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RESOURCES: October is Infant Safe Sleet
Week 2 (October 11–17)
A firm, flat mattress in a clutter-free crib, bassinet, or play yard is #safesleep and will reduce your baby’s risk of sleep-related causes of death. Learn the facts https://youtu.be/bDT2ug-2618. #safesleepmonth #safesleepsaveslives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDT2ug-2618&feature=youtu.be
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RESOURCES: October is Infant Safe Sleep
What You Can Do During Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month
October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Michigan. You can help raise awareness by posting to your social media accounts using the #SafeSleep hashtag. Here are messages that can be shared during October. They topics align with the weekly themes the Safe to Sleep® Campaign is using for their #SafeSleepSnap activity.
Week 1 (October 4-10)
Follow #safesleep by placing baby to sleep on his or her back to help reduce the risk of sleep-related infant death. https://youtu.be/EfCQZ9u0fR8 #safesleepmonth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfCQZ9u0fR8&feature=youtu.be
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Safe Sleep: Back Sleeping
Understanding Infant Adoption - Virtual Webinar
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, 12pm-1pm or
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, 12pm-1pm
Adoption Associates is excited to present a virtual training opportunity to the staff of health departments, obstetrician offices, pregnancy centers, or other medical offices. You are invited to join us for one hour to learn about private infant adoption, and why choosing adoption is a wonderful option for a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy. We will discuss what modern adoption looks like today, how to empower women in their decision making, and review the process of making an adoption plan. Grab your lunch and sit in on this session from the comfort of your home or office.
To RSVP for the Understanding Infant Adoption webinar, please
email agerrits@adoptionassociates.net or call Adoption Associates at 616-667-0677
A Zoom Meeting invitation will be sent after we receive your RSVP.
*1 Continuing Education credit offered for Social Workers
A smile for "hump" day!
October is Infant Sleep Awareness Month
RESOURCE:
Week 4 (October 25-31)
Breastfeeding reduces the risk of sleep-related causes of infant death. If you bring baby into your bed to #breastfeed, be sure to follow #safesleep when finished. https://youtu.be/5Ig7LiAXNRA #safesleepmonth #safetosleep
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ig7LiAXNRA&feature=youtu.be
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If you or someone you know is thinking about infant adoption, NOW is the perfect time to learn more!
We are offering FREE consultations for couples who submit preliminary applications during November and December. Once we receive your preliminary application we will be in touch to schedule the free consultation!
Here’s the link to fill out your preliminary application: https://www.adoptionassociates.net/how-to-adopt/my-adoption-portal/
Adoption Associates, Inc
August 26, 2018 at 2:00 PM ·
Understanding Infant Adoption - Virtual Webinar
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, 12pm-1pm or
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, 12pm-1pm
Adoption Associates is excited to present a virtual training opportunity to the staff of health departments, obstetrician offices, pregnancy centers, or other medical offices. You are invited to join us for one hour to learn about private infant adoption, and why choosing adoption is a wonderful option for a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy. We will discuss what modern adoption looks like today, how to empower women in their decision making, and review the process of making an adoption plan. Grab your lunch and sit in on this session from the comfort of your home or office.
To RSVP for the Understanding Infant Adoption webinar, please
email agerrits@adoptionassociates.net or call Adoption Associates at 616-667-0677
A Zoom Meeting invitation will be sent after we receive your RSVP.
*1 Continuing Education credit offered for Social Workers
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Understanding Infant Adoption Virtual Training that was held on November 12th and 18th! Directors, Nurses, Physicians, Volunteers, Social Workers, Pregnancy Counselors, and Women's Health Advocates joined us to discuss why choosing adoption is a positive option for a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy and how we can best support her. If you were unable to attend in November, please join us in December and/or January from 12pm-1pm:
Dec. 3rd - Safe Delivery Virtual Webinar
Dec. 10th - Safe Delivery Virtual Webinar
Jan. 13th - Understanding Infant Adoption Virtual Webinar
Jan. 20th - Safe Delivery Virtual Webinar
To RSVP to attend, please call Adoption Associates at 616-667-0677 or email Alivia Gerrits agerrits@adoptionassociates.net.
*1 Continuing Education credit offered for Social Workers
Happy National Adoption Day!
“So often birth mothers do not get the love and support they need after making an adoption plan for their child. Kristina, one of our birth mothers, experienced the joy of receiving a message from her child after his adoption. At Adoption Associates, we go above and beyond for our birth moms, birth parents and most importantly, ensuring that every child is blessed with a loving family.”
Have you been thinking about adoption? Join our virtual zoom meeting tomorrow at 7pm to see if adoption is the way for you to grow your family.
Kristina is one of the many birth moms we have had the honor of working with as she chose to make an adoption plan for her child. She is strong and brave and her testimony is just one of the reasons why we do the work we do.
#adoptionisanoption #birthmother #adoption
Unselfish Love: Our Adoption Journey
Part 5: The Photo Shoot
https://adoptionassociates.net/stories/adoptive-parents-stories/unselfish-love-our-adoption-journey-part-5-the-photo-shoot/
#adoptionjourney #unselfishlove #planadoption
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Unselfish Love: Our Adoption Journey Part 5: The Photo Shoot
Adoption Associates, Inc updated their info in the about section.
Adoption is a love story...
Honor and Learn This Black History Month
More than ever, this month is a welcome time for the education and celebration of Black American culture. As Black History Month kicks off, there may not be a physical coming together, but there are numerous cultural events in which to take part.
Eastside:
https://seenthemagazine.com/celebrate-black-history-month-in-michigan/
https://www.metroparent.com/daily/family-fun/family-events/black-history-month-family-events-southeast-michigan/
Westside:
https://www.experiencegr.com/events/black-history-month/
https://hellowestmichigan.com/2021/02/01/celebrating-black-history-month/
Central:
https://lansing.momcollective.com/celebrating-black-history-month/
https://lansingfamilyfun.com/mlk-day-black-history-month/
https://seenthemagazine.com/celebrate-black-history-month-in-michigan/
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6 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Michigan — SEEN Magazine
Making an adoption plan takes courage. Always show respect towards the birth family.
Unselfish Love, Our Adoption Journey Part 4: The Choice and The Connection
https://adoptionassociates.net/stories/unselfish-love-adoption-journey-part-4-choice-connection/
#familybyadoption #adoption #meetingthebirthmom
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Unselfish Love, Our Adoption Journey Part 4: The Choice and The Connection
