Post Adoption Resource Center of Northern MI

06/11/2026

In celebration of National Internet Safety Month, check out our prevention resources! 🖥️

Scan the QR code in the image below or visit the Prevention tab on our website at traversebaycac.org to access tools and information that can help keep children safe online.

Have questions? Contact our Director of Prevention, Jenna, at [email protected].

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Our Back to School Shoes program provides new shoes, socks, school supplies, and vision screenings all free of charge to children from toddler age through 12th grade!

REGISTER NOW! Must reside in one of the 5 counties we serve (Grand Traverse, Benzie, Kalkaska, Antrim, Leelanau), but you can register for any event location.

EVENT DATES:
Benzie County: August 3, 2026
Kalkaska: August 5, 2026
Mancelona: August 7, 2026
Traverse City: August 11, 12, 13, and 14, 2026

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and will take place online.
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER:
https://form.jotform.com/260695522348160
Or visit https://fatherfred.org/

A big thank you to Golden Shoes for helping to make this event possible. 💙

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

"IEP: A Closer Look" is offered once a month at different times of day, even during the summer!

Get a better understanding of your child's IEP by taking a closer look at the core areas and how they build on each other. This workshop can help you:

☀️ take a more in depth look at the key sections of the IEP
☀️ prioritize your greatest concerns
☀️ learn how to address those concerns through the IEP process

Time is set aside every month to answer attendee questions.

🌞Monday June 22 @ 6:30PM
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🗽Tuesday July 28 @ 5PM
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🏖️Monday August 17 @ 10AM
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See our full calendar of events at https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Join us for an outrageous-cretaceous summer of fun! Print and hang this on your fridge so you don't miss any of the events!

06/10/2026

☕ Adoptive Parent Coffee Connection ☕
Calling all adoptive parents! Come join us for coffee and conversation at The Village Cafe & Ice Cream Shop.
📅 Tuesday, June 30th
⏰ 10:00 AM
This is a perfect opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build community. We’d love to see you there!
RSVP at [email protected].

06/10/2026

Cognition is popping up at Thompsonville Summerfest next week, and we’re bringing the curiosity with us.

Come enjoy live music, dinner, kids activities, raffles, local resource booths, and some hands-on fun from our crew.

Monday, June 15
6:00–8:00 PM
Thompsonville Fire Barn

Bring the family, come say hi, and let your kids get a little curious with us.