January 20, 2017
Kick Off Winter With Family Service of Rhode Island By Helping a Needy Child
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Now that the holidays are passed, Family Service of RI is hoping more Rhode Islanders will consider becoming foster parents. To encourage interest and raise awareness,�the�non-profit is kicking off the winter months by holding an Informational Night for anyone who may be interested in helping a child as a foster parent.
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The event will take place�Tuesday, January 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Family Service of Rhode Island office at�134 Thurbers Avenue, suite 102, Providence, RI, 02905.� Plenty of free, off-street parking is available. The office is�right off the Thurbers Avenue exit on Route 95.
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Anyone interested in foster parenting may attend the Information Night or contact Leidy Alves (who speaks English and Spanish) at Family Service of RI at their convenience. She can be reached at�401-660-7822�or emailed at�[email protected].�
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Foster parents receive a tax-free stipend, free medical/dental coverage for the child and clothing allowances, daycare assistance (for working parents), training and 24/7 support. Singles, partnered, married are eligible.�LGBTQQIA-welcoming.��
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Family Service of Rhode Island is a statewide non-profit social service and education agency. It was founded nearly 125 years ago.
For more information, visit�www.familyserviceri.org.�