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  • Dive into the Summer 2023 issue of our e-newsletter and discover a world of FREE ongoing support services for adoptees and adoptive/kinship families, provided by Children's Aid Society of Alabama's APAC team! Learn more about a few of Alabama's waiting children, shedding light on their unique stories and the families they seek. Their smiles will surely warm your heart!

    Prepare to be moved by a touching reflection shared by one of Alabama's very own adoptees. Their personal journey is a testament to the power of love and the transformative impact of adoption.

    Expand your knowledge with APAC's summer webinars, where our experts will delve into insightful topics and provide valuable guidance for both foster and adoptive families. It's an opportunity you won't want to miss!

    Save the date and register early for APAC's upcoming TTN events, featuring the esteemed Jules Alvarado from the renowned Alvarado Consulting and Treatment Group, in which Jules will deliver an in-depth masterclass on how to go from "Chaos to Calm" and find our anchors during turbulent times. Get ready to gain profound insights and practical strategies to reduce stress and more.

    Stay informed, inspired, and connected with APAC's invaluable resources.

  • In this issue, a Children's Aid Society of Alabama APAC team member shares her personal story about her family's connection to foster care, her decision to become a foster mom, and what inspired her to adopt and become someone's forever home. An adoptive mom shares her journey toward building a stronger connection with her son when a tragic situation opened her eyes to depth of his trauma. Learning how to listen and lean in to his needs by becoming trauma-informed and walking alongside him toward healing. Have some fun and build connection with an adoptee friendly family tree activity. Register for APAC's upcoming Spring webinars and more!

  • Our Winter 2022 Newsletter has been shared digitally! Sign up to receive our FREE quarterly newsletter TODAY!

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  • Issue 58

  • - Issue 57
    Sweet Summertime: a time for fun, family activities, and the opportunity to spend more purposeful time together.

  • - Issue 56
    Holistic Wellness: a whole child perspective, what to do when counseling and medication simply aren’t enough.

  • - Issue 55
    Myths About Adoption: Myths, Misconceptions, and Misnomers about Adoption and Adoptees.

  • - Issue 54
    Keeping The Knots Together: learning to lean into the change process.

  • - Issue 53
    Let the Good Times Roll: creating childhood memories, sibling connections, and an introduction to Trust Based Relational Intervention.

  • - Issue 52
    The Circle of Adoption: exploring family, community and the ways we strengthen each other through our connections.

  • - Issue 51
    The Magic of Adoption: exploring the magic moments of adoption, trauma and resilience, and a special welcome message from our new APAC Program Director, Suzie Diamond!

  • - Issue 50
    The Parenting Toolbox: out-of-the box ideas for trauma-informed parenting
    and a special farewell "Note from the Director" on page 2.

  • - Issue 49
    Celebrating Milestones: a focus on the adoption journey and parents share their experiences.

  • - Issue 48
    Mission: Adoption: a journey through the adoption process, and a tribute to Alabama's "Rocket City."

2022 Highlights of Individuals & Families Served

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    United Way Central Alabama
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