News & Media
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...
The Imperative to Address Inequities and Racial Disparity
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...
Child & Family Marks 150 Years With Family Celebration Day in Newport
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 5, 2016 Contact: Keith Tavares- Phone 401-848-4150 Email: ktavares@childandfamilyri.org www.childandfamilyri.org Child & Family Marks 150 Years With Family...
2016 Ellen Townsend Women’s Luncheon
On Thursday May 12, Child & Family held the 2nd annual Ellen Townsend Women’s Luncheon, an event recognizing and celebrating women in our community who support and have supported Child &...
Conference Explores Issues & Progress in RI Child Welfare
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...
State Wide Conference to Address the Care of Children & Youth In RI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 2, 2016 Contact: Keith Tavares- Phone 401-848-4150 Email: ktavares@childandfamilyri.org www.childandfamily.org STATE WIDE CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS THE CARE OF CHILDREN...
Celebrating Community Leaders & Volunteers
On Thursday, April 21, 2016 on the lovely grounds of Castle Hill Inn, Child & Family celebrated past and present board members, community leaders and volunteers who have demonstrated a...
Child & Family Welcomes New Board and Staff Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 30, 2016 Contact: Keith Tavares- Phone 401-848-4150 Email: ktavares@childandfamilyri.org Web: www.childandfamily.org Child & Family Welcomes New Board and Staff...
Child & Family Talks With Ryan Belmore on WADK 1540AM About its History and 150th Anniversary Celebration
Listen to this podcast to learn more about Child & Family and our 150th anniversary. Keith Tavares, along with special guests including former board member Ann Connor and current board member,...
Child & Family Commences Year-Long Celebration – Marking 150 Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 16, 2016 Contact: Keith Tavares- Phone 401-848-4150 Email: ktavares@childandfamilyri.org www.childandfamily.org Child & Family Commences Year-Long...
Child & Family Announces New Board and Staff Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: February 15, 2016 Contact: Keith Tavares- Phone 401-848-4150 Email: ktavares@childandfamilyri.org Web: www.childandfamily.com Child & Family Announces New Board and...
Child & Family Commences 150th Anniversary Celebration
Child & Family is excited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of our founding as the first social service provider in Newport County and only the second in the State of Rhode Island. Our work...
“Do the next right thing” – A foster family’s perspective on fostering
https://vimeo.com/145179505
149th Annual Meeting to Feature Keynote Address by Head of DCYF and Honor Those Who Help Make a Difference
Newport, RI - September 24, 2015 - Child & Family's 149th Annual Meeting will feature Jamia McDonald, Chief Strategy Officer for the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human...
Taste of Newport Takes on New Partners & New Format
Event Date: November 16, 2014 Child & Family’s Signature Benefit Event Includes New Partners & New Format Child & Family is pleased to announce changes to its signature benefit event,...
Meet Our Director of Sandpipers Early Learning Center
Welcome back to the Inside Scoop! Spring has finally sprung here in Newport, just in time for our third installment of our monthly blog, where we introduce you to the hard working people that make...
Getting to Know Child & Family’s New CEO
This month, we had the opportunity to sit down with the very busy and newly appointed CEO of Child & Family, Marty Sinnott. Find out what motivates him, what issues he’ll be tackling this year...