by childandfamil1 | May 24, 2017 | Blog, Press Releases
This letter to the editor was written by Marty Sinnott, President & CEO of Child & Family in support of pending legislation in the State of Rhode Island that would allow for the voluntary extension of care for Wards of the State, from age 18 to age 21. This...
by childandfamil1 | Nov 3, 2016 | Blog, Event News, Program News
Now, more than ever, there is a need for foster families for children and teens in Rhode Island. Child & Family is hosting an information session for those interested in learning more about foster care. The session will be held on Thursday, November 10th from...
by childandfamil1 | Aug 31, 2016 | Blog, Event News, Press Releases, Program News
Child & Family’s 150th Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, September 29th, 2016 at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport. The annual meeting gives Child & Family the opportunity to share the impact its work has had on “Strengthening the Fabric of...
by childandfamil1 | Aug 19, 2016 | Blog, Event News, Press Releases, Program News
More than 250 friends and supporters of Child & Family gathered together to celebrate 150 years of Child & Family’s history and its future. From its humble beginnings in 1866 as an orphanage providing a home for 5 destitute children in Newport called “The Home...
by childandfamil1 | Jul 26, 2016 | Blog, Event News, Program News
Child & Family is in a position to build on its history, diverse staff, and volunteers in order to strengthen the fabric of the communities that we serve. Where better to do this than the small, complex and diverse State of Rhode Island. -Marty Sinnott, President...
by childandfamil1 | May 10, 2016 | Blog, Event News, Press Releases, Program News
On May 6th, 2016, Rhode Island leaders in child-welfare, together with nationally recognized experts from top think-tank organizations including the University of Chicago’s Chapin Hall, The Chadwick Center in California, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation gathered...
