About Adoption Rhode Island

Adoption Rhode Island is firmly committed to equal opportunity and equity of access and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability/ability, marital status, and/or family status in provision of serving youth, children, pre-adoptive or adoptive families, or waiting families at the organization. Allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on any of these bases should be brought to the attention of agency administration immediately by reporting such conduct to the: (1) CEO/ED, (2) COO, (3) a member of management with whom the concerned staff feels comfortable, or (4) immediate supervisor.

Adoption Rhode Island is firmly committed to equal opportunity and equity of access and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability/ability, marital status, and/or family status in provision of serving youth, children, pre-adoptive or adoptive families, or waiting families at the organization. Allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on any of these bases should be brought to the attention of agency administration immediately by reporting such conduct to the: (1) CEO/ED, (2) COO, (3) a member of management with whom the concerned staff feels comfortable, or (4) immediate supervisor.

The values of equity and justice are core to our work at Adoption Rhode Island. We unequivocally denounce racism, intolerance, and exclusion. We denounce hate in all its forms.We believe taking a stand is not enough. We, have been on a path of exploration to identify how to more fully operationalize our core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all our policies, programs and advocacy endeavors, as well as model those values as we advance our mission. We believe that embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion as organizational values, is a way to intentionally make space for positive outcomes to flourish.

Adoption RI is located at 290 West Exchange Street, Suite 100, in the heart of Providence’s Federal Hill area. Offices are close to downtown, great restaurants, and routes 95, 195, 6, and 10. We are proud to serve children, youth, young adults, and family statewide.

All applicants must (1) be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, (2) pass a criminal Background Criminal Investigation (BCI), 3) have non-disqualifying results from the RI Child Abuse & Neglect Tracking System (CANTS), (4) have an acceptable driving record, (5) access to reliable transportation, (6) possess valid and continuous automobile insurance that meets the state’s minimum insurance requirements, (7) hold an active license with the RI Department of Health (RIDOH) for applicable positions.