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

Pressley Ridge Trainings - Fall Session I
Sep 15 at 12:00 am
Nov 10 at 1:00 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

AFSN - Nurtured Heart Approach 6 week course
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Do you feel burned out and frustrated as a parent? Do you feel that even with the best of intentions, the methods you're using seem to backfire? Would you like to yell less and appreciate your children more?

The Nurtured Heart Approach® is a relationship based method that is much more than behavior or classroom management. NHA helps children channel their intensity in a positive way and is used with all ages to build Inner Wealth™ and help all children flourish. This 6 week class will include discussion, videos, and activities to help you learn the Nurtured Heart Approach and implement it with the children in your life.

We will meet Tuesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. (October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6). Dinner will be served from 5:30 - 6 p.m. for those interested in coming early and childcare is available with RSVP!

Benefits of NHA:

• Channels intensity in a positive way
• Creates and builds Inner Wealth™
• Develops stronger relationships
• Improves performance at home and school
• Transforms negative behavior
• Increases job satisfaction for educators
• Decreases office referrals in schools
• Effective with any individual but shown to be successful with ADD, ADHD, ODD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc.
• Helps ALL children flourish!

About the Presenter:

• Nathan Bultman, LPC is a local Licenced Professional Counselor with experience counseling children from challenging backgrounds including those from the adoptive and foster care system. In addition, he has adopted children from the foster care system and understands the challenges that come from kids who have a history of abuse and neglect.
• Pre-registration is required via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nurtured-heart-approach-6-week-course-tickets-50360491586

AFSN - Mid Michigan Foster and Adoptive Families (Bay)
6:30 pm - 8:30 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

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 - Nurtured Heart Approach 6 week course
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Do you feel burned out and frustrated as a parent? Do you feel that even with the best of intentions, the methods you're using seem to backfire? Would you like to yell less and appreciate your children more?

The Nurtured Heart Approach® is a relationship based method that is much more than behavior or classroom management. NHA helps children channel their intensity in a positive way and is used with all ages to build Inner Wealth™ and help all children flourish. This 6 week class will include discussion, videos, and activities to help you learn the Nurtured Heart Approach and implement it with the children in your life.

We will meet Tuesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. (October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6). Dinner will be served from 5:30 - 6 p.m. for those interested in coming early and childcare is available with RSVP!

Benefits of NHA:

• Channels intensity in a positive way
• Creates and builds Inner Wealth™
• Develops stronger relationships
• Improves performance at home and school
• Transforms negative behavior
• Increases job satisfaction for educators
• Decreases office referrals in schools
• Effective with any individual but shown to be successful with ADD, ADHD, ODD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc.
• Helps ALL children flourish!

About the Presenter:

• Nathan Bultman, LPC is a local Licenced Professional Counselor with experience counseling children from challenging backgrounds including those from the adoptive and foster care system. In addition, he has adopted children from the foster care system and understands the challenges that come from kids who have a history of abuse and neglect.
• Pre-registration is required via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nurtured-heart-approach-6-week-course-tickets-50360491586

Mentoring Orientation
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AS A MENTOR?

Trauma Informed Parenting (TIP I)
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.

Must complete Basic TIP to attend TIP II.

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 - 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

AFSN - Nurtured Heart Approach 6 week course
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Do you feel burned out and frustrated as a parent? Do you feel that even with the best of intentions, the methods you're using seem to backfire? Would you like to yell less and appreciate your children more?

The Nurtured Heart Approach® is a relationship based method that is much more than behavior or classroom management. NHA helps children channel their intensity in a positive way and is used with all ages to build Inner Wealth™ and help all children flourish. This 6 week class will include discussion, videos, and activities to help you learn the Nurtured Heart Approach and implement it with the children in your life.

We will meet Tuesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. (October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6). Dinner will be served from 5:30 - 6 p.m. for those interested in coming early and childcare is available with RSVP!

Benefits of NHA:

• Channels intensity in a positive way
• Creates and builds Inner Wealth™
• Develops stronger relationships
• Improves performance at home and school
• Transforms negative behavior
• Increases job satisfaction for educators
• Decreases office referrals in schools
• Effective with any individual but shown to be successful with ADD, ADHD, ODD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc.
• Helps ALL children flourish!

About the Presenter:

• Nathan Bultman, LPC is a local Licenced Professional Counselor with experience counseling children from challenging backgrounds including those from the adoptive and foster care system. In addition, he has adopted children from the foster care system and understands the challenges that come from kids who have a history of abuse and neglect.
• Pre-registration is required via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nurtured-heart-approach-6-week-course-tickets-50360491586

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

Pieology Fundraiser for DABSJ
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

AFSN - Kent County Adoptive Family Drop Off Respite Event
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Attention Kent County Adoptive Families - Need a break?

AFSN is offering a free drop off respite event sponsored by the Heart of West Michigan United Way.

This event is specifically for adopted kids ages 8-12 (by the date of event, No exceptions) who live in Kent County.

Age appropriate activities and dinner will be provided.

RSVP is required via eventbrite  https://dropoffrespiteevent.eventbrite.com

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

AFSN - Nurtured Heart Approach 6 week course
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Do you feel burned out and frustrated as a parent? Do you feel that even with the best of intentions, the methods you're using seem to backfire? Would you like to yell less and appreciate your children more?

The Nurtured Heart Approach® is a relationship based method that is much more than behavior or classroom management. NHA helps children channel their intensity in a positive way and is used with all ages to build Inner Wealth™ and help all children flourish. This 6 week class will include discussion, videos, and activities to help you learn the Nurtured Heart Approach and implement it with the children in your life.

We will meet Tuesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. (October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6). Dinner will be served from 5:30 - 6 p.m. for those interested in coming early and childcare is available with RSVP!

Benefits of NHA:

• Channels intensity in a positive way
• Creates and builds Inner Wealth™
• Develops stronger relationships
• Improves performance at home and school
• Transforms negative behavior
• Increases job satisfaction for educators
• Decreases office referrals in schools
• Effective with any individual but shown to be successful with ADD, ADHD, ODD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc.
• Helps ALL children flourish!

About the Presenter:

• Nathan Bultman, LPC is a local Licenced Professional Counselor with experience counseling children from challenging backgrounds including those from the adoptive and foster care system. In addition, he has adopted children from the foster care system and understands the challenges that come from kids who have a history of abuse and neglect.
• Pre-registration is required via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nurtured-heart-approach-6-week-course-tickets-50360491586

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

AFSN - Nurtured Heart Approach 6 week course
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Do you feel burned out and frustrated as a parent? Do you feel that even with the best of intentions, the methods you're using seem to backfire? Would you like to yell less and appreciate your children more?

The Nurtured Heart Approach® is a relationship based method that is much more than behavior or classroom management. NHA helps children channel their intensity in a positive way and is used with all ages to build Inner Wealth™ and help all children flourish. This 6 week class will include discussion, videos, and activities to help you learn the Nurtured Heart Approach and implement it with the children in your life.

We will meet Tuesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. (October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6). Dinner will be served from 5:30 - 6 p.m. for those interested in coming early and childcare is available with RSVP!

Benefits of NHA:

• Channels intensity in a positive way
• Creates and builds Inner Wealth™
• Develops stronger relationships
• Improves performance at home and school
• Transforms negative behavior
• Increases job satisfaction for educators
• Decreases office referrals in schools
• Effective with any individual but shown to be successful with ADD, ADHD, ODD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, etc.
• Helps ALL children flourish!

About the Presenter:

• Nathan Bultman, LPC is a local Licenced Professional Counselor with experience counseling children from challenging backgrounds including those from the adoptive and foster care system. In addition, he has adopted children from the foster care system and understands the challenges that come from kids who have a history of abuse and neglect.
• Pre-registration is required via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nurtured-heart-approach-6-week-course-tickets-50360491586