Interested in learning more about foster care?

Foster Care Information Meeting

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? Join us for an informational meeting where you can come to find answers to your questions!

Many foster parents have said that is was in prayer that they became inspired to open their home to a child in need. Children who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect, or abandonment need a safe place to heal, to learn, and to grow.  Is God calling you?

Monday, June 26th, 7:00-8:00pm

Willow Creek Community Church

Room B109 (enter by the chapel)

67 E. Algonquin Road, So. Barrington

You will hear from Dr. Cheryl  Stenzel, Director of Allendale’s Foster Care Program.  Come and ask questions!

For questions and to register, contact Dr. Cheryl Stenzel at cstenzel@allendale4kids.org or call 847-245-6377 

*Please note: Child care is not available for this event.

Young Adult Adoptee Group!

Upcoming Group - June 6th Young Adult Adoptee Group This event is for older teens and adults (15 years old or older) who would like to discuss adoption-related topics in a safe and open environment. Parents can also attend a separate group simultaneously, led by a licensed therapist (no fee for parents, but please RSVP). Discussions will range in topics from: peer relationships,  launching out of their parents home,  college/career,  and other adoption related issues. Facilitated by Pam Shepard, LCSW and an adult-adoptee.   When? June 6, 2017 Tuesday, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Where? Holt-Sunny Ridge Children's Services 270 Remington Blvd  Suite D  Bolingbrook, IL 60440   Register Here!  Holt-Sunny Ridge | 630-754-4500 | illinois@holtsunnyridge.org

Replanted Ministry Family Gathering!

Come join other adoptive, foster and Safe Families! 

Hosted by Replanted Ministry

Cinema Under the Stars - Disco Style
June 3, 2017 | Church of the Resurrection | 4 - 7pm

Start the summer off right with a cookout and an "outdoor" movie night! (Disclaimer: since the sun sets a bit later now, we'll bring the movie into the Narthex of the church so your kiddos can get to bed on time).

Come dressed in your best and brightest Disco Style colors and attire.

Bring blankets, sleeping bags, lawn chairs, and pillows to kick back and enjoy a family-friendly film. Whether you are a prospective or current adoptive, foster, or safe family or just want to learn more about Replanted - there will be something for everyone.
 

4:00 pm - Social Time and Dinner
A time for eating, socializing, encouraging, and celebrating. 

5:30 pm - Movie

Bring blankets, sleeping bags, lawn chairs, and pillows to kick back and enjoy a family-friendly film.
 

Please note: we will not be providing childcare at this event. We will have a variety of activities for you and your kiddos to participate in.

 

REGISTER HERE

Parents Night Out!

Attention Foster parents and Safe Families hosts! 

Village Church of Bartlett would like to treat you to a Parents' Night Out!







Dates: June 2nd, July 7th, and August 4th

Times: 6pm- 9pm

Location: Village Church of Bartlett

We would love to spend time with your kids while you enjoy a special date-night or outing.

 REGISTER HERE!

For further questions, please contact Shelly Shales at snjshales@gmail.com or Amy Kralicek at ajkralicek@comcast.net.

Opportunity for Grad Students: TBRI Camp Buddy

Opportunity for Grad Students!

 

This summer, Holt-Sunny Ridge, a local adoption agency, will be hosting a camp for

children who have been adopted either domestically or internationally. Each child will be

assigned a grad student as a “buddy” for the duration of the camp. There are only 15 spots

available for this opportunity.

 

This Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) family camp will take place Friday,

June 23, through Sunday, June 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m in Hampshire, IL.

 

Are you looking for experience in child and family services? Do you have a heart for working with children who have experienced trauma?

 

Requirements & Information:

Must be a graduate student in a social services/child development program.»Buddies must be available for the all-day camp training on Saturday, June 10 in Hampshire, Illinois from 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m, as well as for all three days of the family camp.

 

This is a volunteer experience. Your meals will be provided. Each volunteer will need to provide his/her own transportation to and from the camp.We can provide a letter of recommendation documenting your hours volunteered, if needed. An application process will be required,

including a phone interview and background check.

 

Please contact us A.S.A.P.

To learn more, please contact

Jessica Augsburger at

jessicaa@holtsunnyridge.org or

 

(630) 754-4532.

270 Remington Blvd., Suite D, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 

• DCFS licensed IL#529708