External Online Resources

Warwick PAL - The Warwick Police Athletic League (PAL) has been serving the youth of Warwick, Rhode Island since 1971. The organization sponsors several sports and activities including football, baseball, wrestling, cheerleading, bowling, lacrosse, hockey, karate and police explorers.

Westbay Community Action - Westbay Community Action, Inc. is the only multi-service agency serving the basic needs of Kent County residents. We help individuals and families become self-sufficient and improve their lives. A private, nonprofit, charitable organization, founded in 1966.  In the past year alone, Westbay Community Action served over 1500 people in Kent County!

The Kent Center® For Human And Organizational Development  - Since our founding in 1976, The Kent Center mission has been to improve the quality of life for individuals and families who face behavioral health challenges. Through an array of mental health, substance abuse and trauma-informed programs, and with the commitment of experienced and dedicated professionals, we are assisting people in their recovery.

Kent County YMCA - The YMCA is today's best value for healthy living.  More than a gym membership, the YMCA provides a wide array of fun-filled activities for everyone from health classes to child care to specialized fitness programs. Come check out the Kent County YMCA and experience the Y Life! 

Boys & Girls Clubs of America - In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them.   Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

Rhode Island Parent Information Network - The Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) provides information, support, and training to empower parents, families, individuals, and family-serving professionals to become effective advocates for themselves and the children in their care. We are here for you and your family.

RI Department of Children, Youth & Families - It is the mission of DCYF to assist families with their primary responsibility to raise their children to become productive members of society. We recognize our obligations to promote, safeguard and protect the overall well-being of culturally diverse children, youth and families and the communities in which they live through a partnership with families, communities and government.

Child Advocate Home Page - The mission of the Office of the Child Advocate is to protect the legal rights of children in State care and to promote policies and practices which ensure that children are safe; that children have permanent and stable families; and that children in out of home placements have their physical, mental, medical, educational, emotional and behavioral needs met.