St. Mary’s Home putting together a village of collaboration

Collaborative efforts being coordinated with Rhode Island College, the Tri-County Community Action Agency, the Parent Support Network of Rhode Island, and the North Providence Police Department

St. Mary’s Home for Children is proud to unveil a series of strategic partnerships designed to bolster the services provided to Rhode Island’s most vulnerable community members. Collaborating with Rhode Island College, the Tri-County Community Action Agency, the Parent Support Network of Rhode Island, and the North Providence Police Department, St. Mary’s is set to expand its offerings and deepen its impact in the lives of the children it serves.

The partnership with Rhode Island College will elevate the training and development of St. Mary’s staff, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are met. This initiative is particularly significant given the recent appointment of Dr. Marianne Raimondo, Dean of the School of Business, Associate Professor, and Director of the Healthcare Administration program at Rhode Island College, to St. Mary’s Home for Children’s Board of Directors. Dr. Raimondo brings unparalleled expertise in Healthcare administration and Education, further enriching this partnership with Rhode Island College.

Joining forces with the Tri-County Community Action Agency, St. Mary’s will introduce mobile medical and dental services, directly addressing the critical healthcare needs within its community. This effort will significantly enhance the accessibility and quality of health services for its children.

In collaboration with the Parent Support Network of Rhode Island, St. Mary’s aims to reimagine its Youth & Parent councils, fostering an environment of support, empowerment, and engagement.

The partnership with the North Providence Police Department will focus on de-escalation training for staff and co-hosting a community event in August. These initiatives are part of St. Mary’s efforts to promote safety, understanding, and collaboration within the community it serves.

“St. Mary’s Home for Children looks forward to the positive outcomes these partnerships will bring to the children in our care and our broader community,” said Dr. Charles Montorio-Archer, Interim CEO, St. Mary’s Home for Children. “These collaborations highlight St. Mary’s dedication to innovation and community engagement, and by uniting with these organizations, we are not only expanding our ability to meet the diverse needs of our community, but also reinforcing our commitment to creating a supportive and safe environment for every child we serve. Each partnership, with its unique focus, contributes to a holistic approach that embraces education, healthcare, empowerment, and community safety, setting a new standard for care and support within our community.”

For more information about St. Mary’s Home for Children, www.smhfc.org.

About St. Mary’s Home for Children:

Since 1877, St. Mary’s has been caring for Rhode Island’s children. St. Mary’s, strives to increase the safety, stability, and well-being of children facing myriad issues including psychiatric illness, sexual abuse and trafficking, and special education challenges.

Through residential services on a safe, supportive campus; to outpatient services for children, adults, and families; to Educational support at its George N. Hunt Campus School that provides highly structured, individualized programming for kindergarten through 12^th grade residential and day students, St. Mary’s focuses on treatment and healing while providing the support and skills necessary for the preservation of families through programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients.