In late spring, I received a referral for a mother whose children were all under the age of four. As I began to understand the many needs of the family and outline the situation that had landed the children of this woman in foster care, my heart broke for her. In...
In the PACT program, I had the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of my clients. My client was frustrated that she was stuck in the same old visitation room at MDDHS for every visit. She wondered why she didn’t have the right to take her children out...
When coming in as a new worker, it can indeed be challenging to pick up a case that someone else has previously handled. The family and child already developed a relationship and trust with the previous case worker, and you are an entirely new person to them. Honestly...
I received a referral in October of 2023 for a father and his son. At the first contact with the caseworker, I discovered the child had been in foster care, at this point, for almost 15 months. The case was originally opened due to the motherโs neglect and drug...
My job as a YIT specialist allows me to meet the youth (ages 14-23) where they are and walk with them on their journey to adulthood. One youth in our program is an 18 year old boy. When I met with him, he did not talk much, but wanted to go to the mall. We walked...
๐ A Big Thank You to Our Adoption Sponsors! ๐We are so grateful to our Adoption Sponsors for your incredible support and commitment to making Jambalaya and Jazz a success. Your generosity helps us build stronger families and uplift children in our community. ๐Mr. & Mrs. Kelly and Kerry BuellMr. Jim Fitterling and Mr. Alex Lee95.3 CFXGarber Chevrolet MidlandRE/MAX of MidlandDow Credit UnionThank you for being such wonderful community partners โ we couldnโt do this without you!We canโt wait to celebrate with you at Jambalaya and Jazz, happening Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at The Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center, 5121 Bay City Rd, Midland, MI.๐๏ธ Tickets are still available at adoptionoptioninc.org/jambalayaandjazz. Join us for a night of food, music, and community! ... See MoreSee Less
๐ Tomorrowโs the Big Night! ๐Thereโs still time to grab your tickets for Jambalaya and Jazz โ happening tomorrow night, Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center, 5121 Bay City Rd, Midland, MI.Donโt miss out on:๐ฒ Amazing jambalaya, comfort food, and desserts๐ถ Live jazz music๐ A fantastic silent auction, wine pull and raffleNovember is Adoption month so come out and celebrate with us! Itโs going to be an unforgettable evening supporting a great cause!๐๏ธ Get your tickets now at adoptionoptioninc.org/jambalayaandjazzWe canโt wait to see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
๐ A heartfelt THANK YOU to our Family Preservation Sponsors for your generous contributions! Your support helps make Jambalaya and Jazz an incredible event. Even more important it furthers our mission of building stronger families and uplifting children. ๐Family Preservation Sponsors Mr. & Mrs. James and Anita JenkinsMr. & Mrs. Mike and Nena MeathDow๐๏ธ Havenโt grabbed your tickets yet? Thereโs still time! Visit adoptionoptioninc.org/jambalayaandjazz to secure yours today. See you there! ... See MoreSee Less
๐ท๐บ We're just 3 DAYS AWAY from our Jambalaya & Jazz event! ๐ถโจGet ready for an unforgettable night of smooth jazz, mouthwatering jambalaya, and incredible silent auction prizes. ๐ท๐ค๐Here's a little sneak peak at some of the items we'll be auctioning off ๐๐๏ธ Grab your tickets now and join us for an evening of fun, flavor, and fantastic entertainment! Don't miss out โ see you soon! ๐ฅณ๐ถ๐ Date: Nov. 21, 2024๐ Location: Great Hall - 5121 Bay City Rd, Midland, MI 48640To buy tickets: adoptionoptioninc.org/jambalayaandjazz/#JambalayaAndJazz #LiveMusic #SilentAuction #FoodiesUnite #JazzVibes ... See MoreSee Less
Exciting news! Jambalaya and Jazz just keeps getting better with the addition of Willew Lounge from Bay City. Known for their delicious offerings, Wil-Lew Lounge is located at 3005 E Midland Rd, Bay City, MI 48706. Be sure to visit them and experience their fantastic menu firsthand.Join us for a wonderful night on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at The Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center, 5121 Bay City Rd, Midland, MI 48640. Donโt miss out on this incredible event!๐๏ธ Get your tickets now at adoptionoptioninc.org/jambalayaandjazz. ... See MoreSee Less