The Parents of Teens Virtual Support Group is for adoptive and foster parents of teenagers looking to make connections and build a network of support with other parents in a similar stage of life. This Support Group is being offered by CASE. To register, please visit https://adoptionsupport.org/event/support-group-parents-of-teens-support-group/. This 6-session virtual support group will be held […]
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.Developing Boundaries While Cultivating Attachment Cultivating a strong attachment is critical for adoptive families. The disrupted […]
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 Family Support Webinar is presented by Indiana Resource Center for Autism. For more information on IRCA, please visit https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/index.html. Title: Shaping Lasting Behavior Change through the Hot and Cold Game…You’re Getting Warmer, Warmer, and Warmer! Overview: Some of the mightiest forms of change come when we reward small improvements over time (also called shaping). This […]
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 the Highly Anxious Adopted Child Foster and adoptive parents can struggle to understand the anxiety […]
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. Youth must be currently referred to Lifeline’s Adoption & Guardianship Support Services program in order to participate. This group is appropriate for youth ages 5-11. Lifeline Youth & Family Services offers post-adoption services 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 […]