About Us
Who We Are
Hand in Hand was
formerly a group dedicated to the support of waiting families, those who were
adopting internationally and were seeking encouragement and advice through this
sometimes lengthy process.
As adoption becomes more and more common, both domestically and internationally, the need to change the focus of the group became more apparent. Adoptive Parents have a tremendous heart for orphans in general, and for their adopted sons and daughters specifically. Many struggle through the adoption process without realizing that finally bringing their child home is only the beginning of a long journey.
As adoption becomes more and more common, both domestically and internationally, the need to change the focus of the group became more apparent. Adoptive Parents have a tremendous heart for orphans in general, and for their adopted sons and daughters specifically. Many struggle through the adoption process without realizing that finally bringing their child home is only the beginning of a long journey.
When We Meet
We have at least one
educational event scheduled tentatively for the third Friday of
each month. In some cases, special events may take the place of this monthly
meeting.
We will separately hold a small support group on a different night, most likely the
first Friday of each month.
Please check the calendar page for further details.
each month. In some cases, special events may take the place of this monthly
meeting.
We will separately hold a small support group on a different night, most likely the
first Friday of each month.
Please check the calendar page for further details.
Where We Meet
Ron and Kim Vance have hosted this monthly meeting in their home for the past
several months. Childcare is provided for all ages (we graciously accept donations
for the volunteers).
Ron and Kim Vance
1700 Presidents Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Hm: 770-962-2073
For directions, Click Here for MAP
several months. Childcare is provided for all ages (we graciously accept donations
for the volunteers).
Ron and Kim Vance
1700 Presidents Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Hm: 770-962-2073
For directions, Click Here for MAP
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For More Information
Contact Denise Carroll, HiH Facilitator, at
Denise@HIHAdoptionSupport.org.
Denise@HIHAdoptionSupport.org.
"The very act of
adoption is built upon loss," says Sherrie Eldridge, author of "Twenty Things
Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew." "For the birth parents,
the loss of their biological offspring, the relationship that could have been, a
very part of themselves. For the adoptive parents, the loss of giving
birth to a biological child, the child whose face will never mirror
theirs. And for the adopted child, the loss of the birth parents, the
earliest experience of belonging and acceptance. To deny adoption loss is
to deny the emotional reality of everyone involved."
Many Adoptive Parents feel that "love is enough." Although love is essential, Adoptive Parents should equip themselves with the knowledge and tools necessary to meet their child's needs as they grow and develop.
Many Adoptive Parents feel that "love is enough." Although love is essential, Adoptive Parents should equip themselves with the knowledge and tools necessary to meet their child's needs as they grow and develop.