Events
Join us at an event and invest in homes and hope for those who need it most.

Trauma Informed Parenting (TIP II)
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Many children in foster or kinship care have history of exposure to trauma. Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parentsis a training curriculum developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) designed to help resource parents understand the link between trauma and their children’s often baffling behavior, feelings, and attitudes.

AFSN - Bay County Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Training
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

AFSN Coffee Talk in Kent County at the Plainfield Biggby
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Come have a cup of coffee or tea or just come to chat! Casual conversation and fellowship with others who are walking a similar path.

We will meet the 1st Saturday each month from 1-2:30pm at Biggby - 4035 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids, Mi. 49525

For more information please contact Carrie at cburrows@afsn.org or 616-889-1561

Backpack & School Supply Drive 2018
Aug 6 at 12:00 am
Aug 10 at 12:00 am

Join us August 6-August 10 for our annual backpack drive!

Caledonia Adoptive Parent Group
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

AFSN - Meet Up at the Park
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join AFSN and other area adoptive families for some fun at The Art Van Sports Complex at 3300 10 Mile Rd. Rockford 49341.

*We will meet at the park near 10 Mile Rd. promptly at 6pm.

For questions or to RSVP contact Carrie at cburrows@afsn.org

AFSN-Fellinlove Farm Family Fun Meet-Up
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fellinlove Farm is a small family farm for people of all ages and abilities...Join AFSN and enjoy the Farm and meet other Adoptive Families. Enjoy the petting farm, pony rides(must bring a riding helmet or bike helmet), a nature walk and much more!
There is No cost for Adoptive Families to attend this event - Tickets are required via eventbrite. https://fellinlovefarmmeetup.eventbrite.com

MId-Michigan Foster and Adoptive families (Bay)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Come share your joys and your challenges and connect with other Adoptive Families in the tri-city area.

Please inquire about childcare availability.

RSVP to Lorrie Foor at lilsprouts@live.com

Foster Parent and Older Child Adoption Orientation
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Come learn about becoming a foster parent with DABSJ at our Foster Parent and Older Child Adoption Orientation. You will have the opportunity to get your questions answered! 

No RSVP necessary.

AFSN - Meet Up at GR Childrens Museum
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Meet up with other adoptive families enjoying the GR Children's Museum. Check in time is 10 am sharp, and we must check in as a group. An AFSN staff member will meet you just inside the entrance.

If unable to attend after registering, please cancel your tickets so they can be made available to another family! To be good stewards of our funding resources, we need a minimum number of three families registered by the deadline for the event to be held.

Registration is required via eventbrite - https://afsngrchildrensmuseummeetup.eventbrite.com

AFSN - Above the Wake Back to School Picnic
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us at Kenwood Park for some food, fun and games! Meet other adoptive families and enjoy some great family fun with swimming and paddle boarding, as well as a playground. Paddle Boarding will be facilitated by Tom Hart and Above the Wake.

Please bring a dish to pass: hotdogs will be provided. We will eat at 2:00p.m.

If you are interested in coming, please send name of adults and name/ages of children that will be attending to dfrisbie@afsn.org or call 616-889-0863.

There is no cost to attend this event, but you must RSVP!

Kenwood Park Beachside Pavillion - 307 Elmrest St. Cadillac. MI 49601

AFSN - Back to School Picnic
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us at Manhattan Park for food, fun and games with other adoptive families. We are asking each family to bring one sweet treat to donate to the cake walk.

For questions contact Deidra at 616-458-7945.

Mid-Michigan Foster and Adoptive Families (Arenac)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Cedar Springs Area Adoptive Family Meet Up - Pizza in the Park
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cedar Springs Area Adoptive Families come have some Pizza in the park with AFSN!

AFSN will provide the pizza, you bring your own drinks.

We will be meeting Tuesday August 21,2018 at 6:00pm at Gordon Park.

Please RSVP to Deidra at dartecki@afsn.org or 616-458-7945.

AFSN - Moms Night at the Gardens
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join AFSN for an evening out for Moms to enjoy Meijer Gardens! A live concert is included at the Gardens.

Space is limited and RSVP is required.

For questions or to RSVP, contact Carrie at cburrows@afsn.org

Verbal De-escalation Training
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

AFSN Pool Party Fridays
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

AFSN - Meet Up at Grand Rapids Public Museum
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Meet up with other adoptive families and enjoy the GR Public Museum. Please arrive on time as we must check in as a group. An AFSN staff member will meet you just inside the entrance.

If unable to attend after registering, please cancel your tickets so they can be made available to another family! To be good stewards of our funding resources, we need a minimum number of three families registered by the deadline for the event to be held.

Registration is required via eventbrite - https://afsngrpublicmuseummeetup.eventbrite.com