For over three decades, the Coalition’s annual statewide conference has provided an opportunity for foster/kinship care/adoptive parents be inspired, network and learn about the latest in the field.   Like all of the Coalition services due to the Covid-19 Virus pandemic and the priority to … [Read more...]

Moving the NYS Foster Care and Adoption Conference Online! Due to the Covid-19 Virus pandemic and the priority to everyone’s health and safety, our full 31st Annual New York State Foster Care and Adoption Conference experience could not be held in person May.  Since we know that the message is so … [Read more...]

Bringing our Community Together to Help Navigate COVID-19 COVID-19-Families Navigating the "New Normal"  --Thursday, May 7  - 5:30 - 6:30 PM Acknowledging the Loss of Milestones for Parents and Teens --Thursday, May 14 - 5:30 -6:30 PM Reconnecting with Your Teen During COVID-19  -- Thursday, May … [Read more...]

Specifically for those who are related by birth to a child placed in adoption or foster care. Join this supportive phone call for first/birth parents/families.  Anyone who is related by birth to a child placed in adoption or foster care is invited to attend. This phone call is a safe space for … [Read more...]

An affordable, online conference for adoption professionals seeking training, continuing education, connection and community. The National Adoption Conference brings together professionals, resource organizations, and advocates from around the country who serve in a variety of fields, and all … [Read more...]

The 14th Annual Conference on Child Well-Being, hosted by Maryland CASA Association, will bring together professionals and volunteer advocates from across the state and beyond to learn from national and regional experts on topics of emerging importance. Taking place on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, … [Read more...]

This year's conference, What's Adoption Got to Do with It? will provide participants the opportunity to explore the nuances of adoption and the lifelong impact that an adoption can have on an adoptee, their birth parents, and their adoptive parents. Tweens/Teens will also have the opportunity to … [Read more...]

Too often in the adoption field, the adoptee perspective is subordinated to that of the adoptive parent. The voices of Black adopted adults, born both domestically and internationally, will be featured. Call-In Instructions Will Be Emailed After Registration Pricing Description: $36 per … [Read more...]

Join Theraplay® therapist and trainer, Andrea Bushala, to learn how to incorporate stories and play into your family’s routine. Attachment can be challenging for adopted children and parents. By using simple activities designed to build interaction, Andrea will teach parents different techniques to … [Read more...]

Join us for Food, Crafts, Cooking, Music & Dancing Bring a dish to share of your family's favorite cultural food for lunch Beverages will be provided Members Free.  $10 per family for non-members RSVP by March 6, 2020   … [Read more...]