Join Angela Tucker from The Adopted Life, Lori Holden, author of The Open-Hearted Way to Open Adoption, Kara Anderson, Amara Post Adoption Family Support Specialist and Katie Biron, Adoptive Parent as they dive deep in explaining what openness in adoption really means. This fast paced, interactive workshop will leave you reflecting on what level of openness your family has about adoption and perhaps more importantly, what level of openness your child needs you to have to support healthy identity development.
Event Category: Adoption
The Intersection of Transracial Adoption & Racial (in)Justice
Facilitated by Angela Tucker, transracial adoptee and Director of Amara’s Post-Adoption Services, this two-day workshop will provide a window into the nuanced first-hand narratives of adoptees through videos, anonymized case studies and Angela’s personal stories. This interactive workshop will leave you thinking about the role transracial adoption plays in our quest for racial justice in America.
Speaking of Change: What does “Openness” in Adoption mean?
Join us as we peel back the curtain on foster care and adoption! In this first event of the series, we’ll share a first look at the inclusive family support video, an animated short about defining the categories of openness for Post-Adoptive families.
LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group – Virtual
Join us virtually for our LGBTQ+ foster and adoptive parent support group! This group will focus on the experience of LGBTQ+ families who are fostering or who have adopted from foster care, but all LGBTQ+ parents are welcome. This support group is open to both Amara and non-Amara families.
LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group – Virtual
Join us virtually for our LGBTQ+ foster and adoptive parent support group! This group will focus on the experience of LGBTQ+ families who are fostering or who have adopted from foster care, but all LGBTQ+ parents are welcome. This support group is open to both Amara and non-Amara families.
LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group – Virtual
Join us virtually for our LGBTQ+ foster and adoptive parent support group! This group will focus on the experience of LGBTQ+ families who are fostering or who have adopted from foster care, but all LGBTQ+ parents are welcome. This support group is open to both Amara and non-Amara families.
STAR Adoptive Parent Group – Fall Sessions
The virtual 7-week Strong, Tough And Resilient (STAR) Adoptive Parent Group is dedicated to being a safe space to discuss the unique joys and challenges that come from forming your family through adoption. The goal is for participants to create lasting community with other adoptive parents and gain tools and resources relating to adoptive parenting.
STAR Adoptive Parent Group – Spring Sessions
The 7-week Strong, Tough And Resilient (STAR) Adoptive Parent Group is dedicated to being a safe space to discuss the unique joys and challenges that come from forming your family through adoption. The goal is for participants to create lasting community with other adoptive parents and gain tools and resources relating to adoptive parenting.
LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group – Virtual
Join us virtually for our LGBTQ+ foster and adoptive parent support group! This group will focus on the experience of LGBTQ+ families who are fostering or who have adopted from foster care, but all LGBTQ+ parents are welcome. This support group is open to both Amara and non-Amara families.