we also provide access to a few websites specifically dedicated to families with children in rio de janeiro - extremely useful to find out about news, events, and places of interest. top of the list is kids in rio, a portal listing a variety of events, parties, restaurants and other points of interest for families,  accessible via this link - criança carioca, translated as 'child from rio de janeiro', is a great resource listing many ways to enjoy the city in peace and tranquility with children. a website not about leisure but about helping others, criança esperança is one of rio's most famous ongs specializing in helping disadvantaged children in the city - lots of programs and initiatives are listed on the organization's website on this link.