Join Pact’s Executive Director and fellow adoptive parent, Beth Hall, to find community and talk about transracial adoption, race and identity issues that may be coming up for you or members of your family. The focus for these calls is transracial adoption. These free calls are open only to … [Read more...]

This is a free event open to adults of color who were adopted or are former foster youth. Space will be provided for participants to explore and share experiences around international adoption, foster care, transracial/interracial adoption, search and reunion, birth/first family and other topics of … [Read more...]

A Train-the-Trainer Workshop for Adoption Professionals In the fast-paced hospital setting, adoption knowledge gaps are not just an inconvenience—they pose real risks of unintentional coercion, unnecessary patient distress, and inadvertent legal exposure. Join us to learn more about the national … [Read more...]

FREE! Of all substances of abuse, alcohol causes the most serious long-term effects in a fetus, resulting in permanent brain damage. Many children with FASDs often go undiagnosed and suffer lifelong social challenges, serious mental health problems, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. … [Read more...]

Cost: $39 (includes 2 CEs) Early Childhood Court, an adapted approach modeled after Safe Babies Court Teams, is a collaborative approach among community partners to ensure trauma and FASD-informed care, child well-being, and achieving permanency more quickly. Safe Babies, a program of ZERO TO … [Read more...]

Every child and family involved in the child welfare system has a unique story, and many face significant mental health challenges as a result. The National Center, in partnership with the National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI), is dedicated to supporting the child … [Read more...]

Foster Care Webinar There are many children in need of a nurturing family.  Do you have questions about becoming a foster parent and want to learn more from the comfort of your home? We are hosting webinars and Q&A sessions for prospective foster parents on Zoom. Please call Sylvia, our … [Read more...]

FREE! The FIRST YEARS™ Framework is built on one truth: the earliest relationships shape everything that follows. When adults learn how to connect, co-regulate, and create emotional safety, children’s brains grow in ways that protect them for life! This webinar will provide: - An overview of … [Read more...]

Concerned Persons For Adoption (CPFA) Celebrate National Adoption Month with an afternoon of fun, friendship and family! Dress code: Sporty/ Sneakers Event Highlights Games and activities for all ages, arts & crafts, family-friendly music & entertainment Pizza & … [Read more...]

This is an opportunity to come together and lean on other expecting and birth parents; to share your thoughts and feelings with others who have had similar experiences. Attendees are not required to stay for the whole meeting, nor obligated to speak/share. … [Read more...]