May 18, 2012
Adoption Guide
Apply Today


Rhode Island State Information

Below is a list of helpful information for your adoption journey in Rhode Island.

Child Abuse/ Neglect Central Registry Check

 

(401) 528-3502

Child Welfare

Secretary of State

 

Secretary of State
Attn: Notary Division
148 W. River Street
Providence, RI 02904-2615

401-2222-1487

Fee: $5/doc, Check to Secretary of State

Vital Records and Health Services

 

Division of Vital Records
Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill, Room 101
Providence, RI 02908-5097

401-222-2231

Office open: 8:30AM-4:00PM

Fee: $15/doc, $10/additional copies (takes 6-8 weeks)
RUSH: $20/doc, $10 additional copy (takes about 2 weeks)
Check to Rhode Island General Treasurer

State Police Check

 

www.riag.ri.gov/civilcriminal

USCIS Office

 

Providence Field Office

USCIS
200 Dyer Street
Providence, RI 02903

In order to visit this office or to speak with an Immigration Information Officer, you must have an appointment scheduled by USCIS, or you must schedule an INFOPASS appointment, on the USCIS website.

PLEASE NOTE: This office is CLOSED on the third Friday of each month.

Medical Clinics

 

Hasbro Children's Hospital
Division of Pediatric ID

International Adoption Clinic
593 Eddy Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
(401) 444-8360
(401) 444-5650 - fax
Dr. Boris Skurkovich
webpage:
http://adoptionsinternational.com/
email: bskurkovich@netscape.net

For further assistance please contact Children's Hope at: 1-888-899-2349