We see possibility.
We champion peoples' strengths.
We help each person we work with to be connected, capable, and healthy.
Latest News & Events
Reaccredited by COA
We achieved full reaccreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA), a powerful validation of our high-quality services and standards.
RFKCA at the WooSox
RFK Community Alliance is heading to the ballpark! Join us at Polar Park on June 19th for a WooSox game. $5 from every ticket sold benefits the organization.
A Note from Dr. Kathy Mills
A hello and introduction from Dr. Kathy Mills, our Interim President and CEO. "I’ve always believed in the power of people in relationship with one another, the importance of communication, and creating space for people to lead, grow, and make great decisions."
Saying Farewell to an Extraordinary Leader
After a decade of visionary leadership, Dr. Michael W. Ames is stepping down as President & CEO of RFK Community Alliance. We are grateful for his steady, compassionate leadership and all he’s done to support our staff and the thousands of individuals and families we serve.
Honoring Phil Johnston
Philip W. Johnston (1944-2025) founded RFK Children’s Action Corps (now part of RFK Community Alliance) and spent his life championing children and families. His legacy lives on in the lives he changed and the future he helped shape.
Our Schools Are NEASC Accredited!
We’re thrilled to announce that all three of our year-round special education schools have earned accreditation through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)!
Cycle for a Cause!
Kick off your summer early and join Team RFK Community Alliance at the Rodman Ride for Kids! Choose a 25- or 50-mile route in Foxboro, MA, and support children and families in need. Ride or fundraise with friends, family, or coworkers—together, we can make a difference!
A Year of Impact
In our 2024 Annual Report, see how our organization impacts lives through the stories of those we serve, including Victoria, Cristian, and Kamil, and how our programs have helped them transform their lives.
Join Us at the 2025 Symposium in San Diego
RFK Community Alliance’s RFK National Resource Center for Juvenile Justice is hosting a symposium this June to bring juvenile justice practitioners and leaders from across the world together in San Diego, California to learn about and engage on the latest research, case studies, and trends in the field of juvenile justice.
Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, and Equity
Read more about our deep commitment. We are dedicated to working together to build capacity and change systems in order to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization.
The Road Ahead: Our Strategic Plan
We are pleased to share a vision and roadmap for an RFK Community Alliance that is meeting more needs for more people facing challenges, while also providing well-resourced workplaces for our team members.
Who We Are
Nurturing strengths, determination, and resilience
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages from infants to seniors.
How do we do that? We empower people to set their own goals and provide opportunities to build the skills necessary to achieve them. We listen and encourage. We nurture strengths, determination, and resilience. And we continually innovate and evaluate to bring the best in care to those we serve.
people and family members served
mental health sessions provided
towns represented in our programs
residential program participants
school districts represented across 3 special education schools
Working for Well-Being
We partner with people and families facing challenges to find a way forward. How do we do that? We empower people to set their own goals and provide opportunities to build the skills necessary to achieve them. We listen and encourage. We nurture strengths, determination, and resilience. And we continually innovate and evaluate to bring the best in care to those we serve.
We also stand up for what's right and are purposeful in supporting our program participants and team members from all backgrounds. Learn more about our mission-driven approach to serving people, the theory of change that guides us across our work, and our commitment to diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity.
Our Programs and Services
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages from infants to seniors.
Join Our Team
Want to work with a leading human services agency that’s making a difference in people’s lives every day?
Our dedicated staff bring compassion, expertise, and a passion for helping individuals and families facing challenges. We know finding the right fit is important, and invite you to find out more about the range of programs and people we serve, our locations, and current job openings.
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