Adoption Network Cleveland: The Ohio Family Connection

"Being an emancipated foster youth means a lot to me. I am not ashamed of having grown up in the foster care system; in fact, I am proud to say I did." Click to read more: https://www.adoptionnetwork.org/news-events/archive.html/article/2024/07/31/emancipated-foster-youth-a-title-that-reflects-my-resilience-and-determination-

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All proceeds benefit Adoption Network Cleveland, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization making a difference in the lives of thousands of Ohioans each year. Adoption Network Cleveland supports everyone on their adoption journey, including those involved in foster care and kinship care. We also offer services to donor-conceived individuals and those with non-adoption-related DNA discoveries.

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Adoption Network Cleveland: The Ohio Family Connection We support ALL who are impacted by adoption, including adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, kin

OPEN TO ALL! Join us for "Shattering Myths: The Realities of Birth Motherhood" with Lindsey and Nikki on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm via Zoom.

We'll discuss the misconceptions about birth mothers, ongoing grief, the importance of mental health support, and more. Let's foster empathy and understanding together. REGISTER NOW! https://ow.ly/JxGk50SEywO

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We had the wonderful opportunity to participate in a therapeutic horseback riding camp at Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center in partnership with Fostering Hope. 🌟

It was amazing to see the growth in confidence and trust in each child as they connected with the horses and each other. From learning to ride to overcoming fears, it was a week filled with unforgettable moments. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!

"We work hard to curate content from as many different angles of the adoption experience as possible so that we can learn from and understand each other better," says Ty Cliffel, Director of Programs. "We try to balance content so that many perspectives and points of view are shared."

Click to learn more and register for our upcoming Monday Evening Speaker Series presentations https://www.adoptionnetwork.org/news-events/archive.html/article/2024/07/31/announcing-the-fall-2024-monday-evening-speaker-series-engaging-conversations

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Join us for an upcoming General Discussion Meeting! Register for one or all events here: https://ow.ly/wltI50SEy6f

Some photos from our Transracial Adoptive Families Pool Party & Cookout! 🌞🏊‍♂️🍔 Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Join Barbara and Dan this Thursday (7/25)! Register here: https://ow.ly/m6Ns50SEwZ4

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All proceeds benefit the programs and services of Adoption Network Cleveland, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Org that impacts the lives of thousands of Ohioans (and beyond!) each year. Adoption Network Cleveland helps people at all points of their adoption journey – including all those who are impacted by adoption, foster care, and kinship care. Will you help support our mission? Buy your tickets here: https://ow.ly/Orww50SHqWx

Have you signed up for our Annual Cookout yet? We’re excited to see you there! Enjoy delicious food, fun games for the kids, lively entertainment, great music, and a fantastic community atmosphere. Don’t miss out on the fun! https://ow.ly/otuv50SEyp1

Join Dottie and Estes tomorrow (7/18)! Register here: https://ow.ly/O3m150SEwVX

Please read this important article. Yes, this happens, and while it might be at its worst in Utah, it also happens in other states. We are working to address these exploitative and illegal practices in Ohio. Learn more about our advocacy work at https://www.adoptionnetwork.org/service-areas/advocacy/.

‘People Say, You Sold Your Baby’ How Utah became the most exploitative state in private adoption.

Tonight (7/15) | https://ow.ly/TtQI50QySa0

Join us virtually for NAMI Family Support Group on Monday (7/15) at 6:30 PM. Register here: https://ow.ly/u7nE50QySaI

Adoptees over 50 deserve to learn about their past. Let's help them | Op-Ed Baby boomer and Generation X adoptees grew up with the unspoken rule of pretending that they were a “normal” part of the family.

Join us TOMORROW (7/10) for an in-person General Discussion Meeting with a social twist at Barroco Larchmere, 12718 Larchmere Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44120.

Look for us on the back patio, weather permitting! Drinks and appetizers are available at your own expense. Register here: https://www.adoptionnetwork.org/news-events/our-calendar.html/event/2024/07/10/in-person-general-discussion-meeting-facilitated-by-kim-and-amy/488417

"The Family Resilience Fund provides short-term rent or mortgage assistance, utility (electric, gas, water, sewer) assistance, food assistance, work-related clothing, work-related transportation, licensed child-care for work purposes, and other emergency assistance..." Click to read more: https://ow.ly/zuqW50SxkcL

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Tonight (7/3)! Join Nikki and Lindsey for Birth Mother Support Group. Register here: https://ow.ly/1A7M50StN1T

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All proceeds benefit Adoption Network Cleveland, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization making a difference in the lives of thousands of Ohioans each year. Adoption Network Cleveland supports everyone on their adoption journey, including those involved in foster care and kinship care. We also offer services to donor-conceived individuals and those with non-adoption-related DNA discoveries.

Will you help support Adoption Network Cleveland?
Buy your tickets here: https://ow.ly/nKfY50StMox

Register for "Fireworks Safety: Handle with Care," a Special Topic DNA Discovery Support Group. Tonight (7/2)! https://ow.ly/yTsI50StMU3

As the temperatures start to rise, friends and family gather together to celebrate holidays, birthdays, vacations, and reunions. One might want to bring fireworks to such festivities, but we all should recognize that these explosive materials should be handled with care. The same could be said about our DNA discovery results. We invite you to join our discussion as we share our journeys into possible volatile situations that might blow our expectations of what family means. Let's work through how we might handle these situations with care and understanding. Much like fireworks, DNA discovery results can be dangerous, but when handled correctly... they may bring us joy and wonderment. Register here: https://ow.ly/yTsI50StMU3

"Since 1939, Minnesota law has restricted adopted people from accessing their original birth records. That law changes on July 1. Lindeberg will sit with a notary public, verify her identity, send in a request and finally learn who her mother is." Click to read more.

After 85 years, adopted Minnesotans regain access to their birth records In 1939, birth records for adopted children in the state went dark with an "act relating to vital statistics." After decades of advocacy, those records are opening back up.

Join us for one or all of our upcoming Special Topic General Discussion Meetings.

While our regular meeting discussions flow with the input of participants, once a month a meeting takes a unique, single, special topic for a deeper facilitated discussion. Upcoming sessions cover a variety of subjects like positive self-talk, emotional perspectives during the holidays, triggering events, and more. Read more and register here: https://www.adoptionnetwork.org/news-events/archive.html/article/2024/06/28/special-topic-general-discussion-meetings

Join NAMI Greater Cleveland for Hope N Mic this Saturday, June 29th!

An afternoon filled with incredible live performances, community connection, and the healing power of the arts. With over 20+ partners hosting resource tables, exciting games, and amazing prizes, there's something for everyone! Register here: https://buff.ly/4aEcdBN

Hope N Mic 2024 This event aims to celebrate the arts and how we can use self-expression to break down mental health stigma, heal, and connect!