Allison joined the Adoption Rhode Island team as an Adoption & Permanency Coordinator in Spring 2020. She comes to ARI with 15 years of child welfare system experience; working with a variety of youths and families during her tenure in a congregate care setting. For the past several years Allison has enjoyed her experience as a volunteer for ARI’s Forever Sibling summer camp experience as a camp counselor and photographer. She values her time as a foster parent and has the belief that all children thrive through the power of connection, love and support; Every child deserves to feel they are understood and that they are important.