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. 

Who we are

Since 1866, our commitment to our community is strong and unwavering since we began serving Newport County and Rhode Island. Our core values that led us this far will carry us through to brighter days, especially now, as our services are more valuable than ever. Child & Family has developed various programs to support all in need, regardless of age or situation. We provide early childhood development education and care, housing for women and children, foster care services, counseling for seniors in times of struggle, and family therapy. Our devotion to helping the most vulnerable populations binds us together and creates an important sense of solidarity during these difficult times. 

Our programs include: 

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  • Foster Care 
  • Supportive Housing for Homeless Families 
  • Independent Living Program for young adults aging out of the child welfare system 
  • Semi-Independent Living Program for teens 
  • Family Centered Treatment (FCT) 
  • Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP) 
  • Functional Family Therapy (FFT) 
  • Family Stabilization Program (FSP) 
  • Circle of Parents 
  • Sandpipers Early Learning Center 
  • Case Management for Aging Well Clients 

At Child & Family we hold two core beliefs; that individuals and COMMUNITIES THRIVE when supported by STRONG FAMILIES, and that a community works best when it is willing to ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY for all of its members.