Given the continued emergence of an interconnected society, an ever-evolving pandemic, calls for racial and social justice along with heightened polarization across many fronts, building organizational capacity for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion is more critical than ever. The need for … [Read more...]

Given the continued emergence of an interconnected society, an ever-evolving pandemic, calls for racial and social justice along with heightened polarization across many fronts, building organizational capacity for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion is more critical than ever. The need for … [Read more...]

Did you know? Around 90% of caretakers with family members who have special needs/disabilities admit retirement planning is not their main priority. Rather caring for their loved ones with special needs is their number one focus. In fact, 70% of caregivers, and those with guardianship, who are … [Read more...]

Join us to learn about our Colombia Adoption Program. Our Colombia Adoption Program is open to singles, married couples, unmarried couples, and welcomes LGBTQ+ parents. In this webinar, we will detail the pathways to adopt from Colombia, including pathways available to individuals without Colombian … [Read more...]

Free! Voices of Adoption is a space created by Adoptees for Adoptees! In honor of Pride Month, Voices of Adoption is hosting a special space for Adoptees 18+ who identify as LGBTQ+ to meet and enjoy an evening of conversation via Zoom. Luke Bagnaschi, a Mentor in our NYC Teen Mentoring program, … [Read more...]

Our International Team is excited to host this webinar and to share information about adopting from South Africa. Spence-Chapin is proud to have the longest history of any US-based agency of facilitating adoption from South Africa and we work with adoptive families living across the entire United … [Read more...]

The Economic Mobility and Well-Being conference brings together three affinity groups of the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) – American Association of SNAP Directors (AASD), National Association for Program Information and Performance Measurement (NAPIPM), and National Association … [Read more...]

Many of us may be familiar with the acronym, “LGBTQ+”, but which communities are represented by the “+”? This webinar will explore some of the diverse identities that are included in the “+” like the spectrums of asexuality, two-spirit identities within Indigenous cultures, and the intersex … [Read more...]

The biennial Together for Families Conference is a unique virtual event that connects various stakeholders from across the U.S. and Canada in the Family Support and Strengthening Field to focus on best and promising practice for supporting families’ advancement. … [Read more...]

Many people have experience with the passages in their faith traditions that are assumed to be judgements regarding the LGBTQ+ community. Sometimes this can create a challenge for caregivers who want to balance their faith with their support of the LGBTQ+ people. This webinar will highlight the … [Read more...]