Leeward House Retreats is a nonprofit organization providing connection and support for foster and adoptive families through fun, encouraging weekend camps.

Connection Camp 2024 applications are closed.

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The Need

Right now, in your own community, there is a mom who is struggling, ready to give up. Everyone was so supportive during the adoption process, but now her friends no longer call. Caring for children that have experienced trauma is so challenging and no one really understands what her family is going through. Everyone is on always on edge, never knowing what might trigger an unpredictable reaction in their home. This child is so loved, yet the home is riding a roller coaster of emotions that never stops. No one truly gets it, and Mom feels so alone.

But she is not alone. Other adoptive and foster families are feeling the same way. There is healing and encouragement when these families can spend time together, but the resources to do so are often lacking. Foster and adoptive families tend to be larger than most, so even a weekend getaway can be financially and logistically difficult.