ACH Foster Care, Adoption and Kinship

11/20/2021

ACH Director of Adoption Stella Maggs is celebrating 10 years at ACH in which she has helped 500 children find safe, loving homes. Stella understands the needs of children in foster care through her own experiences with adoption. Her strong passion for children is reflected in her dedication to finding the perfect families for our kids. Meet Stella in our latest blog. https://bit.ly/every-child-deserves-a-family

11/02/2021

November is National Adoption Month! This year ACH reached the milestone accomplishment of 500 adoptions! Help us keep the love and hope alive for the children in foster care by becoming a foster/adoptive parent. Learn more ACHservices.org/Foster-Care-Adoption

10/20/2021

Some children with unique challenges need unique and caring parents. ACH’s Therapeutic Foster Care services provides foster parents with the extra training they need to provide nurturing and therapeutic environments for these children as they learn and develop to their fullest potential.

Interested in becoming a foster parent? Visit https://achservices.org/foster-care/

10/15/2021

09/17/2021

September is National Kinship Care Month! If you are caring for the child of a relative or close family friend, ACH is here to help!

We provide support, training, and can help connect you to community resources.

ACH wants your family to thrive--learn more about our kinship resources here: achservices.org/kinship-families

07/26/2021

500 families have completed their adoption journey through ACH Child and Family Services. We are thankful for everyone who supports children in need and their families.

If you would like to begin your adoption or foster care journey, the first step is attending an orientation. Learn more: https://achservices.org/programs/adoption-foster-care/fca-meet-and-greet/

07/19/2021

We are excited to announce the milestone achievement of reaching our 500th adoption! This achievement became a reality in thanks to the amazing families stepping forward to become forever parents for the children we serve in the foster care system.

Congratulations to Randall and Nikki Emery on the newest addition to their family!

06/01/2021

Adoption has many steps and each one serves a vital purpose. We’ve broken them down in a blog post all about the adoption journey. We discuss financial needs, home studies, the terminology of adoption, and much more!

Click here to read more about the steps to ! https://achservices.org/foster-care-adoption/adoption/

05/18/2021

At ACH, we understand that families come in all shapes and sizes. We are deeply committed to our mission of providing safe, caring, and love-filled homes for children. So, we do our best to match our foster families with the children we serve and make sure their needs are met.

If there is room in your heart and your home, consider becoming a foster parent. Learn more: ACHservices.org/foster-care-adoption/

05/12/2021

Foster children with high needs deserve foster parents with a deep understanding of trauma-informed care and the skills required to see the “need” behind the behavior. ACH trains our foster families with the necessary skills to provide intentional nurturing and care for these children.

If there’s room in your heart and your home, please consider becoming a foster parent. It’s not always easy, but it’s the most fulfilling job in the world. Visit ACHservices.org/foster-care-adoption/

03/23/2021

"Right now, right this very minute, there's a child who lives near where you live who is hoping and maybe praying, 'Please somebody help me.' " - John DeGarmo, Director of the Foster Care Institute

Can you, WILL you "be the difference" in the life of a child in need? To learn how, contact us at 817.886.7140 or [email protected].

Dr. John DeGarmo is a leading international foster care expert and consultant. He is the director of The Foster Care Institute, and acts as a consultant to foster care agencies and legal agencies across the USA. His talk is about the foster care crisis in America, and how more children are being pla...

02/15/2021

Every child needs a loving parent. Consider becoming a foster or adoptive parent this Valentine’s Day.

Learn more: achservices.org/foster-care-adoption/