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Stay informed and engaged with the latest updates, impactful stories, and important news from Paths for Families.
Paths for Families Announces Two New C-Suite Positions
Paths for Families Announces Free Conference in Prince George’s County to Advance Trauma-Informed Care
Healing Together Conference offers CEUs, open to anyone who lives or works locally.
Celebrating Janice Goldwater’s Legacy in Helping Kids Find Their Forever Homes Through Foster Care
Janice Goldwater, a local leader in adoption and foster care, is retiring from her agency “Paths to Families” where she’s made an impact in connecting over 15,000 kids with their families. News4 Today’s Melissa Mollet reports.
NCFA’s Adoption Advocate: Birth Parent Grief in Adoption
Despite the common anticipation of grief after the death of a loved one, fewer recognize the profound grief experienced when a birth parent has made an adoption plan for their newborn. In this issue of National Council for Adoption's Adoption Advocate, Paths for Families' pregnancy social worker Meshan Lehmann covers the varying types of grief and how birth parents navigate a spectrum of emotions that require compassionate and tailored care.
A Letter to the Community from CEO Lisa Dominguez
Paths for Families Welcomes Lisa Dominguez as Second CEO in 34 Years
Regional Nonprofit Hiring Social Workers for $770,000 Initiative to Bring Trauma-Informed Training, Counseling to Prince George’s County Public Schools
Assessment shows immediate and urgent need for mental health services in the county.
Finding Families: Meet Joseph, A Lovable Teen Looking for His Forever Family
In this month's Finding Families segment, News4’s Melissa Mollet introduces Joseph, a “one-of-a-kind” teen who loves sports, video games, and connecting with people.
Six Ways to Practice Wellness for Social Workers
A Helpful Guide by Lisa Dominguez
Voice of Adoptees Podcast: Pam Hoehler
Pam Hoehler, Director of Placement Services, joined the Voice of Adoptees Podcast to share how her sister inspired her to work in the adoption space, ethical adoption practices, professional education opportunities at Paths for Families, and how to tell the difference between legitimate adoption agencies and facilitators.
TEACH GIVE INSPIRE Fridays: Janice Goldwater
On International Women's Day 2024, Paths for Families' Founder & CEO, Janice Goldwater, joined the TEACH GIVE INSPIRE Fridays stage with Rachel Braun Scherl and Deborah Freidlander for, "Women's Wellness: Health, Hormones & Happy Homes."
Finding Families: Meet Tony, An Upbeat 13-Year-Old Hoping for a Family of His Own
News4’s Melissa Mollet introduces Tony, a tween who loves breakfast, trucks, and playing Uno in this month's Finding Families segment.
Journey to Josiah Podcast: Allison Clark
Allison Clark, Foster Care Adoption Specialist and Trainer, joins David Marshall on the Journey to Josiah Podcast. The duo discusses foster care policy, gaps within the foster care system, the need for foster care parents, and more.
A Letter to the Community from Founder Janice Goldwater
Leading Regional Adoption and Family Well-Being Organization Announces New Path Forward in Leadership
Paths for Families’ Founder, Janice Goldwater, passing the CEO baton after 34 years.