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Child and Family Services of Newport County

EIN 23-7058381 · Middletown, RI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, THEIR MEMBERS, AND THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH WE LIVE.

Income
$13.0 million
Spending
$11.8 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
193
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$290,077, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $3.1 million spent. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES - CHILD & FAMILY PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EVIDENCE BASED AND EVIDENCED INFORMED PROGRAMS THAT PRESERVE FAMILIES WHILE PREVENTING PLACEMENT. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE FAMILY CENTERED TREATMENT (FCT), FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY (FFT), FAMILY CARE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (FCCP), AND FAMILY STABILIZATION PROGRAM (FSP). PERFORMANCE IN ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS CAREFULLY EVALUATED WITH A FOCUS ON SAFETY AND STABILITY.
  2. $2.3 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - A STABLE HOME LIFE PROVIDES BASIC NEEDS FOR EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELL -BEING. LAST YEAR, CHILD & FAMILY'S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDED SAFE LIVING CONDITIONS TO YOUTHS AGES THIRTEEN TO EIGHTEEN PRIMARILY IN NEWPORT COUNTY. EXPERIENCED STAFF HAVE THE TREMENDOUS CHALLENGE OF HELPING THESE YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH COMPLEX TRAUMATIC CONDITIONS.THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO INTEGRATE TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF IMPACT AND CONSEQUENCES FOR EACH SITUATION. OUR STAFF IS TRAINED TO RECOGNIZE THE SHORT AND LONG-TERM EFFECT OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND THEN RESPOND TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH EMPATHY, SENSITIVITY, AND RESPECT. WE WORK WITH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AS INDIVIDUALS AND COLLABORATE TO FIND SOLUTIONS FOR A POSITIVE OUTCOME.RESIDENTIAL HOME LIFE MIMICS A NURTURING HOME WITH DAILY EXPERIENCES OF PREPARING MEALS, ENGAGING IN LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND MAKING TIME FOR RECREATIONAL PLAY. THESE PRACTICES STIMULATE SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO SELF-REGULATE IN EVERYDAY INSTANCES.CHILD & FAMILY STRIVES TO HELP CAREGIVERS RECONNECT WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND IN OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES FIND A FOSTER CARE MATCH TO HELP THAT CHILD THRIVE. ONGOING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ENSURE STABILITY AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AS CHILDREN GROW AND CHANGE WITHIN OUR CARE.
  3. $1.5 million spent. CHILD CARE SERVICES - SANDPIPERS EARLY LEARNING CENTER IS A FULL-TIME CHILDCARE FACILITY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. OUR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STAFF OVERSEES THE DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS THROUGH FIVE YEARS, AND SERVICES ALMOST 150 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ANNUALLY. OUR GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE SELF-IMAGES THROUGH ENGAGED LEARNING AT AN EARLY AGE. WE PROVIDE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT RECOGNIZING EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE NEEDS.
  4. $2.1 million spent. FOSTER CARE SERVICES - CHILD & FAMILY'S FOSTER CARE PROGRAM UTILIZES A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH TO PROVIDING FOSTER CARE TO OUR YOUTH IN RHODE ISLAND. OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT TO YOUTH WHO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN THE HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY. MANY OF OUR YOUTH EXPERIENCE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES RELATED TO LOSS AND TRAUMA. WE KNOW THAT SUPPORTING THESE YOUTH IN A CONSISTENT, SUPPORTIVE FAMILY SETTING IS CRUCIAL TO THEIR SUCCESS. CHILD & FAMILY OFFERS YOUTH AND FAMILIES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT.OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE ELDERLY SERVICES AND THE DCO.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1971.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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