As summer winds down and we approach the end of August, could anyone else use a bit of good news? We're happy to share an amazing update from our Foster Care Adoption Program as well as the news of an upcoming program through Adoptions Together that could help you or someone you love. Keep reading on for more details!
This summer, we’re celebrating the creation of five families formed through foster care adoption! Each of these families can begin the lifelong journey of growing, healing, and loving one another, with our team behind them every step of the way. The smiles on Sam, Travis, and Joel’s face (pictured) say it all! Congratulations!
Adoption is a lifelong journey and support from our team at Adoptions Together and FamilyWorks Together doesn’t end after finalization. Building a strong support network of people and resources enables you and your family to have the necessary support when making a huge life transition.
As of this summer, our team is offering free post-adoption services and resources to families in Maryland. Priority for these services is given to families who have adopted through the child welfare system. Click here to contact our team to check your eligibility.
Services offered through the free Maryland Post-Adoption Program include:
  • Monthly Interracial Adoption Support Group for Parents and Children
  • Individual and Family Counseling
  • Weekly Local Support Group Co-Facilitated by Adoptive Parents from Your Region to Build Connections in Your Community
  • 9am-5pm Resource & Referral Line for Calls | 410-402-1121
Do you know someone who is interested in working with our team? We are currently hiring an adoption-competent Clinical Supervisor. The person in this position will supervise and train therapists providing pre- and post-permanency clinical services to families and children in Washington, DC. This position does not carry a caseload.
Tyanna is an energetic girl with a vibrant personality and an award-winning smile! She loves unicorns and spending time with her sister who lives in Richmond, Virginia.

Her life has been filled with some challenges, so she would love to find a patient, understanding, and focused forever family who can help her heal and grow. She would do well in a two-parent family or a single parent family with additional supports. Learn more about Tyanna at the link below!
The Parent Support Group meets weekly on Thursday evening 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.
Upcoming Sessions:
August 19, 2021
August 26, 2021

To register,
please contact
Melanie Geddings-Hayes, LCSW-C, by clicking here.
Looking for a place to donate your used technology? The iPad that we use for our Zoom room is 7 years old and cannot be upgraded to power the Zoom software.

We would love the donation of a new or used iPad that can be upgraded to the current IOS operating system (14.6)! If donating a used iPad, please wipe the iPad and turn Find My App off.

Please contact our IT Team if you have an iPad to donate. Thank you!