Pre-Adoptive Informational Events
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ALASKA
Anchorage Let's Talk
Meets 1st Wed./mo., 6:30-8:30 P.M. A faith based training & support group for foster & adoptive families. Spons. by Alaska Center for Resource Families.
Tammy Keech 907 279-1803 or tkeech@nwresource.org
ANCHORAGE
Adopting Through OCS
Monthly classes. Learn everything you need to know about adopting through the State of Alaska Office of Children's Services. Topics will include; ICWA laws, subsidies, legal free vs legal risk adoption, home studies & family preparation. Spons. by Alaska Center for Resource Families.
Brenda Ursel 800-478-7307 or bursel@nwresource.org
ANCHORAGE, JUNEAU, FAIRBANKS, MAT-SU
ARIZONA
Orientation
2nd Wed./mo., 6:30-8 P.M. The first step in learning about AASK's programs, processes & how to become involved in a life of a child through adoption, foster care & mentoring.
www.aask-az.org
602-254-2275 or info@aask-az.org
MESA
Orientation
2nd Tue./mo., 6:30-8 P.M. The first step in learning about AASK's programs, processes & how to become involved in a life of a child through adoption, foster care & mentoring.
www.aask-az.org
602.254.AASK (2275) or info@aask-az.org
PEORIA
Exploring Adoption - West & North Valley Support Group
3rd Wed./mo., 6:30 P.M., Claim Jumper, 3063 W. Agua Fria Freeway (101 Freeway, Deer Valley Ctr). Spons. by RESOLVE of Arizona.
Donnie Straus illbedmd@hotmail.com
PHOENIX
Exploring Adoption - East and South Valley, Phoenix Support Group
3rd Mon./mo., 6:30 P.M., California Pizza Kitchen (Tempe Marketplace), 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Spons. by RESOLVE of Arizona.
Theresa MacKinnon taheese@cox.net
PHOENIX
Phoenix Orientation
2nd/Sat./mo or 3rd/Tues./mo. The first step in learning about AASK's programs, processes & how to become involved in a life of a child through adoption, foster care & mentoring.
www,aask-az.org
602-254-2275 or info@aask-az.org
PHOENIX
ARKANSAS
International Adoption Seminar
May 18 & Sept. 7, 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Dillon office. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Includes lunch & materials. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs.
www.dillonadopt.com
Dillon International staff 501-791-9300 or DillonAR@dillonadopt.com
NORTH LITTLE ROCK
Adoption Information Meeting
Jun. 12, Jul. 10, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, & Nov. 13, 6-7:30 P.M., Dillon's office. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India & Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.
www.dillonadopt.com
Kimberly 501-791-9300 or DillonAR@dillonadopt.com
NORTH LITTLEROCK
Adoption Information Meeting
Aug. 25, & Oct. 27, 10:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. St. Louis R, Jones Center for Families. Spons. by Dillon Intl. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India & Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.
www.dillonadopt.com
Kimberly 918-749-4600 or DillonAR@dillonadopt.com
SPRINGDALE
CALIFORNIA
Adoption Orientation
May 19, 10-11:30 A.M. Join us for an orientation to private adoption. Spons. by Sweet Beginnings Adooptions.
www.adoptionsweetbeginnings.com
Lisa Sweet sweetbeginningsadoptions@yahoo.com
PLEASANT HILL
International Adoption Seminar
June 2, Sept. 29, & Dec. 3, 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Dillon office. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Includes lunch & materials. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs.
www.dillonadopt.com
Dillon International staff 714-734-8600 or DillonCA@dillonadopt.com
TUSTIN
Adoption Information Meeting
May 19, Jun. 2 & 30, Jul. 14 & 21, Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Oct. 27, & Dec. 1, 10:30 A.M-12 P.M., Dillon's office. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India & Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.
www.dillonadopt.com
Kim 714-734-8600 or DillonCA@dillonadopt.com
TUSTIN
CONNECTICUT
Free Adoption Information Meetings
Meets 1st Tues./mo. in Rocky Hill & 3rd Mon./mo in New Haven. Information meetings about both domestic & international adoption
Jennifer Phillips 8602579899 or jphillips@lcssne.org
ROCKY HILL AND NEW HAVEN
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Successful Private Adoption Workshop
May 19, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane. A practical "how to" guide to successful private adoption, this workshop's goal is to launch couples singles on an accelerated path to parenthood. Experience & advice will be shared by those directly involved with domestic adoption, including adoption attorneys, social workers, adoptive parents as well as a birthmother.
www.ffpa.org
Matt Jillings 202-722-0338 or info@ffpa.org
MCLEAN VA
GEORGIA
Foster Family Based Treatment Association's 26th Annual Conference: Building Permanent Connections
Jul. 22-24, Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. Join over 600 family-based services professionals & foster parents to learn how treatment foster care is establishing permanent connections Features over 70 workshops highlighting the best practices being applied in the field.
Stacey Horowitz 800-414-3382 Ext 121 or shorowittz@ffta.org
ATLANTA
ILLINOIS
The Adoption Process from A to Z
Jul. 18, 7-9:15 P.M., Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave. A seminar offered by Chicago & Northbrook attorney Sally Wildman, presents fundamentals of an adoption & legal steps of this process. She shares resources on choosing adoption agencies, community support, & related professionals. Discussion focuses on the different types of adoption available, initiating your search for an available child, & current openness in adoption. Spons. by Continuing Education District 113.
www.dist113.org
Continuing Education District 11 224-765-1020
HIGHLAND PARK
INDIANA
While We Wait
May 16, July 18, Sept. 19 & Nov. 21. Facilitator: Allison Montgomery, LCSW, MSW. This group offers support, education, information, & networking with other prospective adoptive families. Topics offered, but participants interests & questions are the focus. Spons. by Adoptions of Indiana. Location TBD-based on # & location of those who RSV(at reasonably priced restaurants).
www.adoptionsofindiana.org
Allison Montgomery 317-574-8950 or amontgomery@ad-in.org
CENTRAL INDIANA
Journey To Adoption: Another Road to Parenthood*
July 20, Oct. 19, 8:30 A.M.- 12 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th St, Ste 325. Introductory workshop designed to help you revisit the issues which brought you to adoption, move through the differences between parenting by birth & parenting in adoption & offers practical tools for helping families form strong connections & attachments. Presenter: Patricia Irwin Johnston, adoption author, educator, & retired publisher of Perspectives Press. Free for agency clients & $75 non-client (per couple).
www.adoptionsofindiana.org
Lilli Hazard 317/574-8950 or lhazard@ad-in.org
INDIANAPOLIS/CARMEL
Domestic Infant Adoption Information Seminars
Meets 2nd Sat./mo., 1-2 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th St, Ste 325. Presenter; Amy Nicholas, BSW.
www.adoptionsofindiana.org
Amy Nicholas 317-574-8950 or anicholas@ad-in.org
INDIANAPOLIS/CARMEL
Introduction to International Adoption
July 21, Oct. 20, 8:30 A.M.-1 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th St, Ste 325. Presenter: Jennifer Morrissey, MSW, LSW. Learn the specifics related to the country you are adopting from & information regarding international travel. Additional topics include grief & loss, attachment & parent/child expectations. This class meets the criteria of the Hague regulations covering international processing, risks & procedures. Free to agency clients, $75 non-client couple’s fee.
www.adoptionsofindiana.org
Lilli Hazard 317/574-8950 or lhazard@ad-in.org
INDIANAPOLIS/CARMEL
Interracial Families, Interwoven Cultures: Pro-Active Parenting in Transracial/Transcultural Families
Jul. 20 & Oct. 19, 1:30-5 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana 1980 E. 116th St, Ste 325. Presenters; Patricia Irwin Johnston & Meg Sterchi, ACSW, LCSW. In order to grow up as confident & competent adults, kids need to understand the customs & expectations of people of the racial or cultural group they "match" as well as to feel completely at home in the cultures of their extended adoptive family. Agency clients free, $75 per couple non-clients.
www.adoptionsofindiana.org
Lilli Hazard 317-574-8950 or lhazard@ad-in.org
INDIANAPOLIS/CARMEL
The Birthparent’s Perspective
May 18, Aug. 17 & Nov. 16, 8:30 A.M.- 12 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana 1980 E. 116th St, Ste 325. Presenter: Natalie Stevens, MSW, LSW & birth parent volunteers. Gain an understanding of birth parents & their needs, as well as what leads them to make an adoption plan for their child. Free to agency clients;$75 non-client couple’s fee.
www.adoptionsofindiana.org
Lilli Hazard 317-574-8950 or lhazard@ad-in.org
INDIANAPOLIS/CARMEL
Journey As Adoptive Parents*
May 18, Aug. 17 & Nov. 16, 1:30 - 5 P.M.,Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th St, Ste 325. Presenters; Meg Sterchi, ACSW, LCSW. Learn how children understand adoptive issues as they develop & how we, as parents, can learn to talk about adoptive issues with them in a developmentally appropriate way. Agency clients free, non-client $75/per couple.
www.adoptionsofindiana.org
Lilli Hazard 317-574-8950 or lhazard@ad-in.org
INDIANAPOLIS/CARMEL
MARYLAND
Successful Private Adoption Workshop
May 19, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane. A practical "how to" guide to successful private adoption, this workshop's goal is to launch couples singles on an accelerated path to parenthood. Experience & advice will be shared by those directly involved with domestic adoption, including adoption attorneys, social workers, adoptive parents as well as a birthmother.
www.ffpa.org
Matt Jillings 202-722-0338 or info@ffpa.org
MCLEAN VA
MASSACHUSETTS
Donor Egg/Surrogacy & Adoption Connect & Learn Seminar
Jun. 2, 9 A.M-5 P.M., 9 Hope Ave. You will be able to gather information from top professionals in one place, & have the opportunity to speak with others making the same kinds of decisions to form their families, as well as speak with those who are parents through egg donation, surrogacy & adoption. Spons. by RESOLVE New England.
www.resolvenewengland.org
781-890-2250 or admin@resolvenewengland.org
WALTHAM
MICHIGAN
International Adoption Information Meeting
May 17, 9-11 A.M., Bethany's office, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. Adoption specialists will present options to prospective families wishing to explore an adoptive decision.
Nancy Mercier 231-995-0870 or bcstraversecity@bethany.org
TRAVERSE CITY
State Adoption/Foster Care Information meeting
May 17, 1-4 P.M., Bethany's office, 1055Carriage Hill Dr. Adoption specialists will present options to prospective families wishing to explore an adoptive decision.
Nancy Mercier 231-995-0870 or bcstraversecity@bethany.org
TRAVERSE CITY
MINNESOTA
Adoption Informational Meeting
May 17, 7-8:30 P.M., HOPE Adoption, 5850 Omaha Ave N. For all considering adoption, Infant, International & undecided. Please register.
www.hopeadoptionservices.org
Julie Kink 651-439-2446 or hope@hopeadoptionservices.org
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Free Adoption Informational Meeting
May 17 & Jun. 21, 7-8:30 P.M., HOPE Adoption & Family Services, 5850 Omaha Ave. For Minnesota & northwestern Wisconsin residents. Please register.
www.hopeadoptionservices.org
Julie Kink 651-439-2446 or hope@hopeadoptionservices.org
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
MISSOURI
Adoption Information Meeting
Jun. 5, Aug. 7, Oct. 2, & Dec. 4. Dillon's office. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India & Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.
www.dillonadopt.com
Margie/Dillon International staf 314-576-4100 or DillonMO@dillonadopt.com
ST. LOUIS
International Adoption Seminar
Oct. 6. 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Dillon office. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Includes lunch & materials. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs.
www,dillonadopt.com
Dillon International staff 314-576-4100 or DillonMO@dillonadopt.com
ST. LOUIS
NEW JERSEY
Free Domestic Adoption Information Session
May 10, 6:30-8 P.M., 1301 Springdale Rd. Thinking about Adoption? Learn about our programs & meet the staff.
Michele LeMasney 609-694-2626 or mlemasney@openarmsadoption.net
CHERRY HILL
NEW YORK
Adoption Information Meetings
May 19 & Jul. 14, 10 A,M.-12 P.M. Wide Horizons For Children invites you to explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through adoption. Learn about our programs & meet families & staff.
516-922-0751
OYSTER BAY
OKLAHOMA
International Adoption Seminar
May 19, July 20, Sept. 15, Nov. 2. 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Dillon office. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Includes lunch & materials. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs.
www,dillonadopt.com
Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or info@dillonadopt.com
TULSA
Adoption Information Meeting
Jun. 12, Aug. 14, Oct. 9, & Dec. 11, 6-7:30 P.M., Dillon's office. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, & Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.
www.dillonadopt.com
Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or info@dillonadopt.com
TULSA
PENNSYLVANIA
Free Domestic Adoption Information Session
May 31, 6:30-8 P.M., & Jun. 20, 12:30-1:30 P.M., 2100 Arch St. Thinking about Adoption? Learn about our programs & meet the staff. Spons. by Open Arms Adoption Network.
Michele LeMasney 609-694-2626 or mlemasney@openarmsadoption.net
PHILADELPHIA
TEXAS
Adoption Information Meeting
July 16, Sept. 17, & Nov. 5, 6-7:30 P.M., Buckner Children's Home campus. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, & Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. A domestic program for Texas families & adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia, & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed. Spons. by Dillon Intl.
www.dillonadopt.com
214-319-3426 or DillonTX@dillonadopt.com
DALLAS
International Adoption Seminar
May 18, Sept. 7 & Nov. 9. 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Dillon office. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Includes lunch & materials. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs.
www.dillonadopt.com
Dillon International staff 214-319-3426 or DillonTX@dillonadopt.com
DALLAS
VIRGINIA
Successful Private Adoption Workshop
May 19, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane. A practical "how to" guide to successful private adoption, this workshop's goal is to launch couples singles on an accelerated path to parenthood. Experience & advice will be shared by those directly involved with domestic adoption, including adoption attorneys, social workers, adoptive parents as well as a birthmother.
www.ffpa.org
Matt Jillings 202-722-0338 or info@ffpa.org
MCLEAN
