All Aboard for Kids!

Every child and family is on a journey. Some are just getting started, while others are working hard to move past challenges and toward stability, safety, and opportunity.

Through programs like home visiting, early childhood education, behavioral health services, and family support, Children’s Friend helps families gain momentum and reach new destinations. We walk alongside families. We are right there with them at every stop along the way.

During 401Gives, we invite you to join the ride. Your gift helps fuel the programs that nurture children, empower parents, and create brighter paths for families across Rhode Island.

Because when a community comes together, families don’t just get by, they move forward.

This 401Gives, All Aboard for Kids.

Why Give? 

Your donation helps us provide high-quality early learning and nurturing to support the healthy development of Rhode Island children, through programs like: 

• High-quality Head Start and Pre-K education to prepare kids for kindergarten 
• Home visiting programs that support new parents and babies 
• Summer Learning & Enrichment to keep kids engaged year-round 
• Safe, loving foster homes for children in need 
• Essential resources like food, diapers, and healthcare connections for families 

You’re the Fuel! 

401Gives is a once-a-year, 36-hour challenge, and every gift counts. Whether you give $10 or $1,000, YOU make forward motion possible! Join the ride to nurture children and empower families.