Our Mission
Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children.
Our Impact
20,000+
Children and families served
750+
Nurse home-visits for families with newborns and young children
600+
Children receiving developmental support services
240k+
Healthy meals served to children in our classrooms
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We reach every corner of Rhode Island with our comprehensive and integrated advocacy, guidance, assistance, early childhood education, prevention, and intervention services. See a complete list and description of our services.
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When you invest in young children, you invest in our future. Whether through giving, advocacy, or volunteering, or becoming a foster parent, your support can help make a difference in the lives of the children and families in Rhode Island.
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