Family Drop In Center

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If parents are feeling stress because their child is throwing temper tantrums, their home is out of control, their children misbehave, or they feel alone, we can help.

If parents need classes to obtain a Graduate Equivalent Degree (GED) or English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, we can help.

The Children’s Friend Family Support Centers in Providence and Central Falls work with families to find the services they need. Legal help, housing assistance, furniture, health care, job training and education for parents and children are some of the things you can find at our drop in centers.

We can even provide families with clothing and help them find food if that is what they need. If a family needs a service we can’t provide, we can link them to another agency that can help. We can also help families connect with other families and enjoy group activities.

Additional Services for Families:

Pregnant women and families who live in Providence or Central Falls may be eligible for home visiting services from our Early Head Start program. To qualify families/parents must have children under three years of age and qualify as a low-income family. Please read about our Early Head Start Program for more information.

If you need help:

Stop by our Providence Family Support Center at 153 Summer Street in Providence, or visit our Central Falls Family Support Center at 621 Dexter Street in Central Falls.

Or give us a call!

Providence (401) 276-4300
Central Falls (401) 721-9200
TTY (401) 725-4656

For more information about the drop in centers at Children's Friend, contact Claudia Villa, Parent Involvement & Community Partnerships Manager, at (401) 752-7500 or email cvilla@cfsri.org.

If you would like to make a donation, please contact Bryan W. Ferguson, Director of Development, at bferguson@cfsri.org or at 401.276.4323.