Community Resources
Rhode Island Department of Education
255 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-222-4600
Rhode Island Department of Human Services
600 New London Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
401-462-2423
Child Outreach
“Families and Schools Together”
Child screening which is part of the R.I. Department of Education. Call your local school department for free appointment close to home or 401-277-2705 for more information.
Visit: http://www.ride.ri.gov/InstructionAssessment/EarlyChildhoodEducation/ChildOutreach.aspx
In East Providence call: 401-433-6217 for more information.
*All children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old, that are enrolled at "Up With Children" have the opportunity for a yearly screening during their regular school hours, usually during the month of December.*
Early Intervention
" Early Intervention is a program designed to enhance the development of infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) who are experiencing developmental delays, have certain diagnosed condition or whose particular circumstances may result in significant developmental problems"
"Families will learn new skills and startegies to help their child develop and learn through everyday play, daily activities and routines. Early Intervention can also help families learn about other services and supports in their community."
Meeting Street, Providence, RI
Phone: 533-9100
Rhode Island Parent Information Network
"Empowering indiviudals through information, education and support"
1-800-464-3399
SUCCESS: SUpporting Children's Competencies in Emotional and Socail Skills
Phone: 401-793-8700
Fax: 401-793-8799
A Helpful Hand for Families
Up With Children
Rhode Island Department of Health
-WIC: For Pregnant and Brestfeeding Women
"WIC is a health program that offers nutrition advice and provides checks for helthy foods to Rhode Island families who qualify. WIC helps pregnant women be as healthy as possible durning pregnancy, resulting in healthier babies."
Local WIC Office: Riverside, RI
East Bay community Action
401-437-1007
-Healthy Families Rhode island
"A trained Family Support Worker will talk with you about your goals. He or she can answer questions you may have about your pregnancy, taking care of a new baby, and how your child grows. He or She will visit you regularly and work with you to reach those goals."
-Parents as Teachers
"A trained Parent Educator will visit you regularly and talk with you about how your child is growing. He or she can answer questions and encourage you. Your Parent Educator can also help you recieve community services like low-cost child care, healthy foods, and programs for your child."
-Nurse-Family Partnership
"Durning your pregnancy, a trained nurse can answer questions you may have about childbirth and getting ready for your baby. After your baby is born, your nurse will visit you regularly and empower you to meet goals you set for yourself and your family."
- Youth Success
"A case manager will visit you regularly and talk with you about your goals. Based on these goals, he or she may help you meet basic needs, finish high school, and explore job opportunities."
*For more information on the services listed above or any other offered by the Rhode Island Department of Health:
Text: "baby" to 444999
Call: 401-222-5960/ RI Relay 711
Visit: http://www.health.state.ri.us/
BrightStars
"BrightStars is Rhode Island’s Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System (TQRIS). A TQRIS is a method used in almost all states in the U.S. to assess, improve, and communicate the level of quality in early care, education and school-age settings.
Through the star rating system, BrightStars helps early learning, education and school-age programs that care for children learn about best practices and apply them to the care children receive. BrightStars recognizes program quality and gives parents information to make choices about their children’s care and education."
535 Centerville Road, Suite 301
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886
401-739-6100
For general questions about BrightStars email info@RIAEYC.org