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Journey to Josiah Podcast: Reflections from Janice Goldwater

Journey to Josiah Podcast: Reflections from Janice Goldwater

Paths for Families Founder & CEO, Janice Goldwater, joins David Marshall on Journey to Josiah's podcast to share more about Paths for Families' story, reflect on our core values, and talk about our services.

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Handling the Holiday Season as an Adoptive Parent

Handling the Holiday Season as an Adoptive Parent

While the holiday season can be wonderful time of the year, it can often carry a mix of complex emotions, especially for adoptive parents. To support your child’s needs, practice patience, and make space for new memories and traditions, Janice Goldwater shares 6 valuable tips in our latest blog, inspired by her recent interview with Creating a Family.

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Family lights sparklers together on new years eve
Cynthia Rivers and Amy Simms Honored with Irene Jordan Award

Cynthia Rivers and Amy Simms Honored with Irene Jordan Award

Two staff members were honored with the 8th Annual Irene Jordan Award for exemplifying the grace, compassion, and commitment to client service that Irene provided through her work over her twenty-one years of service.

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Cynthia and Amy for Irene Jordan Award - Website
A Heartfelt Thank You To Margo Devine

A Heartfelt Thank You To Margo Devine

After 14 years of dedicated service, Margo Devine, our esteemed Director of Development, is embarking on a well-deserved new chapter in her life.

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Margo Devine and Janice Goldwater at Taste in Potomac
Op-Ed: Transforming Prince George’s County Through Trauma-Informed Care

Op-Ed: Transforming Prince George’s County Through Trauma-Informed Care

In an op-ed penned by Chief Program Officer, Lisa Dominguez, and Training Program Manager, Delois Pearsall, in The Prince George's Sentinel, we're shining a light on a new program that will create systemic change through training and coaching 1,600 children and family-serving professionals across the county.

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Washington Post, NerdWallet, and More: How LGBTQ+ Prospective Parents Can Navigate the Adoption Process

Washington Post, NerdWallet, and More: How LGBTQ+ Prospective Parents Can Navigate the Adoption Process

Paths for Families' Director of Placement Services, Pam Hoehler, was interviewed for and quoted in a recent article originally published by Associated Press and featured in the Washington Post, NerdWallet, and other news sites. The article offers guidance for prospective LGBTQ+ adoptive parents as they begin their adoption journey.

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Loving Male Same Sex Couple Cuddling Baby Daughter In Bedroom At Home Together