PARC

Upcoming Post Adoption Resource Center Events

Each month, Post Adoption Resource Center staff plan events that will provide adoptive families with opportunities to meet and connect. All Post Adoption Resource Center events are free for families with finalized adoptions (and members of their immediate household), unless otherwise stated.

Families are asked to complete an Event Waiver & Release prior to any event with a higher risk level (ie swimming, bounce houses, etc.). Waivers will be available at each event; however, if you prefer to fill out the waiver ahead of time, please print, complete, and bring the waiver with you and give to the PARC representative.

Download the Release, Waiver and Indemnity Agreement

Location Details:

The Modern Well

503 N Main St

Lawton, MI 49065

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Adoptive Parents' Coffee & Conversation at The Modern Well

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 04/18/2024

Join PARC and other adoptive parents for coffee at 10:00 am. Please RSVP to [email protected].

Location Details:

Calvary Church

707 E Beltline NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Adoptive Parents' Conference, "What's Trauma Got To Do With It?"

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 04/19/2024

Understand the effects of past trauma on current behaviors and learn how to better understand these behaviors. Learn strategies to help children and youth who have a history of trauma. This in-person conference, being led by Mandy Taylor, will take place at Calvary Church (enter through door K). Get the registration link by emailing [email protected].

Location Details:

Frederik Meijer Gardens

1000 E Beltline NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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Adoptive Family Fun Event at Meijer Gardens

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM, 04/22/2024

Meet PARC staff near the ticket counter between 10:00 and 10:15 am to receive your tickets. Enjoy the seasonal Butterflies are Blooming exhibit in addition to the rest of the gardens. Open to the first 20 people who RSVP. RSVP to [email protected].

Location Details:

St John's Episcopal Church

524 Washington Ave

Grand Haven, MI 49417

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Adoptive Parents' Training, "Human Trafficking"

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM, 04/25/2024

Human trafficking is the second largest criminal enterprise in MI. Come and learn the facts about human trafficking and how to protect those you love. This training is going to be led by Warning Lights. Get the registration link by emailing [email protected].