All students of Dorcas Place are assigned a case manager when they enter their identified program of choice.  The case manager's role is to assist students with educational or career planning and also assist with barrier resolution.  When students complete orientation they develop an individual Education and Career Plan through the Equipped For the Future (EFF) curriculum frame work and the National Reporting System (NRS) standards that include short and long-term goals.  These plans are reviewed with staff and students three times a year to assess progress and identify needed supports.  Comprehensive on-site supports provide critical resources ensuring students are able to achieve their individual education and career goals.

Case managers continuously assess student needs and provide students with the supports they need through individual counseling, group workshops and community referrals.  Referrals can be related to a variety of issues such as mental and physical health needs, substance abuse, housing, food, childcare, transportation, finances, domestic violence, and legal issues.  Staff also assist students with enrollment and other issues related to the Rhode Island Family Independence Program.