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Nfi/aco Inst

735 New London Avenue Cranston, RI 02920

Tel: (401) 946-2020

www.nafiri.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 5-8
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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SAVE SCHOOL

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 5-8
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

School Calendar

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Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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.

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.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Nfi/aco Inst is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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