Contact Pam Brown pbrown@adoptillinois.org to sign up for this AIA Series class
Some children who are placed for adoption were prenatally exposed to drugs and/or alcohol. While this may alarm prospective parents, increased awareness can be helpful. This class will teach prospective […]
Kay Holler, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will explore the stages of a child’s development, and what he/she is thinking about in terms of adoption at each stage. She will also […]
Adult Adoptee Panel Discussion: Adoptees Share Their Experiences What does adoption look like through the lens of someone who was adopted? How does someone who was adopted suggest talking to […]
Many families either have adopted a child or are considering adopting a child of another race, culture, and/or ethnicity. When taking into account the role of race in our society, […]
This is a moderated panel discussion. The panel is comprised of birth parents that have placed children for adoption. Panelists will discuss their personal experience with adoption and address topics […]
Recent research in neuroscience has confirmed what many clinicians have long known: Early relationships between caregivers and infants/young children matter and have lifelong implications for children. In order to help […]
This textured hair care presentation provides an overview of basic hair care, types, textures, and skincare. This class will also cover an overview of protective styles, product recommendations and an […]
TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION SYMPOSIUM - Strategies and Support for Effective Anti-Racist Parenting KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Torie Dimartile, Founder - WRECKAGE AND WONDER, LLC FEATURING: Mark Hagland, Speaker, Journalist, Author of Extraordinary Journey: The […]
REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE ONLY IF YOU HAVE TAKEN LEVEL 1 Step-by-step, hands-on instruction on how to do up to three simple hairstyles; ponytails, twists, basic underhand braiding; plus Q&A […]
Activism in Adoption Series 2024 - On Your Feet Foundation is partnering with The Book Stall to bring Sara Easterly, Lori Holden, and Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, authors of Adoption Unfiltered: Revelations from Adoptees, Birthparents, […]
NEW CLASS ALERT - Approximately 80 percent of all couples who become adoptive parents struggled with infertility. Infertility can feel like a betrayal of our bodies. Disappointment, loss, and shame […]
Activism in Adoption Series 2024 - On Your Feet Foundation will present via zoom Gretchen Sisson, PhD, a sociologist who studies abortion and adoption in the United States and author of […]
Join Becky O'Connell, one of our temporary care providers, and learn the "baby basics". Becky will discuss "The Big Three" (You will learn what they are!) and include suggestions and […]
Attorney Genie Miller Gillespie will discuss the steps that prospective adoptive parents should take to achieve a safe and legal adoption. Discussion will focus on the legal issues in adoption, […]
Recent research in neuroscience has confirmed what many clinicians have long known: Early relationships between caregivers and infants/young children matter and have lifelong implications for children. In order to help […]
Join Becky O'Connell, one of our temporary care providers, and learn the "baby basics". Becky will discuss "The Big Three" (You will learn what they are!) and include suggestions and […]
Attorney Genie Miller Gillespie will discuss the steps that prospective adoptive parents should take to achieve a safe and legal adoption. Discussion will focus on the legal issues in adoption, […]
Recent research in neuroscience has confirmed what many clinicians have long known: Early relationships between caregivers and infants/young children matter and have lifelong implications for children. In order to help […]
