Child & Family is a private, nonprofit organization working every day to help the most vulnerable children, families, and seniors across Rhode Island since 1866.
Our mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and the communities in which they live by identifying needs and utilizing best practices. 

Child & Family is private non-profit human and health service agency that has proudly served children, families, and seniors throughout Rhode Island since 1866.

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Our 2025 Year in Review

Last year was a year of incredible engagement and support for Child & Family. Whether you volunteered, donated, or shared our mission, you are part of our success story. Dive into our 2025 Annual Report to see the data, the stories, and the vision for the year ahead.

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The Child & Family 11th Annual Townsend Luncheon

Over 120 individuals joined Child & Family at OceanCliff Hotel overlooking the expansive Atlantic Ocean. Guests heard the compelling story of Heather Paille, a client of the Child and Family Supportive Housing Program.

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Child & Family Services of Newport County Appoints Susan Jacobsen as President & CEO

Middletown, RI — May 20, 2025 — Child & Family Services of Newport County, one of Rhode Island’s oldest and most comprehensive human service...
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We’re Hiring!

Clinician

Clinicians work with clients in their homes to provide service coordination, continued follow-through and supervision, coping skills, long-term...
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Residential Counselors

Residential Counselors provide appropriate role modeling in a 24-hour trauma-informed therapeutic environment that promotes the physical, mental,...
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Teacher/Teacher Assistant

Early Childhood Educators promote the optimal development and well-being of children by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate...
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