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Child and Family RI

Join the Family Caregiver Alliance of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging, and United Way of Rhode Island at the 7th Annual Family Caregiver Alliance Conference

This year's theme is: "Together in Care: Stories, Strength, and Support"

This two-day event will be held on Friday, November 14 from 9:00 am to 12:30pm and Saturday, November from 9:00 am to 2:00pm in the RISD Washington Place Auditorium located at 20 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 - Free parking will be available for registered participants.

Whether you care for a loved one, support a friend, work in health or social services, or advocate for caregivers, this conference offers valuable resources and connection.

The event is free and open to all, but space is limited. Please register for the days you wish to attend.

Day 1: Educational panels, data updates on caregiving in Rhode Island and networking with agencies, professionals & advocates.
Day 2: Caregiver wellbeing sessions, community resources and resource fair.
For questions contact denise.meza@unitedwayri.org or call (401) 462-4444.

Who Is a Family Caregiver?

Family caregivers are everywhere. The FCARI supports youth, grandparents, friends, or neighbors who step up to help someone they care about.

That includes those who:

-Support a loved one with a physical, intellectual, or developmental disability (ID/DD)
-Provide care for someone living with dementia, cancer, or another serious illness
-Help an older adult with daily tasks
-Care for a child or youth with complex needs

Links for registration:

Day One https://uwriweb.org/comm/SinglePageRegEvent.jsp?EventKeyHex=3136373734

Day Two: https://uwriweb.org/comm/SinglePageRegEvent.jsp?EventKeyHex=3136373832

Women United-01 (2)

Impact Groups Nonprofit Panel- Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Advocacy, Investment, and Disrupting Barriers

Emerging Leaders and Women United with United Way Rhode Island invite you to a powerful evening focused on how we can work together to address Rhode Island’s youth mental health crisis.

This in-person panel will bring together youth advocates, nonprofit partners, and community leaders to explore how advocacy, investment, and collaboration can strengthen family stability, empower youth, and disrupt barriers to care. Together, we’ll highlight innovative community solutions and inspire collective action through philanthropy, volunteerism, and policy engagement—all to build a healthier, more equitable future for Rhode Island’s next generation.

https://uwriweb.org/comm/SinglePageRegEvent.jsp?EventKeyHex=3136383234

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