Adoption Rhode Island

ARI has been selected as the backbone agency for the Rhode Island Continuum of Care’s Youth Action Board! We’re deeply honored by the trust placed in us and excited to step into this role! To learn more, please visit adoptionri.org/wp-content/upl… @RIHousing

A little good news for your timeline today! This recent CBS Evening News story about an adoption put a smile on our faces. 💜 We hope it does the same for you. youtube.com/watch?v=nGxqel…

Our Behavioral Health and Wellness Department is offering workshops for families, caregivers, fathers/father figures & teens impacted by lived experience of adoption, foster care or challenging circumstances! If you'd like to learn more, contact us at supportinfo@adoptionri.org.

Our next Express Yourself workshop is coming up on March 21st. This time, we'll be making SLIME! That's right, a few hours of gooey, sticky, messy sensory fun in our space, not yours! Please RSVP by 3/19 to supportinfo@adoptionri.org or 401-865-6000 x 310.

Once again, our offices will remain closed on Tuesday, 2/24/26 due to the snowstorm. Again, our staff will be working remotely and can be contacted by email. See below for important resources and more information about this serious storm: riema.ri.gov/warming-center….

Join us as we host part 2 of the New England Association for Play Therapy conference alongside Dorothy Derapelian, MEd, LCMHC, on March 27th! To learn more or to register for this conference, please visit newenglandplaytherapy.org/event-6476639

The ARI offices will be closed tomorrow, Feb 23 due to severe weather. Staff will be working remotely & can be reached via email/cellphone as long as power remains in tact. Please take note of the state of RI warming centers available for those in need. Stay safe all!

Presenters from ARI and DCYF will explain the steps of the adoption process, provide an overview about the youth waiting to be adopted, and the rewards and challenges involved. To receive the Zoom link for the meeting, please contact Allison at aforte@adoptionri.org.

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Our next Express Yourself workshop is coming up on 2/21! All youth over the age of 5 that have experienced adoption, foster care, or challenging circumstances are invited to this free workshop. See flyer below for additional details and information!

So proud to have been awarded the 'Aging Out 2025 Phoenix Youth Impact Award' of $90,000 from the @RightWayFoundation in recognition of our transformational work supporting youth transitioning out of foster care. This will help us help so many young adults! Thank you!

Attention adoptive parents...Learn all about the recent adoption tax credit and how to apply for yours at the upcoming 'Families Rising Webinar: Adoption Tax Credit'. Register at no cost at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Save the Date! Our Gathering to Give Spring Gala will take place on May 7, 2026! The Gala celebrates our incredible young people and raises vital funds for programs throughout the year. We hope you’ll join us as we put children first and light a path to a brighter future. 💜

Our Behavioral Health & Wellness Dept is pleased to offer several new workshops in 2026 for families, caregivers, fathers/father figures and teens impacted by lived experience of adoption, foster care or challenging circumstances. Please see below for details and dates!

Today is #GivingTuesday! Our youth, young adults, and families need YOU this holiday season. Be the reason someone smiles this holiday season. Visit weblink.donorperfect.com/ARIGivingTueda… to donate. #HolidayDrive #Children #Families #Adoption #FosterCare #RhodeIsland

Join us this Thursday for our National Adoption Month Celebration and Award Ceremony at the Rhode Island State House! RSVP to adoptionri@adoptionri.org, 401-865-6000 x300, or online at ARI-statehouse2025.eventbrite.com.

We’re so grateful to @NBC10 and @Studio10WJAR for having us on to talk about #NationalAdoptionMonth and our State House Celebration! Find out more about our National Adoption Month Celebration and Awards Ceremony at ARI-statehouse2025.eventbrite.com. turnto10.com/studio10/how-a…