At Communities for People, we believe foster parents should never feel like they are doing this alone. We take the time to truly know our families so we can create thoughtful, lasting matches and provide the support needed for both youth and caregivers to thrive. Many of our foster parents have been with CFP for years — even decades — because of the strong sense of partnership and community built along the way.
Some foster kids or teens do not have family — bio or otherwise — like me. I am a foster care young adult who lives on campus year-round. I have a foster scholarship at Rhode Island College and I am learning new things, some of them amazing and others not so much. I...
In honor of National Foster Care Awareness Month, New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry hosted more than 40 older teens in the foster care system at Gillette Stadium on Monday and sent them all home with brand new Guardian Bikes.
Angela Watson, Famiilies for Children Foster Care Program Director, discusses foster care in Rhode Island with CFP board member Jim Vincent.
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.
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...
Learn about the steps you have to take to become a licensed CFP Foster Parent.
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...
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.
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. How it works? We are with you every step of the way!