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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

03/20/2026

35 years ago, Janice Goldwater, a passionate social worker, founded Paths for Families with a simple, but powerful belief: every child deserves a loving, permanent family.

Today, social workers remain the heart of our work, providing ethical, trauma‑informed care that helps children and families truly thrive. 🩷

This , we invite you to support our Spring Campaign. Our goal is to raise $15,000 by April 30! Right now, every gift is matched dollar for dollar up to $7,500, doubling your impact for children and families.

Give today and honor the social workers who make this work possible.

Donate: https://pathsforfamilies.org/social-workers-make-it-happen-support-our-work/

03/19/2026

Last month, our Director of Adoption and Permanency Services, Pam Hoehler, represented Paths for Families at Maryland Nonprofits' 2026 Evening of Advocacy in Annapolis.

She joined fellow private child‑placing agencies to meet with lawmakers and advocate for stronger protections for children, expectant parents, and adoptive families across Maryland.

Advocacy continued later that month when Pam and our Pregnancy Social Worker, Meshan Lehmann, testified in support of House Bill 1258, sponsored by Maryland Delegate Stephanie Smith, which would prohibit advertising by unlicensed child placement providers.

👉 Read more about our advocacy efforts on our blog: https://pathsforfamilies.org/article/standing-up-for-ethical-adoption-paths-for-families-takes-action/

03/14/2026

Events like this make a real impact. 🌟

Our Swing Into Action for Kids golf tournament is coming up on Thursday, June 4, at Turf Valley Resort and we'd love to see you there!

Whether you're an avid golfer, or simply enjoy a great day outdoors, our tournament offers the perfect mix of friendly competition, connection, and purpose.

Sign up here: pathsforfamilies.org/swing

03/13/2026

Meet Janilah with today's Feature! 💜

Born in 2010, Janilah is a vibrant, creative, and confident girl with a heart full of passion and talent. She has an incredible gift for expressing herself whether through words, art, or style. Janilah loves drawing, painting, and even creating her own jewelry. She’s also a collector at heart, finding beauty in stones and turning them into treasures.

Janilah is a natural leader that’s outspoken, respectful, and goal-oriented. She knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to share her dreams. She’s deeply connected to her family and community, enjoys attending church, and takes pride in being a role model for her younger siblings. They look up to her for guidance and love.

Janilah is ready to bring her creativity, confidence, and warmth to a family who will celebrate her talents and encourage her bright future.

Learn more about Janilah here: pathsforfamilies.org/janilah/

03/12/2026

We’re honored to be part of Giant Food's 90th anniversary! 🎉

Throughout this month, $1 from every $2.75 Community Bag purchased at the Greenbelt Giant (6000 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD) will benefit Paths for Families.

Thank you for supporting the lives of children and families while you shop, and thank you, Giant Food, for supporting our mission by selecting us as a nonprofit partner!

03/08/2026

Attending ? So are we! 👏

We thrilled to have two members of our team at NTEN's 2026 NTC Conference in Detroit this week! They sharing two must-see presentations and would love to connect. Swing by, say hi, and talk tech! 👋

03/07/2026

Don't miss the tee-off! Join us for Swing Into Action for Kids on Thursday, June 4, at the beautiful Turf Valley Resort.

Support our mission by:
⛳️ Sponsoring the tournament!
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Gathering a foursome for a day out with the crew!
👋 Playing solo - we’ll pair you with new friends!

Sign up here: pathsforfamilies.org/swing

03/06/2026

Meet Daniel with today's Feature! 💜

Daniel is a bright, expressive, and curious teen with a deep desire to be truly seen and understood. He thrives on connection and lights up when he’s out in the community exploring new places, meeting people, and learning something new. Whether he’s diving into comic books, mastering a video game, or engaging in thoughtful conversation, Daniel’s energy and enthusiasm are unmistakable.

He’s looking for a forever family that is loving, consistent, and actively engaged as well as caregivers who will celebrate his interests, support his growth, and be a steady presence in his life. Daniel values trust and safety in relationships and does best with adults who model healthy boundaries and compassionate communication.

Learn more about Daniel here: pathsforfamilies.org/daniel-2

03/01/2026

Are you wondering how 2025 updates to the federal adoption tax credit affect your family? Whether you finalized an adoption recently or as far back as 2020, our partners at Families Rising put out a new webinar that's a helpful guide.

In it, Subsidy Resource Center Program Manager Josh Kroll breaks down:

✅ Step-by-step instructions for filing for the 2025 tax year.
✅ How to claim the credit for prior years (back to 2020).
✅ Why more parents will benefit from the new 2025 changes.

Watch the webinar here: https://wearefamiliesrising.org/resource/adoption-tax-credit/

Have questions about how to claim the adoption tax credit and what the recent changes to the credit mean for you? Families Rising’s adoption tax credit expert, Josh Kroll, presents a webinar on the federal adoption tax credit outlining the steps to file. The focus is on filing for the 2025 tax yea...

02/28/2026

We are SO excited to share that support has been expanded for our Maryland Post Permanency Program!

In addition to providing free support for families formed through adoption, free services are now available for relatives and kinship providers who achieved legal permanency through custody and guardianship. 👏

Check out the free services our team offers below, and don't miss these upcoming opportunities to connect:

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Topic-Based Group Sessions - Begin March 4!
📚 Book Club - Begins March 9!

More details and registration can be found here: pathsforfamilies.org/maryland

02/27/2026

Meet Angeles with today's Feature! 💜

Angeles is a bright and spirited teen whose joyful energy lights up every room she enters. With a bubbly personality and a heart full of determination, she approaches life with enthusiasm and resilience. Whether she’s riding her bike, crafting, or tackling a challenging math problem, Angeles gives her all.

She thrives in school, where her teachers admire her dedication and cheerful nature. Making friends comes naturally to Angeles as her kindness and positivity draw others in. Her perseverance is one of her most inspiring qualities; she faces obstacles with courage and always puts her heart into everything she does.

Angeles would blossom in a nurturing, supportive family that celebrates her strengths and walks beside her as she grows. She dreams of a home where she feels safe, valued, and encouraged to reach her full potential.

Learn more about Angeles here: pathsforfamilies.org/angeles

02/26/2026

We believe every child deserves a safe, stable, lifelong connection. 🩷

That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our 14th Annual Golf Tournament: Swing Into Action for Kids, happening Thursday, June 4! ⛳

When you join us on the course, you’re doing more than playing golf—you’re helping strengthen families, support lifelong connections, and build brighter futures one swing at a time.

Become a Sponsor or RSVP here: pathsforfamilies.org/swing

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6411 Ivy Lane Suite 700
Greenbelt, MD
20770

Telephone

+13014392900

Website

https://www.pathsforfamilies.org/

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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