Whether you already celebrated Hanukkah or are getting ready for the excitement of Christmas or Kwanzaa, the holidays can be a time of mixed emotion for many people. If you're feeling happy and at peace about the holidays, that's fantastic! We're feeling joyful right there with you. If you're finding yourself feeling anxious and overwhelmed, we're right there with you too! Here are a few resources to help throughout the holidays:
With a $250,000 donation through the generosity of Bob and Beth Collins, Building Futures: The Janice Goldwater Legacy Fund was established as the foundation to ensure the long-term sustainability of Adoptions Together. Click here to learn more!
Thank you so much to Melissa Mollet of NBC4 Washington for helping us spread the word about the 50+ children on our Heart Gallery who are hoping to find their forever families. Learn more here!
Did you finalize an adoption in Maryland or do you know someone who did? Explore our free post-adoption services and resources for families who finalized an adoption in Maryland. Priority is given to families who have adopted through the child welfare system. Click here to contact our team to check your eligibility. Services offered include:
  • Monthly Interracial Adoption Support Group for Parents and Children (Starts November 16 for Children and November 30 for Parents)!
  • Individual and Family Counseling
  • Weekly Local Support Group Co-Facilitated by Adoptive Parents from Your Region to Build Connections in Your Community
  • Resource & Referral Line | 410-402-1121

If you're not eligible for the Maryland Post-Adoption Program, we have a large assortment of additional programs and groups all families and individuals are welcome to join or utilize including our support groups, 25+ on-demand adoption webinars, trauma-informed, adoption-competent counseling, and parent coaching.
Join the momentum as our organization continues to grow! View our open roles:
Gabriela is a curious, funny, imaginative and caring child. Gabriela enjoys being social with others and can be extremely friendly and outgoing. She loves to travel. Gabriela also loves trying new types of food, getting her nails painted, creating stories, and anything involving hair and dolls. Gabriela needs a forever family who demonstrates awareness, is patient, and excited to celebrate her!
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:
January 22, 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:
January 23, 2022
3-4:30 pm

To register, please contact Erica Moltz by clicking here.
We're thrilled to welcome Amy Simms, LMSW, as our new Adoptive Parent Social Worker to our team! Learn more about Amy below.
Amy Simms has worked as a social worker for over twenty years, serving families and children. She graduated from University of Maryland, Baltimore and earned her Master of Social Work in 2001 and her LMSW in 2004.
As an adoptive mother, she has extensive personal and professional experience in both domestic and international adoption and a passion for supporting families along their adoption journey. In addition to her work with families and children, Amy has worked in the international non-profit field and has a special interest and training in race relations and cultural bridge building. Outside of work, Amy enjoys coaching youth sports, reading, and spending family time with her husband and three children.
As the year winds to a close, start off your holiday season by making a donation to Adoptions Together. If you or your family would like to support the work we do, there are several ways to maximize your impact:

Learn about important information and updates
regarding charitable giving for this year by clicking here.

The impact you make on the lives of children and
families right here in the DMV can continue to
grow for years to come. Click here to learn more.

Support the work we do each month! Swap out your daily
coffee run or fast food purchase 1 day per month to
make a big impact over the course of the year.
Click here for more details.

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opportunities when you support nonprofits like
Adoptions Together. Check in with your employer to see if
they have a matching program or click here to
see if your employer is on the list!