McKee, DCYF celebrate holidays with foster children

December 8, 2023 3:17 pm

Gino DeAngelis,

Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee were joined by Department of Children, Youth & Families Director Ashley Deckert to celebrate the holiday season at the State House with foster children from across Rhode Island. (Gov. Dan McKee's Office)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Gov. Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families were joined by foster children from around the state to celebrate the holidays at the State House Thursday.

The event featured a pizza party, gingerbread house decorating, ornament making, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and music from the Governor’s 88^th Army Band.

The Governor’s 88th Army Band played at the celebration. (Gov. Dan McKee’s Office)

The State House outdoor Christmas tree was also lit, as well as the Menorah to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.

“Susan and I are thrilled to celebrate one of the most joyous times of the year by welcoming foster children from across Rhode Island into the State House for a festive first-of-its-kind celebration,” McKee said.