A Voice for His Children: Young Adult Adoptee Group!

Thursday, May 18, 2017

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

Holt-Sunny Ridge | 630-754-4500 | illinois@holtsunnyridge.org

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT WILLOW CREEK

Select Thursdays & Saturdays, May 10-June 7, 2018, 7pm - 9pm DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, June 9, 2018, 4pm - 8pm Adoption Community Picnic. Butterfield Park, Elmhurst. Join us for an evening of connection with other adoptive families! A photographer will be taking free family photos. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP at adoption@willowcreek.org .

Thursdays, July 19-Oct 25, 2018 DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, September 15, 2018, 8:30am-5:00pm DCFS Educational Advocacy training. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

ON-GOING GROUPS

Waiting Families Group: Families in the process of adopting meet every 3rd Sunday of the month after the 11:15 service (about 12:30) in the Link, (the breezeway connecting the atrium to the Care Center) for connection, support, & encouragement. For more information contact Angela Osgood at 773-430-5304.

First Mom Group: Women who have placed a child for adoption are invited to meet together for community, encouragement, support, & healing. no matter where you are on your journey. The group meets on Wednesday nights from 7:30-8:45. For more information contact Jan Collins (a fellow birthmother) at 773-983-3773.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Adoption Church Co-Coordinator: Help coordinate the adoption activities associated with the Adoption Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. Interview process required. Call Dina 708-363-2599.

Foster Care Church Coordinator: Coordinate the foster care activities associated with the Foster Care Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. . Interview process required. See Dina 708-363-2599.

Family Friend (Safe Families): Provide parent or child mentoring, babysitting, transportation, or other supportive services to families. Background check required.

Resource Friend (Safe Families): Provide assistance to host families by offering good & services or professional skills to serve children who are placed in Safe Families.

Prayer Team: Provide ongoing prayer support for family and ministry needs.

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Young Adult Adoptee Group!

Holt-Sunny Ridge Children's Services
270 Remington Blvd
Suite D
Bolingbrook, IL 60440

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

Young Adult Adoptee Group!

Holt-Sunny Ridge Children's Services270 Remington Blvd Suite D Bolingbrook, IL 60440

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Holt-Sunny Ridge Children's Services
270 Remington Blvd
Suite D
Bolingbrook, IL 60440