Kinship Caregiver Workshop
2024-06-24 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Virtual
Kinship care families are invited to join us on Monday, June 24th from 6:00-7:30pm for our next virtual workshop.June Kinship Care matters We’ll be discussing the importance of kinship providers and the many ways that “Kinship Care Matters”.
Contact Angela Gomes at agomes@adoptionri.org to register and receive the meeting link.

Children First and Always Awards Luncheon
2024-06-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Alpine Country Club, 251 Pippin Orchard Rd., Cranston
Join us as we proudly honor exceptional leadership and dedication to making a transformational difference in the lives of children at the 3rd Annual Children First and Always Awards Luncheon at Alpine Country Club, Cranston!
For details and ticket information click: Children First and Always Awards Luncheon

Information Meeting
2024-07-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
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 Beth Capron at

Kinship Care Workshop
2024-07-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join us virtually Monday, July 22 from 6-7:30pm for our Kinship Care Workshop. This month we will be discussing reunification and how it effects the kinship caregiver. July Reunification Kinship Workshop 7/2024
Contact Angela Gomes at agomes@adoptionri.org or 401-865-6000 x321 to receive the meeting link.

Jockey Being Family's Back to School Bash
2024-07-25 16:00 - 19:00 | RI
Adoption Rhode Island and Jockey Being Family invite adoptive and foster families to join us for an afternoon of fun, food, festivities and more! Connect with other adoptive and foster families and gather some school supplies, courtesy of Jockey Being Family! Jockey Summer Event 2024 2
Contact Bernie Hicks at bhicks@adoptionri.org or 401-865-6000 x304 to for details and to RSVP.

Duffle Bag Bash 2024
2024-08-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Matunuck Community Association, RI, 02879, United States
Adoption RI, the Office of the Child Advocate and Lise M. Iwon invite you to join us at Matunuck Community Association for an afternoon of fun, food, music, games and activities for kids & adults and more – all while helping make a difference in the lives of children in RI state care!
Children in foster and residential care often move from placement to placement throughout their lives, keeping and transporting their belongings in trash bags. The Duffle Bag Bash, now in its 9th year, is an outdoor event that helps make those moves a little less difficult, with an admission ‘fee’ of a brand-new rolling duffle bag or suitcase and/or a $25 gift card for adults, and one brand-new backpack for children. By providing children and teens with their own brand-new duffle bag or suitcase, they have a safe and dignified place to keep their personal items when changing placements.
No child should have to move around with their belongings in nothing but a trash bag.
The public and media are invited to this great event. Guests are asked to pre-register at DuffleBagBash2024.eventbrite.com, though walk-ins are welcomed. For more media information call Donna Rivera at 617-549-2621 or email drivera@adoptionri.org or contact Bridget Gieseke at 401-865-6000 x324 or bgieseke@adoptionri.org. Anyone interested in helping but unable to attend may drop off their donation at: Adoption RI, 290 West Exchange St., Suite 100, Providence or make it online at https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/adoption-rhode-island/duffle-bag-bash-24.

Kinship Care Workshop
2024-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join us virtually Monday, August 19 from 6-7:30pm for our Kinship Care Workshop. This month we will be discussing how kinship care fits into child welfare.
August Kinship care and child welfare
Contact Angela Gomes at agomes@adoptionri.org or 401-865-6000 x321 to receive the meeting link.
Funded by DCYF.

Information Meeting
2024-08-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
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 Beth Capron at bcapron@adoptionri.org to register and receive the Zoom link.

2024 Holiday Drive
2024-09-16 09:00 - 2024-12-09 17:00 | Adoption Rhode Island, 290 West Exchange St, Ste 100, Providence, RI, RI, United States
Thank you so much to all who helped make the season brighter for kids impacted by adoption and foster care this holiday season. Special thanks to Patrice Wood who helped draw attention to the needs and hopes for young people who could benefit from knowing that they are not alone, nor forgotten during the holidays.

Express Yourself
2024-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Adoption Rhode Island, 290 West Exchange St, Ste 100, Providence, RI, RI, United States
Express Yourself 2024 Sept Galaxy binsYouth ages 6 and up impacted by adoption are invited to join us for a fun evening of crafts!
Contact Bernie Hicks at 401-865-6000 x304 or email bhicks@adoptionri.org.

Information Meeting
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
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 to register and receive the Zoom link.

Information Meeting
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
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 Beth Capron at to register and receive the Zoom link.

Express Yourself
2024-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Adoption Rhode Island, 290 West Exchange St, Ste 100, Providence, RI, RI, United States
Create Your Own Monster!
Express Yourself -October
In this Hallloween-themed activity, children will have the opportunity to create a magical or spooky companion, exploring themes of self-love and practicing emotional regulation.
Dinner will be provided. (Please let us know if you have any food allergies.)
RSVP to Bernie Hicks at bhicks@adoptionri.org.

Gathering to Give 2025
2025-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 | RI
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Information Meeting
2025-05-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 and 1 more date | Virtual
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 Allison Forte at aforte@adoptionri.org to register and receive the Zoom link.

Duffle Bag Bash 2025 - 10th Annual!!
2025-08-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Matunuck Community Association, RI, 02879, United States
Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, festivities and fostering hope for children in care on Sunday, August 10 DBB FLyer 7 14 25 from noon-3pm at Matunuck Community Association, 619 Matunuck Beach Rd., Matunuck, RI. (Rain date: Monday, August 11)
Please pre-register at DuffleBagBash2025.eventbrite.com so we can get an estimated number of people attending. Registration is free, however admission into the event will require the following:
Adult Admission: One brand new rolling duffle bag or suitcase AND/OR $25 Gift Card.
Child Admission: One brand new backpack
Among the event features:
• Lunch Buffet, catering by Adair Catering
• Live music
• Wine & Beer, courtesy of Mews Tavern and Ocean Mist
• Kids activities including: Field Games, Touch A Truck, Face Painting, goats, therapy dogs and more!
Anyone interested in helping but unable to attend may drop off their donation of NEW duffle bags, rolling bags, suitcases or backpacks at:Adoption RI, 290 West Exchange St. Suite 100, Providence.
SORRY, NO PETS

Holiday Drive 2025
2025-11-12 09:00 - 2025-12-10 17:00 | Adoption Rhode Island, 290 West Exchange St, Ste 100, Providence, RI, RI, United States
Holiday Wish List Request FormHoliday Drive 2025
You can help bring a little cheer to youth and young adults in foster care this holiday season. The young people in our holiday drive are asking for gifts that include electronics, gaming, gift cards, clothing, sports equipment, shoes, boots, jackets, perfume, cologne, etc. We are especially in need of gifts for our older youth and young adults, as that is a population that often gets forgotten.
If you would like to make the holidays a little brighter for a young person in care, please consider our Holiday Drive. Use the form below to indicate any age/gender preference.
Holiday Wish List Request Form

National Adoption Month Statehouse Celebration and Awards Ceremony
2025-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith Street, Providence, RI, United States
NAM Statehouse Invitation
The public and media are invited to join Adoption Rhode Island for our annual National Adoption Month State House Celebration and Award Ceremony on Thursday, November 20th.
The evening promises to be inspirational, moving and joyous as we honor several community members for their commitment to finding permanency for youth and young adults impacted by foster care and celebrate adoption as a positive way to build a family. Our keynote speaker this evening will be Miss RI 2025, Sgt. Alexia Rodrigues, who herself spent time in foster care. Guests will have an opportunity to view our Heart Gallery and other displays showcasing the amazing work the ARI team does on a daily basis. A light appetizer buffet will be available. To register visit http://ARI-Statehouse2025.eventbrite.com or call us at 401-865-6000 x300.

Branching Out - A Support Group for Pre-Teens (11 to 14 years old)
2026-01-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Adoption Rhode Island, 290 West Exchange St, Ste 100, Providence, RI, RI, United States
Pre-teens are invited to join us for a casual group with focuses including coping skills, resiliency, emotion regulation, social skills and community building.
The group meets in person at Adoption RI in Providence. A light meal will be served.
If interested and/or have any questions, please reach out to supportinfo@adoptionri.org or 401-865-6000 x310.
