Adoption Rhode Island

Information Meeting
2023-06-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-05-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-04-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-02-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-01-11 06:00 - 19:30 UTC
Adults interested in learning more about adoption from foster care are invited to join us for our monthly Zoom information meeting. Learn more about children and youth in foster care, the adoption process and how to proceed. Register: Contact Amanda Choiniere at achoiniere@adoptionri.org to register and receive the Zoom link.

Children First and Always Awards Luncheon
2023-06-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Wannamoisett Country Club, 96 Hoyt Ave., Rumford, RI, 02916, United States
Join us as we proudly honor exceptional leadership and dedication to making a transformational difference in the lives of children at the 2nd Annual Children First and Always Awards Luncheon.

Gala at the Graduate
2023-06-02 18:00 - 21:00 | The Graduate, 11 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI, 02903, United States
Come together for our first of three events for Gathering to Give: the Spring Gala. It will be a spectacular evening in a vibrant setting with a view of the city in the company of like-minded, compassionate friends and family of Adoption Rhode Island united in our mutual commitment to put children first, always.

Managing Caregiver Fatigue Workshop
2023-05-22 18:00 - 19:00
Join us as part of National Mental Health Awareness month for a workshop focusing on managing caregiver fatigue. Tips, strategies, and space will be offered to explore self-care for kinship caregivers.
This is open to all kinship caregivers including foster and adoptive.
To register for this workshop and receive the Zoom link, please contact Marcie Baker-Hinds via email at >mbakerhinds@adoptionri.org or by phone at 865-6000, ext. 326.

Special Information Meeting for the Latin Community
2023-05-01 18:00 - 19:30
Adoption Rhode Island and The Heart Tree are reaching out to the Latino community to offer a special Information Meeting for those interested in learning more about adoption from Rhode Island foster care.
Translators will be present at the meeting.
Join us at the Cranston Public Library to learn more about children and youth in foster care, the adoption process and how to proceed. Because of the sensitive nature of the topics discussed, we recommend children to not attend.
Register: Contact Amanda Choiniere at achoiniere@adoptionri.org to register.

Core Clinical Issues in Kinship Adoption
2023-04-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Kinship families are invited to join us for a virtual workshop. Contact Marcie Baker-Hinds for the Zoom link at mbakerhinds@adoptionri.org

Special Information Meeting
2023-03-27 18:00 - 20:00
Adults interested in learning more about adoption from foster care are invited to join us for a special Bristol Information meeting. Join us at the Bristol Community Center to earn more about children and youth in foster care, the adoption process and how to proceed. Register: Contact Amanda Choiniere at achoiniere@adoptionri.org to register.

All-Staff Professional Retreat
2023-03-16 09:00 - 17:00
Our offices will be closed from 9:00- 5:00pm so that all staff can participate in this professional retreat.

February Kinship Calendar
2023-02-13 08:00 - 17:00
In partnership with the Village and DCYF, several Kinship Support Groups are scheduled for February. Please see calendar below and contact Marcie Baker-Hinds at mbakerhinds@adoptionri.org for more information or to register…

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Staff Training Series, Part 4
2023-02-03 13:00 - 17:00

Waiting Family Night
2023-01-24 18:00 - 19:00
Registered ARI families are invited to come to this virtual meeting. Please contact Beth Capron to rsvp and receive the link.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Staff Training Series, Part 3
2023-01-24 13:00 - 17:00
Our offices will be closed from 1:00- 5:00pm so that all staff can participate in this training.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Staff Training Series, Part 2
2023-01-17 13:00 - 17:00

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Staff Training Series, Part 1
2023-01-13 13:00 - 17:00

Exploring Life After Adoption Legalization for Kinship Families
2023-01-09 18:00 - 19:00
Attention kinship families…While many aspects of daily life will feel the same after the legalization of a kinship adoption, you and your family may experience some changes and even have some questions. Join us in our virtual workshop that will explore life after adoption legalization.
Register: Contact Marcie Baker-Hinds via email at mbakerhinds@adoptionri.org or by phone at

401-865-6000, ext. 326 to RSVP and receive the Zoom link.

Exploring Life After Adoption Legalization for Kinship Families
2022-12-19 18:00 - 19:00
Attention kinship families…While many aspects of daily life will feel the same after the legalization of a kinship adoption, you and your family may experience some changes and even have some questions. Join us in a two-part virtual workshop that will explore life after adoption legalization.
Register: Contact Marcie Baker-Hinds via email at mbakerhinds@adoptionri.org or by phone at
401-865-6000, ext. 326 to RSVP and receive the Zoom link.

Express Yourself Workshop
2022-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Adoption Rhode Island, 290 West Exchange St, Ste 100, Providence, RI, RI, United States
Children ages 6 and older impacted by adoption and foster care are invited to join us to make ‘Zoo Factory Friends’ at our upcoming Express Yourself Workshop. Dinner will be provided.
Register: Contact Bernie Hicks at bhicks@adoptionri.org or 401-865-6000 x304 to RSVP.

Adoption Information Meeting
2022-12-08 18:00
Adults interested in learning more about adoption from foster care are invited to join us for our monthly information meeting. Learn more about children and youth in foster care, the adoption process and how to proceed.
Register: Contact Amanda Choiniere at achoiniere@adoptionri.org to register and receive the Zoom link

Stress Relief for Caregivers Workshop
2022-12-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Adoption Rhode Island, 290 West Exchange St, Ste 100, Providence, RI, RI, United States
Adoption RI’s Child & Family Support team invites you to join us at to explore managing parental stress during challenging times! Whether stress around the holidays or day-to-day life, this workshop will help provide a space to learn stress management skills and develop connections with other caregivers. Dinner and child-related activities will be provided. Stress Relief Workshop Series
Register: Contact Catie Allard at callard@adoptionri.org for more information or to reserve your spot.

Adoption Information Meeting
2022-11-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-10-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-09-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-08-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Free and open anyone wanting to learn more about adoption from RI foster care. Email Beth at bcapron@adoptionri.org to rsvp and request the Zoom link.

Shelter Harbor Golf Classic
2022-09-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Shelter Harbor Golf Club, One Golf Club Drive, Charlestown, RI, United States
Our annual golf tournament at Shelter Harbor Golf Club in Charlestown on September 19, 2022. To learn more please contact Bridget Gieseke at bgieseke@adoptionri.org

7th Annual Duffle Bag Bash
2022-08-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Matunuck Community Association, RI, 02879, United States
Children and teens living in foster care or residential placements often keep and transport their belongings in trash bags.

By providing children and teens with their own rolling duffle bag or suitcase, they have a safe place to keep their personal items when changing placements.
Help us show them that we care…
Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, friends and festivities, all while helping ensure children and youth do not have to move from placement to placement with merely a trash bag to carry their things.
ADMISSION
• Adult: One brand new rolling duffle bag or suitcase
AND/OR
$25 gift card/per adult
• Child: One brand new backpack
Please register in advance at
