I’m Pregnant
If you're facing an unintended pregnancy or have recently given birth, we're here for you with free and confidential all-options counseling, resources, and support. Call our pregnancy counselors 24/7 at 800-439-0233.
Training & Education
Families formed through adoption and foster care experience unique needs as they grow. Whether you’re looking for online adoption training courses, educational resources for adoptive parents, or adoption-competent training tools, Paths for Families has what you need. Trauma-informed education, training, and support for families and the community is what we do best.
CEU & Organization Trainings
Explore Webinars & Articles
Our library of on demand adoption webinars provides prospective and current families access to educational content and training in a convenient and flexible format. Browse our library of free and low-cost on demand resources to expand your knowledge of adoptive parenting!
Upcoming Training: Don't Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle
Ahead of the holiday season, parents are welcome to join our team for four topic-based group sessions focused on preparing you and your family for the holidays! This training is free and is open to all families who finalized an adoption in Maryland or currently reside in Maryland.
Foster Care Adoption Training
Learn about & sign up for our 30-hour training course required for adopting from foster care.
Adoption Finalization Training
This on-demand video will help you finalize your international adoption in Maryland. Prepared by regarded adoption attorney John Greene, it is an invaluable tool for families finalizing international adoptions in the state.
Infant Adoption Trainings for Current Families
For adoptive parents actively engaged with one of our infant placement programs, learn about required pre- and post-adoption trainings for families currently in the process of infant adoption, find dates of live trainings and links to necessary webinars, and read our infant adoption training FAQ.