Mission: Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children.  We accomplish this by providing flexible, effective, and culturally-relevant services, and advocating for programs and policies that support and strengthen these children and their families.

A non-profit organization founded in 1834, Children’s Friend is a leading provider of child welfare, family support, mental health, and youth development services.

We believe that providing comprehensive and effective services to vulnerable young children is not only a moral obligation, but also a prudent financial investment for society to make.

Across Rhode Island, our staff provides services to help over 32,563 individuals annually.