Are you either exploring or ready to make a tangible difference in a child’s life? There are many opportunities available, some cost money, some do not. Some take only a few days at a time, some are a lifetime. These Adoption Information Meetings are a great first step in gathering information on adoption, personalized to […]
Join IN*SOURCE on Wednesday, March 1 at 10:30 AM EST for this free online training on preparing for your child's special education case conference. Presenters Sarah Cassavaugh, IN*SOURCE Team Leader, and Amy Howard, IN*SOURCE Special Education Liaison will discuss: the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) how parents can use the 6 Principles of […]
Family Forums are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, and are intended to be a time of education, constructive dialogue, and support. Occasionally, topics of particular interest may also be discussed during a lunch hour forum.Executive Function: A Primer If you have a foster or adopted child, you may have heard […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
This training explores the Empowering Principles of the TBRI Model. TBRI® consists of three sets of harmonious principles: Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting. The Empowering Principles describe the attention to addressing the physical needs of a child as well as their felt safety. Empowering principles help children learn important skills like self-regulation. Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) […]
This training explores the Empowering Principles of the TBRI Model. TBRI® consists of three sets of harmonious principles: Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting. The Empowering Principles describe the attention to addressing the physical needs of a child as well as their felt safety. Empowering principles help children learn important skills like self-regulation. Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
Family Forums are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, and are intended to be a time of education, constructive dialogue, and support. Occasionally, topics of particular interest may also be discussed during a lunch hour forum.Executive Function: A Primer If you have a foster or adopted child, you may have heard […]
This webinar is offered by ADDitude. Register at https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/self-regulation-executive-function-skills-independent-living-adhd/ for this free webinar on building executive function and independent-living skills in students on Wednesday, March 8 at 1pm ET. Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link as well - so if you're not available for the live webinar, you can watch […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
All families interested in adopting through Indiana Adoption Program must complete orientation. The orientation will focus on the considerations that interested families should take into account when making the decision to adopt from foster care. We will also discuss the type of challenges that children in Indiana Adoption Program face, and what makes a successful […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
Join Hands of Hope for a day full of inspiration, equipping, and practical ideas for everyone to do something to answer the call to care for vulnerable children! The 2023 Every Child Symposium will be held in-person on March 11, 2023. Until February 1, registration is just $35 per person. (After February 1, registration cost […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
Register for this month’s webinar from Center for Adoption Support & Education (CASE) -- Helping Your Foster or Adopted Child Transition to Adulthood: What No One Ever Told You -- as part of their Strengthening Your Family Webinar Series. You can register at https://adoptionsupport.org/syfwebinars/. The first 600 registrants can use promo code FOSTER to register for […]
Family Forums are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, and are intended to be a time of education, constructive dialogue, and support. Occasionally, topics of particular interest may also be discussed during a lunch hour forum.Coaching Our Kids to Develop Executive Function If you have a foster child or are planning […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
If you're a foster or adoptive parent, you're going to want to know about RAPT Super Saturdays! Join us on Zoom on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10 AM - 1 PM EST for a time of education and support. Plus, you can earn up to 3 training hours each month! This is […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
Foster the Family Support Group: Indianapolis is a support group for foster moms, adoptive moms, and Safe Families for Children/Family Hope host moms in the Indianapolis area. It meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in downtown Indianapolis. The goal is to provide a safe and understanding […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Youth must be currently referred to Lifeline's Adoption & Guardianship Support Services program in order to participate. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
Family Forums are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, and are intended to be a time of education, constructive dialogue, and support. Occasionally, topics of particular interest may also be discussed during a lunch hour forum.Parenting Children with FASD and Drug Exposure Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders (FASD) can result when a […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
All families interested in adopting through Indiana Adoption Program must complete orientation. The orientation will focus on the considerations that interested families should take into account when making the decision to adopt from foster care. We will also discuss the type of challenges that children in Indiana Adoption Program face, and what makes a successful […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
Adoption Match Events are hosted by Indiana Adoption Program, and are open to Recommended families only. These events are held every couple of months, and bring together Recommended pre-adoptive families with youth who are looking for their forever home. Adoption match events are designed to be fun, interactive afternoons where families and youth can hang […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
Note: This support group is only open to Lifeline Youth & Family Services families. It is not open to the general public. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services to Indiana families who have adopted, whether they adopted through DCS or privately. Families who adopted out of state (or even internationally) who now reside […]
This webinar is presented by Child Mind Institute. For more information about Child Mind Institute, visit https://childmind.org/. In partnership with the Child Mind Institute, Fort Health, a mental telehealth provider for ages 4–19, is hosting a FREE webinar to answer your questions and share practical advice about social media, mental health, and how caregivers can […]
Are you either exploring or ready to make a tangible difference in a child’s life? There are many opportunities available, some cost money, some do not. Some take only a few days at a time, some are a lifetime. These Adoption Information Meetings are a great first step in gathering information on adoption, personalized to […]
This webinar is offered by ADDitude. Register at https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/nurtured-heart-approach-positive-parent-behavior-training/ for this free webinar on positive parenting strategies on Wednesday, March 29 at 1pm ET. Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link as well – so if you’re not available for the live webinar, you can watch it later! Intense children exhibit […]