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*All parenting resources listed have been reviewed so that unnecessary family separation via adoption is not pressured on clients who are vulnerable and/or in marginalized communities.
All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. County/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a County/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.
*Warning- Clicking on external links will open a new browser tab and send you to a website outside of The Family Preservation Project. The Family Preservation Project cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within other websites.
*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well.
Healthcare
ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- low price medications- Blink Health
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company
National- prescription discount card- Familywize
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path
National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- healthcare assistance programs- Needy Meds
National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
Statewide
Statewide- mental healthcare directory- Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmetal Disabilities, and Hospitals
Statewide- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Statewide- dental, primary, prescription assistance- Rhode Island Association of Community Action Agencies
Statewide- medical- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Statewide- healthcare, dental, behavioral- Tri-County Community Action Agency
Regional
Southeast RI- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) prescription assistance- Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
South RI- prescription assistance- The Warm Center
County/City
Cranston- medical, dental, behavioral- Comprehensive Community Action Program
Providence- prescription assistance- Amos House
Providence- Health & Dental Care- Crossroads
Providence- eye care- Mary House
Providence- dental care- Providence Rescue Mission
Woonsocket- behavioral- Community Care Alliance
Housing/
Shelter
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Listings range from emergency to permanent. Many providers offer additional services in conjunction with housing; including childcare, healthcare, etc. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed.
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- rent relief program directory- iProperty Management
National- Low Income Apartments
National (located in North Carolina, but applicable to out-of-state pregnant college students)(refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– MiraVia
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- multiple rental platforms- RentPath
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- rent a room- Spare Room
Statewide
Statewide- coordinated entry system- Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness
Statewide- Tri-County Community Action Agency
Regional
County/City
Cranston- Comprehensive Community Action Program
Newport (domestic abuse)- Women’s Resource Center
North Providence- St. Anthony Church
Providence- Amos House
Providence- Crossroads
Providence- Emmanuel House
Providence- Holy Family Home for Women and Children
Providence- Little Flower Home
Providence- McAuley Ministries
Providence- Providence Rescue Mission
Providence- Sojourner House
Warren (domestic abuse)- Women’s Resource Center
Warwick- Westbay Community Action
Woonsocket- Community Care Alliance
Affordable Childcare
ATTENTION
Service providers range from national to local. Local listings have been searched by services including but not limited to: 24 hour care, extended hours, discounts, crisis nurseries, tuition assistance, scholarships, and sliding fees.
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae
National- Mom Trusted
National- emergency, sick child, postpartum, etc.- Nanny Poppinz
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- child care search- Tootris
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- child care search- Winnie
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- child care resources- Exceed
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Statewide- pre-k lottery- RIDE
Statewide- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) childcare scholarships- The Cabrini Fund
Regional
County/City
Providence- tuition assistance- Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center
Providence- financial assistance- Capital City Community Center
Providence- McAuley Ministries
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
HUD (Guaranteed-Income Programs, Rent Assistance, etc.)
LIHWAP (water assistance)
Baby Care
ATTENTION
Most Crisis/Resource Pregnancy Centers will encourage and refer for adoption. Please do your research before accepting or pursuing adoption materials. Adoption is a lifelong commitment to grief. Visit the Voices and Education pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.
National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- pregnancy and parenting education- Lamaze International
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- diaper savings program- Pampers
National- parenting education, virtual services- Parents as Teachers
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children
National- car seat donations- Safe Kids Worldwide
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- car seat trade-in events- Target Brands, Inc.
National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices
National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option
National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy
Statewide
Statewide (state-funded program)- prenatal and postnatal support, referrals- Family Visiting
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- parenting education- Parent Support Network of Rhode Island
Statewide- diapers, socks, underwear- Project Undercover
Regional
Southeast RI- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support- Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
County/City
Cranston- parent education program- Comprehensive Community Action Program
East Greenwich- prenatal and postnatal education- Mothers Haven
East Providence- baby items- East Bay Baptist Church
Newport- sliding scale doula services- Ready Set Latch Go
Pawtucket- income-based pregnancy care and education- Open Circle
Providence- diapers, wipes, clothing- BVCAP
Providence- income based doula services- Open Circle
Woonsocket- family outreach- Community Care Alliance
Woonsocket- baby items, parenting education- Connecting for Children & Families
Child Support
General Assistance
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Help may be available in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Services include: food and clothing assistance, car repair and donation, employment services, case management, rent and utility assistance, transportation, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless prevention, etc.
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Heroes
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- professional clothing, workforce assistance- Dress for Success
National- school supply events- Eventbrite
National- scholarship database- Fastweb
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Food Finder
National- food assistance directory- Food Not Bombs
National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- job search- Indeed
National- on a budget meal plans- Kids Eat in Color
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- summer food finder- No Kid Hungry
National- workforce staffing- PeopleReady
National- trade clothing- Rehash
National- wireless service- SafeLink
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Association
Statewide- low-income small loans- Capital Good Fund
Statewide- energy assistance- Good Neighbor Energy Fund
Statewide- case management, rent vouchers- House of Hope
Statewide- energy assistance programs- Office of Energy Resources
Statewide- basic and emergency needs, case management, housing assistance, employment training, etc.- Rhode Island Association of Community Action Agencies
Statewide- government directory- Rhode Island Cities and Towns
Statewide- food pantry directory- Rhode Island Community Food Bank
Statewide- housing assistance- RIHousing
Statewide- public transit- RIPTA
Statewide- rent & utility assistance, furniture, clothing, food, etc.- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Statewide- education scholarships & grants- The College Grants Database
Statewide- case management, employment services, emergency assistance- Tri-County Community Action Agency
Regional
Southeast RI- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) rent & utility assistance, food & clothing assistance, furniture bank, etc.- Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
South RI- case management, rent & utility assistance, daily meals, clothing, etc.- The Warm Center
County/City
Coventry- food pantry- Faith Fellowship
Cranston- case management, food bank, rent & utility assistance, etc.- Comprehensive Community Action Program
East Greenwich- food pantry- East Greenwich Interfaith Food Cupboard
East Providence- food pantry, school supplies- East Bay Baptist Church
North Providence- food assistance- St. Anthony Church
Pawtucket- food pantry- Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Center
Pawtucket- food pantry- Getsemani Y Tu Victoria Comienza Aqui
Pawtucket- food pantry- Holy Family Parish
Pawtucket- food pantry- St. John Paul II Parish
Pawtucket- basic needs- The Salvation Army
Pawtuxet Village- food & clothing assistance- Edgewood Congregational Church
Providence- daily meals, utility assistance, education assistance, etc.- Amos House
Providence- case management, food pantry, homeless outreach- Better Lives Rhode Island
Providence- food pantry, furniture bank, education & job training, etc.- BVCAP
Providence- food assistance- Capital City Community Center
Providence- education and employment services- Crossroads
Providence- food pantry, toiletries, housing referrals, etc.- Federal Hill House
Providence- food assistance- First Unitarian Church of Providence
Providence- food pantry, soup kitchen- Gospel Tabernacle Outreach Ministries Inc.
Providence- food pantry, weekly meals- Impact Center Providence
Providence- food pantry- Mary House
Providence- rental assistance, housing referrals, hygiene, clothing, transportation assistance, daily meals, etc.- McAuley Ministries
Providence- food pantry- Open Table of Christ UMC
Providence- daily meals, food pantry, clothing, etc.- Providence Rescue Mission
Providence- daily meals for children, job training, etc.- Rhode Island Community Food Bank
Providence- soup kitchen, clothing- St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Providence- food pantry, rent & utility assistance- South Providence Neighborhood Matters
Providence- general assistance- The Salvation Army
Providence- food pantry- Urban League of Rhode Island
Warwick- case management, food assistance, workforce development, etc.- Westbay Community Action
West Warwick- food and toiletries- Emanuel Lutheran Church
West Warwick- food assistance- Project Hand Up
West Warwick- food pantry- West Warwick Assistance Agency
Woonsocket- rent & utility assistance, food, clothing vouchers- Community Care Alliance
Woonsocket- food pantry, financial education, rent & utility assistance, etc.- Connecting for Children & Families
Woonsocket- food pantry- St. James Episcopal
Support Groups
ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.
National
National- lactation support- Baby Cafe USA
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- Motherhood Redefined
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
Statewide
Statewide- Rhode Island New Moms Connection
Statewide- pregnancy and post-partum- Seleni Institute
Regional
County/City
Providence- McAuley Ministries
Providence- Sojourner House
I Don’t See My City
Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.
Putative Father Registry
There is no Putative Father Registry at this time. Find other ways to establish parentage here.
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Putative Father Registry explained here.
Adoption Law/Revocation
ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.
May not sooner than fifteen (15) days after the birth of the child, petition the family court for the termination of the rights of the natural parents of the child to consent to its adoption.
A challenge or petition is filed in the family court within one hundred eighty (180) days after the decree or order is entered. The family court shall deny the challenge unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the decree or order is not in the best interest of the adoptee.
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator, revoking your legal consent to an adoption, or learning more about the adoption process and long-term effects, please contact Saving Our Sisters
CPS Assistance
Let Our Children Go seeks to restore those that have been wrongly separated from their families by providing assistance for reconnecting physically and emotionally. We also hope to offer aid and comfort to those whose family member passed on after separation.
Pay It Forward
If you have been a recipient of help, you know firsthand how essential volunteers and/or donations were to your success. Please consider volunteering for or donating to any of the vital organizations on this page.
Recommend a Service
Know a service applicable to moms and children in this state, but it’s not listed? Please share it by contacting the page: Here.
*This page does not provide legal advice
*Verified 5/23