Recent tragedies illuminate that before there was COVID, the real pandemic in this country has been racism and social injustice. This impacts all of us but we should recognize who have been the real targets of hate and racism; African...
By Donita Naylor Providence Journal Staff Writer CRANSTON — The woman whose thoughts on paper practically jumped up and got busy giving older Rhode Islanders a way to engage socially while keeping their social distance, had no trouble thinking of...
Hello Friends & Supporters of Child & Family, Child & Family has been here for over 153 years helping Rhode Islanders in need. Like all of you, we have had to adapt to the new “normal” during this COVID-19 crisis....
Date: January 3, 2020 This is an important question for the public and General Assembly. I have heard from respected professional colleagues, advocates and legislators that the child welfare system is broken in Rhode Island while others have maintained that...
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On Sunday, October 27, 2019 Child & Family hosted their 36th Annual Taste of Newport, presented by Citizen’s Bank, at the Wyndham Newport at the Atlantic Resort. Through the generosity of corporate sponsors and donors, $120,000 was raised to support...
To listen to radio interview between Jennifer Whelihan, Marketing and Development Manager, Child & Family, and Bruce Newbury, WADK, please listen below... [audio mp3="https://childandfamilyri.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/WADK-Interview-with-Jen-and-Bruce-for-2019-TON-10.18.19.mp3"][/audio] .
Curious to what kind of food will be served at the 36th Annual Taste of Newport, Sunday, October 27th? Well, luckily, thanks to Lindsay Iadeluca with Studio 10 WJAR we have a sneak peak of the delicious food that will be served by Chef...
Thank you to Lindsay Iadeluca and Studio 10 with NBC WJAR for covering an important story on Foster Care in Rhode Island. Many children are in need of loving people, like Kim Mooney, who open up their hearts and their...
Natasha Gordon, program manager of Child & Family's Bridge to Success Independent Living Program, spoke to Newport Daily News about transitioning young adults age 18 to 21 who have been in state custody. Natasha shed light on the importance of stable, supportive...