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's headquarters in Providence, RI, United States

David Caprio

Pamela Verklan

Lucy Rose-Correia

Dana Mullen

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

Charlotte Diffendale

Carmen A. Mirabal

John D. Cregan

Mary Cram

Rosa E. De Castillo

Eduardo E. Naya

Leonard L. Lopes

Kimberly I. McCarthy

Kyle O. Mason

Benjamin J. Mellino

Bahjat Y. Shariff

Ana Echevarria De Saquic

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

The Leadership Team at Children's Friend is responsible for setting the strategic direction and vision of the organization. This team oversees program development, financial management, talent acquisition, and operational efficiency, ensuring that the organization's services effectively meet the needs of vulnerable children and families in Rhode Island. Through collaboration and innovation, they strive to enhance the impact of Children's Friend within the community.

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