Paths for Families

Paths for Families Adoptions Together & FamilyWorks Together
are now Paths for Families! www.pathsforfamilies.org

Adoptions Together and FamilyWorks Together are now Paths for Families! Paths for Families is an adoption and family well-being organization that builds and sustains families and advocates for best practices in the community. For 33 years, we’ve woven human-centered care, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed expertise into the lives of more than 15,000 children and families across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Understanding every path is unique, we support family growth and strengthening through education and counseling, infant adoption options, foster care adoption, family-finding, home studies and post-placements, professional and organizational training, and community outreach and support programming. Our vision is that every child will grow and thrive within a caring, supportive family and community:
Every Child, Every Family, Every Step of the Way. Calverton Office
4061 Powder Mill Road, Suite 320
Calverton, MD 20705
Tel: (301) 439-2900
Fax: (301) 937-2147

Baltimore Office
22 Bloomsbury Avenue, Suite 300
Catonsville, MD 21228
Tel: (410) 869-0620
Fax: (410) 869-8419

Virginia Office
5250 Cherokee Avenue, Suite 203
Alexandria, VA 22312
Tel: (703) 689-0404
Fax: (703) 689-9488

DC Office
508 Kennedy St. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20011
Tel: (202) 526-4802
Fax: (202) 526-4803

Meet Brendon with today's   Feature! 💜Brendon is a kind and caring teen who is always willing to help others. He’s frien...
09/05/2025

Meet Brendon with today's Feature! 💜

Brendon is a kind and caring teen who is always willing to help others. He’s friendly, outgoing, and easy to get along with.

Brendon is passionate about music and spends much of his free time practicing guitar. He is a creative teen who enjoys writing poetry, stories, and songs. Brendon is also an avid skateboarder, loves soccer, and has a particular fondness for Van sneakers and T-shirts.

Learn more about Brendon here: pathsforfamilies.org/heart/brendon/

Looking for a supportive space to connect with other adoptive parents? Our virtual Parent Book Club offers thoughtful, g...
08/30/2025

Looking for a supportive space to connect with other adoptive parents? Our virtual Parent Book Club offers thoughtful, guided discussions led by Jennifer McLeod, Parent Mentor Supervisor and Adoption-Competent Clinician, alongside our amazing Parent Mentors.

Check out our upcoming October sessions and choose one (or both!) to attend:

🔸 October 9: Raising Kids With Big, Baffling Behaviors by Robyn Gobbel
🔸 October 23: 7 Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency by Sharon Roszia & Allison Davis Maxon

For any families who qualify for the MD Post-Adoption Program, meetings are free!

Join us here: pathsforfamilies.org/resource/support-groups/

Meet Likayla with today's   Feature! 💜Likayla, a compassionate teen, is seeking a family that can offer her the love, st...
08/29/2025

Meet Likayla with today's Feature! 💜

Likayla, a compassionate teen, is seeking a family that can offer her the love, stability, and support she needs to thrive. With a bright and creative spirit, Likayla enjoys spending time outdoors, watching TV, writing music, and exploring the arts. She is also a talented cook who loves whipping up her favorite dish, chicken alfredo.

Likayla is eager to connect with a family that understands her unique experiences and can help her navigate the challenges she has faced.

Learn more about Likayla here ➡️ pathsforfamilies.org/likayla/

Do you know a change-maker in the Washington, DC region who is pushing for innovative solutions and a more equitable fut...
08/28/2025

Do you know a change-maker in the Washington, DC region who is pushing for innovative solutions and a more equitable future for children and families? We want to hear about them!

You're invited to nominate an outstanding leader for the Janice Goldwater Award for Innovation in Child Welfare and Family Well-Being!

🔗 https://pathsforfamilies.org/janice-goldwater-award-for-innovation-in-child-welfare-and-family-well-being/

Nominate them by Friday, September 19, for a chance to be honored at our Together We Thrive Gala on November 6!

This month, members of our Parent Support Group came together for an afternoon of shared meals, heartfelt fellowship, an...
08/27/2025

This month, members of our Parent Support Group came together for an afternoon of shared meals, heartfelt fellowship, and meaningful connection!

It was a chance to step beyond the usual routines, celebrate one another’s journeys, and strengthen the ties that make this community so special. 🩷

Thanks to everyone who joined us this month at Fallen Oak Distilling | Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company for a fantastic eve...
08/24/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined us this month at Fallen Oak Distilling | Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company for a fantastic evening of craft cocktails and community!

We’re especially grateful to Fallen Oak Distilling for featuring us as one of the night's nonprofits and for everyone who showed up to support Paths for Families and meet our Director of Development, Ben Litten, and CEO, Lisa Dominguez!

Thank you! 🍸

Fall Family Day is back! Join us on Sunday, September 28 from Noon - 4 PM at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, MD for a ...
08/23/2025

Fall Family Day is back! Join us on Sunday, September 28 from Noon - 4 PM at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, MD for a carnival-themed celebration of 35 incredible years together! 🎡

Expect an afternoon packed with music, crafts, carnival games, food, and fun! The event is free — just bring chairs or blankets and get ready to make memories under the big top. 🎪

🎟️ RSVP now: pathsforfamilies.org/fall

Meet Nora with today's   Feature! 💜Nora is a vibrant teen seeking a loving forever family. Passionate about expressing h...
08/22/2025

Meet Nora with today's Feature! 💜

Nora is a vibrant teen seeking a loving forever family. Passionate about expressing herself creatively, Nora enjoys a wide range of artistic pursuits including drawing, photography, graphic design, and painting. She also loves crafting, reading, and music.

An active girl, Nora excels in sports, especially soccer. Looking for a home that provides both safety and support, Nora would thrive in a family that offers a nurturing, yet structured environment.

Learn more about Nora here: pathsforfamilies.org/heart/nora/

Paths for Families is shaping our next 3-year strategic plan and your voice matters! Whether you're a parent, caregiver,...
08/20/2025

Paths for Families is shaping our next 3-year strategic plan and your voice matters! Whether you're a parent, caregiver, professional, or community member, your input helps us better serve children and families across our programs.

You're welcome to submit your survey anonymously, but if you choose to include your name and email address, you'll be entered into a drawing for a free ticket to our Annual Gala, Together We Thrive, on November 6!

🔗 Take our quick survey by August 26 here: pathsforfamilies.org/strategic-plan-survey

Thanks for sharing your input!

From crisis support to lifelong care, Paths for Families has stood beside thousands of children and families, supporting...
08/17/2025

From crisis support to lifelong care, Paths for Families has stood beside thousands of children and families, supporting every step of their adoption or parenting journey. 🩷

On , we’re celebrating the power of nonprofits to change lives, and we want to hear from you. How has Paths for Families made a difference in your life?

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Meet Lavon with today's   Feature! 💜Lavon is a natural athlete who thrives on movement and competition. Whether he’s sho...
08/15/2025

Meet Lavon with today's Feature! 💜

Lavon is a natural athlete who thrives on movement and competition. Whether he’s shooting hoops, tossing a football, or running bases, he lights up when he’s on the field.

He's described by those who know him as funny, outgoing, determined, and adventurous. Lavon has a playful side that shines through when he’s building with Legos, playing with action figures, or imagining epic dinosaur adventures.

Lavon is open to adoption and is looking forward to finding a family that will cheer him on, celebrate his wins, and walk beside him through life’s ups and downs.

Learn more about Lavon here: pathsforfamilies.org/lavon

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Since 1990, Adoptions Together has helped more than 10,000 children join loving, permanent families. Every child who has come to us has become part of a permanent loving home. Each year, we help more than 150 infants and children join nurturing, stable homes. We provide prenatal support and counseling for pregnant women considering adoption services as well as interim care and placement for infants and children in need. Annually, we guide and support more than 300 pregnant women to help them make the best decision for their child. We also work with local social services departments to find permanent homes or connections for older children in foster care.

Adoptions Together is committed to building and strengthening secure, loving families. One of the agency’s guiding principles is inclusivity: factors such as race, religion, marital status, wealth or sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression don’t determine what kind of parent someone will be and they are never variables that we consider when finding a home for a child. Through openness, honesty and communication we work with every family to ensure that they receive the education, support and guidance they need through the entire placement process. We understand that no decision in this process is an easy one, and we stand by our commitment to children and their families to help all those involved make the best choice for the child.

Adoptions Together is far more than just an adoption agency. We are a lifelong resource for families where information, support and counseling can always be found. Adoptions Together supports children and families formed through adoption, guardianship, foster care, and kinship care with specialized services offered at locations in Maryland, Virginia and DC. Our support remains available to every family for a lifetime of guidance, education, and counseling to ensure that each family stays strong together. With a holistic network of more than three dozen innovative services that build and strengthen families, Adoptions Together is one of the most diverse nonprofit social service agencies serving the Washington/Baltimore area.We also serve as a regional center of knowledge and activity on child welfare issues for a broad spectrum of educational, mental health, and other professionals as well as legislators, public officials, and the general population.

Calverton Office 4061 Powder Mill Road Suite 320 Calverton MD, 20705 Tel: (301) 439-2900 Fax: (301) 937-2147 Baltimore Office 2505B Lord Baltimore Dr. Baltimore MD, 21244 Tel: (410) 869-0620 Fax: (410) 869-8419 Virginia Office 457A Carlisle Drive Herndon VA, 20170 Tel: (703) 689-0404 Fax: (703) 689-9488 DC Office 508 Kennedy St. NW, Suite 318 Washington DC, 20011 Tel: (202) 526-4802 Fax: (202) 526-4803