Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families (RICCF)
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Promoting the safety, health and success of Rhode Island children and youth from infancy to adulthood.
The Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families (RICCF) is deeply grateful for you: the member organizations, young people and families, community partners, and policymakers who continue to show up on behalf of Rhode Island’s children, youth, and families with urgency and care.
December 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families (RICCF) is deeply grateful for you: the member organizations, young people and families, community partners, and policymakers who continue to show up on behalf of Rhode Island’s children, youth, and families with urgency and care.
As Hanukkah begins, we honor the light that endures even in dark times. May this season call us toward peace, safety, and compassion for every child and family.
December 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
As Hanukkah begins, we honor the light that endures even in dark times. May this season call us toward peace, safety, and compassion for every child and family.
November is Adoption Month. RICCF recognizes and honors the families who open their hearts and homes to children in need because every child deserves a loving, permanent family.
November 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
November is Adoption Month. RICCF recognizes and honors the families who open their hearts and homes to children in need because every child deserves a loving, permanent family.
🌟 💙 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Policy & Awards Luncheon!
We’re grateful to all who came together to celebrate our incredible awardees, share ideas, and renew our collective commitment to improving the lives of Rhode Island’s children, youth, and families.
We’re grateful to all who came together to celebrate our incredible awardees, share ideas, and renew our collective commitment to improving the lives of Rhode Island’s children, youth, and families.
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🌟 💙 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Policy & Awards Luncheon!
We’re grateful to all who came together to celebrate our incredible awardees, share ideas, and renew our collective commitment to improving the lives of Rhode Island’s children, youth, and families.
We’re grateful to all who came together to celebrate our incredible awardees, share ideas, and renew our collective commitment to improving the lives of Rhode Island’s children, youth, and families.
Mark your calendars! 🗓️RICCF is celebrating our 10th Anniversary Policy and Awards Luncheon on Monday, November 3.
Join us as we reflect on a decade of advocacy and impact — and hear from our inspiring keynote speaker, Kimberly Lyle, CEO of Dorchester Bay EDC (DBEDC).
Join us as we reflect on a decade of advocacy and impact — and hear from our inspiring keynote speaker, Kimberly Lyle, CEO of Dorchester Bay EDC (DBEDC).
October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Mark your calendars! 🗓️RICCF is celebrating our 10th Anniversary Policy and Awards Luncheon on Monday, November 3.
Join us as we reflect on a decade of advocacy and impact — and hear from our inspiring keynote speaker, Kimberly Lyle, CEO of Dorchester Bay EDC (DBEDC).
Join us as we reflect on a decade of advocacy and impact — and hear from our inspiring keynote speaker, Kimberly Lyle, CEO of Dorchester Bay EDC (DBEDC).
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous communities in Rhode Island and beyond. We recognize the strength and resilience of Indigenous children and families, past and present, who continue to enrich our communities.
October 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous communities in Rhode Island and beyond. We recognize the strength and resilience of Indigenous children and families, past and present, who continue to enrich our communities.
🍎📚 Today on #WorldTeachersDay, we honor the incredible educators within the Coalition and the RI Community who inspire, guide, and uplift children every day. Thank you for your dedication to helping every child learn, grow, and thrive!
October 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🍎📚 Today on #WorldTeachersDay, we honor the incredible educators within the Coalition and the RI Community who inspire, guide, and uplift children every day. Thank you for your dedication to helping every child learn, grow, and thrive!
The Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families honors Yom Kippur, a day of reflection, atonement, and renewal.
Wishing all who observe a meaningful day of reflection and a year of growth, healing, and positive change.
Wishing all who observe a meaningful day of reflection and a year of growth, healing, and positive change.
October 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families honors Yom Kippur, a day of reflection, atonement, and renewal.
Wishing all who observe a meaningful day of reflection and a year of growth, healing, and positive change.
Wishing all who observe a meaningful day of reflection and a year of growth, healing, and positive change.
The Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families proudly recognizes #HispanicHeritageMonth by honoring the incredible contributions of Hispanic families and caregivers in our community.
September 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families proudly recognizes #HispanicHeritageMonth by honoring the incredible contributions of Hispanic families and caregivers in our community.
September is Kinship Care Month–RICCF honors the relatives and close-connected adults who step in to provide children with love, stability, and a sense of belonging. Thank you to all kinship caregivers who keep children and youth safe and families connected!
September 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
September is Kinship Care Month–RICCF honors the relatives and close-connected adults who step in to provide children with love, stability, and a sense of belonging. Thank you to all kinship caregivers who keep children and youth safe and families connected!
This #LaborDay, we honor the workers who support children and families across Rhode Island. From educators to social workers to caregivers—you make a difference every day.
Thank you for your dedication to building a brighter future.
Thank you for your dedication to building a brighter future.
September 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
This #LaborDay, we honor the workers who support children and families across Rhode Island. From educators to social workers to caregivers—you make a difference every day.
Thank you for your dedication to building a brighter future.
Thank you for your dedication to building a brighter future.
📚✏️ It’s back-to-school season! The RI Coalition for Children and Families wishes all students, teachers, and families a safe, healthy, and successful year.
August 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📚✏️ It’s back-to-school season! The RI Coalition for Children and Families wishes all students, teachers, and families a safe, healthy, and successful year.
🌸Today we honor Women's Equality Day —commemorating the 19th Amendment and voting rights for women in the U.S.
We celebrate women in all their roles and for all of their achievements. The fight for equal rights continues!
We celebrate women in all their roles and for all of their achievements. The fight for equal rights continues!
August 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🌸Today we honor Women's Equality Day —commemorating the 19th Amendment and voting rights for women in the U.S.
We celebrate women in all their roles and for all of their achievements. The fight for equal rights continues!
We celebrate women in all their roles and for all of their achievements. The fight for equal rights continues!
It was a beautiful day with children and families and The Arc Rhode Island at the imPOSSIBLE Dream Center for their Annual Resource Fair& Backpack Drive. Thanks for inviting RICCF to participate!
August 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
It was a beautiful day with children and families and The Arc Rhode Island at the imPOSSIBLE Dream Center for their Annual Resource Fair& Backpack Drive. Thanks for inviting RICCF to participate!
📉 In 2024, just 43% of Rhode Island’s foster youth graduated high school — the lowest rate in the state and a sharp drop from last year.
A new legislative study commission is taking on this crisis, but these kids can’t wait years for solutions.
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/14/r...
A new legislative study commission is taking on this crisis, but these kids can’t wait years for solutions.
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/14/r...
Rhode Island’s foster kids struggle to graduate high school. 17 people hope to fix that. • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island’s foster youth had a 43% high school graduation rate in 2024, the lowest in the state. A new legislative commission is studying ways to improve outcomes for these students.
rhodeislandcurrent.com
August 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
📉 In 2024, just 43% of Rhode Island’s foster youth graduated high school — the lowest rate in the state and a sharp drop from last year.
A new legislative study commission is taking on this crisis, but these kids can’t wait years for solutions.
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/14/r...
A new legislative study commission is taking on this crisis, but these kids can’t wait years for solutions.
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/14/r...
Budgets are moral documents — they reflect our shared values and priorities. The latest CBO analysis reveals a budget that prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy at the expense of children’s health, education, and well-being.
July 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Budgets are moral documents — they reflect our shared values and priorities. The latest CBO analysis reveals a budget that prioritizes tax breaks for the wealthy at the expense of children’s health, education, and well-being.
Happy Fourth of July from the RI Coalition for Children and Families!
Today we celebrate freedom, community, and the promise of a better future for every child and family in Rhode Island. 🇺🇸
Today we celebrate freedom, community, and the promise of a better future for every child and family in Rhode Island. 🇺🇸
July 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Happy Fourth of July from the RI Coalition for Children and Families!
Today we celebrate freedom, community, and the promise of a better future for every child and family in Rhode Island. 🇺🇸
Today we celebrate freedom, community, and the promise of a better future for every child and family in Rhode Island. 🇺🇸
Thank you, Community Care Alliance, for the Advocacy in Action Award! It means so much to be recognized by those doing this important work every day. This award reflects our shared commitment to advocating for children, youth, and families—especially now, when support is needed more than ever.
June 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Thank you, Community Care Alliance, for the Advocacy in Action Award! It means so much to be recognized by those doing this important work every day. This award reflects our shared commitment to advocating for children, youth, and families—especially now, when support is needed more than ever.
In honor of #Juneteenth, RICCF offices are closed today as we celebrate Black freedom and resilience, and reflect on the ongoing fight for justice. We stand with Black communities in the pursuit of equality and opportunity for all.
June 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
In honor of #Juneteenth, RICCF offices are closed today as we celebrate Black freedom and resilience, and reflect on the ongoing fight for justice. We stand with Black communities in the pursuit of equality and opportunity for all.
June is National Reunification Month. Safe reunification is often the primary goal for children in foster care.
RICCF honors the families, caregivers, and professionals who work to safely bring families back together. 👩👧
RICCF honors the families, caregivers, and professionals who work to safely bring families back together. 👩👧
June 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
June is National Reunification Month. Safe reunification is often the primary goal for children in foster care.
RICCF honors the families, caregivers, and professionals who work to safely bring families back together. 👩👧
RICCF honors the families, caregivers, and professionals who work to safely bring families back together. 👩👧
June is Men’s Mental Health Month. 🙋♂️
RICCF recognizes the importance of supporting the mental well-being of men and boys. We’re committed to breaking the stigma, encouraging open conversations, and ensuring access to care for everyone.
RICCF recognizes the importance of supporting the mental well-being of men and boys. We’re committed to breaking the stigma, encouraging open conversations, and ensuring access to care for everyone.
June 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
June is Men’s Mental Health Month. 🙋♂️
RICCF recognizes the importance of supporting the mental well-being of men and boys. We’re committed to breaking the stigma, encouraging open conversations, and ensuring access to care for everyone.
RICCF recognizes the importance of supporting the mental well-being of men and boys. We’re committed to breaking the stigma, encouraging open conversations, and ensuring access to care for everyone.
🏳️🌈 Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. During Pride Month, the RI Coalition for Children and Families celebrates LGBTQIA+ youth, families, and caregivers.
June 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
🏳️🌈 Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. During Pride Month, the RI Coalition for Children and Families celebrates LGBTQIA+ youth, families, and caregivers.
May is Foster Care Awareness Month! Every child deserves a safe and loving home.
#RICCF honors the resilience of foster youth and the dedication of foster families.
#RICCF honors the resilience of foster youth and the dedication of foster families.
May 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
May is Foster Care Awareness Month! Every child deserves a safe and loving home.
#RICCF honors the resilience of foster youth and the dedication of foster families.
#RICCF honors the resilience of foster youth and the dedication of foster families.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mother figures—birth, foster, adoptive, grandmothers, mentors & more.
Thank you for your love, strength, and everything you do to help families grow and thrive. #MothersDay
Thank you for your love, strength, and everything you do to help families grow and thrive. #MothersDay
May 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mother figures—birth, foster, adoptive, grandmothers, mentors & more.
Thank you for your love, strength, and everything you do to help families grow and thrive. #MothersDay
Thank you for your love, strength, and everything you do to help families grow and thrive. #MothersDay
May is Mental Health Month!
RICCF and our members support access to mental and behavioral health services because every child and family deserves the care they need to thrive.
RICCF and our members support access to mental and behavioral health services because every child and family deserves the care they need to thrive.
May 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
May is Mental Health Month!
RICCF and our members support access to mental and behavioral health services because every child and family deserves the care they need to thrive.
RICCF and our members support access to mental and behavioral health services because every child and family deserves the care they need to thrive.