Post Adoption Resource Center Region 4

06/04/2026

☀️ Summer Camp is almost here!

Give your child a summer filled with learning, leadership, financial literacy, new friendships, and fun experiences. 💙✨

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06/04/2026

Free Hearing & Vision Screenings for Kids
We provide FREE screenings for children:
• Preschool (ages 3–5)
• Children entering kindergarten
• School-age children
Screenings include:
• Hearing: Grades K, 2, and 4
• Vision: Grades 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 (or with driver’s training)
Not in a traditional school? You can still schedule a free screening—call us at 231-724-1394.

06/04/2026

ADOPTIVE PARENTS, you may be interested in this upcoming event. You can register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/m16PNWSsSF2CIy0NQvzMSw

06/04/2026

🐠Join us at Hess Lake in Baroda for Michigan’s free fishing weekend!🐟

If you’ve ever wanted to try fishing this is your chance. No fishing license is required! Limited numbers of fishing rods will be available.🎣

Enter to win a fishing rod of your own! Information from the Michigan DNR will be available, and there will be a craft.

https://lincolntownship.librarycalendar.com/event/free-fishing-weekend-10296

06/04/2026

Free Summer Matinees return to The Regent Theatre June 8! 🎬❄️

Join us for 10 weeks of comfortably cool family fun in Downtown Allegan with FREE movies on the big screen, Monday-Friday at 2pm & 4pm.

Whether you're looking to escape the heat or just enjoy a family film, we've got your summer afternoons covered.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this community tradition possible:
Allegan County Fair, Allegan District Library, Aubrey’s Closet, Davis Diamond Designs, Heart of West MI United Way, Heroes Physical Therapy, Michael & Gemma, Monterey Veterinary Center, Tibbitts Financial Consulting, and Waanders Concrete Co.

You're the -est! 🧊🐧

06/03/2026

We’re excited to be a part of Embrace Them for another year! 💙

At Better Wiser Stronger, we believe in creating opportunities that help young people grow into confident, capable leaders. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Girls Growing II Women, HOAP, and Young Money Finances for this impactful summer program.

Through meaningful conversations, life skills development, financial education, and personal growth opportunities, participants will gain tools that will serve them long after the program ends.

✨ Open to boys and girls ages 14–18
✨ No cost to participate
✨ Lunch provided
✨ Program completion gifts and more

📅 July 7th–30th (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
⏰ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Register today using the QR code on the flyer or the registration link!

🔗: https://form.jotform.com/251458459173061

A special thank you to Heart of West Michigan United Way for investing in our youth and helping make this opportunity possible.

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06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Is your teen or young adult thinking about their future at work?

Landing that first job is a huge milestone! But figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. We are excited to open registration for a new interactive, four-week online Youth Self-Determination Course: Preparing for Work with Stacie Rulison!

This isn't just a webinar—it’s an interactive, student-focused space where young adults can come ready to share, learn, and practice real self-determination skills.

🗓️ When: Thursdays in July (July 9, 16, 23, & 30)
⏰ Time: 2PM – 3PM
👤 Who: Students and young adults ages 14+ with an active IEP (Parents are encouraged to support as needed!)

Over four weeks, we will dive into:
🔹 Communication @ Work
🔹 Knowing Myself
🔹 Support Networks, Tools, & Resources
🔹 Getting a Job

Space is limited to allow for student interaction, so don't wait! Registration is open from June 1st to July 6th, 2026.

👉 Learn more and save your spot today: https://tinyurl.com/ysdwork

Have questions? Drop them below or email us at [email protected]

💻Check out more of our June and July webinar schedule at https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/

06/03/2026

Visit Caretel Inns St. Joseph on Thursday, June 25, 12p-5p for an afternoon of Free Family Fun! Something for everyone!🎩🍪

To learn more bit.ly/4um8fI4