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

Pressley Ridge Trainings - Winter Session
Jan 19 at 12:00 am
Mar 26 at 12:00 am

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

For adoptive families who live in or near Caledonia.

Meets 1st Tuesday each month from 6-8pm.

Limited childcare is available, but you must RSVP.

For questions or to RSVP contact Shelley Garcia at sgarcia@afsn.org

Open Interviews - Youth Development Specialists
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Want to make a difference in the lives of children and youth who have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect? Do you think you have the personality, skills and experience to thrive in an intense and fast-paced environment? If the answer is yes, D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s may be the place for you! Come join a team of amazing adults helping a community of amazing kids!

SEEKING: 2nd and 3rd Shifts

Foster and Adoptive Parent Orientation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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

AFSN - 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.

For questions or to RSVP, contact Lorrie Foor at lilsprouts@live.com

AFSN - Kalkaska Support Group
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm.

Kalkaska Church of Christ - 1725 W. Kalkaska Rd. Kalkaska,Mi

Each month we will work through the 8 module workshop for caregivers of children who experienced trauma.

Sessions included in this workshop:

Trauma 101

Understanding traumas effects

Building safety

Dealing with feelings & behaviors

Connections & healing

Becoming an advocate

Taking Care of yourself.

RSVP required contact Deb at dfrisbie@afsn.org

AFSN - Adoptive Family Skiing/Snowboarding at Cannonsburg Ski Area
all day

Join AFSN and enjoy some skiing or snowboarding with the kids and let them burn off some winter energy!

Parents - There is a warm lodge with viewing windows and a concession stand.

Need to arrive between 9-9:15 am for check in.

Cost is $10.00 plus $1.53 convenience charge per ticket.

*There is no charge to watch

For questions please contact Carrie at 616-889-1561.

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

AFSN - Mid Michigan Foster and Adoptive Families (Arenac)
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.

For questions or to RSVP, contact Lorrie Foor at lilsprouts@live.com

AFSN - Raising Healthy Families Support Group
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Raising Healthy Families meets the 3rd Tuesday each month in Kent County.

Limited Childcare is available, but you must RSVP.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Carrie Burrows at cburrows@afsn.org or 616-889-1561

AFSN - Cedar Springs Area Adoptive Parent Meet Up
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join other adoptive parents in the Cedar Springs area for some coffee and casual conversation. We will be meeting at Biggby 14111 White Creek Ave. NE Cedar Springs.

Sorry No childcare is available for this event.

If you are interested in attending please contact Deidra at dartecki@afsn.org

AFSN - Coffee Talk in Muskegon County
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Join other adoptive parents and enjoy casual conversation and coffee at Panera Bread -  1710 E. Sherman Blvd. Muskegon

For questions please contact Sandy at sam.allen26@gmail.com

Trauma Informed Parenting (TIP I)
6:00 pm - 8:00 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 Parents is 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

You must attend all three (3) sessions, in consecutive order to receive credit

You must have completed TIP I to register for TIP II

Mentoring Orientation
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AS A MENTOR?

AFSN - Raising Healthy Families Support Group
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Raising Healthy Families meets the 3rd Tuesday each month in Kent County.

Limited Childcare is available, but you must RSVP.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Carrie Burrows at cburrows@afsn.org or 616-889-1561