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

AFSN Spring Break Stay-Cation at Rebounderz
9:30 am - 11:00 am

Join AFSN for some Spring Break Fun at Rebounderz on Monday April 2nd from 9:30-11:00am

Available for adoptive families only.

Pre-registration is required! Via eventbrite- https://afsnspringbreakstaycationatrebounderz.eventbrite.com

$16.00 per participant (payable at the door on the day of the event)

-Rebounderz Jump Socks are included with package.

-Immediate families max out at 3 participants . So there would be a $48 max per household.

-There is no charge for those who attend but do not participate on the equipment.

Questions? Contact Deidra at dartecki@afsn.org or 616-458-7945.

AFSN- Spring Break stay-Cation at Grand Rapids Gymnastics
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Grand Rapids Gymnastics is having an open gym on Monday April 2nd from 2-4pm and has offered a discount for AFSN families.

Cost is only $5 per child with a maximum of $15 per family. *Just mention AFSN when signing your child in.

No pre-registration is required.

Located at 1601 Gailbraith Ave. SE Grand Rapids

AFSN - Meijer Gardens Adoptive Family Meet-up
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Meet up with other adoptive families and spend an evening enjoying the Gardens. Check in time is 10am 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.

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.

Registration is required! Please follow the link to register:

https://afsnmeijergardensregistration.eventbrite.com

AFSN Spring Break Stay-Cation Pool Party
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Join AFSN for A Spring Break Stay-Cation Pool Party at The Wealthy Street Pool!

Located at 1961 Lake Dr. East Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506

This event is free for Adoptive Families with children  ages 12 and under.

Registration is required and space is limited. Please follow the link to register: https://springbreakstaycationpoolparty.eventbrite.com

Questions? Contact Deidra at dartecki@afsn.org or 616-458-7945

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

AFSN - Meijer Gardens Adoptive Family Meet-up
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Meet up with other adoptive families and spend an evening enjoying the Gardens. Check in time is 10am 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.

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.

Registration is required! Please follow the link to register:

https://afsnmeijergardensregistration.eventbrite.com

AFSN - Spring Break Stay-Cation at Grand Rapids Gymnastics (Thursday)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Grand Rapids Gymnastics is having an open gym on Thursday April 5th from 1-2:30pm and has offered a discount for AFSN families.

Cost is only $5 per child, with a maximum of $15 per family!*Just mention AFSN when signing your child in.

No pre-registration is required.

Located at 1601 Gailbraith Ave. SE Grand Rapids

AFSN Spring Break Stay-Cation Rollerskating at Tarry Hall
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

AFSN Spring Break Stay-Cation Rollerskating at Tarry Hall!

Join us Thursday April 5th 1:30-4:30 at Tarry Hall.

Cost is $5 per person and includes regular skates (inline skates would be $1.00 more) *payable at the door on the day of the event.

Pre-registration is required via eventbrite - https://afsnspringbreakstaycationrollerskating.eventbrite.com

Questions? Contact Deidra at dartecki@afsn.org or 616-458-7945.

AFSN - Family Day at the Detroit Zoo
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Bring your family and enjoy the Detroit Zoo!

8450 W. 10 Mile Rd. Royal Oak, Mi. 48067

For more information or to RSVP contact Kristen at kseguin@dabsj.org

AFSN Coffee Talk in Kent County at the Plainfield Biggby
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Come have a cup of coffee or tea or just come to chat! Casual conversation and fellowship with others who are walking a similar path.

We will meet the 1st Saturday every other month from 1-2:30pm at Biggby - 4035 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids, Mi. 49525

For more information please contact Carrie at cburrows@afsn.org or 616-889-1561

Coffee Talk in Kent County at the Plainfield Biggby
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Come have a cup of coffee or tea or just come to chat! Casual conversation and fellowship with others who are walking a similar path.

We will meet the 1st Saturday each month from 1-2:30pm at Biggby - 4035 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids, Mi. 49525

For more information please contact Carrie at cburrows@afsn.org or 616-889-1561

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.

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.

RSVP to Lorrie Foor at lilsprouts@live.com

AFSN - Meijer Gardens Adoptive Family 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.

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.

Registration is required! Please follow the link to register:

https://afsnmeijergardensregistration.eventbrite.com

AFSN - Family Day at Hands on Museum
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us for some family fun at Hands on Museum from 12:00pm - 3:00pm.

Hands on Museum - 220 E. Ann St. Ann Arbor, Mi. 48104

For more information or to RSVP contact Kristen at Kseguin@dabsj.org

AFSN - Empowered to Connect Conference Simulcast
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Featuring Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) methods developed by Dr. Karyn Pervis and Dr. David Cross from the Karyn Pervis Institute of Child Development at TCU to help bring attachment and connection to families.

The content is ideal for adoptive and foster parents, those considering adoption or foster care, and those who are serving and supporting others, including social workers, school and agency professionals, church staff and ministry leaders, counselors and therapists.

Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (including breaks and 1 hour lunch)

All participants will receive conference materials, drinks, light snacks and lunch both days. Childcare is not provided for this event. Registration through eventbrite or calling AFSN at 616-458-7945 is required.

For more information on what to expect at an Empowered to Connect Simulcast, please visit www.empoweredtoconnect.org/conferences/. If you have more questions about our hosted event, please email dartecki@afsn.org.

AFSN will send all foster and adoptive parents a certificate of completion including training hours they attended. Each professional interested in receiving hours and a professional certificate is required to register and pay a separate fee at www.etccontinuingeducation2018/eventbrite.com.

AFSN - Empowered to Connect Conference Simulcast
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Featuring Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) methods developed by Dr. Karyn Pervis and Dr. David Cross from the Karyn Pervis Institute of Child Development at TCU to help bring attachment and connection to families.

The content is ideal for adoptive and foster parents, those considering adoption or foster care, and those who are serving and supporting others, including social workers, school and agency professionals, church staff and ministry leaders, counselors and therapists.

Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (including breaks and 1 hour lunch)

All participants will receive conference materials, drinks, light snacks and lunch both days. Childcare is not provided for this event. Registration through  https://empoweredtoconnectgr.eventbrite.com or calling AFSN at 616-458-7945 is required.

AFSN - Parents Night Out (Ann Arbor)
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Parents Night Out at Zingermans Roadhouse from 7:00pm-10:00pm

Zingermans Roadhouse - 2501 Jackson Ave. Ann Arbor, Mi. 48103

For more information or to RSVP contact Kristen at kseguin@dabsj.org

Mid-Michigan Foster and Adoptive Families (Arenac)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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

Kalamazoo Adoptive Parent Group
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us on Friday, April 27, from 3:00pm to 9:00pm, at Chuck E. Cheese off of 28th St. Mention DABSJ at the register and 15-20% of generated sales for the night will be donated back to DABSJ! Show the flyer and you will receive 10 Free Tokens/Play Points!