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 LGBTQ+ Youth We're kicking off Pride Month with a conversation about parenting LGBTQ+ youth. This […]
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 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.
This free webinar is presented by ADDitude Magazine. For more information about ADDitude, please visit their website: https://www.additudemag.com/. This webinar will be recorded. Even if you can't attend live, feel free to register, and ADDitude will send you the replay link via email. Adolescents with ADHD are more likely to experience bullying for a variety of […]
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.Considerations with Sibling Adoptions If you're considering adopting a sibling group (or are open to it), […]
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 […]
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) -- Exploring the Unique Challenges and Strengths of LGBTQ+ Families: Preparing and Supporting Parents for Adoption Success -- as part of their Strengthening Your Family Webinar Series. You can register at https://adoptionsupport.org/syfwebinars/. June 15, 2023 1:00 - 2:30 PM EST Presented by Edye Swidler, MS, […]
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.Navigating Relationships with Birth Families Learning how to navigate relationships with a child's birth family while […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.Understanding Chronological v. Developmental Age Many foster and adoptive families struggle with knowing how to parent […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]