Join our next virtual gathering! BOOK FOR DISCUSSION:  The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman Join us for a discussion of this richly written novel. Set off the coast of Australia after World War I, its themes of adoption, chance and choice, loss and love are timeless and … [Read more...]

In this 70 minutes online sound play, we will experience music through a series of games. We will investigate sound and emotion, dramatize movement, play with rhythm and vocalization, and reflect on the music that surrounds us. We will build self-awareness and understanding of how music helps us … [Read more...]

The virtual kick-off of the 25th anniversary year of Also-Known-As is January 13th. Join us for celebration, recognition, and program reveal of this momentous year! Expect entertainment, a panel with those who have been here from the beginning, and time to connect with fellow adoptees from around … [Read more...]

This 2-day conference features noted national and Michigan experts who will address a range of topics in the field of child abuse prevention, assessment, and treatment. In addition to the keynote presentations and plenary session, attendees will have a choice of over 30 workshops focusing on recent … [Read more...]

The Families Learning Conference is for passionate people looking for innovative family learning strategies and practices to build stronger communities. Attending will provide exposure to a network of peers and funders, industry knowledge, and new teaching methods to take a more holistic approach to … [Read more...]

This unforgettable and inspiring conference features today’s most pressing issues in the anti-trafficking field. Presentations and workshops focus on skill-building, survivor experiences, cross-discipline collaboration, task force development, case studies and lessons learned. The JuST Conference … [Read more...]

Over the last year, Think Of Us, Bloom Works, and 5 partner sites across the U.S. teamed up to ask: What is child welfare missing for transition-age foster youth? Together, we discovered 3 big gaps. They are: healing and dealing with trauma, centering youth in their preparedness, and helping youth … [Read more...]

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4th Annual Conference The Institute for Innovation and Implementation; the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services; Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force; and the Maryland Department of Human Services are sponsoring the 4th annual statewide public awareness conference. … [Read more...]

To kick-off the new year, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) will host a livestream event on managing stress and anxiety on Thursday, January 14, 2021, from 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. ET. During this event, Krystal Lewis, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist at NIMH, will discuss coping … [Read more...]