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. 
1970

1970

The Home and The Family Services Society merge to become Child & Family Services of Newport County (CFS).  CFS establishes its Elder Services program
1968

1968

The Home adds Counseling Services, becoming a “Case Work Agency”
1960

1960

Orphanages become obsolete nationwide and the Home transitions into a short-term Emergency Care Facility
1960

1956

The Home for Friendless Children is renamed The Children’s Home of Newport