Fee: $15.00 For many in the foster, kinship and adoption experience, the concepts of attachment and trauma are quite familiar. Less known is object relations theory—what might be thought of as ‘advanced attachment’. This approach looks at many of the confusing complexities and contradictions in … [Read more...]

FREE Virtual Summit! Mark your calendars and get ready for an event like no other – the highly anticipated 2024 Scars to Stars Summit presented by TAR Network™ during Mental Health Awareness Month. As we prepare to embark on this transformative journey, we invite you to join us for a day filled … [Read more...]

Attendees will learn about adoption-/informed treatment, screening questions for prospective therapists, specific questions when considering therapy, and common clinical experiences specific to Chinese adoptees and their families. This event is for adoptees age 18+ and open to both members and … [Read more...]

This 1 ½ hour webinar will provide an in-depth look at the on-site technical assistance that will be offered by the Center. Participants will learn the process for getting this type of technical assistance, the assessment that will be done, how the Post-Adoption Center will partner with the site, … [Read more...]

Child welfare agencies are frequently being contacted by families who have achieved permanency through adoption or guardianship to support complex behavioral and emotional issues that arise during adolescence. Issues connected to identity formation including racial identity, unresolved loss and … [Read more...]

The webinar is a great way to learn more about Adoptions From The Hearts Open Adoption Program which places infants directly from the hospital. IMPORTANT NOTE: Adoptions From The Heart is ONLY accepting applicants who are open to adopting children of all racial backgrounds and heritages. In … [Read more...]

FREE! Teen Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual space for adopted teens 13-17 world-wide to join in conversation, meet peers and talk about the topics that are important to them. Hosted by Rebecca Fiore, transracial adoptee born in Paraguay, and Adoptee Advocate. V.O.A. welcomes adopted … [Read more...]

FREE! Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual space for adopted people 18+ world-wide to join in conversation, meet peers and talk about the topics that are important to them. Hosted by Jessica M. Luciere, transracial adoptee born in Bogota, Colombia, and Manager of Community Engagement at … [Read more...]

FREE! Teen Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual space for adopted teens 13-17 world-wide to join in conversation, meet peers and talk about the topics that are important to them. Hosted by Rebecca Fiore, transracial adoptee born in Paraguay, and Adoptee Advocate. V.O.A. welcomes adopted … [Read more...]

FREE! Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual space for adopted people 18+ world-wide to join in conversation, meet peers and talk about the topics that are important to them. Hosted by Jessica M. Luciere, transracial adoptee born in Bogota, Colombia, and Manager of Community Engagement at … [Read more...]