If you are interested in purchasing tickets to luncheon after sales have ended, please contact Bridget at bgieseke@adoptionri.org. Thank you!!

Celebrate. Be Inspired. Learn.

The Center for Advanced Practice at Adoption Rhode Island invites you to an afternoon filled with inspiration and celebration.

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.

The Luncheon will be on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at noon.

Alpine Country Club

251 Pippin Orchard Rd.

Cranston, RI

Enjoy a tasty lunch prepared by the culinary team at Alpine while, together, we recognize the outstanding contributions that our esteemed honorees have made to changing the course of children’s lives.

Tickets are $75 per person. Table Sponsorships at $1000 include tickets for 10 guests and signage recognizing your contribution and congratulations.

Don't miss out! Each event has capacity limits and sold-out last year. Register to reserve your spot. Be sure to register here on Givebutter. Payment is accepted online or by check. If you would prefer to pay by check, please send payment to:

Adoption RI

PO Box 6411

Providence, RI 02940

About Adoption Rhode Island

Adoption Rhode Island (ARI), is a private, non-profit organization recognized as a leader in

in delivering compassionate and trauma-informed services to achieve the best lifelong outcomes for children, teens and families affected by child abuse, foster care and adoption.

Adoption Rhode Island’s mission is to create safety, belonging and permanency for foster and adopted children, vulnerable youth and families through compassionate services, education and advocacy. At the core of our work is dedication to finding permanency for children and promoting their well-being.

More than 2000 individuals are served by ARI’s delivery of a comprehensive array of programming. ARI plays a critical role in finding permanent, loving families for children and youth in Rhode Island’s foster care system, supporting the well-being of children and families, and improving child welfare policy and practice across the human service system. 

Darlene Allen, CEO & Executive Director, dallen@adoptionri.org

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Join us at Alpine Country Club to recognize those who have made a positive contribution to child welfare.

Team Members