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 […]
This Q & A session is for families who are interested in obtaining their foster care license with Firefly Children & Family Alliance. This training will be facilitated via Microsoft Teams. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/firefly-children-family-alliance-foster-care-q-a-session-tickets-460161033037 Please contact Brandi at bwallace@fireflyin.org with any questions.
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.Changing Our Approach When Our Kids Can't Change We've all been there: the standoff between a […]
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 Autism and/or Sensory Processing Disorder Last week's forum was about changing our approach […]
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 […]
The Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly Empowered to Connect) is designed to equip and encourage parents and caregivers who are meeting the everyday needs of children & teens impacted by adoption, foster care or have experienced loss, abuse, trauma, and/or neglect. It also works to resource churches, agencies, schools and other organizations as they support […]
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 […]
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 […]
Throughout the school year, Indiana Resource Center for Autism hosts free family support webinars using expertise from across the state. Presentations will cover topics identified by family members to be of particular interest. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has strong overlap with mental health issues. Those with ASD are at higher risk for […]
Register for this month’s webinar from Center for Adoption Support & Education (CASE), as part of their Strengthening Your Family Webinar Series. You can register at https://adoptionsupport.org/syfwebinars/. April 20, 2023 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST Presented by Alyssa Fenix, Transition Coordinator
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.Avoiding Burnout: Developing Caregiver Resilience as a Foster & Adoptive Parent Anyone who has ever read […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly Empowered to Connect) is designed to equip and encourage parents and caregivers who are meeting the everyday needs of children & teens impacted by adoption, foster care or have experienced loss, abuse, trauma, and/or neglect. It also works to resource churches, agencies, schools and other organizations as they […]