Post-Adoption Education
Seminars
4 consecutive Saturdays: September 14, 21, 28, and October 5.
Nearly all adopted children are asked questions about adoption by friends, relatives, neighbors, classmates, and strangers. Children, especially those ages 7-11 need to be prepared to handle these challenging moments. Adoptions of Indiana can help them learn how to respond to these questions through fun adoption related activities designed especially for this age group. One parent session included. Group meets in person at Adoptions of Indiana.
Cost: $150.00
October 21, 2024 6:00-7:30, via Zoom
$35/couple. $25/single.
As children enter early elementary school, they enter the next phase of development in their understanding of adoption. This group will discuss the child development that occurs during this time period and how it affects a child’s understanding of adoption. We will also discuss how this creates the need for more specific and detailed adoption story discussions. The goal is to provide the parent with a better understanding of how to talk about adoption, as well as what to say to their child even with difficult topics.
September 9, 2024 6:00-7:30, via Zoom. $35/couple. $25/single.
Pre-school children are curious about the world around them. This class offers the opportunity to develop your skills in talking about adoption with your child and lay the groundwork for future conversations.
Read Adoption Unfiltered: Revelations from Adoptees, Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents and Allies by Sara Easterly, Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard and Lori Holden and join us for a discussion via Zoom on July 29, August 26, September 30, and October 28.
No Cost.
Allison Montgomery, LCSW
Network with and discuss living as a transracial adoptive family with others sharing this journey. Gain and offer support and exchange ideas. This is also a forum for parents to expand knowledge and share concerns.
Allison Montgomery, LCSW
As part of normal and healthy development, all teens grapple with their identity. Adopted teens face additional challenges in reconciling who they are with the uncertainties in their history. This group is for teens and offers guidance as we empower and equip them to handle the issues and questions that arise from their personal adoption story while they learn who they are as individuals.
Meg Sterchi, ACSW, LCSW
A workshop for adult adoptees to discuss how to emotionally prepare for search, find resources to start the process, and learn to navigate potential pitfalls along the way. This workshop will include information on Indiana adoption, petitioning, and the confidential intermediary process.
Meg Sterchi, ACSW, LCSW
Developed by an experienced educator, “Adoption Conversations” educates teens about infant adoption. Presented by a trained educator and adoption specialist, the curriculum is flexible and can be modified to fit your school’s needs. Students will learn about and discuss the history of adoption, respectful adoption language, Indiana law, and modern adoption practices. Students will hear the first hand account of a woman’s journey through adoption as she lovingly made a plan for her child.
Contact the agency for more information at info@adoptionsofindiana.org
Family Meet Ups
There are currently no scheudled Family Meet Ups, but stay tuned for more Family Meet Ups to come!
Stuckey Farms
Our Stucky Farm AOI Fall Family Get Together was such fun! We hope to see everyone at our next AOI Family Meet-Up!
KinderMusik
July 13th 3-4:30pm at Adoptions of Indiana
AOI graciously accepts donations to help cover the cost for our Kindermusik class. Click here to Make a donation. Thank You!
Indianapolis Indians Baseball Game
AOI Family and Friends Event:
Indians VS Pittsburg Pirates May 19th
1:30pm Eastern (Gates open 12:30pm Eastern)
Infield tickets are $13/ea. Gather in the infield with AOI friends and families. Look for the bright pink blankets!
Catch the stars of tomorrow today at Victory Field! The Indians will wear jerseys designed in the spirit of our MLB parent club, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Pirates Pierogies from Pittsburgh’s PNC Park will be at the Vic to enhance in-game entertainment. | Presented By Hoosier Lottery
Promotion: Sunday Characters with Villain Kids
Bring out your sons, daughters and grandchildren to meet the descendants of Disney Villains, the Villain Kids! Fans may meet the characters before and during the game in the Center Field Plaza. | Presented By MHS
Indy Pride Parade
Each June we have a wonderful time supporting our AOI families, friends, and allies walking as a group in the Indy Pride Parade.
Please call 317-574-8950 or email info@adoptionsofindiana.org if you’d like to show your support for the LGBTQ+ community by joining our 2025 team.
KNEE TO KNEE Program
We would like to invite you to join Adoptions of Indiana in our partnership with Ashley Mitchell and her program “Knee to Knee” for a full day workshop, learning how to establish an ethical care network for birth mothers who have chosen adoption. RSVP registration coming soon.
- When: Wednesday, July 10th from 9 AM to 3 PM
- Where: Carmel Christian Church (463 E. Main Street Carmel, IN 46032)
- What: A workshop dedicated to increase ethical care, knowledge, and resources for birth mothers.
- Why: Helping professionals have a deeper understanding of the birth mother experience.