Post Adoption Resource Center Region 4

10/16/2026

🎓 Scholarship applications are OPEN!

Bravo Programs of America supports students with foster care experience as they pursue college, career training, and trade school. If you or someone you know could benefit from scholarship support, now is the time to apply!

Applications close November 15.

Learn more and apply: https://bravoprograms.org/scholarship-program-1

10/13/2026

💙 Trauma Informed Parenting classes start again on October 14 at OnPoint!

This four-session series is for parents, caregivers, professionals, or anyone who has contact with a child who has experienced trauma. Learn practical ideas for managing children’s emotional and behavioral responses, understanding the impact of trauma, and taking care of yourself.

Open to the community! You do not need to receive OnPoint services to attend.

📅 Wednesdays: October 14, 21, 28 & November 4
🕤 9:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 OnPoint office, 540 Jenner Dr., Allegan, MI 49010

Ready to register or have questions?
📧 [email protected]
📱 Call or text 269-615-6130

10/13/2026

🎩🍎Join us again this year at the Clock Mobility Trunk or Treat. It's going to be a Spookily Accessible event! 👻🎃

10/12/2026

FREE Coats, clothing, footwear & more while supplies last! The Salvation Army Muskegon, MI

10/12/2026

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10/12/2026

🆕 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗘𝗣𝘀 🆕
𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁.

Teens and young adults with IEPs and the people who care about them are invited to join us on the second Monday of the month at 4:30PM, starting October 12.

𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗥 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆𝘂𝗿𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗠𝗔𝗙

October - Online Safety
November - Emergency Preparedness
December - Healthy Relationships
January - Mental Health
February - Problem Solving & Decision Making
March - Sleep Wellness & Nutrition
April - Organization & Time Management
May - Community Involvement
June - Housing & Employment

🔗One registration, then select the sessions you want to attend. https://tinyurl.com/adultingMAF

10/11/2026

10/09/2026

This event is for you if:

A Parent Who…
✅ Has a child currently on an IEP.
✅ Is in the process of discussing or developing an IEP.
✅ Is curious if your child might benefit from an IEP.
✅ Has a child in high school and need to establish transition goals for life after graduation

A Professional Who...
✅ Works with students who have IEPs
✅ Supports families navigating the special education process
✅ Is looking to better understand how to advocate for student success

If neither of these explain your situation, share so it can reach those connected to you that could benefit.

10/09/2026

📣 NEW RESOURCE ALERT! What if changing the way we see behavior could change the way we support people with FASD?

We're excited to introduce our newest resource, "Seeing FASD Differently: Reframing Misperceptions About Behaviors Through an FASD-Informed Perspective!"
Behavior is often misunderstood. By looking beyond what we see & understanding the why behind behaviors, we can build more supportive, compassionate & FASD-informed communities.
Whether you're an individual with FASD, parent, caregiver, educator, healthcare professional or advocate, this resource is for YOU!
💙 A different perspective can make all the difference.
🔗 Explore this new resource at bit.ly/ReframingFASD

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10/09/2026

Have you ever wondered how your child with a disability is going to make the transition from special education into employment?
Register to join Karen Wang on October 21 for Transition: Employment Expectations. 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mj2am68p

Learn how employment goals fit into the transition planning process for youth with disabilities.
👉🏼 How to overcome barriers to employment
👉🏼 Creating a vision plan for adult life
👉🏼 How to access vocational rehabilitation services
👉🏼 Best practices to get and keep the first job

See all of our transition to adulthood topics and other webinars https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/