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Inspirational Parents in Our Community
Child & Family Foster and Adoptive Mom, Kristine Hendrickson and Child & Family Foster Dad, Mitchell Jackson were featured in Newport Life Magazine's May/June 2019 issue. What an inspiration...
St. George’s School Day of Engagement
Thank you to the students of St. George's School that volunteered to mulch the playground at Child & Family's Sandpipers Early Learning Center on April 15th, 2019 for a Day of Engagement. The...
Symposium Success
Nearly 200 individuals from 35 different organizations, including Board Members Sharon Alemany and Jeannie Burditt, attended a symposium on Friday, April 12th, 2019 sponsored by Child & Family...
Salve Regina University Brings Springtime Joy to Child & Family’s Residential Program
Many THANKS to the students from Salve Regina University's Office of Community Service for donating their time, talent and funds to create beautiful Easter baskets to bring springtime joy to the...
RI Department of Human Services moves into Child & Family Middletown
On Monday, February 25, 2019 Child & Family joined the RI Department of Human Services in an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome the Department and their clients to their new office,...
35th Annual Taste of Newport Raises $140,000 for Child & Family
Middletown (RI) November 6, 2018 – Four-hundred gathered to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Taste of Newport, a benefit for Child & Family, held at The Atlantic Resort on October 28....
35th Annual Taste of Newport to Benefit Child & Family
Middletown (RI) September 20, 2018 – Child & Family’s signature annual benefit, “Taste of Newport,” will mark its thirty-fifth anniversary when it returns to The Atlantic Resort, 240...
NBC 10’s Danielle Kennedy reports on Child & Family’s “Friendly Visitor” Program, which provides companionship for seniors in need.
July 13, 2018 - Child & Family's Middletown Community Center was the venue for the interview of Child & Family's "Friendly Visitor" program coordinator, Gerry LePage, who was joined...
4th Annual Townsend Luncheon Raises $55,000 for Child & Family Foster Care Programs
Middletown (RI) July 10, 2018 – Over one hundred friends of Child & Family from across Rhode Island gathered recently at OceanCliff in Newport for the 4th Annual Townsend Luncheon, a...
Child & Family Seeks Volunteers to be “Friendly Visitors” for Elders
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. March, 5, 2018 – Child & Family seeks volunteers for its “Friendly Visitors” program, an outreach to senior residents in need who live in Newport County. The goal of the...
Patricia Holliday, HR Executive, Receives Award at LEAD Industry Conference
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. February 23, 2018 - Child & Family Vice President of Human Resources, Patricia Holliday, was honored by her peers at an industry leadership conference held in Salt Lake...
Child & Family Launches “Bridge to Success” Program for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Building on its longtime commitment to youth who have grown up in group care and foster homes, Child & Family has announced a new program to assist Rhode Island teens who “age out” of the...
WADK’s “Open Forum” hosts Child & Family president & CEO, Marty Sinnott
Marty Sinnott joined WADK's host of "The Open Forum," Frank Prosnitz, on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Marty discussed the agency's 151-year history and provided a rich overview of Child &...
DiPalma critical of DCYF 12.5% reimbursement cut for child-housing agencies
DiPalma, began the hearing stating they would not balance the budget on the backs of children and families, individuals with disabilities, or seniors in nursing homes, and read from Senate Bill...
Planned cuts would ‘cripple’ Child & Family
President and CEO Marty Sinnott says the Middletown nonprofit group stands to lose $400,000 annually if the cuts proposed by DCYF go through
Proposed 12.5% Cuts from DCYF reimbursement rates would cripple delivery of quality care to youth
Rhode Island Vulnerable Children at Risk Middletown (RI) December 14, 2017 – According to Marty Sinnott, President & CEO of social service agency Child & Family, the proposed 12.5% reduction...
Child & Family Receives $120,000 in Grants for its Community Programs
National, Local and Family Foundations Provide year-end Support Middletown, Rhode Island, December 12, 2017 - Child & Family is pleased to announce the receipt of a total of $120,000 in recent...
Signature Event Raises Thousands for Children and Families
Newport This Week - November 30, 2017 Hundreds of supporters of Newport Child & Family gathered Oct. 29 at The Atlantic Resort in Middletown for the 34th annual “Taste of Newport,” which raised...
Taste of Newport raises about $80K for charity
Newport Daily News - December 2, 2017
34th Annual Taste of Newport Raises $80,000 for Child & Family
Middletown (RI) November 6, 2017 – Hundreds of supporters of Child & Family gathered Sunday evening, October 29, at The Atlantic Resort in Middletown for the 34th Annual “Taste of Newport,”...
Child & Family Announces New Vice President of Fund Development
Betsy Akin joins executive leadership team Middletown, Rhode Island, August 4, 2017 -- Child & Family is pleased to announce that Betsy Akin has been selected as the new Vice President of Fund...
Save the NEW Date: Au Courant to Benefit Child & Family Rescheduled to July 14th at Fort Adams
For Immediate Release Contact: Kate Murphy Regan Communications 401.351.8855 kmurphy@regancomm.com Save the NEW Date: Au Courant to Benefit Child & Family Rescheduled to July 14th at Fort Adams...
Graduates Without a Cause for Celebration
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...
Lunch to Launch Raises Awareness and Funds
May 17, 2017 – Middletown, RI – Last Thursday, May 11th, 100 women and special guests gathered for the 3rd Annual Ellen Townsend Luncheon at Brix Restaurant at Newport Vineyards. Child & Family...
Why is the Dome Blue?
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2017 Middletown, Rhode Island, April 12, 2017 - April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. This month and throughout the year Child...
Child & Family Announces New Vice President of Finance
Jacqueline Mazza of Newport joins executive leadership team Middletown, Rhode Island, April 10, 2017 - Child & Family is pleased to announce that Jackie Mazza has been selected as the new Vice...
Foster Care Announces Information Session
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...
Annual Meeting 2016
Over 200 people gathered at Rosecliff Mansion on Thursday, September 29, 2016 for Child & Family’s 150th annual meeting. Governor Gina Raimondo presented the Keynote Address focusing on the need...
Child & Family Announces 150th Annual Meeting
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...
Child & Family’s 150th Anniversary Celebration gala raises over $100,000 to strengthen the fabric of families in Rhode Island
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...
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