Free! Anyone who is related by birth to a child placed in adoption or foster care is invited to attend. Group members will be able to connect, listen and share their experiences of adoption, both private and through the child welfare system. Space will also be provided for participants to … [Read more...]

The Evolution of Adoption Practice: Activist and Community Perspectives Thank you to all who have submitted proposals already and we have kept them on file. The submissions portal is now open. New due dates are below. In the meantime, we wish for you the strength to endure. In particular, to our … [Read more...]

The Transition Into The Adult System: A Step By Step Process for Children Aging Out of the Children System of Care This webinar meets 3 times. Tues, Oct 5, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT Tues, Oct 12, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT Tues, Oct 19, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT   … [Read more...]

Join us to understand more about how an individual's DDD budget is determined as well as an overview of the different services available.   … [Read more...]

Talking about suicide is hard, and it’s even harder to think about having to do this with your own child. Research and practice show that opening up lines of communication between parents and children can help reduce the likelihood that a child will attempt suicide. Offering concrete, real life … [Read more...]

The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year for some, but for traumatized kids and their families, the holidays can be incredibly challenging. Join Harmony Family Center for this info packed webinar focusing on why the holiday season may be so difficult and leaving caregivers with a new … [Read more...]

Attachment is the heart of healthy child development, building resiliency and creating strong relationships in families and communities. In this introduction to the Circle of Security approach to parenting, we will focus on better understanding our children, tuning in to their needs and building and … [Read more...]

Birthday parties, vacations, family get-togethers…these events sound like lots of fun, but for families parenting foster and adopted kids, they can be a nightmare. In this hour we will explore why good times can be so difficult for kids with trauma and attachment challenges and some tips for … [Read more...]

Free! Healing takes place with the people you spend the most time with. Clinical intervention and guidance is greatly beneficial when people suffer from ongoing trauma-related challenges. However, depending on the clinical community alone to provide the space and resources necessary for healing … [Read more...]

Children with a history of trauma and maltreatment often struggle with attachment or behavioral issues. As parents, it is all too easy to become wrapped up in “putting out fires”, focusing solely on discipline, our children’s negative behaviors, and other parenting challenges. This webinar will … [Read more...]