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

AFSN - Educational Advocacy for Younger Children
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

One of the hardest roles of a parent can be working collaboratively with childcare providers and early educators to advocate for the needs of your child(ren). We will talk about helpful strategies and resources for collaborating with childcare providers and educators, especially around the topics of trauma and special needs. We will leave time for questions to help you problem-solve. This virtual training is open to all adoptive, foster, kinship and guardianship parents residing in Michigan.

*This training will be most applicable for parents of children ages 0-8.

Registration required through Eventbrite - https://afsneducationaladvocacy.eventbrite.com

Link will be sent after registration.

For questions please email afsn@dabsj.org or call 855-642-4727.

AFSN - Spring Meijer Garden Meet-Ups
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Get your family out of the house and enjoy all that the Gardens have to offer! You can choose what time of the day you would like to attend. Prior to the day of the event you will receive an email with a digital version of the membership card to show at the ticket counter to get the tickets you requested for your family good for that date only. This event is open to any adoptive/foster/kinship/guardianship families. Registration via Eventbrite is Required -https://afsnspringatthegardens.eventbrite.com
For questions please email afsn@dabsj.org
*Indoor gatherings are currently limited to 10. If you have more than 10 in your family please divide up for the admission process and as you are going through the indoor spaces.
***Due to capacity limitations with COVID-19, it is possible that they will be full upon your arrival which could result in a waiting period.

AFSN - Yoga in the Park
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join AFSN at Pleasant Park Thursdays during May and June to enjoy an 8 week series of yoga with other adoptive, foster and kinship parents. You can attend just one or all of the classes in the series. Plenty of space to be socially distanced and enjoy some fresh air and connection.
Class will consist of yoga, breathing and some mindfulness practices. We will move, breathe, notice and hopefully feel great. No yoga experience is necessary! Classes accessible to every body.
Please bring a yoga mat, if you do not have one we will provide a mat for you. You may want a beach towel/blanket/sheet to put under your mat.
This event is open to any adoptive, foster, kinship or guardianship parent and is funded in part by the Heart of West Michigan United Way.

Registration is required via Eventbrite - https://afsnyogainthepark.eventbrite.com
For questions please email afsn@dabsj.org or call 855-642-4727.
*Weather permitting

AFSN - Equine Assisted Therapy Open House Event (Cancelled)
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Are you curious about how equine therapy works?
Equine Assisted Development and AFSN would like to invite you to explore the possibilities at our city farm. Where we take a non riding approach to horse therapy. We will take you on a tour of our facility and talk about the amazing program we have created specifically for foster/adoptive parents. We want to stand with you and your incredible commitment to the youth in our community. We will also introduce our herd of horses and give a demonstration of how the horses are the most important part of the team here at Equine Assisted Development.
Check out the website - https://www.equineassisteddev.org/
This event is free of charge and open to all adoptive/foster/kinship families residing in Michigan. Registration is required via Eventbrite - https://afsnequinetherapy.eventbrite.com
*For all adoptive/foster /kinship families who book sessions with Equine Assisted Development on the day of the event, AFSN will cover the cost of your first session!

Virtual Foster Care Info Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

*Virtual* Foster Care Information Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

AFSN - Yoga In The Park
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join AFSN at Pleasant Park Thursdays during May and June to enjoy an 8 week series of yoga with other adoptive, foster and kinship parents. You can attend just one or all of the classes in the series. Plenty of space to be socially distanced and enjoy some fresh air and connection.
Class will consist of yoga, breathing and some mindfulness practices. We will move, breathe, notice and hopefully feel great. No yoga experience is necessary! Classes accessible to every body.
Please bring a yoga mat, if you do not have one we will provide a mat for you. You may want a beach towel/blanket/sheet to put under your mat.
This event is open to any adoptive, foster, kinship or guardianship parent and is funded in part by the Heart of West Michigan United Way.

Registration is required via Eventbrite - https://afsnyogainthepark.eventbrite.com
For questions please email afsn@dabsj.org or call 855-642-4727.
*Weather permitting

AFSN - Spring Meijer Garden Meet-Ups
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Get your family out of the house and enjoy all that the Gardens have to offer! You can choose what time of the day you would like to attend. Prior to the day of the event you will receive an email with a digital version of the membership card to show at the ticket counter to get the tickets you requested for your family good for that date only. This event is open to any adoptive/foster/kinship/guardianship families. Registration via Eventbrite is Required -https://afsnspringatthegardens.eventbrite.com
For questions please email afsn@dabsj.org
*Indoor gatherings are currently limited to 10. If you have more than 10 in your family please divide up for the admission process and as you are going through the indoor spaces.
***Due to capacity limitations with COVID-19, it is possible that they will be full upon your arrival which could result in a waiting period.

AFSN - Raising Healthy Families Group (Virtual)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Raising Healthy Families Group Virtual Meet Up.
Contact Carrie at cburrows@dabsj.org for link or more information

AFSN - Cedar Springs Adoptive Parent Group (Virtual)
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Join us for casual conversation and connection. For more information contact Deidra at dartecki@dabsj.org

AFSN - Yoga In The Park
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join AFSN at Pleasant Park Thursdays during May and June to enjoy an 8 week series of yoga with other adoptive, foster and kinship parents. You can attend just one or all of the classes in the series. Plenty of space to be socially distanced and enjoy some fresh air and connection.
Class will consist of yoga, breathing and some mindfulness practices. We will move, breathe, notice and hopefully feel great. No yoga experience is necessary! Classes accessible to every body.
Please bring a yoga mat, if you do not have one we will provide a mat for you. You may want a beach towel/blanket/sheet to put under your mat.
This event is open to any adoptive, foster, kinship or guardianship parent and is funded in part by the Heart of West Michigan United Way.

Registration is required via Eventbrite - https://afsnyogainthepark.eventbrite.com
For questions please email afsn@dabsj.org or call 855-642-4727.
*Weather permitting

AFSN - Spring Meijer Garden Meet-Ups
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Get your family out of the house and enjoy all that the Gardens have to offer! You can choose what time of the day you would like to attend. Prior to the day of the event you will receive an email with a digital version of the membership card to show at the ticket counter to get the tickets you requested for your family good for that date only. This event is open to any adoptive/foster/kinship/guardianship families. Registration via Eventbrite is Required -https://afsnspringatthegardens.eventbrite.com
For questions please email afsn@dabsj.org
*Indoor gatherings are currently limited to 10. If you have more than 10 in your family please divide up for the admission process and as you are going through the indoor spaces.
***Due to capacity limitations with COVID-19, it is possible that they will be full upon your arrival which could result in a waiting period.

AFSN - Yoga In The Park
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join AFSN at Pleasant Park Thursdays during May and June to enjoy an 8 week series of yoga with other adoptive, foster and kinship parents. You can attend just one or all of the classes in the series. Plenty of space to be socially distanced and enjoy some fresh air and connection.
Class will consist of yoga, breathing and some mindfulness practices. We will move, breathe, notice and hopefully feel great. No yoga experience is necessary! Classes accessible to every body.
Please bring a yoga mat, if you do not have one we will provide a mat for you. You may want a beach towel/blanket/sheet to put under your mat.
This event is open to any adoptive, foster, kinship or guardianship parent and is funded in part by the Heart of West Michigan United Way.

Registration is required via Eventbrite - https://afsnyogainthepark.eventbrite.com
For questions please email afsn@dabsj.org or call 855-642-4727.
*Weather permitting