Agency News
Events and News for Adoptive Families
Web Site News!
Check out our new additions to www.AdoptionAssociates.net! Visit the site and browse new pages entitled: “What is Semi-open Adoption,” a thorough explanation of the way this type of adoption works; “Adoption Networking,” information for families interested in networking for a birth mother; and “Why Choose AAI,” a comprehensive list of how AAI works for you!
We are constantly updating and making our site the best it can possibly be! Check us out at: www.AdoptionAssociates.net.
Adoptive Families Picnic
It’s almost that time again!
Are you ready for our Adoptive Families Picnic!?
All families who have adopted from AAI are invited!
When: Saturday, August 12 from 11am-2pm
Where: Potters Park, in Lansing
As always, a big turnout and a wonderful day is expected! The picnic will include lunch for your entire family, games for the kids, face painting, cotton candy, sno-cones, characters in costumes, interaction with other families, and so much more!
Cost: $25 per couple, $12 per single parent, and KIDS EAT FREE!
Infant Adoption Awareness Training
AAI is now offering a one day Infant Adoption Awareness workshop for health professionals presented by a trained adoption specialist. The workshop is a training program of the National Council for Adoption.
This workshop includes information regarding infant adoption appropriate for nurses, social workers, crisis pregnancy volunteers, guidance counselors, teachers, pastors and clergy, health department staff, DHS/MA, and other helping professionals. Topics covered will include Adoption Knowledge and Attitudes, The Adoption Process, Accurate Adoption Language, and more.
The dates for these work shops are:
September 22, 2006—Ann Arbor, Michigan
October 19, 2006—Jenison, Michigan
November 9, 2006—Saginaw, Michigan
Earn CEU credit hours: SW—6 hours, Nurses—7.2 hours
For more information including itinerary and cost, please download a brochure.
If you have questions or are interested in attending, please call Betsy Zdonek at 616.667.0677.
