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| JULY |
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| Date: | July 19, 2008 | |
| Time: | Noon to Dusk | |
| Sponsor: | Concerned Parents for Adoption (CPFA) | |
| Topic: | CPFA Summer Picnic | |
| Speaker(s): | ||
| Location: |
Lewis Morris Park; 3.5 miles West of Morristown on Country Road 510 (old 24) For Directions log onto http://www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/lmmain.asp |
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| Contact(s): | Shauna Canter or Lynn Riker | |
| Email: |
shaunalcanter@yahoo.com (973) 586-1934
or
l.riker@verizon.net (973) 736-7032 |
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| Web Site: | ||
| Notes: |
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| Date: | July 19, 2008 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Transracial Adoption Workshop |
| Speaker(s): | Speaker and Moderator, Joni S. Mantell, LCSW |
| Location: | IACCenter, 2 Tree Farm Road, Suite A200, Pennington N.J., 08534 |
| Contact(s): | (609) 737-8750 |
| Email: | JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com |
| Web Site: | http://iaccenter.com/workshop.transracial.asp |
| Notes: |
This workshop will be a combination of didactic material and experiential
exercises. The Adult adoptees will share their experiences and help you to
think about how you can help your children with these issues. Racial and
gender stereotyping and the different ways to cope with these issues will be
addressed as well. Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required and should be completed at least one week prior to the event. Payment must be received in order to confirm your registration. Cancellations must be received at least three days prior to the event |
| Date: | July 17, 2008 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | Treatment Home Orientation Therapeutic Foster Care Opportunities |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
76 South orange Avenue Suite LL01 South Orange, NJ 07079 |
| Contact(s): | Eileen (973) 763-2041 ext. 203 |
| Email: | ccollier@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Discover how can you make a difference in school - aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent. |
| Date: | July 19, 2008 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - Noon |
| Sponsor: | Infertility & Adoption Counseling Center |
| Topic: | Transracial Adoption Issues |
| Speaker(s): | Joni Mantell, LCSW and a Panel of Adoptees |
| Location: | 2 Tree Farm Road, Pennington, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Joni Mantell or Lauren Scheiner |
| Email: | workshops@iaccenter.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.iaccenter.com/workshop.transracial.asp |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 24, 2008 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | PATH to Adoption Orientation School - Aged Children |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
76 South orange Avenue Suite LL01 South Orange, NJ 07079 |
| Contact(s): | Eileen (973) 763-2041 ext. 203 |
| Email: | ccollier@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Learn how to transform a school - aged child's life by providing them with stability through adoption. |
| Date: | July 24, 2008 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | PATH to Adoption Orientation School - Aged Children |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 240 Frisch Court - 1st Fl |
| Contact(s): | Kristen (201) 226-0300 ext. 225 |
| Email: | ccollier@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Learn how to transform a school - aged child's life by providing them with stability through adoption. |
| Date: | July 28, 2008 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | Connected Hearts Adoption Triad (CHATS) |
| Topic: | Adoption related discussion, Sharing and support |
| Speaker(s): | Musician and adoptee Katherine Almeida |
| Location: |
Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church North Plainfield, NJ |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | Joan at jhoppe123@aol.com or Susan at mamagigi@comcast.net |
| Web Site: | http://www.wapc.net/chats.htm |
| Notes: | Katherine who performs as Banjara was adopted from Pakistan at three years old will share her story and her captivating music. Refreshments will be served. Click here to download the flyer |
| AUGUST |
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| Date: | August 3, 2008 Rain date Sunday August 10,2008 |
| Time: | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Foster and Adoptive Family Services |
| Topic: | 2008 Summer Picknic |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Black Bear Lake Country Club 457 Stage Coach Road, Millstone Township, NJ 08510 |
| Contact(s): | For registration questions please call Janis Nietzer at (908) 510-0313 For all other questions (800) 222-0047 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.bblfun.com/foster |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 9, 2008 |
| Time: | |
| Sponsor: | My Daughter's Keeper, Inc. |
| Topic: | 2008 Mother and Daughter Mini Retreat |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Crown Plaza Philadelphia / Cherry Hill |
| Contact(s): | Call (732) 565-9313 to register |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.madaughterskeeper.org |
| Notes: | Registration deadline: July 31, 2008 Calling all mothers and daughters! Come spend an empowering and inspiring day together and re-energize your relationships. |
| Date: | August 11, 2008 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions Form the Heart |
| Topic: | Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 1 Bethany Road, Ste 81 Bldng 6 Hazlet, NJ 07730 |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8833 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 11, 2008 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid an Family Services |
| Topic: | Medically Needy Orientation Infant/ Toddler Foster Care |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 240 Frisch Court 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652 |
| Contact(s): | Charade (201) 266-0300 ext 247 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a child with a healthy start in life through infant/toddler foster services. |
| Date: | August 11, 2008 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid an Family Services |
| Topic: | Treatment Homes Orientation Therapeutic Foster Care |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 76 South Orange Ave Suite LL01, South orange, NJ 07079 |
| Contact(s): | Eileen (973) 762-5887 ext. 203 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Discover how you can make a difference in school -aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent. |
| Date: | August 14 , 2008 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid an Family Services |
| Topic: | Treatment Homes Orientation Therapeutic Foster Care |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 76 South Orange Ave Suite LL01, South orange, NJ 07079 |
| Contact(s): | Eileen (973) 762-5887 ext. 203 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Discover how you can make a difference in school -aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent. |
| Date: | August 19, 2008 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions Form the Heart |
| Topic: | Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 19, 2008 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid an Family Services |
| Topic: | Medically Needy Orientation Infant /Toddler Foster Care |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 76 South Orange Ave Suite LL01, South orange, NJ 07079 |
| Contact(s): | Eileen (973) 762-5887 ext. 203 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a child with a healthy start in life through infant/toddler foster services. |
| Date: | August 20, 2008 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid an Family Services |
| Topic: | Treatment Homes Orientation Therapeutic Foster Care |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 240 Frisch Court 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652 |
| Contact(s): | Charade (201) 266-0300 ext 247 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Discover how you can make a difference in school -aged child's life by a becoming a therapeutic foster parent. |
| Date: | August 21, 2008 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions Form the Heart |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 1 Bethany Road Ste 81, Bldg 6 Hazlet, NJ 07730 |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 21, 2008 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid an Family Services |
| Topic: | PATH to Adoption Orientation School - Aged Child Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 76 South Orange Ave Suite LL01, South orange, NJ 07079 |
| Contact(s): | Eileen (973) 762-5887 ext. 203 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Learn how you can transform a school -aged child's life by providing them stability through adoption. |
| Date: | August 21, 2008 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid an Family Services |
| Topic: | PATH to Adoption Orientation Older Child Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 240 Frisch Court 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652 |
| Contact(s): | Kristen (201) 266-0300 ext 225 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Learn how you can transform an older child's life by providing them stability through adoption. |
| SEPTEMBER |
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| Date: | September 13, 2008 |
| Time: | 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. |
| Topic: | "Meet and Greet" |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Children's Aid & Family Services Ridgewood Location 148 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 |
| Contact(s): | Wendy's Wonderful Kids recruiter Kristen Brady (201) 226-0300 x 225 |
| Email: | Kristen Brady at kbrady@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: |
www.cafsnj.org (in the Calendar of Events Section, The Month of September) |
| Notes: | The Meet & Greet will be a relaxed, fun filled event where families seeking to adopt can interact with children in need of a loving home. This year’s event is titled “A Day at the Races”. Wendy’s Wonderful Kids is a signature program of the Dave Thomas Foundation, which has partnered with Children's Aid and Family Services to find adoptive homes for the children in our care. Come meet our children and discuss how you can transform a child’s life! |
| Date: | September 14, 2008 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Open Arms Adoption Network |
| Topic: | Open Adoption Seminar: Join us for a full day exploration of open adoption. Topics presented include preparing to adopt, the benefits for all involved of maintaining an open adoption, how to work through the uncertainties of adoption, and a look at common "you have been chosen" and hospital scenarios. Participants will hear from birth and adoptive families living an open adoption. |
| Speaker(s): | Meredith Rose, MSW, MPH and Michelle Figueroa, MS |
| Location: | Lower Moreland Township Community Room- Huntingdon Valley, PA |
| Contact(s): | Shlomit Twersky |
| Email: | stwersky@openarmsadoptionnetwork.org |
| Web Site: | www.openarmsadoptionnetwork.org |
| Notes: | All are welcome. $50 per couple. |
| Date: | September 19, 2008 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Monmouth / Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group |
| Topic: | School and the adopted child |
| Speaker(s): | A loving Choice - Christine Latenzia |
| Location: | St Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Danielle (732) 845-0791 or Liz (732) 473-9113 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.freewebs.com/mocafsg/ |
| Notes: | It's back to school and that can mean many different things for the adopted child - join us as we learn how to navigate the classroom and become sensitive to the needs of our children. |
| Date: | September 24, 2008 | ||
| Time: | 7:34 PM; New Member Orientation at 7:30 PM | ||
| Sponsor: | Concerned Parents For Adoption (CPFA) | ||
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| Location: | First Presbyterian Church of Whippany, 494 Whippany Road, Whippany |
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| Web Site: | www.cpfanj.org | ||
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| OCTOBER |
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| Date: | October 6, 2008 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Open Arms Adoption Network |
| Topic: | Domestic Adoption Law Night - Join us to learn more about domestic adoption law in PA and NJ. Our presenters are well known in the field of adoption law and both are members of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. |
| Speaker(s): | Denise Bierly, Esq, licensed in Pennsylvania and
Donald Cofsky, Esq licensed in New Jersey |
| Location: | JFCS Center City Office-2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA |
| Contact(s): | (215) 934-5551, ext. 314 |
| Email: | info@openarmsadoptionnetwork.org |
| Web Site: | www.openarmsadoptionnetwork.org |
| Notes: | Registration is required at least 48 hours prior to workshop. Cost for workshop is $25 per couple. |
| Date: | October 17, 2008 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Monmouth / Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group |
| Topic: | Open Discussion |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | St Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Danielle (732) 845-0791 or Liz (732) 473-9113 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.freewebs.com/mocafsg/ |
| Notes: | Bring a great topic and meet other adoptive families in various stages of adoption . |
| Date: | October 19, 2008 |
| Time: | Check in at Noon. Walk begins 1:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Foster and Adoptive Family Services in conjunction with The National Foster parent Association |
| Topic: | Walk Me Home |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Buccleuch Park, 321 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ located across the street from St. Peter's Medical Center at the intersection of Easton Ave. and Huntington St. |
| Contact(s): | 1 (800) 222-0047 |
| Email: | To register go to www.fafsonline.org and click on Walk Me Home |
| Web Site: | www.fafsonline.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 30, 2008 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Open Arms Adoption Network |
| Topic: | Transracial Adoption Choosing to become a multi-racial family can be an enriching experience for all. However, the decision to adopt transracially should not be made without consideration of many factors Join us to learn more about what research says that children need when being raised by parents of a different race or ethnic group. Also learn about ways you can incorporate great richness and diversity into your life in an ongoing way. |
| Speaker(s): | Abby Ruder, BA, MFT |
| Location: | JFCS Center City Office-2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA |
| Contact(s): | (215) 934-5551, ext. 314 |
| Email: | info@openarmsadoptionnetwork.org |
| Web Site: | www.openarmsadoptionnetwork.org |
| Notes: | Registration is required at least 48 hours prior to workshop. Cost for workshop is $25 per couple. |
| NOVEMBER |
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| Date: | November 21, 2008 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Monmouth / Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group |
| Topic: | Adult Adoptees |
| Speaker(s): | Tom McGee |
| Location: | St Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Danielle (732) 845-0791 or Liz (732) 473-9113 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.freewebs.com/mocafsg/ |
| Notes: | Tom will share his experience and answer questions from the group. |
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