Children's Friend, a non-profit organization founded in 1834, is Rhode Island's oldest child welfare organization and a leading provider of child welfare, family support, mental health, and child development services. With centers in Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls, Children’s Friend serves more than 30,000 of Rhode Island's most vulnerable children and their families each year.

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Children's Friend

Children's Friend's headquarters in Providence, RI, United States

David Caprio

Dana Mullen

Pamela Verklan

Lucy Rose-Correia

Robert Hagberg

Ronald Contreras

Donald St. Peter

William J. Allen

Eva C. Hulse-Avila

Maureen Gurghigian

Kamilah A’Vant

Marie Ganim

Martha Newcomb

Michael DiSandro

Mark Griffin

John D. Cregan

Mary Cram

Rosa E. De Castillo

Leonard L. Lopes

Kimberly I. McCarthy

Kyle O. Mason

Benjamin J. Mellino

Bahjat Y. Shariff

Ana Echevarria De Saquic

Charlotte Diffendale

Carmen A. Mirabal

Eduardo E. Naya

The Governance Team at Children's Friend is responsible for overseeing the organization's strategic direction, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, and fostering a culture of accountability and transparency. Composed of board members and key organizational leaders, this team plays a crucial role in guiding policies, managing financial stewardship, and enhancing organizational effectiveness to better serve vulnerable children and families in Rhode Island.

Governance Team

This department is responsible for delivering and managing instructional programs and educational support.

Education Services

This department oversees the strategic direction and governance of the organization.

Executive Management

This department focuses on supporting and preserving family relationships through various interventions and resources.

Family Services

This department oversees the development and implementation of programs aimed at fostering innovation and philanthropic initiatives.

Programs and Philanthropy

This department focuses on analyzing business data and enhancing employee benefits and experiences.

Business Analysis and Benefits

Children's Friend

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Governance Team

Education Services

Executive Management

Family Services

Programs and Philanthropy

Business Analysis and Benefits

Offices

Children's Friend

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Governance Team

Education Services

Executive Management

Family Services

Programs and Philanthropy

Business Analysis and Benefits

Offices

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