| Community | Volunteer in Providence, RIOther Local Organizations |
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| Mission | To be a voice that advocates for the health and well being of children and families, serving as catalyst and facilitator, in creating a culture where all children in Washington County can thrive. |
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| Opportunities | Contact the organization to explore possible ways to work together. |
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| About | Washington County’s advocate for all children. The Washington County Coalition for Children began in 2001 as an ad hoc group of representatives of social services agencies to address what parents and professionals alike perceived as growing numbers of children ‘falling through the cracks’. Named initially as the Washington County Risk Response Team, South County Home Health served as its fiscal agent until 2022 as we grew into a bigger, stronger, more demanding organization. The Coalition is now a Rhode Island-approved nonprofit and operates under Wood River Health Services’ 501(c)(3) status and fiscal sponsorship. The Coalition is Board-led and activities are primarily volunteer and member driven. Susan Orban, LICSW, Coalition Director, is the organization’s permanent staff member. Membership can and does include parents, educators, providers, town officials, social services agencies, businesses and others who care deeply about the conditions and future of mental wellness in Washington County. |
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