Helping parents stay close to their children.
Family Ways Inc. is a Rhode Island nonprofit serving single and separated parents with a particular focus on fathers. Our programs are in development while we build the partnerships needed to run each one well.
Our mission
To strengthen families by helping single and separated parents, with a particular focus on fathers, build supportive connections, develop practical skills and navigate community resources so they can remain actively involved in their children’s lives.
Our vision
A community where every child can benefit from safe, stable and meaningful relationships with their parents, and where families navigating separation can find support, dignity and a path toward greater stability.
Who we’re here for
- Single fathers looking for connection, encouragement and practical guidance
- Co-parents working through separation who want to stay involved
- Military and veteran parents staying connected to their children through deployments, relocations and long separations
- Rhode Island children, who benefit when their parents have steady support
Leadership
Eric Mata
Founder and Executive Director
Eric founded Family Ways Inc. to help single and separated parents, especially fathers, stay actively involved in their children’s lives. He leads the organization’s program development, partnerships and operations. Reach Eric at eric.mata@familyways.org.
Organization details
- Legal name: Family Ways Inc.
- Status: Rhode Island nonprofit corporation, tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- EIN: 85-3688000
- Email: info@familyways.org
