The process of waiting to be matched with a child can be exciting, confusing and frustrating at times. To assist you through this process, the MARE Adoption Navigators are hosting a Waiting Family Forum. Join us and learn exactly what happens to your inquiries after you submit them on the MARE website at www.mare.org; find out what you can do to make the most of your wait time; learn ways to strengthen your inquiries; get tips on how to effectively advocate for your family; and meet other waiting families.

Families who are approved to adopt and those waiting for their homestudy to be approved are welcome to attend. If you are in the beginning stages of adoption approval, you may want to wait to attend until you are closer to approval. We host the Waiting Family Forum quarterly. This training is designed for families who live in Michigan. 

The next Waiting Family Forum will take place on:

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
6:00pm-8:00pm
Zoom only

Pre-registration is required. Please complete the questions below. The training is Free. You will be asked to complete a brief satisfaction survey at the conclusion of the training and we will email you a training certificate if requested.

Please join the training at 5:50pm for attendance.

Location:
This training will be taking place on Zoom only. You will receive a reminder and the Zoom login information the week before the training date. We will also be emailing you the PowerPoint presentation along with handouts.  As you enter the training your microphone will be automatically muted. We do ask to turn your camera on so everyone can ask questions and participate.  

Register here:  https://forms.gle/ewu1GWd1s7kokMNEA

If you have any further questions, please contact MARE Adoption Navigator Judy McNaughton via email at judy_mcnaughton@judsoncenter.org or by phone at 1-800-589-6273.