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Nfi/aco Inst

735 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI, 02920-0292 -

School Notes Overview:

Nafi/Nfi Is A Leading Human Services Organization That Works With Numerous State And Local Agencies Throughout The Country In The Delivery Of Human Services Programs. It Also Has Gained A National Reputation For Pioneering Interactive, Inclusive Trainings That Have Significantly Impacted Public And Nonprofit Service Organizations. Nafi/Nfi's Mission Is To: "Create Community Environments Based Upon Principles Of Dignity And Respect That Help Children, Adults And Families To Grow And Change In Order To Better Their Lives And The World Around Them." The Overarching Philosophy Of Creating Normative Communities Centers On Building Mission-driven Environments That Empower Individuals To Thrive And Reach Their Goals. To Build These Cultures, Nafi/Nfi Has Devised A Systematic Approach Whereby Norms Are Established And Regularly Evaluated By All Community Members To Determine How Well They Support The Mission. When Done Consistently, Benefits Are Tangible. In Residential And Non-residential Programs, Communities Develop A Strong Sense Of Trust, Communication Becomes More Open, And Feedback Is Encouraged. Clients Have An Opportunity To Find Their Voices While Taking Charge Of Their Own Growth And Healing....

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School Overview:

	Nfi/aco Inst
School Type	Alternative School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 5 - 8
County	Providence County, RI
Student Body
Total Students	n/a
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(RI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	24%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	6 teachers
	This School	(RI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:3	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Nafi/Nfi Is A Leading Human Services Organization That Works With Numerous State And Local Agencies Throughout The Country In The Delivery Of Human Services Programs. It Also Has Gained A National Reputation For Pioneering Interactive, Inclusive Trainings That Have Significantly Impacted Public And Nonprofit Service Organizations. Nafi/Nfi's Mission Is To: "Create Community Environments Based Upon Principles Of Dignity And Respect That Help Children, Adults And Families To Grow And Change In Order To Better Their Lives And The World Around Them." The Overarching Philosophy Of Creating Normative Communities Centers On Building Mission-driven Environments That Empower Individuals To Thrive And Reach Their Goals. To Build These Cultures, Nafi/Nfi Has Devised A Systematic Approach Whereby Norms Are Established And Regularly Evaluated By All Community Members To Determine How Well They Support The Mission. When Done Consistently, Benefits Are Tangible. In Residential And Non-residential Programs, Communities Develop A Strong Sense Of Trust, Communication Becomes More Open, And Feedback Is Encouraged. Clients Have An Opportunity To Find Their Voices While Taking Charge Of Their Own Growth And Healing.
Profile last updated: 02/19/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02920)	School Zip (02920)	(RI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	37,382 people	1,048,319 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	28%	35%
Population Average Age	41 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$39,485	$40,087
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.1 rooms	5.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	49 years old	55 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	64% / 36%	54% / 46%