My Village Yoga
Program Description:
Yoga & Yoga Therapy Services
Program Requirements:
Preregistration
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Program Description:
Our Community Resource Center is a hub of services for everyone! We offer a fresh food market along with supports from partner organizations including MetroHealth, Shoes and Clothes for Kids, Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland, Digital C, College Now, Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio Means Jobs, CHN Housing Partners, Benjamin Rose, Towards Employment, United Way of Greater Cleveland, MAGNET, Family Connections and Cuyahoga County Dept. of Health and Human Services
Program Requirements:
None
Hours of Operation:
Please call 216-738-2067 Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm for information
Weaving Cultures Transracial Family Group
Program Description:
Weaving Cultures Transracial Family Group The Weaving Cultures Transracial Family Group is for families who have been formed through transracial adoption. Its purpose is to offer a setting where both children and adults can form relationships and spend time with other families who share similar experiences through social and educational opportunities. Find out what events are scheduled, including our virtual peer support group specifically for transracial adoptive parents, and register through our calendar. Join us for all or any of our activities! We are SO excited to see you! Parents can also connect with other transracial adoptive parents in our Weaving Cultures Transracial Adoptive Family Group through our private group on Facebook. For more information and to be added to the email list: Janelle Poskocil, Program Coordinator – Families & Youth janelle.poskocil@adoptionnetwork.org (216) 482-2332 Transracial Adoptive Parent Support Group Adoption Network Cleveland and Transracial Journeys are joining forces to hold a series of co-hosted monthly support groups for parents who have adopted children outside of their own race. This collaborative effort aims to provide an intentionally structured and supportive space where parents can hear from leaders with lived expertise and come together to share their experiences, challenges, and successes in raising transracially adopted persons. Register on our calendar. The support groups will be conducted virtually via Zoom, allowing participants from different geographical locations to connect and engage in meaningful discussions. The sessions will take place on the third Thursday of each month from 7 – 8 pm ET. Transracial Journeys (TRJ) brings expertise in facilitating conversations on transracial adoption and promoting cultural awareness and competence. With their experience in organizing support groups, creating original content, and hosting a yearly camp, TRJ centers on the best interests of transracially adopted persons to provide practical tools and post adoption support for parents of a different race than the Black and Brown children entrusted to them and fosters supportive relationships for transracially adopted persons of all ages. Learn more about Transracial Journeys here. Meeting Topics: Register 1/18 Embracing the Year, Honoring the Whole Family Register 2/15 Transforming Relationships Bring a Higher Love Register 3/21 Preparation: Transracial Adoption: Lucky Us? Register 4/18 Exploring: What’s in a Name? Register 5/16 Mothers’ Day: Claiming Family Realities Register 6/20 Father’s Day: Claiming Family Realities About your facilitators: April Dinwoodie After a successful career in corporate marketing, branding, and PR and a lifetime as a Black/bi-racial, transracially adopted person, April is devoted to elevating our shared experiences of family and humanity one conversation at a time. Dinwoodie’s podcast Born in June, Raised in April: What Adoption Can Teach the World! helps facilitate an open dialogue about identity, relationships and diversity. With the calendar as a universal tool, April guides systems, corporations, individuals and groups on a more purposeful and practical diversity and inclusion journey. Janelle Poskocil Janelle brings over 20 years of experience in education and social services. She loves to support families by creating supportive communities that empower and encourage. She is mom to four transracially adopted children who are now young adults. Her journey over the past twenty-two years has taught her that adoption is complex. As Program Coordinator for Families and Youth at Adoption Network Cleveland, Janelle is responsible for implementing responsive support and education opportunities for parents, caregivers, and youth in adoptive, foster and kinship families. Adoption Network Cleveland and Transracial Journeys are joining forces to hold a series of co-hosted monthly support groups for parents who have adopted children outside of their own race. This collaborative effort aims to provide an intentionally structured and supportive space where parents can hear from leaders with lived expertise and come together to share their experiences, challenges, and successes in raising transracially adopted persons. Register on our calendar. The support groups will be conducted virtually via Zoom, allowing participants from different geographical locations to connect and engage in meaningful discussions. The sessions will take place on the third Thursday of each month from 7 – 8 pm ET. Transracial Journeys (TRJ) brings expertise in facilitating conversations on transracial adoption and promoting cultural awareness and competence. With their experience in organizing support groups, creating original content, and hosting a yearly camp, TRJ centers on the best interests of transracially adopted persons to provide practical tools and post adoption support for parents of a different race than the Black and Brown children entrusted to them and fosters supportive relationships for transracially adopted persons of all ages. Learn more about Transracial Journeys here.
Program Requirements:
Must Register Online, Must Be impacted by Kinship, Adoption, and/or Foster Care
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Family Ties
Program Description:
Our Family Ties Program takes a holistic approach to serving adoptive, kinship, and foster families through strategies that meet the needs of the family and focus on their strengths. Through participating, parents discover the tools, knowledge, and support system they need to successfully parent their child(ren) and children feel safe, supported, and capable of developing healthy habits. The program includes one-on-one support, monthly groups, educational opportunities, peer network building, normalizing family social activities, information and referral, and personal advocacy. See our Program Calendar for upcoming events! One-on-One Support Support is provided through both Adoption Network Cleveland staff and peer mentoring. Telephone, email, and in-person meetings with staff provide a compassionate ear, referral to community resources, problem-solving, personal advocacy strategies, and reinforcement of positive parenting techniques. Individual parents can also be matched at their request with another parent who understands their journey and can provide support and encouragement. Parents who use social media are also encouraged to connect with other Family Ties parents through our private Family Ties Facebook Group. Educational Opportunities Adoption Network Cleveland provides access to conferences, presentations, and workshops by local, state, and national experts on a regular basis. Examples include parent trainings through the OCWTP program and our Monday Evening Speaker Series. For up-to-date information on available opportunities, subscribe to our newsletter and check our program calendar regularly. Complementary Services Families participating in the Family Ties program are also connected to other Adoption Network Cleveland programs, including our Educational Liaison Services and Parent Trainings. Support Groups Join us each month for our Family Ties Gatherings, which provide adoptive, kinship, and foster families an opportunity for fellowship, support, education and fun! The monthly Family Ties Gathering is held on the second Thursday of each month, starting at 6 pm and going until 7:30 pm. We share a meal together, parent support group, activities for children, fun, and community. Adoption Network Cleveland staff lead a caregiver peer support group, a peer support group for teens, and structured activities for younger children including yoga and mindfulness. Let us know you are coming by registering on our calendar at https://bit.ly/CalendarANC. Family Social Activities Creating normalcy and connectedness through typical family activities such as going ice skating, going to the zoo, attending a sporting event, or meeting friends for a group picnic is an important piece of building a social network. Recent research has shown that having a strong social network (friends that understand your situation and support you) improves physical and mental health, resiliency, education, and overall life contentment outcomes for both individuals and families. See our program calendar for upcoming Family Social Events.
Program Requirements:
Anyone who has been impacted by Foster Care, Kinship Care, & Adoption
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Warrensville Road Community Based Center of Life
Program Description:
We offer a range of services to support expectant mothers and their families. We share valuable resources, provide hands-on support during labor and delivery, and help women develop their birth preferences. Additionally, we encourage women to become strong self-advocates when working with healthcare providers, ensuring they feel heard and empowered throughout their journey. We strive to help families experience a safe, healthy, and positive labor journey by offering guidance and support every step of the way.
Program Requirements:
We serve women and their families during pregnancy and postpartum
Hours of Operation:
Sunday 9:30am – 1:00pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am – 2:00pm