OUR MISSION
To engage and support the voice of birth parents, as well as to advocate for the strengthening of Rhode Island’s child welfare system to maintain and reunite children safely with their families.
Advisory Board Membership
Birth Parents who have been involved with child welfare — both closed and unresolved cases are welcome.
Attend monthly meetings to give input and participate in time-limited workgroups and subcommittees.
Leadership Team
Identified Birth Parents who take an active role leading board activity, co-facilitate meetings, participate on state and regional boards, and have no dependency court involvement for at least one year (case is closed or dismissed).
Members are eligible for leadership positions after one year. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis. All Leadership Team members must be approved by DCYF.
Group Peer Support
Support Group Meetings — birth parents who have current open cases with DCYF or closed cases are invited to participate.
All meetings are free and facilitated by birth parents who are trained in the Circle of Parents leadership model.
