In addition to connecting kids with their forever adoption family, a social service collaborative is now expanding to help empower adolescent boys while waiting for a permanent home. Groovy Girls has been a collaborative effort between Child & Family social services and Adoption Rhode Island to empower girls who are in out-of-home placement awaiting their permanent adoption family. It has been able to connect youths to the community through activities such as music lessons, swim lessons, yoga and volunteering at various pet shelters. With the same goal in mind, Dream Chasers is the newest program within the initiative to empower young boys and build their self-esteem while waiing for a place they can call home. Both programs are intended to build a strong foundation for the youths in state care to encourage their development into healthy, successful young adults.
At Child & Family, volunteers are encouraged and can vary in age, starting at 14-years-old. Volunteer services include mentoring new par-ents who are adopting, offering companionship to the elderly and helping councilors with the children. For more information visit their website or call 401-848-4105.
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