While your children may be ecstatic that school is out for the summer, for many parents this season can bring some logistical challenges. The good news? We're here to help! Here are resources, events, and ideas to help you and your crew adjust to being back in a more "normal" world!
Free (or Cheap) Local Activities

If you're looking for fun things to do in Maryland, DC, or Virginia, look no further. We've found a few great resources that will get your children's feet moving and brains thinking, while you barely spend a penny! Check out activities in MD, DC, or VA!

Everyone experiences stress, both individually and as a family. This on-demand webinar is led by an adoption expert who has provided training on stress management and parenting for 25+ years and will focus on prioritizing positive re-framing and relaxation techniques for everyday use. Watch here!

If your children are in grades 9-12 and are looking for a way to give back, encourage them to volunteer with us! Our team would love to have some help with short-term projects for the summer. For more info, contact Margo Devine here!

Holidays and vacations can be stressful and hectic. In the midst of all of the excitement, children may find it difficult to regulate their emotions and behaviors, and parents may find themselves feeling frustrated and exhausted. In this webinar, learn coping strategies and skills that will prevent or minimize problematic behaviors so that you all can make the most of family time. Watch here!
Fall Family Day
11 AM
Centennial Park
Pavilion H,
Ellicott City, MD
We had such a fabulous time seeing all of our amazing friends, supporters, and sponsors gathered together, all in support of children and families at Swing Into Action for Kids, our annual golf tournament!
Thank you for making the day an incredible success! Share in the fun by taking a look at our album of fabulous pictures from the day here. You just might see a familiar face or two! If you missed out on the fun, we'd love to have you join us next year at Swing Into Action for Kids!
We're thrilled to welcome two new members to our team, Weberlyn Dossen, LMSW, our new Intake Coordinator, and Vincent Wilson, MA, our new HR Generalist. Learn more about each of them below!
Weberlyn is responsible for intakes, conducting psycho-social assessments, problem identification, treatment planning, and pairing clients with a therapist that will best fit their needs. She has spent 3 years working as an advocate for individuals involved with the Philadelphia Family Court and as a therapist in Primary Care Offices.
Her areas of expertise include acute trauma, women’s health, depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD with or without psychotic features, substance use disorder, unmanaged chronic illness, intuitive eating/ fitness, and truancy. She loves to cycle, roller skate, dance, drink tea, travel, make plant-based recipes, and watch old episodes of Hey Arnold and The Office. She believes life is about healing and learning how to love and accept ourselves. Her aim is to have everyone feel heard, understood, loved, and accepted.
Vincent was born and raised in Springfield, MA, the home of Friendly’s Ice Cream, the birthplace of basketball, and the home of Dr. Seuss. He considers himself to be a very happy and outgoing person, always looking for ways to be more useful. In his spare time he enjoys cooking, coaching basketball, and watching any show on the Food Network. Additionally, he sees himself as a relentless problem-solver and is always looking for a new challenge.
Adoptions Together is growing! Join a team dedicated to strengthening and supporting all children, all families, every step of the way! We are currently hiring for several roles:
  • Clinical Supervisor | Managerial role with no caseload.
  • Mental Health Therapist
  • Contract Therapist (2) | Must live in Eastern Shore/Western MD.
  • Adoptive Parent Mentors (5) | Mentors must reside in Western Maryland, Eastern Shore of Maryland, Central Maryland, Capital Area, or Southern Maryland.
  • Co-Facilitator for Interracial Adoption Group | Co-facilitator must have been adopted by parents of another race.
To learn more about the Clinical Program Manager, Mental Health Therapist, and Contract Therapist roles, click here. For more information about the Adoptive Parent Mentors and Co-Facilitator role, contact Melanie Geddings-Hayes by clicking here.
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:
July 22, 2021
July 29, 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!