Today was the day that the FIESTA project truly got underway. Families from Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, Los Lunas, Belen and Moriarty gathered at the Art Design College to meet the NM FIESTA Family Contacts from their region (Donna, Gayle, Monica and Sue) and other families. After the Family Contacts gave an introduction to the project, teenage and adult adoptees spoke about their experiences and shared advice with those listening.
They talked about the importance of parents embracing their children for who they are and welcoming them wholeheartedly into the family. Meanwhile, younger kids played with their new friends and enjoyed the wonderful meeting space.
Families completed a survey about their support needs and training ideas. Those forms were used in a drawing for some door prizes. Congratulations, Winners!! The day came to a close with a time for mingling, conversation and cake. Informal respite connections were made, therapy referrals were provided and people were encouraged! It was an amazing event!
They talked about the importance of parents embracing their children for who they are and welcoming them wholeheartedly into the family. Meanwhile, younger kids played with their new friends and enjoyed the wonderful meeting space. Families completed a survey about their support needs and training ideas. Those forms were used in a drawing for some door prizes. Congratulations, Winners!! The day came to a close with a time for mingling, conversation and cake. Informal respite connections were made, therapy referrals were provided and people were encouraged! It was an amazing event!
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Jayden and I had a wonderful time today! It was nice to meet all the local families and Jayden had so much fun playing with all the wonderful children. Thanks for such a great day and a fun event!
Erika & Jayden Tode
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