July 2026

Adoption Rhode Island is dedicated to making sure that young people in foster care have a safe place to call home, supportive adults that they can count on, and the opportunity to build a successful life.

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The organization’s programs are dedicated to ensuring that every child knows what it feels to belong, can heal from the hurt they have experienced, and that young people do not leave foster care to homelessness.

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Watch! Video of program participants and advocates.

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The organization serves children, youth, and families in our communities impacted by the child welfare system, complex trauma, and family separation. Among the young people served by Adoption Rhode Island are those who are most vulnerable, including older youth, BIPOC youth,  LGBTQ+ youth, and children who have been separated from their siblings. These young people can face compounded barriers to permanency, healing, and equitable access to care.

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Everything changes in an instant for a child when they come into foster care. For many, it begins a cycle of uncertainty—new homes, new people and there is hurt, fear, and loss to overcome. ARI’s programs are designed to promote healing from the trauma that they’ve experienced and to support thriving at every stage – from early childhood through young adulthood.

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Adoption Rhode Island depends on the generosity and support of donors to be sure every young person has what they need. 

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Adoption Rhode Island delivers programs in four areas:

• permanency services (promoting and assisting families with foster care and adoption);

• behavioral health and wellness (services for foster and adopted children, adult adoptees, kinship caregivers, and adoptive parents);

• youth and young adult services (for ages 18-24, helping youth transition successfully and safely into adulthood);

• advocacy, training and technical assistance (consultation services, student intern opportunities, specialized trainings).

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​You may learn more about Adoption Rhode Island at https://adoptionri.org/

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Now in its 11th year, the annual Duffle Bag Bash brings the community together to collect new bags and suitcases, gift cards, and donations that go directly to bringing hope and healing to young people in foster care. Each year the event makes a difference for hundreds of young people in ways that send the message to each that they matter, they are loved and they belong

 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Thank you for your generosity!
The Missions Board 

www.peacedalechurch.org/missions

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Peace Dale Congregational Church supports Shower to Empower as our Mission of the Month. You may donate funds by:

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1. Placing your gift in the Missions basket during Sunday service,

2. Sending a check to the church office @ 261 Columbia Street, Peace Dale, RI 02879 (checks should be made out to PDCC with “Adoption RI" in the memo line), or

3. Clicking the Give now button on this page to donate online (peacedalechurch.org/ways-to-give).

Thank you,
The Missions Board