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
Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 8, 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
Feb. 11, Apr. 21, 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: Weaving the Stories Together
Mar. 10, 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Head-Royce School Campus, 4315 Lincoln Ave. Keynote speaker Pat Irwin Johnston, MS. Whether an adopted child has ongoing contact with their birthparents, or none at all, adoptees must “weave” together their own narrative to create a healthy identity. $75/pp or $80/individuals wishing to earn CEUs. Spons. by Adoption Connection.
http://www.onyourfeetca.org/OYFF-events/conference12
Deanna Matthews 510-243-9460 or deanna@pactadopt.org
OAKLAND
International Adoption Seminar
Mar. 31, 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
Feb. 11, Mar. 31, Apr. 28, May 19, Jun. 30, Jul. 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
COLORADO
Mititary Adoption Fair
Feb. 10, 9 A.M -1 P.M., Armed Services YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Dr. Registration is required by Feb. 8. Topics will include; who can adopt, steps in agency adoption, open adoption, independent adoption, adoption panel, domestic/internationaladoption & more.
526-8747-8749
COLORADO SPRINGS
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
ILLINOIS
The Adoption Process from A to Z
Mar. 21, 7-9 P.M., Deerfield High School, 1959 N. Waukegan Rd. Focuses on types of adoption, initiating your search, & current openness in adoption. Presented by Chicago & Northbrook attorney Sally Wildman. Spons. by Continuing Education District 113
www.dist113.org
224-765-1022
DEERFIELD
The Adoption Process from A to Z
Apr. 11, 7-9.15 P.M., Lyons High School, 100 South Brainard Ave. Focuses on types of adoption, initiating your search, & current openness in adoption. Presented by Chicago & Northbrook attorney Sally Wildman. Spons. by Adult Education Lyons Twp.
www.lths.net/Academics/Departments/Adult_Education/
708-354-5473
LAGRANGE
The Adoption Process from A to Z
Apr. 18, 7-9.15 P.M., Fremd High School, 1000 S. Quentin Rd. Focuses on types of adoption, initiating your search, & current openness in adoption. Presented by Chicago & Northbrook attorney Sally Wildman. Spons. by Community Education District 211.
www.d211.org/ContinuingEd.shtml
847-755-6820
PALATINE
INDIANA
Journey To Adoption: Another Road to Parenthood*
Apr. 20, 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
Introduction to International Adoption
Apr. 21, 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
The Birthparent’s Perspective
Feb. 17, 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
IOWA
IFAPA Spring Conference
Mar. 2-3, 7.30 A.M.-4.30 P.M., Adventureland Resort, 3200 Adventureland Dr. 15 workshopes for foster & adoptive parents, kinship caregivers & social workers. Registration deadline Feb. 14.
ifapa@ifapa.org
ALTOONA
KENTUCKY
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Apr. 1, 2-5 P.M., Jewish Family & Career Services, 2821 Klempner Way. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.
866-586-5656 or eacfamilies@hotmail.com
LOUISVILLE
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
The 39th Annual New England Adoption Conference
Apr. 14, Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Ctr. Keynote speaker Allison Larkin author of The English American. Spons. by The Adoption Community of New England.
http://adoptioncommunityofne.org/pages/annual-ne-adoption-conference.php
508-872-2230 or info@adoptioncommunityofne.org
MARLBOROUGH
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Mar. 6, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.
866-586-5656 or eacfamilies@hotmail.com
WALTHAM
MICHIGAN
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Feb. 13, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Shelby Township Community Ctr, 51670 Van Dyke Ave. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.
866-586-5656 or eacfamilies@hotmail.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP
Free Intercountry Adoption Orientation
Feb. 16, 2-4 P.M., 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. Adoption specialists will present options to prospective families. Spons. by Bethany Christian Services.
www.bethany.org
Nancy Mercier 231-995-0870 or bcstraversecity@bethany.org
TRAVERSE CITY
Free Foster Care/State Adoption Orientation
Feb. 16, 9 A.M. -12 P.M., 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. Adoption specialists will present options to prospective families. Spons. by Bethany Christian Services.
www.bethany.org
Nancy Mercier 231-995-0870 or bcstraversecity@bethany.org
TRAVERSE CITY
MINNESOTA
Free Adoption Informational Meeting
Feb. 7. 7-8:30 P.M., HOPE Adoption & Family Services, 5850 Omaha Ave N. If you're considering adopting but don't know where to start, or are unsure whether infant or international adoption is for you, come learn more. Led by HOPE staff, & will include an adoptive family sharing their experience & advice. Please register.
www.hopeadoptionservices.org
HOPE Staff 651-439-2446 or hope@hopeadoptionservices.org
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Haiti Adoption Meeting
Feb. 13, 7-8:30 P.M., HOPE Adoption, 5850 Omaha Ave N. Families are needed for kids 2-8 yrs. Parents should be 35-50 yrs & childless; Single women are permitted; Couples should be married 10 yrs +. Registration required.
www.hopeadoptionservices.org
Julie Kink 651-439-2446 or hope@hopeadoptionservices.org
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
MISSOURI
Adoption Information Meeting
2012 Meetings: Feb. 7, April 3, June 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
Apr. 21 & 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
Crossing the Bridge: From Infertility to Adoption or Third Party Reproductive Options:
Mar. 31, 1-5 P.M.. Princeton Hyatt, 102 Carnegie Center. This workshop is for you if you are just considering adoption, third party reproductive options or if you are waiting to adopt, do a donor cycle or use a gestational carrier; or deciding amongst these options. This workshop has been developed by Joni S. Mantell, LCSW, director of the IAC Center, psychotherapist specializing in infertility & adoption & Andrea Braverman, Ph.D., psychotherapist specializing in infertility & third party reproduction issues. Pre-registration is required.
http://iaccenter.com/workshops/workshop-crossing-the-bridge.asp
609-737-8750 or emorgan@iaccenter.com
PRINCETON
NEW YORK
Adoption: Everything You Need to Know
Mar. 27, 6:30-8 P.M., Chocolations, 607 East Boston Post Rd. Opened to all interested in or involved with the adoption process, including professionals, community members, expectant parents, adoptive or potential adoptive parents, & adoptees. Learn about the domestic & international adoption process & meet the staff of FFTA.
www.foreverfamiliesthroughadoption.org
Vanessa 914-939-1180 or adopt@foreverfamiliesthroughadoption.org
MAMARONECK
Ametz's 18th Annual Conference: Adoption & the Family
Sun., Mar. 11, The Conference Center, 130 E. 59th St., 8:45 A.M.-5 P.M. 25 workshops with adoption experts. Adam Pertman, keynote speaker: "Adoption through the Generations".
jccany.org/ametzconference
212-558-9949
MANHATTAN
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Feb. 29, 6-8 P.M., JCC of Manhattan, 76th St & Amsterdam Ave. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.
866-586-5656 or eacfamilies@hotmail.com
MANHATTAN
A Family of My Own: Fertility & Adoption Conference
Apr. 21, 8 A.M - 2:30 P.M., Hilton Westchester, 699 Westerchester Ave. Admin. $20/pp. Spons. by RESOLVE.
407-493-5717 or info@afamilyofmyown.com
RYE BROOK
NORTH CAROLINA
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Mar. 24, 10 A.M.-1 P.M., Country Inn & Ste, 2001 Mount Harmony Rd. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.
866-586-5656 or eacfamilies@hotmail.com
MATTHEWS
OHIO
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Feb. 12, 12:30 -2:30 P.M., EAC Headquarters office, 12608 Alameda Dr. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America.
866-586-5656 or eacfamilies@hotmail.com
STRONGSVILLE
OKLAHOMA
International Adoption Seminar
Mar. 16, 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
2012 Meeting Schedule: Feb. 7, April 10, June 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
Adoption Information Meeting
March 16, May 19, July 20, Sept. 15, & Nov. 2, 2-3:30 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
SOUTH CAROLINA
Families Forever Adoption Fair
Feb. 18, 10 A.M.- 1:30 P.M. Domestic & International Adoption. Spons.by the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division with ACES
www.scbar.org/public/ff/ffregistration.html
Denise Hoppenhauer 864-322-2495 or Denise@adobaby.com
CHARLESTON
TEXAS
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Feb. 25 & Mar. 24, 2-4 P.M., Hampton Inn & Suites, 7712 E. Riverside Dr. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.
866-586-5656 or eacfamilies@hotmail.com
AUSTIN
Adoption Information Meeting
March 19, May 14, 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
Feb. 10, 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
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Feb. 18, 10 A.M.-1 P.M., Adoption Home Study Specialists, 4203 Montrose Blvd., Ste 310. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.
1-866-586-5656 or eacfamilies@hotmail.com
HOUSTON
Foster-Adoption Expo
Feb. 4, Rhea's Mill Baptist Church, 5733 N Custer Rd. Learn about the process to becoming a foster or adoptive parent in the state of TX. Many child placing agencies will be present to answer your questions. The morning will consist of an information meeting along with a panel discussion from existing foster-adoptive parents. Spons. by Embrace.
bruce@embracetexas.org.
MCKINNEY
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
