Emotional Needs:
The following websites link to support groups, therapy professionals specializing in adoption issues, and other support resources for birthparents. Please do not hesitate to contact Adoption Circle at (614) 237-7222 or email christine@adoptioncircle.org for assistance in connecting with one of these services.
Support groups:
Support services for birthparents in the Cleveland area:
Adoption Network Cleveland
http://www.adoptionnetwork.org/content.asp?pageid=74
Support services for birthparents in the Columbus area:
Ohio Birthparents Discussion Group
http://ohiobirthparents.org/
Connect via facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ohio-Birthparent-Group/167515476609542#!/pages/Ohio-Birthparent-Group/167515476609542?sk=info
This site lists support groups that exist for birthparents and expectant mothers throughout the state of Ohio:
http://www.adopting.org/adoptions/adoptee-birth-parent-expectant-parent-support-groups-ohio.html
Other resources:
http://www.cubirthparents.org/home/
http://www.lifemothers.com/
Individual Therapy:
Parenthesis Family Advocates
http://www.ctcadoptiontherapy.com/index.html
Great Contact:
Penny D. Winkle, LISW-S, LPCC-S, BCD
3620 N. High Street
Suite 303
Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 262-5677
Educational Opportunities:
If you are interested in obtaining your GED, this link will take you to the Ohio Department of Education website. Here you can find an application for the exam, information about prep classes, and answers to various other questions you may have about the test.
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?page=2&TopicRelationID=684
If you are interested in going to college or pursuing another form of higher education, this link will take you to Ohio’s Higher Education website. This site will give you information about planning, applying, and paying for college. You can also talk with a representative via live chat and ask any questions you may have.
http://students.ohiohighered.org/
Do you think that an online education would better fit your lifestyle? This website will help connect you to an online program that best fits your educational needs and goals.
http://www.educationconnection.com/ |
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