As the crisis in Ukraine persists, we are here to continue offering support and resources to families who have adopted from Ukraine or Russia. Children and teens adopted from each of these countries have a complex relationship to this crisis and need our support.
View our free Community Town Hall focused on providing families, parents, and caregivers with support and guidance as they navigate the complexities of helping their children process and understand
the war in Ukraine.
Here are additional articles and research that may be helpful for you and your family at this time:
We know this continues to be a difficult time for many as we witness the ongoing war in Ukraine. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please don’t hesitate to reach out here.
For anyone who couldn't join us for our virtual conference, All About Attachment, you can now access the conference videos on-demand!

Lisa Ferentz of The Ferentz Institute and Lisa Danahy of Create Calm - INA Wellness, experts in healing from trauma and mind-body modalities, lead engaging seminars and guided Q&A sessions. Check it out below!
Saturday, June 11
Washington, DC

Would you like to join us as we partner with Rainbow Families for the Capitol Pride Festival? Fill out this quick survey and we'll be in touch with additional information shortly!
Tournament

Friday, June 17 | 8 AM
Turf Valley Resort
We are looking for raffle items for our Swing Into Action for Kids and Taste in Potomac! If you have an item that you would like to donate, please contact Margo Devine here. Thank you so much!
Families who finalized an adoption in Maryland may be eligible for our FREE Maryland Post-Adoption Program!

One of the benefits of this free program is the Adoptive Parent Support Line. Call 410-402-1121 Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm for support, guidance, and advice!

Click here to contact our team to check your eligibility.
We're thrilled to welcome Cheyenne Taylor and Shilonda Waller to our team! Cheyenne is our new HR Generalist and Shilonda is our new Finance Manager. Get to know each of them below!
Cheyenne joins the Adoptions Together team as the HR Generalist. With over 7 years of nonprofit experience, she aims to contribute to organizational effectiveness through people operations and cultivating a productive and inclusive workplace. Cheyenne received her Bachelors in Sociology from Norfolk State University and is a recent graduate with a Master’s in Organizational Management from the University of Arizona Global Campus with an aPHR certification.
Cheyenne endeavors to lead through service and live by her core values: Kindness, Self-Care, Excellence, and Truth. In her downtime, she is usually trying new recipes, finding good reads, binge-watching on Netflix, and staying active.
Shilonda joins the Adoptions Together Team as the Finance Manager. She graduated from Morgan State University with an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Trinity Washington University with an MBA in Business. Shilonda comes to Adoptions Together with over ten years experience in finance and is so excited to be here!
Her goal is to bring expertise to the team and help in any way that she can to bring families together. In her spare time she likes to listen to music, try new recipes, and spend time with loved ones.
In this month's Why I Give segment, get to know how Sheila Stinson first got connected to Adoptions Together, why she chooses to support us, and more about her commitment to our organization. Thank you for your support!
Meghan is a creative, caring, and talkative 16-year-old that enjoys doing arts & crafts, playing outside, and going out to eat. She is outgoing and has a sweet tooth. Meghan looks forward to going to school every day and her favorite class is art. She treasures her American Girl doll and loves to color. Meghan is not a fan of scary movies, thunderstorms, or the dark.

She is hoping to find a family that can be a reassuring presence and understand her needs. She needs a family that can redirect her behaviors by being compassionate about why she may be doing what she is doing. She will do well with a family who is willing to put in the time and energy to build a trusting and safe relationship.
Grow with us in 2022! We're hiring for several open roles including:


We also have an opening
for an internship:
The Parent Support Group meets weekly via Zoom to provide a space for parents to connect and discuss their challenges and wins from the past week, share helpful resources, and ask questions in an empathetic group setting. To hear about the impact of this group from a weekly attendee, click here.

To register,
please contact
Melanie
Geddings-Hayes,
LCSW-C,
by clicking here.
The Interracial Adoptive Children's Group is a safe space of emotional support for children and youth adopted interracially. Each session, the group will engage in open discussion and guided activities (readings, lessons, games, etc) focused on civic and cultural topics that impact their lives. The focus for this group will be to build resilience, self-esteem, and identity.
Upcoming Sessions:
May 21, 2022
June 11, 2022

Organized by Age:
10-11 am | Ages 10-13
11 am-Noon | Ages 5-9

To register, please contact Delois Pearsall by clicking here.
Parent's Group is a safe space for parents to connect and engage with other interracial adoptive families to ask questions, share advice, and discuss their family's unique experiences. This group will meet monthly and include guest speakers, productive dialogue, and practical take-aways for each family.

Upcoming Sessions:
May 22, 2022
June 12, 2022
3-4:30 pm

To register, please contact Erica Moltz by clicking here.
Join Rainbow Families for their annual LGBTQ+ Family Conference! This will be a day full of inspiration, important discussions, and community building for LGBTQ+ families, parents, and prospective parents. We're honored to join the day's events with Janice Goldwater and Delois Pearsall presenting! Click here for more information.