Start 2016 by helping a child in need! Consider becoming a foster parent! Whether due to physical abuse, mental health proble

Start 2016 by helping a child in need! Consider becoming a foster parent! Whether due to physical abuse, mental health problems or a family emergency, at times foster care is necessary and there is a great need in Rhode Island!

Did you know?

• Foster parents receive tax-free dollars to support the child, free medical coverage for the child and a clothing allowance. Also, as aFamily Service of Rhode Island foster parent, you’ll receive 24/7 support.

• Foster parents can be married, a couple, single, and Family Service of Rhode Island is LGBTQQI-welcoming!

To learn more about foster parenting visit the foster care information page, or attend our Informational Open House:

Wednesday, January 20 from 5-6PM at Family Service of RI’s offices located at 134 Thurbers Ave in Providence.

Interested volunteers can also contact Greg Wright via phone (401-331-1350 ext. 3305) or email (wrightgr@familyserviceri.org). Greg is available to answer all of your foster parenting questions at your convenience!

Meet Denise, a foster mom from East Providence.That’s Denise in the photo above, on the left, after being interviewed by East Bay RI reporter Christy Nadalin. Read the interview here.

There’s a foster child who needs your loving home!