening tool implemented through the hospital and the Department of Health.
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
For more information contact Maria Chionchio at 401.721.6410 or at mchionchio@cfsri.org.
Description
Nurse-Family Partnership is a national evidence-based maternal and child home visiting service for expectant first-time mothers and their newborns. We pair expectant mothers with a registered nurse, who provides free, intensive home visiting services for the mother and her child until the childâs second birthday. To improve pregnancy outcomes by helping women engage in good preventive health practices To improve child health and development by helping parents provide responsible and competent care To improve the economic self-sufficiency of families by helping parents develop a vision for their own future, plan future pregnancies, continue their education, and find work.
Hours
Mon 6:30AM-5:00PM Tue 6:30AM-7:30PM Wed-Fri 6:30AM-5:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
The Nurse Family Partnership provides services to women with their first pregnancy and gestational age being less than 28 weeks. This program enrolls statewide.
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call first for intake
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
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. Effective May, 2018 â June 30, 2019 INCOME BEFORE DEDUCTIONS OR GROSS: Family Size Annual Monthly 1 $22,459 $1,872 2 $30,451 $2,538 3 $38,443 $3,204 4 $46,435 $3,870 5 $54,427 $4,536 6 $62,419 $5,202 7 $70,411 $5,868 8 $78,403 $6,534
Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM; Tue 10:30AM-7:00P
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Must be pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women or guardian of a child under the age of five; and meet income guidelines.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call 401-752-7827 to make an appointment.
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Central Falls, Pawtucket
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Providence County
- Central Falls
- Pawtucket
- Providence County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
621 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
Mailing
621 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
Contacts
David Caprio
Esperanza Jaime
Intake Coordinator
Nurse-Family Partnership/Postnatal Home Visitation - Healthy Families/Expectant/New Parent Assistance Programs
(401) 752-7617
Natalie Redfearn
Director of Early Intervention
(401) 721-9294
Tammy Bond
Supervisor of First Connections/Developmental Screening
Intake, Screening and Assessment
(401) 276-4309
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 721-9200
Fax
(401) 729-0010
Fax/Nurse-Family Partnership
(401) 724-9251
WIC
(401) 752-7827
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