Washington County is a wonderful place to live work, and visit. From Narragansett to Westerly, the region has a magnificent coastline, precious farmland, irreplaceable natural areas, and wonderful communities. But not all of our county's children are thriving:

• Many families are struggling, as seen by the many children who are homeless, need SNAP (food stamps), and free/reduced school lunches.

• Too many children witness domestic violence and are victims of child abuse and neglect.

• Area resources are limited and children with special needs often face difficulties accessing the services they need.

• One in four of our high school students reports being depressed.

Washington County Coalition for Children members are area health and social service providers, educators, community leaders, parents and concerned residents. Join us!  The more members we have, the greater our voice for chldren!

 Our Mission: “to be a voice that advocates for the health and well-being of children and families in Washington County, serving as catalyst and facilitator in creating a culture where all children can thrive."

The Coalition: 

• Advocates for the region’s children locally, statewide, and nationally.
• Encourages collaboration to maximize relationships and resources.
• Researches and publishes comprehensive town-by-town statistics on the well-being of County children.
• Convenes forums and trainings for area professionals – doctors, teachers, mental health clinicians, after-school providers, youth leaders, etc. – who care for children.
• Facilitates collaboration to address compelling needs beyond the scop of any one agency or sector.
• Launches innovative initiatives, such as Feelin’ Groovy, Chalk It Up Against Bullying, Welcome Baby, & The Greatest 8 to meet community needs.

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For more information, contact Susan Orban at wccc@washcokids.org