“The children who need love the most will always ask for it in the most unloving ways.” I couldn’t agree more. It’s hard to remember that our kids are just that… kids. Children need our time and attention, even if they don’t know how to ask. Do you ever feel like your kids crave your attention, but show it in the worst ways? Do you [...]
Blog talk Radio Transcript: Alexis' Adoption Story-Adoption Secret – Air Date: 9/13/2016 (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) Alexis is an adult adoptee who shares that she didn’t learn she was adopted until she was 8 or 9 years of age. She wishes she would have learned about her adoption earlier [...]
We're heartbroken about George Floyd's death. Pray with us - for his loved ones who are grieving, and for our fellow citizens who are shaken by what it represents. But maybe it's also causing us to look at racial injustice in ways we've previously, comfortably, avoided. So do something! But do it in love, with graciousness, and with a spirit of peace. "If you are [...]
As a non-profit social service agency, Adoption Associates is an essential service provider. We have continued to provide adoption services to birth parents, children, and adoptive couples during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our offices remain closed to the public, however, we are able to meet with clients by appointment. Please contact your caseworker to schedule. AAI is conducting COVID-19 screening at all AAI offices. COVID-19 Screening [...]
Blog talk Radio Transcript: Chosen by a Birth Mother – Air Date: 2/20/2018: An Adoptive Family Perspective. (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) Megan and Greg adopted their son Ben. They share how initially they were a little hesitant about open adoption, but after doing some research, and the education for [...]
“Bonding and Attachment” – Surely you’ve wondered about this as you anticipate welcoming an adopted baby into your life. You may already have children in your home and can easily recall those strong feelings of love right from the start. Or maybe you’ll be a first-time parent, and you’re wondering how bonding and attachment will truly feel. And then you’re probably thinking about the extra [...]
The Adoption Tax Credit Can Help You! Becky Wilmoth, Enrolled Agent Adoption Tax Credit Specialist® at Bills Tax Service While the number of international adoptions decline and the number of children in foster care increase there is a desperate need to help families who are adopting or thinking about adopting to understand the financial resources available. For this reason, it is very important that families [...]
Adoption Associates is an essential service provider. We continue to provide adoption services to birth parents, children, and adoptive couples during the COVID-19 pandemic. Couples who want to adopt in Michigan are encouraged to contact AAI to learn more about the adoption process. Our staff members are working remotely and are available to answer all of your adoption questions. All of AAI's typical adoption services [...]
Why Am I So Tired? Originally posted on April 6, 2020 by Parasol Wellness Collaborative For the last two weeks I have heard one question more than any other. Whether clients, friends, or family members, over and over again I have heard asked some version of the same question: “why am I so tired?” This question is usually prefaced by the perceived lack of energy each person [...]
Hello Adoptive Families, We care about you and your family and know that this is a time that many families are experiencing stress, anxiety, fear, and exhaustion. Whatever your circumstances – a newly minted homeschool teacher; an employee figuring out how to telework from your basement; a parent trying to figure out how to cope – we know this is a time when everyone is [...]
