The Family Outreach Center, Inc.

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:

Sister Lois Dunn, Assistant Director, (401) 275-0925, (email) Sister Catherine McGreevy, RSM, Executive Director, (401) 275-0925, (email)

Office fax number: (401) 467-8723

Address:

50C Niantic Avenue Providence, RI 02907 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Directions:

From I-95 take Exit 16 Elmwood Avenue / Roger Williams Park to merge onto Huntington Expy/RI-10 N toward Cranston. Take the exit toward Cranston St/Industrial Park. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Niantic Avenue.

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Interests Served:
	Solutions for Children, Youth, Families
Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers?
	No

Last updated on July 1, 2009