said the allegations in Rhode Island are part of a pattern nationwide. "We're seeing an unfortunate trend across the country ...

Federal officials have reached a deal with Rhode Island’s child welfare agency ... for the kids to go home to. "Through this consent decree, theDepartment of Children, Youth & Familiesand ...

Adoption Petition and Consent In Rhode Island, once the home study is approved ... If everything is in order, the judge will issue a final decree of adoption, legally recognizing the adoptive ...