Post Adoption Resource Center Region 7 & 8

Provided by Orchards Children’s Services, funded by MDHHS

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Support for the Adoption Journey

PARC is here to support adoptive and guardianship families through the lifelong journey of adoption. We provide personalized resources, family support, education, advocacy, service coordination, and case management to help families find the support they need.

Connect & Learn

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Explore PARC support groups, trainings, and upcoming events designed to connect families, build knowledge, and strengthen support throughout the adoption journey.

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Lending Library

Lending Library Books

Looking for helpful reading along the adoption journey? Our PARC staff has selected books to inform, encourage, and support adoptive and guardianship families.

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resources for families

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We’ve gathered helpful resources to support adoptive and guardianship families, including parent support groups, online training, and our digital lending library.

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What families are saying…

  • Our worker was very conscientious in looking for resources that best met the needs of our girls. She was always available and helpful.
  • Just the fact that the services exist is wonderful!
  • They are really there to serve your needs.
  • I like that our worker was able to come to our house. I like that if we need any further help, we can still call Orchards.
  • The information given by staff was very helpful.
  • A staff is prompt, thorough, and professional