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Rhode Island Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families
Rhode Island’s child welfare agency, responsible for the state’s foster care and adoption system, juvenile corrections facility, and behavioral health programs. The website contains information on Rhode Island laws as well as resources for families involved with the child welfare system. Rhode Island Office of the Child Advocate
The office that represents children involved with DCYF or appearing in Family Court. The website contains the current handbook of children’s rights within the state and the organization’s annual report. Prevent Child Abuse Rhode Island
A non-profit advocacy group that provides education and training on issues surrounding child abuse and neglect. The website contains descriptions child abuse prevention programs, professional development opportunities, information for parents and legislative updates. Adoption Rhode Island
A private non-profit organization that helps find adoptive families for Rhode Island children living in state care. The website contains information on services for families adopting children as well as information for parent interesting in adopting. Rhode Island Foster Parent Association
A non-profit organization that provides education and information for current and potential foster parents and families. This website includes publication, resources and information about foster families support programs within the state. Rhode Island Court Appointed Special Advocate
A program that provides advocacy for those children involved with DCYF and the Rhode Island Family Court. Casey Family Services
A licensed and accredited child welfare agency that provides programs and services to families with vulnerable children and families. The website includes information on all the programs offered as well as contact information. Children’s Friend and Services
A service provider that provides programs and support for vulnerable children in Rhode Island and their parents. Program and contact information are available on the website. Family Service of Rhode Island
A non-profit human service agency that provides services for foster children and those experiencing the transition associated with adoption. The website provides program descriptions and contact information. National National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
A service provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services to connect individuals to the most recent federal statistics, programs, research and legislation. The website also maintains a list of grants and funding opportunities available for work on child welfare issues. Child Welfare League of America
An association of more than 900 public and private nonprofit agencies that assists abused and neglected children each year through a range of services. The website contains data and best practice information on serving abuse and neglected children as well as children with behavioral health problems or those involved in juvenile justice systems. The Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care
Formed in 2003, the Commission is a joint effort by the Pew Charitable Trusts and the Georgetown University Public Policy Institute to develop recommendations for improving outcomes for children in foster care. The website is a good source for current research and data. Family Violence Prevention Fund
A non-profit advocacy group that studies best practice for preventing and responding to violence in the home. The website contains a special section for information on children who have lived in homes where there are problems of abuse and domestic violence. Prevent Child Abuse America
A national organization providing leadership to 39 state chapters on awareness building initiatives and educational resources. The website provides information about new research publications, national advocacy efforts and federal legislation. Strengthening America’s Families
Sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Strengthening America’s Families is a project dedicated towards researching best practice surrounding family support programs. The website contains relevant literature reviews as well as information on different program models. Children’s Defense Fund Child Welfare and Mental Health Division
The division of the Children’s Defense Fund that coordinated federal advocacy efforts around child welfare agencies and mental health services. The website contains fact sheets on different aspects of the child welfare system and information about federal legislation. Generations United
A national membership organization that focuses on intergenerational public policy, with a focus on relative caregivers. The website has information on training and resources for relative caregivers as well as information about federal legislation affecting this demographic. Brookdale Foundation Group
A foundation that focuses on challenges facing the country’s elderly population. The website contains information about relative as caregivers as well as resources surrounding respite care services available for relative caregivers. Annie E. Casey Foundation
A foundation focusing on disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. The website provides several publication resources on child welfare as well as a data center with statistics describing child welfare at both the state and the federal level. Center for the Study of Social Policy, Strengthening Families Initiative
The Center for the Study of Social Policy has developed a logic model for reducing child abuse and neglect through early care and education programs based on building resiliency rather than reducing risk. ^ back to top
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