The Fogarty Center

About The Fogarty Center

Established in 1952, the Fogarty Center is a private, non-profit agency that provides a variety of services and supports to children and adults with intellectual, developmental and/or other disabilities. Providing Residential Opportunities, Self-Directed Support, Day Services and Children’s Services, the Fogarty Center is one of the original provider agencies in Rhode Island. The Fogarty Center’s mission is to empower people to improve the quality of their lives. We support each individual to make choices, to build community connections and relationships, and to improve their status and skills. We realize that people are the authorities of their own lives and our role is to work together as they achieve their dreams and desires.