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.

Cultural and Linguistic Competence Mini-Grant
Applications are due no later than August 31st
RIPEP is pleased to issue a Cultural and Linguistic Competence mini grant request for proposal in order to work with our partners to reduce the service disparities in Rhode Island, by promoting cultural and linguistic competence and responsiveness of individual service providers and agencies to ensure the well-being of young children birth to age eleven and their families. Download application now!