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 [...]
Employees at Adoption Associates are working remotely to provide services to clients and prospective clients in light of Governor Whitmer's 'shelter in place' announcement March 23. Our agency is an "essential service" and our staff is always available to meet the needs of birth parents and adoptive families. Although our physical locations are closed, our phone calls are answered by AAI employees, and clients are [...]
Dear Friends, Surely we're all doing our best to stay up-to-date on the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). I want to assure you that AAI is no exception. Our employees are staying home if sick, practicing social distancing, and following guidance for washing hands, keeping surfaces clean, and shaking hands. We are closely monitoring, and will follow the respective protocols of places we routinely visit, including hospitals [...]
Heritage Camp is for internationally and trans-ethnically adopted children and their siblings. It celebrates the culture they come from through fun activities. Founded over 30 years ago, Families for International Children (FFIC) has over 500 member families representing more than 31 countries from around the world. They are a non-profit support group for families who have adopted internationally or trans-ethnically. The majority of FFIC families [...]
Adoption Associates, Inc. has specialized in private adoptions for 30 years and is the leading private adoption agency in the state of Michigan. When adoptive parents work with a local adoption agency like AAI, they receive a full spectrum of services. Clients are personally cared for by a knowledgeable, local caseworker who guides them through every step of the adoption process. Every detail is attended [...]
Blog talk Radio Transcript: Adoption Registry – Air Date: 5/28/19: What You Need To Know About Michigan’s Central Adoption Registry (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) Are you an adult adoptee and curious about your birth parents? Maybe you just found out that you have a brother or sister that was [...]
Love is in the thoughts of many at this time of year. Below is a Valentine's Day story about a birth mother's love for her child. Teresa made the courageous and loving decision to place her child with Debbie and Rick. Her little boy, David, was born on Valentine's Day and placed into the arms of his adoptive parents. Adoption is love. I decided on [...]
Communicating Through Social Media Social media and the Internet are transforming the ways that communication takes place among the adoption triad. In the past, this type of online communication was not an option. In fact, contact between birth and adoptive families was not typical in adoption arrangements at all. Most adoptive parents did not have the ability to get to know their child’s birth family. [...]
Transracial Families Through Adoption What does it mean to be a transracial family? How are transracial families defined? Transracial adoptive and foster families consist of children of one race or culture being raised by parents of a different race or culture. Transracial adoption occurs much more frequently today than in the past. How is “Culture” Defined? Culture is defined in many different ways. However, most [...]
