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Upcoming Fundraising Events

August 2019

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  • Jun 15 - Aug 20

    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. 

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  • Aug 3

    AFSN - Pizza in the Park Farmington Hills
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Meet with other area adoptive families at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Registration is required via Eventbrite -https://afsnpizzaintheparkoaklandcounty.eventbrite.com

    We will meet in the picnic area near the playground and splash pad.

    For questions contact Jessica at jrienstra@dabsj.org

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  • Aug 5 - Aug 9

    Backpack & School Supply Drive 2019
    Aug 5 at 12:00 am
    Aug 9 at 12:00 am

    Help the children we serve start the school year off strong!

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  • Aug 6

    AFSN - Kent County Skating Drop Off Event
    11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Attention Kent County adoptive families:
     
    Need a break? Drop your kids off for a few hours of skating fun with AFSN at The Kentwood Fun Spot!
     
    AFSN will provide the cost of admission, roller skates (roller-blades are available for a fee of $2 per skater) and a pizza lunch.
     
    This event is open to children ages 6-16 who reside in Kent County.
    *Limited spots are available.
    Registration required via Eventbrite - https://afsnskatingdropoff.eventbrite.com
     
    *This event is funded in partnership with the Heart of West Michigan United Way.
     
     
     

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  • Aug 9

    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.

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  • Aug 12

    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. 

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  • Aug 15

    Trauma Informed Parenting (TIP II)
    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 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.

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  • Aug 18

    AFSN - Back to School Picnic
    1:00 pm - 4:00 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.
    Registration is Required via Eventbrite - https://afsnbacktoschoolpicnic2019.eventbrite.com
     
    For questions contact Deidra at 616-458-7945.

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  • Aug 18

    AFSN - Paddle in the Park with Above the Wake
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Join us at Kenwood Park for some food, fun and games! Meet other adoptive families nd 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 2:00pm.
    Registration is required via Eventbrite - https://afsnpaddleintheparkwithabovethewake.eventbrite.com
     
    For questions, contact Deb at dfrisbie@afsn.org

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  • Aug 20

    Mentoring Orientation
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AS A MENTOR?

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  • Aug 20

    AFSN-Meijer Garden Meet-Up
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Meet up with other adoptive families and spend an evening enjoying the Gardens. Check in time is 6 pm sharp and we must check in as a group. An AFSN staff member will meet you just inside the entrance in front of the gift shop.

    Registration is required via eventbrite https://afsnmeijergardenmeetup2019.eventbrite.com

    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.

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  • Aug 24

    AFSN-Styles 4 Kidz African-American Hair Care Workshop (Grand Rapids)
    9:00 am - 11:00 am

    Styles for Kidz (S4K) provides high-quality, compasionate haircare education and services for African-American kids in foster care and transracial adoptive families.

    What this workshop will provide:

    • Basic Instructional Course on understanding the Types and Textures of African American Hair followed by Q & A (Course length: 1 hour)
    • Hands on Instructional Course on Basic Hair Styling: How to properly moisturize and 3 basic styles (Course Length: 1 hour)
    • All materials, hair products and supplies will be provided by S4K for the course

    *Due to limited space and no childcare available, we ask that you bring only 1-2 children and only those children in need of styling.

    $20.00 Registration Fee will be fully refunded upon arrival at workshop.

    Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before your event start date.

    Registration is required via eventbrite - https://afsnstyles4kidzworkshopgrandrapids.eventbrite.com

    If you have any questions please email afsn@dabsj.org

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  • Aug 24

    AFSN-Stykes 4 Kidz African-American Hair Care Workshop (Ann Arbor)
    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Styles for Kidz (S4K) provides high-quality, compasionate haircare education and services for African-American kids in foster care and transracial adoptive families.

    What this workshop will provide:

    • Basic Instructional Course on understanding the Types and Textures of African American Hair followed by Q & A (Course length: 1 hour)
    • Hands on Instructional Course on Basic Hair Styling: How to properly moisturize and 3 basic styles (Course Length: 1 hour)
    • All materials, hair products and supplies will be provided by S4K for the course

    *Due to limited space and no childcare available, we ask that you bring only 1-2 children and only those children in need of styling.

    $20.00 Registration Fee will be fully refunded upon arrival at workshop.

    Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before your event start date.

    Registration is required via eventbrite - https://afsnstyles4kidzworkshopannarbor.eventbrite.com

    If you have any questions please email afsn@dabsj.org

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