Adoption Rhode Island

Kinship Workshop
2024-03-18 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Adoption Rhode Island, 290 West Exchange St, Ste 100, Providence, RI, RI, United States
March Adoption and Guardianship Legalization for Kinship Families Page 1Join us on Monday, March 18 from 6-7:30pm for our next Kinship workshop whenre we will discuss Adoption and Guardianship Legalization for Kinship Families. Contact Angela Gomes at agomes@adoptionri.org

Information Meeting
2024-03-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-01-11 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 Amanda Choiniere at achoiniere@adoptionri.org to register and receive the Zoom link.

The Heart Gallery
2024-03-01 - 2024-03-31 | Quinta-Gamelin Community Center Bristol RI, 101 Asylum Rd., Bristol, RI, United States
Drop by and see our latest Heart Gallery exhibit during the month of March at the Quinta-Gamelin Community Center in Bristol – 101 Asylum Rd, Bristol, RI.

Heart Gallery Exhibit - February 2024
2024-02-01 10:00 - 2024-02-29 17:00 | Luca Boutique, 193 Water St., Warren, RI, United States
Our Rhode Island Heart Gallery is a powerful display of professional portraits featuring just a small percentage of the children and youth currently in the RI state foster care system waiting for a family or other permanent connection. As this exhibit travels throughout the state, it is our hope that these beautiful faces will touch many hearts and inspire some to learn more about adoption from foster care.
During the month of February, you can experience these dynamic portraits on display at Luca Boutique in Warren, RI.
Please stop by!

Kinship Caregiver Workshop
2024-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Kinship Workshop Jan22 2024 EducatorsJoin us for our next virtual workshop Monday, January 22 from 6:00-7:30pm as we discuss ‘How To Talk To Educators About Your Child’. Contact Angela Gomes at agomes@adoptionri.org or 401-865-6000 x321 to register and receive the Zoom link.

Heart Gallery Exhibit - January 2024
2024-01-02 10:00 - 2024-01-31 20:00 | Cardis Furniture and Mattresses, 1681 Quaker Lane, West Warwick, RI, 02893, United States
Our Rhode Island Heart Gallery is a powerful display of professional portraits featuring just a small percentage of the children and youth currently in the RI state foster care system waiting for a family or other permanent connection. As this exhibit travels throughout the state, it is our hope that these beautiful faces will touch many hearts and inspire some to learn more about adoption from foster care.
During the month of January, you can experience these dynamic portraits on display throughout the store at Cardi’s Furniture and Mattresses in West Warwick. Please stop by!

Information Meeting
2023-12-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-11-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-09-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-08-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-17 18:00, 2023-07-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-06-08 18:00 - 19:30 and 1 more date | RI

2023 Holiday Drive
2023-12-01 09:00 - 2023-12-22 17:00 | RI
You can help make this holiday season a little brighter for a child or teen in foster care and adoptive children and families in need!
With the Holidays upon us, Adoption Rhode Island is collecting gift cards for distribution through Friday, December 22. Or if preferred, you can make a donation by scanning the QR Code on the flyer to the left.
Everyone has something to give to a child or teen.
Please call us at 401-865-6000 #304 or email bhicks@adoptionri.org for more information about how you can put a smile on the face of a child impacted by adoption or foster care in care this holiday season.
Gift Card donations can be dropped off at our office at 290 West Exchange St., Providence by Friday, December 22nd between the hours of 9-5, Monday-Friday.
A list of popular cards is below. A donor can also contact Bernie and she can offer other ways people can help spread the joy of the season.

Suggested Gift Cards ($25 increments)
Five Below
Kohls
Target
Amazon Gift Card
Michaels
TJ Maxx
Bath and Body Works
Old Navy
Uber
Burlington
Price Rite
Ulta
CVS
Providence Place Mall
Visa Gift Card
Dicks Sporting Goods
Sephora
Walgreens
Walmart
Suggested Activity Cards
Movies
Biomes Mulligan’s Island
Bowling
R1 Indoor Cart Racing
Children’s Museum
Roger Williams Zoo
Dave and Buster

National Adoption Month State House Celebration & Awards Ceremony
2023-11-15 17:00 - 19:30 | Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith Street, Providence, RI, United States
November is National Adoption Month.
In celebration and recognition, Adoption Rhode Island is pleased to resume our annual State House Ceremony to celebrate adoption, raise awareness about the youth impacted by adoption and foster care, and recognize several Rhode Island community members and child welfare professionals for their outstanding commitment to providing safety, belonging and permanency for adopted and foster youth.
The public is invited to join us for this inspirational event coming up on Wednesday, November 15 from 5 – 7:30pm. This is a complimentary event but reservations are appreciated. Visit https://statehouse.eventbrite.com to register, or call Donna Rivera at 401-865-6000 #309 with any questions.

Dinner & Discussion Information Meeeting
2023-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Chelo’s Hometown Bar & Grille, 505 Silver Spring St., Providence, RI, United States
Our Adoption and Permanency Services team will be hosting a special Dinner & Discussion Event on November 13th to commemorate National Adoption Month!
The event will include an information session, a panel discussion of families, teens, and young adults with lived experience, provide personal insight about adoption from Rhode Island foster care, and a free dinner buffet for all pre-registered adults. Space is limited! To RSVP, reach out to Amanda via email at

Holiday Drive 2023
2023-10-17 09:00 - 2023-12-11 17:00 | RI
You can help make this holiday season a little brighter for a child or teen in foster care and adoptive children and families in need!
From now through December 11, Adoption Rhode Island is collecting gifts for distribution this season. We have gathered ‘wish lists’ from many of our youth and young adults if you or your organization would like to help make wishes come true. Unwrapped gifts for our school-aged children and gift cards or apartment items for older youth would also be greatly appreciated. Or if preferred, you can make a donation by scanning the QR Code below.
Please call us at 401-865-6000 #304 or email bhicks@adoptionri.org to request a wish list, or for more information about how you can put a smile on the face of a child impacted by adoption or foster care in care this holiday season. Click
AdoptionRI.org/HolidayDrive2023 for more details.

Kinship Subsidy Workshop
2023-09-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join us for on Monday, September 18th for a Kinship Workshop! A representative from Families Rising will be speaking on the federal subsidy guidelines as they apply to Rhode Island. Folks can submit questions to Marcie ahead of time or ask in the chat during the presentation! To register, send an email to mbakerhinds@adoptionri.org or call Marcie at 401-865-6000 ext. 326.

Duffle Bag Bash
2023-08-13 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 Center 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 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 DuffleBagBash.eventbrite.com, though walk-ins are welcomed. For more information call Donna Rivera at 617-549-2621 or email drivera@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: weblink.donorperfect.com/dufflebagbash2023.

Special Pride Information Meeting
2023-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 | fellinis pizzaria, cranston, 2190 Broad St., Cranston, RI, United States
In honor of Pride Month, we are holding a special information meeting for anyone wanting to learn more about becoming a parent of a LGBTQ+ youth. This will take place on Thursday, June 29 from 6-8pm at Fellini’s Pizzeria and Cafe in Cranston. A light dinner will be provided.
To register, please contact Amanda Choiniere at achoiniere@adoptionri.org

June Kinship Workshop
2023-06-21 18:00 - 19:30 | RI
June Kinship Flyer Counseling+FamilySupport_Template06-2[69]Kinship families and caregivers are welcome to join us for our next Workshop on Monday, June 12 from 5-7:30pm. Strategies to support visitations will be the topic of discussion.
Contact Marcie Baker-Hinds to register and receive the Zoom link.

Celebrating at Kinney Bungalow
2023-06-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm, 505 Point Judith Rd., Narragansett, RI, 02882, United States
Gather with a group of friends in a unique and picturesque bungalow on Sunset Farm for an exciting night of good company, rhythm and blues music, and dancing. The evening will include wine, beer, light bites, and an unforgettable night of live music performed by Steve Smith and the Nakeds.

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 | RI
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 | RI
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.
