The Rhode Island Positive Educational Partnership (RIPEP) is a six year system of care initiative funded by the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) and the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is administered by the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF).

A system of care is a coordinated network of community-based services and supports that are organized to meet the challenges of children and youth with serious mental health needs and their families. Families and youth work in partnership with public and private organizations to design mental health services and supports that are effective, that build on the strengths of individuals, and that address each person's cultural and linguistic needs. A system of care helps children, youth and families function better at home, in school, in the community and throughout life.

         Hear Me NOW-Youth Talent Show:  A Celebration of Resiliency Through the Performing Arts      

         May 7th -Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Event, 6 PM Cranston West Highschool

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          The RIPEP is sponsoring the training Preparing Practitions To Use DC:0-3R, April 23 &

          24,  at Rhode Island College.  This training will be facilitated by ZERO TO THREE, National

          Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families.  Registration will be $100 for first person per agency,

          $50 for each additional staff.  To learn more..

          Parent Support Network is sponsoring the Agents of Transformation, Community

          Mobilization for the Wellbeing of Children, Youth and Families, six week family

          leadership training Series during the month of April and May.  This training will be facilitated

          by Lisa Conlan. To learn more...

          Family Care Community Partnership, High Fidelity Wraparound Trainining Certification. 

          To learn more...