Post Adoption Resource Center of Northern MI

Post Adoption Resource Center of Northern MI The Post Adoption Resource Center serves families who have adopted internationally, domestically, or through the Michigan foster care system.

Our services include: case management, support groups, training, advocacy, and coordination of resources! Services Available Through the Post Adoption Resource Center (PARC)
Working with your adoptive family:
-Support of a PARC specialist in your home
-24-hour crisis availability
-Short-term emergency intervention
-Family-centered plan
-List of supportive regional resources

Connecting you with co

mmunity services:
-Liaison for adoptive families to other service providers
-One-on-one assistance accessing services
-Comprehensive resource guide

Getting you the information you need:
-Daily phone access
-Timely responses with information
-Connection to resources

Supporting your family:
-Monthly support group experiences
-Trainings

Sharing even more:
-Public website with recommended books/articles on adoption
-List of community resources
-Calendar of adoptive parents’ events and trainings
-Adoptive family newsletter

08/25/2026

Did someone say Suds and Ice Cream Sandwiches??? Yes, please!

08/21/2026

Don't forget to register for part 1 of NCFA's 2-part webinar series, Parenting Foster and Adopted Children Across the Lifespan: Strategies for Developmentally Appropriate Care and Discipline
📆Dates: August 25 & September 15, 2026
⏰Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET
💻Online | Free to Attend
This 2-part webinar series will explore how to support adopted and foster children from infancy through adulthood. Learn developmentally responsive strategies for health, safety, attachment, discipline, education, and lifelong well-being, with practical tools for caregivers and professionals.
Register for Part 1 here: https://cvent.me/K8BVBQ

08/21/2026

Separation anxiety is a totally normal behavior in kids, but it can be very hard for parents to deal with. Here are some ways you can help ease your child’s separation anxiety and make school and daycare drop-offs easier for you both. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2v7SvO0

08/21/2026

What happens when you see the impact of your child’s trauma—but their teacher doesn’t?

Refusing work. Shutting down when corrected. Forgetting directions. Difficulty with transitions. What looks like defiance, distraction, or a lack of effort may actually be a child struggling to feel safe and regulated enough to learn.

This new CreatingaFamily.org article explores how to advocate for your child without turning the relationship with their teacher into a battle. The goal isn’t to prove trauma exists. It’s to help the school understand what your child needs to succeed.

📚 Read the article: https://ow.ly/Z8yO50ZAFbj

08/21/2026

🌟 Planetarium Weekend starts TOMORROW! 🌟

Come explore the universe with us! 🚀🪐 Our planetarium will be up and running August 21st–24th, with shows happening throughout the day from 11:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Step inside, look up, and get ready for a little out-of-this-world adventure. ✨ Whether you’re fascinated by stars, planets, black holes or just want to experience something really cool, we’d love to have you join us!

🪐 August 21–24
🌌 Showtimes: 11 AM–3:30 PM

Stop by this weekend and explore the universe with Cognition! 🚀✨

08/21/2026

📢 𝐋𝐓𝐁𝐁 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 📢

Join us this Friday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for the annual LTBB Health Fair at the LTBB Health Park!

✅ Free health and prevention information
✅ Multiple community organizations and LTBB programs
✅ Free breakfast and lunch
✅ Inflatable obstacle course for kids
✅ Open to the entire community

Come connect with local resources, learn about available services, enjoy a meal, and bring the family for a fun and informative day.

📍 LTBB Health Park
1260 Ajijaak Ave., Petoskey, MI
🗓 Friday, August 21
⏰ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙💚

08/20/2026

Thursday is a big day at the fairgrounds! The barns are open, Elliott’s Amusements is rolling, vendors are set up, and we’ll finish the evening with one of the most important traditions of Fair Week — the Livestock Auction!

Here’s what’s happening Thursday, August 20:

🐮 7 AM–9 PM — Barns are OPEN
🎨 11 AM–9 PM — Civic Center Still Exhibits Open
🍀 2–4 PM — FREE 4-H Clover Youth Activities near the barns
🎡 2 PM — Elliott’s Amusements OPEN
🥧 2 PM — Pie Baking Contest Judging
🛍️ 2–9 PM — Vendors Open — take some time to shop and support them!
🧵 4 PM — People’s Choice Quilt Voting ENDS
🍽️ 5–6 PM — Buyers Dinner (Invitation Only)
🐷 6–8 PM — Livestock Auction

🎁 While you’re in the Civic Center, DON’T MISS THE SILENT AUCTION BASKETS!

There are some great baskets to bid on, and this fundraiser has a very important purpose. Silent auction proceeds help cover the premium payouts and winnings for our fair exhibitors. Your bids help us recognize the work that goes into these projects all year long.

🎱 BINGO IS OPEN, TOO!
Monday–Saturday | 12 Noon–9 PM

🚗 Fairgrounds Admission: $5 per car
🚶 Walk-in: $1 | Cash only

And if you’ve never attended the Livestock Auction, Thursday is a great night to experience it. Come see what these kids have worked so hard for, support our local youth, and see firsthand what the agricultural side of the Northern District Fair is all about.

Visit the barns. Shop the vendors. Bid on a basket. Ride some rides. Play Bingo. Support our exhibitors.

We’ll see you Thursday at the fair! ❤️🤍💙

08/20/2026

JOB FAIR TODAY!

Join the Fun Team at Incredible Mo’s & Sauce! 🎳🍔

Looking for a workplace where fun, growth, and teamwork come standard? Incredible Mo’s and our in-house restaurant, Sauce, are hiring across multiple departments!

💼 Positions We’re Hiring For:
Front of House Staff

Servers & Bartenders (at Sauce)

Kitchen & Culinary Staff

Escape Room & Attractions Staff

Whether you love hospitality, gaming, culinary arts, or creating amazing guest experiences, we have a spot for you!

📅 Job Fair Details
When: TODAY Thursday, August 20th | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where: Incredible Mo’s (1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd, Traverse City, MI)

Phone: (231) 944-1355

🌟 Why You’ll Love Working Here
We live by our core values: Inspire fun with every smile, Adapt and grow your skills, and Respect one another as a true team. Plus, we’re proud to be an award-winning workplace!

Perks include:

🎳 Free Bowling: For you and your family off the clock!
🍕 Food Discounts: 50% off meals on shift / 25% off off-shift for you and family!
🎈 Party Discounts: 50% off birthday party packages!
📅 Work-Life Balance: Schedules posted 2 weeks in advance!
❤️ Community First: Proud to give back to TC!

📝 What to Bring / Requirements

Please fill out an application beforehand or on-site.
Resumes are welcome, but not required!
Must have a valid ID and reliable transportation.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

👉 Learn more here: https://incrediblemos.com/join-our-team/

08/20/2026

Have you ever wondered how you can give children a jump start on reading and help them to develop valuable pre-reading skills? This workshop will discuss the importance of reading on grade level by 3rd grade, what we mean by early literacy, and how to help children acquire these skills through playing, singing, listening, talking and reading. Thursday, August 20th, from 7-8:30pm on Zoom. Certificates and MIRegistry credit are available. Registration is required (use QR code or https://bit.ly/thirdthursdayjuly-dec). Please contact Courtney Aldrich, [email protected], with questions.

Address

1055 Carriage Hill Drive
Traverse City, MI
49686

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12319950870

Website

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