Greater Hopes

05/14/2026

Rooted Together Conference 2026

Welcome to the inaugural Rooted Together Conference on June 27,2026.

The West Michigan Adoption Support Group and Wellspring Church invite you to join us for a day of connection, education and some great food.

This is a space where you will be able to meet new friends, connect with old friends, enjoy hot meals and awesome snacks without having to share; and be reminded you are not alone in this journey of parenthood.

 The West Michigan Adoption Support Group and Wellspring Church invite you to join us for a day of connection, education and some great food. 

05/11/2026

Brush, Book, Bed: How to Structure Your Child’s Nighttime Routine
Logo featuring icons for brushing teeth, reading a book, and going to bed, with the text "Brush, Book, Bed" prominently displayed.
​​​Having a predictable nighttime routine can help your child understand and learn to expect what comes next. Also, routines may ease the stress that some families experience at bedtime.

oral-health~American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discusses the need for a predictable nighttime routine and provides information about the Brush, Book, Bed program.

05/11/2026

Celebrating ALL Birth Moms and First Moms. This event is for all of you moms who have placed a child for adoption, even if we've never met before. We're meeting for dinner in your honor tonight in Grandville, MI at 6 PM. Dinner is on us thanks to the generous donation of one of our supporters. Please call 616 451 0245 for details!

05/11/2026

We hope that all Momma-minded people had a meaningful weekend. Mother's Day stirs up so many different feelings and experiences, it is a challenge to simply say Happy Mother's Day when we know not everyone can have such a day. Please know that you are not alone if you are sad on Mother's Day, please reach out if you would like some support in that area. We have a few different groups that may be helpful for you.

03/26/2026

There is always more to learn! 🤣

02/19/2026

The magic keeps happening! If you are a birthmother and you love Disney, you should check this out! You could apply and might be a lucky birthmom chosen for an all-expense paid trip to Disney with other birthmoms!

“Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.” Lilo (Lilo and Stitch)

02/13/2026

Keeping children safe is an act of love! Be lovingly and thoughtfully proactive and take a look at these recalls.

Stay up to date with the latest baby product recall news, plus baby food and formula recalls, car seat recalls, and children’s product safety news.

02/12/2026

It's not too late to join us! If you are a birth mom, or you know one, they are still able to attend tonight's Galentine's Day gathering. Please have them text 616 451 0245 for details!

If you are a Birthmom and would like to join us for our Galentine's Day Event in February, please reach out to [email protected] for more information. All Birthmother's are welcome!

01/31/2026

THIS WEEK THURSDAY February 5: Developing and Understanding Patience: Bearing, Surviving and Reframing THE WAIT/ Using THE WAIT to strengthen the patience skills needed in good parenting

Adoption 101 will start at 6:30 PM. Please email [email protected] for more information or to RSVP.

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01/27/2026

Not sure where to turn to help a child (6-17 years old) with their big feelings and troubling thoughts?

"The Pine Rest Pediatric Psychiatric Urgent Care provides same-day behavioral health assessments for children and teens who are six – seventeen years old with severe psychiatric symptoms, suicidal thoughts and/or behavioral crises."

Open daily for psychiatric urgent care walk-in appointments. Same-day assessment and plan. Serving adults 18+. Call for virtual appointments.