Outreach & Research

Making a difference in people’s lives means active involvement in the larger community. Our faculty are committed to making that difference through our community-based outreach programs. For students, involvement in these programs is an amazing opportunity to impact those around them. From offering exceptional early childhood education to involving older adults in life-long learning, HDF outreach programs bring together faculty, students, and research-based support to strengthen children, families, and individuals in communities throughout the state.

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Child Development Centers

URI’s two Child Development Centers offer preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5 years, providing a setting for observation, teaching, and research focusing on children and families.

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at URI is a membership organization for Rhode Islanders age 50 and older interested being a part of a community of fellow learners.

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Couple and Family Therapy Clinic

URI’s Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, the only systemic outpatient mental health center in Rhode Island, serves as a teaching, training, and research facility specializing in family and relationship issues.

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Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center

R.I. Geriatric Education Center (RIGEC) helps prepare current and future health care professionals to understand and meet the needs of older adults.

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Early Intervention Recruitment and Retention

Funded by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services, this project offers internship opportunities to students interested in a career in Early Intervention.

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eGen: Cyber-Seniors

This intergenerational program connects older adults in the community with college students, who mentor them in the use of current technology, e.g., smart phones, tablets, and laptops.

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Early Childhood Institute

This professional development system offers developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and evidence-based knowledge, skills, and tools needed to provide children the best chance for success in school and in life.

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