After school programs and tutoring are available to each Star Kids student. We work with each family to tailor the tutoring and after school program to each child. Tutors are matched with students who need additional academic help throughout the school year and summer. The one-on-one help makes a remarkable difference in their self confidence and progress. Tutors are arranged by school principals and meet after school.
Children who experience domestic violence usually think that they are guilty, they live in a constant fear and there are more likely to be victims of child abuse.
November 14th, 2013
Children who experience domestic violence usually think that they are guilty, they live in a constant fear and there are more likely to be victims of child abuse.
November 11th, 2013
Children who experience domestic violence usualy think that they are guilty, they live in a constant fear and there are more likely to be victims of child abuse.
November 10th, 2013
Do you shop on Amazon? Designating Star Kids as your charity of choice will provide donations to Star Kids everytime you shop on AmazonSmile. Keep us in mind for when you shop Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3623364 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to Star Kids Scholarship Program.
Dear Star Kids Parents and Students,
We are sharing links to community resources that you may find helpful as you navigate these challenging times. If you do not have the tools at home, such as a laptop, chromebook, internet service, or school supplies, for your child to connect with school and do their school work, please be in touch with us asap.
Your school is a great source of current information. Be sure to stay informed of your school’s updates by:
Online Academic Help
Many of your children are venturing into online learning, and therefore so are you!
Here’s a Parent’s Guide to Google Classroom.
If your child’s school is using another online learning platform, search for online assistance to help you understand how it works.
Kahn Academy is a great online learning tool children can use themselves once you have set-up a free account. This can supplement the schoolwork your child is given by your school. Simply set-up your account, enter your child’s grade and follow the online sessions offered; this is especially great for math work!
General Assistance:
United Way has a COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund and will help with bills, rent and food. Call 866-211-9966, provide your zip code, and you will be given a list of agencies in your community that will provide assistance. https://www.uwri.org/2-1-1/#chat
Fall River City Hall:
The website below has links to unemployment claims, guidance & recommendations, and other corona virus related information.
https://www.fallriverma.org/department/corona-virus-information/
RI State website has multiple links for general resources regarding health services, schools and unemployment claims. https://health.ri.gov/diseases/ncov2019/
Food Resources:
Salvation Army: Check your local Salvation Army as they do operate food pantries. See more details on the Newport location below.
The above link also provides information on COVID-19 virus you may find helpful.
RI: Use this link to access free food sites for children in each RI community: https://health.ri.gov/diseases/ncov2019/about/foodsites/
MLK Community Center https://www.mlkccenter.org
Salvation Army: The food pantry is open Wednesdays and Friday 9:30am -1:30pm, the Soup Kitchen opens Fridays 5pm – 6pm.
WIFI:
Cox Communications: Cox has expanded public hotspots up with free access. Use the link below to find a hotspot and jump on if you need it
*** Cox opened all Cox WIFI hotspots around the country and turned the bandwidth way up. Use this link to find the Cox WIFI hotspots and how to log in. Anyone can log in and set up username and password.
https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/learn/cox-hotspots.html
To help families gain internet service at home see the Connect2Compete program link below and apply for service.
https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete/covid-19-response.html
Please let us know if you have any suggestions, ideas or concerns at this time.
Stay Safe and Healthy!
Your friends at Newport/Fall River Star Kids
Contact Information:
Kathy Stark, Executive Director
401-848-4187
Karen Flanagan, Program Director
401-678-0710
Paula Turcotte, Executive Assistant
401-848-4187
Marilyn Farias, Fall River Schools Liaison
401-743-6472
