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| Last updated on February 19, 2008 |
The Family Outreach Center Inc. (FOCus) exists to provide Adult Ed., Child Care, and Social Services to move the family off of welfare and give them a sense of self-worth and dignity.
Description:
Beginning and Intermediate ESL classes, GED classes, Job Training and Placement, and supplementary programs ( Computer, Basic Life Skills, Nutrition, etc.) are ingoing. Child Care and After School Program are on-site and available to all. Hours: 7:30 - 5:30, Monday through Friday.
History:
FOCus is in its eighteenth year and serves a multi-cultural population from the Greater Providence area as well as other cities and towns. We have been successful in all of our endeavors due to the excellent staff, administration, Board of Directors and volunteers who have been side by side in this effort. We currently have three generations participating in our programs.
Contact people:
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Sister Lois Dunn, Assistant Director, 401-781-6996, (email)
Sister Catherine McGreevy, RSM, Executive Director, 401-781-6996, (email) |
Office fax number: (401) 467-8723
Address:
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11 Hawthorne Street
Providence, RI 02907
(See a map) |
Web Site: None specified
Directions:
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from I 95 take Exit 16 Elmwood Avenue / Roger Williams Park Stay to the Left to Cranston Street (Route 10N). Exit Industrial Park (Niantic Avenue) Cross Niantic and take a left at the fork in the road. At the. . . (more)
Nearest Bus Stop: Elmwood and Potters Ave., 5 minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Handicap accessible? |
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Yes
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| Interests Served: |
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Solutions for Children, Youth, Families
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| Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers? |
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No
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