« DOT's Parker retiring in wake of probe | Today | Peace Dale bridge set to open tomorrow »

October 5, 2007

Grant to help local children with parents behind bars

A local group that works with children who have parents in jail or prison has been awarded a grant worth more than $350,000.

Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education will receive $120,000 per year from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children Youth and Families.

The money will be put towards a program that matches mentors with children whose parents are incarcerated.

“We are thrilled with the opportunities that this crucial funding represents to so many children throughout Rhode Island,” the group’s executive director, Jennifer Shimkus said in a statement.

The organization also works with schools across the state to provide scholarships.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 2:35 PM | Permalink

Comments

Post a comment

Please be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish.

Name:

Email Address:

URL:
Remember Me? YesNo

Comments: (you may use HTML tags for style)