Angela Watson, Famiilies for Children Foster Care Program Director, discusses foster care in Rhode Island with CFP board member Jim Vincent.
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January Newsletter
As we mark 50 years, we celebrate not only our history, but the enduring spirit and renewed optimism carrying us forward. We will be celebrating our golden anniversary all year—not just looking back on where we’ve been but inviting you to be part of what comes next. There are so many meaningful ways to celebrate with us, from creating your own fundraiser or hosting a drive, to sponsoring an event or hosting a CFP informational session. We invite you to find ways to share our story and continue to grow our impact across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
My Foster Freshman Year (First Semester) by Marianna
I am a college freshman and a foster teen. I go to Rhode Island College known as RIC. When I was accepted into RIC, I was given a Foster Care Scholarship. Which is great. I get to go to college for free but free does not really mean free. Only other people in foster...
How do you become a CFP Foster Parent?
Learn about the steps you have to take to become a licensed CFP Foster Parent.
Celebrating Leadership and Impact: Honoring Laquinta Bryan
We are proud to recognize and celebrate Laquinta Bryan for her recent acknowledgement and the meaningful impact she continues to make through her leadership and dedication. This recognition is a reflection of the compassion, professionalism, and commitment Laquinta...
The Nonprofit Advantage: Why Outsourcing to an Organization that Gets Your Mission is the Smartest Move
When your operational support is provided by fellow nonprofit professionals, the services you receive transform from a simple transaction into a deeper collaboration. It’s the difference between hiring a vendor and gaining a trusted, mission-aligned expert who is invested in your success.
Hunter Henry Hosting Holiday Party for Foster Children from Massachusetts & Rhode Island
New England Patriot’s Hunter Henry joins Communities for People in hosting a holiday party for Foster Children from Massachusetts & Rhode Island.
Getting support through CFP’s FCCP program in RI
Getting support through CFP's FCCP program in RI. How it works? We are with you every step of the way!
2025 Annual Report
We are delighted to share our 2025 Annual Report, which highlights our progress and growth over the past year. At Communities for People (CFP), our dedication to serving youth and families in need has led us to Expand Our Reach and Deepen Our Impact across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, touching more lives than ever before.
New England Patriots’ Hunter Henry gifts new sneakers to dozens of foster youth
NFL star and New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry, together with sneaker retailer Sneaker Junkies, hosted a back-to-school sneaker giveaway for youth in foster care supported by Communities for People (CFP) in Pawtucket, RI on Aug 26, 2025.. "To be able to...
MA, RI urged to ease career path to human services.
Letter to Editor: Thank you for highlighting the staffing crisis in health and human services (“Tragedies highlight caregiver shortages,” Editorial, July 21). At Communities for People, which supports youth and families in foster care across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we see every day how workforce shortages jeopardize safety, stability, and care.