Children from birth to three years of age who have or may have a disability, are experiencing developmental delay, or are at risk for significant developmental problems. Coverage areas include: Central Falls, Cranston, Cumberland, East Providence, Lincoln, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence, and Woonsocket.

The Early Intervention program consists of a multidisciplinary team of professionals including, but not limited to, early childhood educators, dieticians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, registered nurses, service coordinators, social workers, special educators, speech and language pathologists.

A child may receive any one or more of these professionals working with them and their family.

A family may also receive additional services outside of the Early Intervention program. Our role is to ensure that a child and family receive any services that will help to support them.
There is no cost to families for Early Intervention services. Services are covered through your child’s medical insurance or through the RI Department of Human Services, which is the state agency that oversees the Early Intervention program.

Contact Natalie Redfearn, Director Early Intervention at (401) 721-9294 or nredfearn@cfsri.org

Children's Friend & Service
621 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863

Administrative Offices and Family Support Center
153 Summer Street
Providence, RI 02903
401.276.4300 phone
401.331.3285 fax
info@cfsri.org   

Mission: Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. We accomplish this by providing flexible, effective, and culturally-relevant services, and advocating for programs and policies that support and strengthen these children and their families.

Other programs by Children's Friend & Service are under an additional directory listing.