RI Department of Human Services' Family Independence Program
The FIP program continues to refer many adults to Dorcas Place for literacy, career, and support services. They provide assistance in funding for childcare and transportation and other benefits. Dorcas Place work closely with FIP to coordinate service planning for adults who are transitioning into post-secondary education and work.

Office of Rehabilitation Services
ORS is a primary source of coordination of additional funding and assistance in accommodations for adults who have learning disabilities. Dorcas Place students are referred for psychological and vocational evaluations to assist them to develop quality plans for education and career goals.

Providence School Department
Dorcas Place has entered into a new partnership with the Providence School Department in the design and implementation of a new Providence Even Start Family Literacy Program.

The Providence Plan
Through funding administered by The Providence Plan, the West End / Elmwood COZ participates in the COZ Information Network Project (COZIN). Through HUD funding administered by The Providence Plan, Dorcas Place delivers education classes for young adults participating in the Youth Build-Rhode Island Program.

Urban League of RI's Adolescent Parenting Program
Dorcas Place provides classes at the Beginning Literacy, Basic Adult Education, and Intermediate levels for teen mothers. The DHS funded program, ProvPASS, is collaboration between Urban League, Women and Infants' Hospital, Providence Ambulatory, and West End Community Center. In addition, this past year, Dorcas Place was part of a collaborative project with the Urban League and Genesis Center, Re-Connect. This project, funded by a School-to-Work initiative, assists out of school youth to develop leadership skills and a network of peer support and information.

The Volunteer Center of Rhode Island
VCRI provides technical assistance to the Dorcas Place Volunteer Coordinator in the administration of the volunteer tutor and mentoring programs. Our Career Services programs work with this organization to coordinate volunteer and community service positions for students.

Community College of Rhode Island
As a result of a new partnership agreement between Dorcas Place and CCRI, our students who transition into higher education at CCRI will be enrolled to receive student support services there. The college admissions and financial aid offices work closely with Dorcas Place staff to ensure successful transition for each student. To read an article in the Providence Business News about the partnership between Dorcas Place and CCRI, click here.