How Do I Find the Right Professional to Help Us?
March 29, 2019
Adoptive and foster parents often need the help of professionals in order to meet their child’s needs. But how do
Adoptive and foster parents often need the help of professionals in order to meet their child’s needs. But how do
If you’re planning to stay here in the Grand Rapids area over Spring Break, Adoptive Family Support Network (AFSN) has
Knowing how best to handle lying is often a significant challenge for adoptive and foster parents. In the fourth video
In response to meltdowns, emotional outbursts, extreme neediness, and many other behavioral challenges, adoptive and foster parents are often left
We would love it if you join us for our 8th annual Touched by Adoption 5k on Saturday, May 11,
Family meetings are an important tool for families to incorporate into their weekly routine. Used effectively, family meetings provide a
Parents often ask whether trust-based parenting — the type of parenting that Dr. Karyn Purvis teaches — will work for
By Becky Mansfield Originally posted November 29, 2017 on KidsActivitiesBlog.com “The children who need love the most will always ask
We’re sharing a video collection by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael Monroe that offers helpful insights and practical advice in
Original story by Enid Tsui, posted October 21, 2018 on Post Magazine Kati Pohler of Michigan has returned to China
I was 20 years old when I found out I was pregnant with my third child. All from different relationships.
AAI had the honor of being featured on BirthMomsToday.com recently! BirthMomsToday exists to provide support, encouragement, and love to birth
The last video in our series celebrating National Adoption Month is Lea’s story. Lea wants her birth parents to know
In our continued celebration of National Adoption Awareness Month we are sharing another video that was shown at our recent
The Choose Adoption! T-shirts were the ‘must-have’s’ when we got them for our volunteers at a recent event, so we
We have been celebrating National Adoption Awareness Month in November! Three beautiful videos were shown at our recent Fall Gala.
Megan and Greg share their adoption story in the article below, and will also be on the panel at the
Thank you to all who were able to attend our Uniting Hearts | Creating Families Fundraising Gala that was held
The Real Problem of Intercountry Adoption BY: PAULO BARROZO Originally published by the NCFA on November 1, 2018 Adoption. The real problem of intercountry
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It’s hard to believe it’s almost November! In some ways we’ve been waiting for this month all year – it’s
We know at this point in your adoption journey it is impossible to imagine your family years from now, but
Adoption can be a wonderful outcome for children who are not able to live with their birth parents. However, when
At the young age of 21 I found out I was pregnant with my first child. My second child arrived
Our Annual Fall Gala in Grand Raids, Michigan is coming up on Friday, November 9, 2018. You won’t want to
Bring your questions and join us at our Farmington Hills office on November 19 at 7:00 pm for this free
Understanding the Responsibility of Parenting Transracially Nationally-recognized thought leader on transracial adoption and advocate for adoptee rights, Angela Tucker, will help participants
Special Needs. A term that tends to cause trepidation in the hearts and minds of many. A broad term that
Thousands of children in China are currently waiting to be adopted. Our mission at Adoption Associates is to help children
We would love for you to join us at an open house for our new Mid Michigan office located at:
Understanding the Responsibility of Parenting Transracially Nationally-recognized thought leader on transracial adoption and advocate for adoptee rights, Angela Tucker, will help participants
Help support Adoption Associates by joining us Saturday, August 25, for the 2018 Family Fun Event! Come celebrate adoption with
We would love for you to join us at an open house for our new Mid Michigan office located at:
“Bonding and Attachment” – Surely you’ve wondered about this as you anticipate welcoming your adopted baby into your life. You
We are overjoyed to be welcoming Angela Tucker, a nationally recognized leader on transracial adoption and advocate for adoptee rights,
by Chuck Johnson Originally published July 20, 2018 on USAtoday.com Adoption from other countries is down 80 percent since its
BY: RITA SORONEN (Originally posted by the National Council For Adoption (NCFA) on July 1, 2018) From simple education activities
Thousands of children in China are currently waiting to be adopted. Our mission at Adoption Associates is to help children
Regarding Children Being Held at the Border, posted June 22, 2018, by the National Council for Adoption (NCFA) A statement
ADOPTION. This word brings up powerful emotions, doesn’t it? If you or someone you know has been touched by adoption,