The Pawsons Celebrate is about a lovable, furry family of monsters who have just moved to the town of Edgewood. They are a little odd - but what family isn’t? Even though they are big, fuzzy, and a little over the top, they have big hearts and are always excited to share their joy with the people … [Read more...]

Adoption is Both is a children’s book written by Elena S. Hall and beautifully illustrated by Lara Norris. Adoption is Both is a thoughtful and emotionally resonant story that recognizes that there many ways to think about adoption and that all feelings are valid. Told in a simple, rhythmic … [Read more...]

From $55.20 This isn’t about feel-good stories. It’s about real change that we can build together, by bringing diverse voices across the constellation. ?Panel 1: Adoption and Family Planning In the Media Speakers: Laura High, Jason Linton, Melissa Guida-Richards, Ashley Mitchell, & … [Read more...]

Pre and post adoptive parents, their children ages 8-16 and adoptees are invited to this half day conference. There will be topics for parents and topics for youth. They include: Creativity and Curiosity through Art Therapy / “Can We Talk?” Parents-Only Discussion Empathy and Empowerment: … [Read more...]

From Passion to Proficiency—Readying the Workforce to Engage Children and Youth Webinar Join the Quality Improvement Center on Engaging Youth in Finding Permanency (QIC-EY) for a webinar on how the QIC-EY Training Curriculum—Transforming Engagement: Keeping Children at the Center of Our Work can … [Read more...]

This Center Chat is aimed at providing child welfare professionals across the nation to understand the steps, challenges and successes of implementing TBRI® in their jurisdiction. The presenters will discuss the organizational changes that occurred because of TBRI® implementation, and the impact … [Read more...]

This 3-part series brings together child welfare professionals who will discuss strategies that assist with moving families to permanency. Registration is required. This peer group is limited to 25 participants, so act fast. September 11th, September 18th, and October 2nd … [Read more...]

In this free support call first/birth parents 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 explore and share experiences around open adoptions, closed adoptions, recent … [Read more...]

Free monthly virtual support calls provide a safe space for adoptive parents of color to connect and share their experiences. This is a group intended to meet the needs of people of color who have built their families through domestic adoption, kinship adoption, international adoption, foster care, … [Read more...]

These free support groups provide safe space where LGBTQ+ adoptive and foster parents of children of color can find community and talk about their parenting joys and challenges, intersections with our own queer identities and helpful strategies. … [Read more...]