Children's Friend and Service - Main Office
Address
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 276-4300
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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 Children!s 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
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mailing
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Physical (Primary)
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
Contacts
David Caprio
Esperanza Jaime
Intake Coordinator
Nurse-Family Partnership/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs - Healthy Families/Expectant/New Parent Assistance
(401) 752-7617
Stacy Kudo
Holiday Programs
(401) 276-4300
Tammy Bond
(Supervisor of First Connections,Intake and Screening and Assessment)
First Copnnections/Developmental Screening
(401) 276-4309
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 276-4300
Fax
(401) 331-3285
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