ince 1877, St. Mary's Home for Children has been caring for Rhode Island's children. From its beginnings as an orphanage, St. Mary's has evolved into Rhode Island's largest, most comprehensive treatment facility for boys and girls who may have been traumatized by abuse, as well as those experiencing psychiatric and/or emotional impacts. Children are treated and cared for in both the residential treatment program located in North Providence and the outpatient facility, the Shepherd Program, located in the Sophia Little Building in Cranston. Our residential facilities provide temporary shelter, a special education school, treatment for childhood psychiatric disorders and a therapeutic foster care program. St. Mary's outpatient and home-based treatment program focus on keeping families together in times of crisis through clinical intervention and individual or group counseling.

St. Mary's Home for Children is a secular, non-profit institution with an ongoing commitment to the care and treatment of children. Our focus is on the support and preservation of families, with programs tailored to the diverse requirements of our clients. Whether you are an individual whose child requires special attention, a family interested in exploring adoption or foster care opportunities, or a representative of a business or government agency, we welcome you to our Web site and invite you to discover more about what our services can do for you and the children you care about.