ICA Child & Family Counseling
Welcome Home: USA and International
Adoption Hosting
“Welcome Home” is a program developed by ICA with the purpose of providing permanency in a family of orphans worldwide. We have developed two programs: Welcome Home International and Welcome Home USA. [Learn More …]
Foster Care to Adopt
Children in foster care are often eligible for adoption because all efforts to reunite the child into a safe and secure relative home was not successful and adoption was of their best interest. [Learn More…]
International Adoptions
We have adoption programs in many countries and work with in-country specialists who speak both English and the local language. Our experienced ICA adoption team is ready to assist you in your adoption journey. [Learn More…]
Domestic Adoptions
Domestic adoption in the United States refers to the placement of U.S.-born infants or children for adoption by their birth parents, who legally consent to the adoption with an adoptive family of their choosing. [Learn More…]
Institute for
Children’s Aid (ICA)
Institute for Children’s Aid (ICA) began in 1990 with its principle office in California. ICA was built on the foundation of Hospitality and Sanctuary seeking to be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves – believing that all life is sacred. [Learn More…]
Refugee Foster Care
Your home can provide a safe and loving sanctuary for children in many different situations, including: Unaccompanied Minors, Undocumented Minors, Abused and Neglected Children, Disrupted Adoptive or Foster Placements, and Teens coping with many challenging issues. [Learn More…]
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Here are some fun activities to do with your kiddos during this time at home: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. DANCE. Turn on some tunes and bust a move!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2. Balloon Toss. Keep it off the ground, cuz of course, the floor is lava! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3. Exercise Videos. There are many apps and videos kids can watch and imitate to get the wiggles out. We will be sharing videos on our Facebook each day.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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4. Make a Scavenger Hunt. Create a list of things for them to find around the house. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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5. Indoor Races. Set a timer for how quickly they can pick up their toys. Make cleaning into a game!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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6. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes. You all know the song. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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7. Limbo. Grab a groom and put on some fun music toi see how low you can go. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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8. Build a Fort. Grab a sheet and some chairs for a fun camping experience. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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9. Read a Book. Find a fun book to read together as a family. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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10. Make some Music. Find some instruments and write a silly song about being quarantined. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Share your ideas about how to make the most of the time at home. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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ICA is continually monitoring updates regarding COVID-19 from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and California Department of Public Health. We are also following directives from the California Department of Social Services and the various Child & Family Services county departments that we work with. Your well- being and safety are of the utmost importance to us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1) All ICA in-person parent trainings and groups will be cancelled for the month of March. We will facilitate online parent training's. More info to come.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2) We will postpone the Empowered to Connect Conference. Be on the look out for the rescheduled date. Anyone who has already registered, tickets can go towards the new date. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3) We will be cancelling the April Info Meeting. A video conference can be scheduled with and ICA staff member. Contact our office for more info. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Check out this video with testimonials from families who’ve attended past ETC conference. .
#Empoweredtoconnect #TBRI #trustbasedrelationalintervention #trauma #traumatraining #connection #connectioniskey #nurture #structure #kidsfromhardplaces
Why is it so easy to forget that we are the adult? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When we take their actions personally, we escalate the situation by our annoyed or stressed out tone, our exasperated or defeated attitude, and our angry or intense voice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Learn techniques in how to take control of the situation by taking control of our own emotions at the upcoming Empowered to Connect Conference. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We must learn how to show compassion to our kids from hard places when we see disobedience and misbehavior. They need to know they are safe and loved no matter how they’re behaving.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#Empoweredtoconnect #TBRI #trustbasedrelationalintervention #trauma #traumatraining #connectioniskey #kidsfromhardplaces #adoption #fostertoadopt #adoptionislove #familyiseverything #anything4achild #4achild #adoptiveparents #resourceparents #adopt #adoptionjourney #fostercare #adoptiveparents #fosterparents #fostermom #fostering #fosterfamily #family #fosteryouth #parenting #children #fosterparenting #momlife #fosterkids
"In order to help our children heal, we must understand and address the differences in their brain, body, biology, and beliefs." -- Dr. Karyn Purvis⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We're excited to learn and grow together, in a safe and supportive environment. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#Empoweredtoconnect #TBRI #trustbasedrelationalintervention #trauma #traumatraining #connection #connectioniskey #kidsfromhardplaces #fostercare #adoption #thisisfostercare #foster #fosterlove #fosterparents #fostermom #fostering #adopt #fosterfamily #family #fosteryouth #parenting #fostertoadopt #fostercareawareness #children #fosterparenting #fostercareis #momlife #adoptionjourney #fosterkids #fosterchildren
"Because a parent has compassion for a child, he feels with him. He enters his pain from his point of view. Entering into a child's pain comes at a great emotional cost..."⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-The Traumatized Child⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#Empoweredtoconnect #TBRI #trustbasedrelationalintervention #trauma #traumatraining #connection #connectioniskey #nurture #structure #kidsfromhardplaces #adoption #fostertoadopt #adoptionislove #familyiseverything #anything4achild #4achild #adoptiveparents #resourceparents #adoptionjourney #tbri #adopt #adoptionjourney #family #love #fostercare #adoptionstory #adoptiveparents #lovemakesafamily #hopingtoadopt #domesticadoption
Effective parenting is a balancing act...when we achieve the right balance of nurturing and structure, a child experiences:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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• a release of control⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
• the capacity to try new behaviors⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Another way to describe this balance it to focus on connecting and correcting.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This one-day conference will give you tools in how to implement the balance of connecting and correcting. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#empoweredtoconnect #tbri #trustbasedrelationalintervention #trauma #traumatraining #connection #connectioniskey #kidsfromhardplaces #fostercare #adoption #thisisfostercare #foster #fosterlove #fosterparents #fostermom #fostering #adopt #fosterfamily #family #fosteryouth #parenting #fostertoadopt #fostercareawareness #children #fosterparenting #momlife #adoptionjourney #fosterkids #fosterchildren
Are you thinking about attending the ETC:Rewind Event? Hear some testimonials of families who have been impacted by the Empowered to Connect Conference.
Empowered to Connect Testimonials
Watch this video and hear from Empowered to Connect conference attendees about what they learned about parenting adopted children. Empowered to Connect is a ...
PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY, The Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAAME), a national accrediting entity designated by the US Department of State to provide Hague Accreditation and Approval, invites the public to provide comment on intercountry adoption service providers seeking Hague Accreditation, Approval or Renewal. You are invited to provide comments through the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/about-adoption-service-providers/hague-complaint-registry.html