Adoptees Connect (National Group)
Adoption Concerns Triangle (ACT) of Topeka
CONTACT
Marilyn Waugh (785) 235-6122
411 SW Greenwood Topeka, KS 66606-1231
www.adoptionconcernstriangle.webs.com
EVENTS
Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at New Hope Church, 2915 SW 8th St., Topeka at 7:15 PM
DUES
No Information Provided
Attachment and Trauma Network
CONTACT
Julie Beem
Support/Crisis Line (240) 357-7369
Business Line 888-656-9806
E-mail: julieb@attachtrauma.org
www.attachtrauma.org
EVENTS
National non-profit organization providing education, advocacy, hope and healing for traumatized kids and their families.
DUES
Individual dues are $35/annually and this includes access to moderated online support groups, a bi-monthly newsletter, access to our Support Buddies Peer-to-Peer support program and discounts on webinars in the Learning Center.
BirthParent Support Group
CONTACT
Hilary Merryfield
Adoption Option, Inc.
8655 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 642-7900
EVENTS
Meets last Tuesday of each month from 6-7 p.m.
7300 W 110th Street, Suite 925
Overland Park, KS 66210
DUES
$75 one-time fee, paid by adoptive parents
Ethiopian Kids Connection of KC
CONTACT
Danae: danaejohnson06@gmail.com
Traci: tracivega@hotmail.com
EVENTS
We hope this will be a place to grow new friendships and connections. We want this to be a positive and supportive place for families as well. We will have organized get-togethers and meet ups in the near future so be watching for them.
DUES
No Information Provided
Families Blessed with the World’s Children
CONTACT
Dana Reynolds, Brenda Hamilton, Bethany Kirshenbaum, Vicki Petersen, Joelle Jantzen, Susan Eason
EVENTS
Meets for educational and social activities (Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Moon Festival)
DUES
$25 per family per year
Foster Adopt Connect
Headquarters (816) 350-0215
www.fosteradopt.org
EVENTS
Monthly meetings
Resources & support for foster parents
Support & education for families adopting children from the foster care system
DUES
No Information Provided
Friends of Adoption
CONTACT
Michelle Gangel (913) 254-7057
Email: gangelfamily@kc.surewest.net
www.friendsofadoptionkc.com
EVENTS
Educational, social and support group
Meet at Kehilath Israel Synagogue
10501 Conser, Overland Park, KS
7-9 p.m.
Social activities are off-site
DUES
$25 per family
International Adoption Clinic Children’s Mercy Hospital
2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 234-3000
EVENTS
Pre-adoption consultations regarding referrals
Consultation & evaluation of international children
DUES
No Information Provided
Kansas City Infertility Awareness (KCIA)
Nicolle Hays
E-mail: nhays@kcinfertility.com
Website: www.kcinfertility.org
EVENTS
Infertility Support Group
Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Adoption Support Group
Meets the Last Tuesday of every other month 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION
Presbyterian Church
318 E. 55th Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
DUES
Donations Encouraged
Kansas City Mixed Roots
Closed Group on Facebook
SERVICES
Provides education, support and socialization for multiracial individuals and families.
DUES
N/A
Bloom Intertility Support Group
CONTACT
(913) 730-1425
EVENTS
Monthly support group meetings
LOCATION
Jewish Community Center- Board Room
5801 W. 115th Street, Overland Park, KS 66211
DUES
None
Stepping Stones KC
Kristi Hanson, MT-BC
(913) 226-6307
EVENTS
Music Therapy & Child Enrichment Services: At Stepping Stones KC, we use evidence-based musical play to build early skills and facilitate healthy attachments. We aim to empower children and families through music!
Join us at any of our weekly groups or e-mail us to learn more! Follow Stepping Stones KC on Facebook to stay up to date!
Moving With Music- Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.m. (in Kansas City, MO)
Music & Milestones Parent & Tot Playgroup- Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m. (in Overland Park, KS)
Sing & Share Playgroup- Fridays @ 11:00 a.m. (in Overland Park, KS)
DUES
Prices Vary
Westside adoption support group
Jen Decker
E-mail: jdecker@westsidefamilychurch.com
Website: https://westsidefamilychurch.com/network127/
EVENTS
Cup of Faith- Foster and Adoption Support Group
Meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION
Westside Family Church
8500 Woodsonia Drive
Lenexa, KS 66227
DUES
None