Aging Well
For over 60 years, Child & Family has been a trusted resource, helping older Rhode Islanders access the support they need to age with dignity and independence. Serving in Newport County and Providence, our Aging Well Program connects seniors to community resources. Eligible participants will work with a case manager who helps them connect to essential services, ensuring they remain safe, supported, and engaged in their communities.
About the Aging Well Program
Consistent with the values of Child & Family the Aging Well programs are based on the core belief that communities thrive when they take care of all of its members. The Aging Well program supports Aging Adults and Adults with Disabling conditions to remain in their community and in their homes whenever possible. The Child & Family Aging Well program provides case management, coordinated care, caregiver support, and access to the Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) through a collaborative partnership with the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Office of Healthy Aging (OHA), and Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) serves people who have disabilities or chronic care needs in the setting ideal for them and their families. Services may be episodic or on-going.
Connecting Seniors to Essential Services
Our experienced case managers take a person-centered approach, working closely with seniors and their families to navigate available resources and find the right support.
Through the Aging Well Program, we help connect older adults to:
✔ Case Management Support – Personalized guidance to help seniors access and coordinate available services.
✔ Medicare & Medicaid Enrollment Assistance – Help with understanding eligibility, benefits, and coverage options.
✔ Caregiver Support – Assistance for family members and caregivers in identifying resources to better support their loved ones.
✔ Health & Wellness Services – Connections to medical, nutritional, and social programs that promote overall well-being.
At Home Cost Share Program
Through our partnership with the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging (OHA), we help eligible seniors in Newport County and Providence access case management services through the At Home Cost Share Program.
For more details, visit OHA’s At Home Cost Share page:
Support for Elder Safety & Protection
Child & Family also collaborates with OHA to provide short-term case management for Adult Protective Services (APS). If you suspect elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or self-neglect of a community-residing senior (60+), you can report concerns anonymously:
Call: 401-462-0555 (available 24/7)
Submit a report online: APS Web Intake Form
Medicaid LTSS Eligibility Requirements
Residency: Must be a Rhode Island resident
Financial: Countable resources may not exceed $4,000 for individuals
Verification: Income, assets, and other necessary documents may be required
Level of Care: Must meet the designated criteria for LTSS
For assistance with Medicaid LTSS applications or eligibility questions:
The Point (United Way RI): Website | 📞 (401) 462-4444
Department of Human Services (DHS): Website | 📞 855-697-4347
Conflict-Free Case Management (CFCM)
As a CFCM-certified agency, we assist Medicaid-approved Rhode Islanders in navigating Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) through the Department of Human Services (DHS). We support:
- Medicaid-approved elders and adults with disabilities
- BHDDH/Medicaid-approved adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities
2,500 Elders in our communities live independently every day because of our support
Medicare Information And Awareness (MIAA)
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
- The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program
- Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act for Beneficiary Outreach and Assistance (MIPPA) Program
- Awareness of health care fraud, errors, and abuse.
- One-on-one assistance to help them apply for benefit programs that help lower the cost of the Medicare premiums and deductibles.
National Family Caregiver Program (NFCG)
Part of every Person Centered Assessment and Planning for Aging Adults is to recognize the family and natural supports that are supporting and providing care for the client. Child & Family provides guidance, support, and counseling to caregivers who are providing care for their friends and family members.
Protective Services Assessment and Planning
Services may be provided in a person’s home, the community (for example, shared living or assisted living).
In Partnership with the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging (OHA), Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Child & Family provides Person Centered Case Management to lower income Aging Adults which includes providing access to a variety of supports and services. Each potential client is provided a Person Centered Assessment to determine program eligibility and to fully consider their specific needs.
Contact Aging Well at:
Phone number- 401-848-4119
Fax number- 401-608-1844
agingwell_referrals@childandfamilyri.org