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.
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.
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...
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!
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...
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.
We had an unforgettable day in honor of National Foster Care Month at our Bikes giveaway event! Thanks to UnitedHealthcare, Hunter Henry, the New England Patriots, and Guardian Bikes, over 50 kids in foster care received brand-new bikes, helmets, and accessories -...
Patriots’ tight end Hunter Henry stepping up at Gillette Stadium to help hand out dozens of bikes to children in foster care.