This presentation is an adult adoptee’s perspective on three unique ways in which you can prepare to become a transracial family/multi-racial family. Molly of Monarch Connections will walk you through these three major steps one should take while waiting to adopt a BIPOC adoptee. Come ready to learn and unlearn. Facilitator: Molly McLaurin, Adoptee and Owner, […]

The journey of growing one’s family through domestic infant adoption can sometimes be a long process filled with periods of uncertainty and longing.  This forum seeks to bring together our “waiting” Open Arms’ families, who are all often experiencing similar feelings while they wait to be chosen by a potential birthparent.  Participants and staff will […]

Learning to speak a new language is a skill that takes time and practice. When forming our family through adoption, the words we use to talk about it matter. Please join us as we explore ways to improve our fluency in speaking about adoption with acquaintances, child care providers, friends, family, and most importantly, with […]

Join us for a full day exploration of open adoption. Topics presented include preparing to adopt, the nuts and bolts of the adoption process, and the benefits of maintaining a life-long healthy open adoption. Interwoven throughout the day, Birth and Adoptive Families will share their open adoption experience. Facilitators: Open Arms Staff Registration is required […]

This two-hour class is designed to help build your confidence as a new parent by learning about safe and effective ways to care for, diaper, swaddle, feed, soothe, bathe and bond your baby. We will also discuss newborn appearance and characteristics, choosing a pediatrician, and crib & car seat safety. Facilitator: Michele LeMasney, Open Arms […]