Children's Friend

In celebration of #NationalReadingMonth, former Boston Red Sox player Sam Horn read to children at our Berkshire center!

401 Gives is just 10 days away! Join us from 6 a.m. on April 1st until 6 p.m. on April 2nd to make a difference for RI children.

Please join us in congratulating our very own Pamela (Chevalier) Verklan for being recognized by Providence Business News for her important role as our Chief of Philanthropy! ??

March is National Nutrition Month. This year's theme is "Food Connects Us." Children at our Dean Early Learning Center connected over an art project where they could build their own healthy meals. Did you know cooking and meals are great places to connect with children of all ages? This article from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics outlines age-appropriate kitchen tasks for kids: https://lnkd.in/e5iYWwUJ

??Founded in 1834, Children's Friend has been committed to nurturing children and empowering families for 191 years. There are a lot of ??, exciting things happening at Children's Friend, like our new logo/website and a new location coming soon to 55 George M. Cohan Blvd, in Providence??, but none of this would be possible without the agency's long legacy. Learn more about our history ???? ?? Help celebrate the future with a gift today: https://lnkd.in/eGapMsiw

Children in Ms. Georgina’s class worked with their families to construct buildings. Meanwhile, Children’s Friend has been working toward the opening of a new building in Fox Point! Coming this spring ?? Now hiring and enrolling! Visit childrensfriendri.org to apply or find your eligibility for early education services.

Our services have evolved. Now our brand is evolving, too. ? At Children’s Friend, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow to their full potential. For over 190 years, we have protected and promoted the well-being of Rhode Island’s children. Today, we reach every corner of the state with our comprehensive and integrated services. By evolving our brand, we are making it clear that Children’s Friend is a voice, partner, and leader in protecting and promoting the wellbeing of Rhode Island’s children.

Children’s Friend is searching for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team! This is a high-impact opportunity to lead financial strategies, a position that will be part of the executive team, which is responsible for making informed, strategic decisions for the agency's future to ensure that we can continue to make a difference in the lives of young children across the state. https://lnkd.in/eaqQndz8

Children’s Friend is dedicated to nurturing young children. The work, in itself, is rewarding -- seeing children grow and develop in ways that may have once seemed impossible -- but when a visit to one of our early learning classrooms ends with a child handing you a portrait they drew while you were there, you just might leave feeling like royalty, like you are walking on rainbows. ???? You can be part of the magic: Whether you choose to make a donation, volunteer, join our advocacy efforts, or become a foster parent, your support can help make a difference in the lives of the children and families in Rhode Island. ? #ChildrensFriend #EarlyLearning #ChildDevelopment #NurturingChildren #RhodeIsland #VolunteerOpportunities #MakeADifference #FosterCare

We're #hiring a new We are Hiring a Chief Financial Officer! in Providence, Rhode Island. Apply today or share this post with your network.