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

Kids First Open 2019
7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Play the LPGA Classic course a week before the pros! 

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! 

No RSVP necessary. 

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

Are you an adoptive family in Rockford or the surrounding areas? Bring your sunscreen and a towel to join AFSN for some FUN with other adoptive families in your community. Space is limited and RSVP is required. Immediate family members only please.

Registration is required via Eventbrite - https://afsnfridaypoolparties2019.eventbrite.com

For questions contact Deidra at 616-458-7945.

Pressley Ridge Trainings - Summer Session
Jun 15 at 12:00 am
Aug 20 at 1:00 am

Please RSVP to Christy Bell at cbell@dabsj.org. 

AFSN - Pizza in the Park Farmington Hills
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

AFSN - Pizza in the Park - Cedar Springs
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Attention Cedar Springs Area Adoptive Parents:

Bring the kids out to Gordon Park to connect with other local adoptive families and enjoy some pizza!

AFSN will provide the pizza, you provide the drinks for your family.

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

For questions contact Deidra at 616-458-7945 or dartecki@afsn.org

AFSN - Parents Night Out in Kalamazoo
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join other area adoptive parents at Parents Night Out in Kalamazoo on June 19th 6:00pm at Finley's on Main.

RSVP is required for this event by emailing Shelley at sgarcia@afsn.org

AFSN - Dad's Night Out
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Calling all Adoptive Dads:

We have planned a night out just for you! Join in on some great conversation with other adoptive Dads and enjoy some appetizers on AFSN at Clam Lake Beer Company.

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

For questions contact Deb at dfrisbie@afsn.org

AFSN - Fellinlove Farm Family Fun Meet-Up
10:00 am - 1:00 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! http://www.fellinlovefarm.com/
There is No cost for Adoptive Families to attend this event but donations at the door are appreciated! -

Tickets are required via eventbrite - https://afsnfellinlovefarm2019.eventbrite.com

AFSN - Detroit Zoo Day
10:30 am - 3:00 pm

AFSN - Detroit Zoo Day!

Meet up with other adoptive families for a day at the Detroit Zoo. We will meet at the entrance at 10:30am. After exploring the zoo, bring your picnic lunch to the Main Picnic Grove (see zoo map) to enjoy more time together.

All families that register and pay in advance will receive the discounted group rate as follows:

$14 for adults 19+

$11 for children 18 and under

Southeast families come and meet up with our Southfield based Adoptive Parent Consultant Jessica!

The first 16 families from Macomb, Wayne, Oakland, St.Clair, Lapeer, Genesee, Livingston, Washtenaw,  and Monroe Counties will receive a $25 Zoo gift card upon arrival.

*Please note the event starts promptly at 10:30am and we will need to enter the zoo together as a group.

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

AFSN - Pizza & Painting Volunteer Appreciation Event
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm