Hands Across The Water

Hands Across The Water supports and empowers children and families through inclusive, strength-based services. Adoption, foster care and pregnancy counseling.

[United Way SEM @UnitedWaySEM]

👋 Katie Page Sander, Executive Director of @HATWFamilies, sits down with David Fair of @WEMU891 on #WashtenawUnited to discuss their mission to transform young lives through adoption. Learn how they prioritize family connections and support for all 👇 https://t.co/baELcsGmaa

[Child Welfare Information Gateway @ChildWelfareGov]

Looking for guidance on finding and working with adoption-competent therapists? Find information about the approaches and types of #therapy that can help #adopted children and their #families thrive in this updated publication from @ChildWelfareGov. https://t.co/dHzLFdbXOJ

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

Have a great long weekend, and stay safe out there!

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

We're celebrating the winter holidays with our foster families this tonight, and we'd like to thank @bcc_mi for their support in making this possible. Thank you for everything you do to help us show appreciation to foster families at the holiday season and throughout the year!

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

Proud to support this effort.

[Human Rights Campaign Rapid Response @HRC]

Michigan's archaic 1931 abortion ban would make it a felony for anyone to provide an abortion except to save a pregnant person’s life.

We're calling on the Michigan Supreme Court to protect reproductive rights.
https://t.co/jo7Idnexar

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

Hands Across The Water is seeking a Behavioral Health Supervisor. We've got a lot to say about the kind of person we're hoping to recruit, which you can read here https://t.co/7ROxzbGEH5 or go straight to the posting at https://t.co/Dyilvr4xx7. #jobs #therapists #AnnArbor

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

We'd like to tell you about our newest young client searching for an adoptive family. 15-year-old Sam loves cooking, baking and amusement parks and needs an affirming family to support and guide him--could that be you? Read more about Sam at https://t.co/nAxhYNMoCV #adoptmikids

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

First Q on the sheet: How do I find an affirming agency? The A: check @HRC #allchildrenallfamilies list. Hey--We're on the list! Check us out if you have questions about fostering or adopting through a proudly affirming agency. #PrideMonth #fosterfamilies #adoption

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

Our @KatiePageSander gave a presentation today at @AdoptionCouncil's conference discussing about our decade of experience supporting @HRC's All Children, All Families ethos in working with LGBTQ+ youth and families, and why more agencies should actively participate in this work.

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

This op-ed by @ZackFord is really, really great, and exactly why we feel so strongly about choice-centered pregnancy options counseling.

[Zack Ford @ZackFord]

I'm pleased to share this op-ed about my experience as an adoptee and as an advocate for abortion access. Too often, I feel involuntarily conscripted into the wrong side of the debate by those who feel adoption is a preferable alternative to abortion. I do not agree. 1/x

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

Today we're thankful for our new relationship with #5Kforfosteryouth Gold Sponsor @WaltonInsGroup, a local business based in our service area with a heart for what we do as a nonprofit. So grateful for their support of young people in care in our community! #thankyou

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

It's a beautiful week for getting outdoors-one of our #5Kforfosteryouthparticipants has already done 5K twice! Tag @hatwfamilies or use the hashtag to share your run. It's *still* not too late to sign up or to donate to the foster youth enrichment fund at https://t.co/MqiHggt0UA

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

We're committed to finding the right family for Sydney: if you're moved to learn more after reading her profile, contact our office and ask for Waiting Child Adoption information.

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

We are thrilled to announce this opportunity for our staff to receive specialized training so as to better support our children and families. Our profound thanks to @EJFlinnFDN for supporting this effort. https://t.co/PTtyUkHfp3...

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

Our own @KatiePageSander is co-presenting a session with Jean-Phillipe Regis, associate director of @HRC's All Children-All Families program on building organizational capacity for LGBTQ+ inclusive practice - don't miss it!

[National Council For Adoption @AdoptionCouncil]

Today we're announcing the full schedule of speakers and sessions for the 2022 National Adoption Conference. It's a great lineup of experts in both the clinical and leadership/management track. Check it out at https://t.co/u58CE0v5W4 #socialworkce #adoptionconference

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

We invite you to read this statement about our position on affirming all children and families. #LGBTQ https://t.co/4TecGujEEx

[Governor Gretchen Whitmer @GovWhitmer]

Rapid at-home COVID-19 tests are now available for free! I encourage Michiganders to order theirs now: https://t.co/Y8GwBUHmw6

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

Parents/caregivers of trans youth 🏳️‍⚧️ are being asked to participate in a study for the Human Rights Campaign Foundation—more info at the link https://t.co/TAlvPOygTZ

[First 1001 Days @first1001days]

What is infant mental health? Why does it matter?

[Hands Across The Water @HATWFamilies]

A tremendous thank you goes to @bcc_mi for sponsoring our holiday celebration this year and allowing us to spread a little joy to our clients and their families. We wouldn’t have been able to do this without their help, and we’re so grateful for their partnership!