Learn more about the adoption process in general and working with A Loving Choice Adoption Associates in particular at one of our complimentary information meetings. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required. Call or go on the website to register. … [Read more...]

Half day series of workshops are open to pre-adoptive parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, foster children and adoptees. Workshop Topics: For Adults: Emotion Regulation, Building Health Coping Strategies, Talking to your Kids about Difficult History 3 Steps to Reduce Anxiety and Stress … [Read more...]

Thinking about starting a birth parent search? Curious about search and reunion? Want to hear stories from others who have reunited with birth relatives? Join us for a night of conversation about the complexities of search and reunion. No matter where you are in the search process, you'll walk … [Read more...]

This year's conference theme, “Layered Vulnerabilities,” focuses on the young people whose identity or history challenges mainstream perception and policy around CSEC. Some of these populations include youth in the child welfare system, young people who identify as LGBTQ, children with intellectual … [Read more...]

Intergenerational shared sites make common sense. Using spaces and places to connect generations reduces social isolation, creates livable communities and positively impacting people's lives. Join Generations United and The Eisner Foundation to learn how public policies, including the Older … [Read more...]

Have you wondered if you have a place in your family for a child with special needs? The DCP&P (Division of Child Protection & Permanency), Office of Adoption Operations and Office of Resource Families will be hosting and information session for families to learn more about the DCP&P … [Read more...]

PRIDE MODEL OF PRACTICE to Develop and Support Resource (Foster and Adoptive) Parents as Team Members in Child Protection and Trauma-Informed Care of Children What is PRIDE?  Parent Resources for Information, Development, and Education (PRIDE) is a “model of practice” to help ensure that staff who … [Read more...]

An activity based counseling group for children ages 7-9 The group will meet for eight sessions on Thursdays September 26, 2019 - November 21, 2019 (not October 31st) Group Goals: Improve skills in self-regulation and using effective coping strategies Identify personal stress responses … [Read more...]

FREE!  Registration due by September 11, 2019 Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.  You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone … [Read more...]

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in … [Read more...]