Department of Children, Youth and Families The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) provides publicly funded mental health services for children birth through 21. If the children have third party coverage, this must be used first… Read More

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Rhode Island is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.  We offer a wide range of high quality supports for children and adults,… Read More

Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) The name of this Department has been officially changed to the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals. The name change continues… Read More

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, founded at Rhode Island College in 1993, is a University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, & Service. Since… Read More

RI's Early Intervention Program promotes the growth and development of infants and toddlers who have a developmental disability or delay in one or more areas. Developmental disabilities or delays can affect a child’s speech, physical ability, or social… Read More

Center for Child and Family Health Department of Human Services Katie Beckett is an eligibility category that allows certain children under age 19 who have long term disabilities or complex medical needs to become eligible for Medical Assistance coverage… Read More

A CEDARR Family Center is a place where families get help and support for children with special needs. With CEDARR Family Centers, a family can: Learn more about their child’s disability or condition; Learn how to address their child’s needs now and in… Read More

We are Hawaii’s oldest and most comprehensive private, non-profit human services provider, founded as Associated Charities in 1899. Our mission is "strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children," which we accomplish through… Read More

  "About Families is the oldest CEDARR center in Rhode Island and is dedicated to providing quality care and support to children with special health care needs and their families. All Medicaid eligible children between the ages of 0 to 21 are eligible… Read More

  "Families coping with special needs, behavioral health issues, developmental disabilities, medical disorders, autism and technology dependance struggle every day to find the services they need. Our CEDARR Family Center offers a direct link to the care… Read More