One of my clients, a mom of three children, two of which are in foster care, has reminded me that just ‘being there’ can make a lot of difference. The children in foster care have had multiple issues with the foster parent that resulted in a lot of...
At the end of January 2023, one of the children I work with was hospitalized due to mentalhealth concerns. The hospital was an hour drive from the office. It had been snowing for muchof the day, and was still snowing during my drive to the hospital. The only thing I...
In the FTM program we meet a family that we have not had a long relationship with and help themaddress the issues they are facing. I received a referral to facilitate an FTM for a removal for two teensfrom their father. The nature of the removal placed the teens in...
In the summer of 2022, through a referral I had the opportunity to work with a domestic violence survivor. We will call her Mary. Mary was a single mother and one of her children has special needs. She was on the verge of homelessness but determined to change her...
When you’re working with at-risk youth, you have to be able to recognize–and be proud of–thesmall achievements. My work with Liam * (*fictitious name to protect the identity of the client),gave me plenty of opportunities to practice this philosophy. He was...
Through our Family Team Meeting (FTM) program, I met a family I would later work with for Foster Home Licensing. I was the foster care worker for this family’s previous adoptions. I was thrilled to be able to work with them again. Recently an older youth was placed in...
I made a difference in the life of a 9 year old girl who has experienced way more trauma in her short life than many experience in their lifetime. She also made a difference in mine. What this child experienced is unfathomable. When I first met her last year, you...
When I first met this client, she was a single mom of girls living in a temporary home. Then, she would often state that she felt her situation was hopeless and she was a horrible mom for not being able to provide a real home to her children. In the first, visit when...
Tomorrow is the last day to register for Adoption Option Inc. 's Dink for a Cause! Call the Greater Midland Tennis Center at (989) 631-6151 before they close at 10:00 pm. We will see you for play or fun on Saturday and Sunday! Wehas also have Midland and Freeland Sports Rehab there on Saturday for Chair Massage and Stretching! Also we will have another chair massage therapist on Sunday as well. There will be food, raffles, and even a beginning pickleball class. ... See MoreSee Less
Dink for a Cause, Adoption Option Inc.'s annual Charity Pickleball Tournament is May 4 and May 5. The Last Day to register is May 1st! Not a pickleball player, that's alright, we have food, raffles, and even chair massages. Event registration starts at 12:00 and playing starts at 1. So excited to thank our Winners Circle Sponsor Cottage Creamery and our Food Court Sponsor Hammer Restoration Fire Water Mold Trauma Clean Up . We couldn't do it with you! ... See MoreSee Less
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! Your mental health matters to! There are resources out there. Take advantage of these resources for you and your child. ... See MoreSee Less
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here are 7 Positive Childhood Experiences that are statistically linked to good emotional and mental health in adults. 1 Being able to share their feelings with Family 2 Feeling Supported by Family during difficult times3 Enjoying Participation in Community Traditions4 Feeling a sense of belonging while in high school 5 Feeling supported by friends6 Having at least two non-parent adults who genuinely care7 Feeling Safe and protected by and Adult at Home ... See MoreSee Less