Our Programs and Projects

We plan to award one-week day care scholarships to families who live in Attleboro, North Attleboro, Mansfield and Norton, more...
 

We want to be able to insure that every child in our area is riding in a safe car seat. Sometimes, economics make it impossible for a child to be properly restrained and safely transported in a vehicle. We work with local police to do awareness spot checks

Nick O'Neill died in the tragic nightclub fire in Warwick, RI in February, 2003. Nick was only 18 years old and he is the son of Dave Kane, one of the Council's long time board members. At the request of Nicky's parents, the Nicky O Foundation was created in his honor. more...

The Council for Children sponsors this program where new teddy bears, under 12" are placed in Police and Fire Vehicles, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital ER and Pediatric Unit and Juvenile Court in all of Southeastern MA offices. more...

The Attleboro Area Council for Children's Dave Kane came up with a great fundraising concept called Just For FunDS. more

For nearly a quarter of a century, the Council has sponsored its only gift-giving program called Christmas is for Kids. This program provides a happy Christmas to children who would otherwise go without a gift on Christmas Day. more...

The Council for Children helps families identify important services such as food stamps, fuel assistance and medical insurance to help them with their basic needs. more...


 

The Council for Children does not want a child to go without a party and gift on their special day.  In October 2004, the Council entered their Happy Birthday Backpack Project for USA Weekend: Make A Difference Day, a national day of caring.  more...