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| Date: | May 1, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Family Options |
| Topic: | Family Diversity: Exploring Trans-Racial Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Family Options 45 Riverside Avenue Red Bank, New Jersey |
| Contact(s): | (732) 936-0770 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.famopt.org |
| Notes: |
This 3 hour workshop is designed to help parents understand the process
of building an inter-cultural family through adoption. This workshop will assist
families in learning about the unique dynamics of a multi-racial family and
offers tips and tools for families that seek to adopt across cultural and racial
lines. Through activities and group discussions, families will develop skills to
ensure they are prepared for this family building journey. *Additional fee
required for written addendums. Fee: $50.00 per person |
| Date: | May 1, 2013 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Family Diversity: Exploring Trans-Racial Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | Kim Pagliano, MSW |
| Location: |
Family Options 45 Riverside Avenue Red Bank, New Jersey |
| Contact(s): | (732) 936-0770 |
| Email: | info@famopt.org |
| Web Site: | www.famopt.org |
| Notes: |
This 3 hour workshop is designed to help parents
understand the process of building an inter-cultural family through
adoption. This workshop will assist families in learning about the unique
dynamics of a multi-racial family and offers tips and tools for families
that seek to adopt across cultural and racial lines. Through activities and
group discussions, families will develop skills to ensure they are prepared
for this family building journey. *Additional fee required for written
addendums. |
| Date: | May 4, 2013 |
| Time: | 10 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Family Options |
| Topic: | Talking with Friends and Family about Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Family Options 45 Riverside Avenue Red Bank, New Jersey |
| Contact(s): | (732) 936-0770 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.famopt.org |
| Notes: |
This 2 ½ hour workshop was created to assist you
in navigating adoption conversations with friends and families. In this
session we will explore faulty perceptions about adoption and how to help
family and friends understand new concepts in adoption such as openness. You
will learn ways to answer questions while also guarding your own and your
child’s privacy in the adoption story. |
| Date: | May 5, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptive Parents Committee - NJ Chapter |
| Topic: | Foster Adoption Panel Discussion |
| Speaker(s): | Keturah Hicks, Resource Family Recruiter for the DCP&P (DYFS) |
| Location: |
80 Park St. Montclair, NJ 07042 |
| Contact(s): | Lorraine Perry, Pres. NJ Chapter 201-301-2816 |
| Email: | newjersey@adoptiveparents.org' |
| Web Site: | www.adoptiveparents.org |
| Notes: |
This is a great month to learn more about adoption
through the foster system! DCP&P is New Jersey's child protection and child welfare agency. Ms. Hicks has dedicated six years of service spreading awareness of the need for resource/foster parents and the foster care program. Her motto coincides with DCP&P's mission statement, "To ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and to support families”. Together, this panel will share information and answer your questions about foster adoption. |
| Date: | May 8, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Family Support Organization of Bergen County |
| Topic: | The theme for this year’s celebration: Out of the Shadows: Exposing Stigma |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 |
| Contact(s): |
For registration, call 201-796-6209 ext 102 |
| Email: | aafsobc@covad.net |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
| Date: | May 10 – 11, 2013 |
| Time: | All Day |
| Sponsor: | NYS Citizens’ Coalition for Children |
| Topic: | NYSCCC’s 24th annual conference, Possibilities!, will offer participants an opportunity to become current on law and policy; learn new skills and strategies to work with families and children; and provide parents and professionals with tools and encouragement to explore possibilities for change. |
| Speaker(s): | 30 different workshops and events. |
| Location: | Albany Marriott Hotel, Albany, NY |
| Contact(s): | (607) 272-0034 |
| Email: | info@nysccc.org |
| Web Site: | http://nysccc.org/conference/2013-conference-possibilities/ |
| Notes: | The conference will offer the most current research and practice information via dynamic, nationally known keynote speakers and experts in child welfare and related fields in 30 different workshop presentations. |
| Date: | May 11, 2012 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Understanding Factors that Impact Fetal Development |
| Speaker(s): | Dr. Charles Hux, MD |
| Location: | TBD |
| Contact(s): | (732) 936-0770 |
| Email: | info@famopt.org |
| Web Site: | www.famopt.org |
| Notes: |
This 3 hour workshop will provide you with
information surrounding factors that impact the developing fetus. The
material will include the effects of pre- natal alcohol and substance use,
timing of use and its impact on fetal development, as well as other genetic
factors that may have an influence in the child’s future development. This
workshop is designed to help families better understand and prepare for the
risks associated with pre-natal alcohol and substance use. It will provide
the information necessary to make an accurate assessment when determining if
this type of placement is right for you. |
| Date: | May 13, 2013 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | A Loving Choice Adoption Associates |
| Topic: | Free Adoption Information Session |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
25 Monroe Avenue, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 |
| Contact(s): | Cathleen McNee |
| Email: | alovingchoice2@comcast.net |
| Web Site: | www.alovingchoice.org' |
| Notes: | This is a free information meeting for those interested in learning more about domestic adoption utilizing the services of A Loving Choice Adoption Associates. Please email to register or call 732-224-0924. |
| Date: | May 14, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM Central |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Top 10 Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Webinar |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://www.adoptionlearningpartners.org/catalog/webinars/top-10-things-adopted-kids-wish-their-adoptive-parents-knew.cfm |
| Notes: |
Adopted people and adoptive parents don’t always look
at adoption the same way. Many of the issues adoptees struggle with may be
difficult for parents to understand and come to terms with. And it’s ever
changing. A parent’s and a child’s adoption experiences change over time,
based on life events, ability to understand the circumstances, and new facts
as they become available or are discovered. |
| Date: | May 18, 2013 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Family Options |
| Topic: | Ready, Get Set, Grow! |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Family Options 45 Riverside Avenue Red Bank, New Jersey |
| Contact(s): | (732) 936-0770 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.famopt.org |
| Notes: |
This 6 ½ hour workshop covers the
basics of adoption. Using lecture, discussion and interactive activities,
Ready, Get Set, Grow! offers information surrounding the history of the
adoption process, understanding the members of the adoption triad, openness
in adoption, preparing for a match meeting, and so much more! Fee: $125.00 per person (pre and post adoptive families) |
| Date: | May 18, 2013 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center |
| Topic: | Baby Care for Intended Parents through Gestational Surrogacy |
| Speaker(s): | Danielle Ciccaglione RN, BSN, CCE |
| Location: |
Deborah Steincolor's office at: |
| Contact(s): | (609) 737-8750 |
| Email: | info@iaccenter.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.iaccenter.com |
| Notes: |
This workshop is for you if you are contracted with
a Gestational Carrier and would like to learn about Labor & delivery and
newborn baby care. |
| Date: | May 22, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Talking with Kids about Birth Parents and Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | Kim Pagliano, MSW |
| Location: |
Family Options 45 Riverside Avenue Red Bank, New Jersey |
| Contact(s): | (732) 936-0770 |
| Email: | info@famopt.org |
| Web Site: | www.famopt.org |
| Notes: |
This 2 ½ hour workshop is designed to help parents
develop tools to talk about adoption and birth families with their children.
The workshop will offer information about children’s understanding of
adoption based on their age and offer insight to parents about facilitating
adoption dialogue throughout their child’s development. |
| Date: | May 23, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Family Options |
| Topic: | Baby Care |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Family Options 45 Riverside Avenue Red Bank, New Jersey |
| Contact(s): | (732) 936-0770 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.famopt.org |
| Notes: |
This 1 ½ hour workshop, facilitated
by a nurse/adoptive parent, helps families preparing for adoption to learn
skills important for any new parent. Explore your hospital preferences and
learn how to navigate the hospital experience. Information about the birth
certificate process is reviewed along with the role of the adoption
certificate after placement. Topic areas to be covered include caring for
your newborn, feeding and sleep schedules, bonding, medical decisions such
as circumcision and so much more. $35.00 per person (extended adoptive family members) |
| Date: | May 30, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Open Arms Adoption Network |
| Topic: | Free Domestic Infant Adoption Information Session |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| Contact(s): | Michele LeMasney |
| Email: | mlemasney@openarmsadoption.net |
| Web Site: | www.openarmsadoption.net |
| Notes: | THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION?? We welcome you to attend one of our free upcoming information meetings to learn about our programs and meet our staff. RSVP online at www.openarmsadoption.net. |
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| Date: | June 10, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Open Arms Adoption Network |
| Topic: | Free Domestic Infant Adoption Information Session |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
256 Columbia Turnpike Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 |
| Contact(s): | Michele LeMasney |
| Email: | mlemasney@openarmsadoption.net |
| Web Site: | www.openarmsadoption.net |
| Notes: | THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION?? We welcome you to attend one of our free upcoming information meetings to learn about our programs and meet our staff. RSVP online at www.openarmsadoption.net. |
| Date: | June 19, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Open Arms Adoption Network |
| Topic: | Free Domestic Infant Adoption Information Session |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19118' |
| Contact(s): | Michele LeMasney |
| Email: | mlemasney@openarmsadoption.net |
| Web Site: | www.openarmsadoption.net |
| Notes: | THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION?? We welcome you to attend one of our free upcoming information meetings to learn about our programs and meet our staff. RSVP online at www.openarmsadoption.net. |
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| Date: | July 11, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Open Arms Adoption Network |
| Topic: | Free Domestic Infant Adoption Information Session |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| Contact(s): | Michele LeMasney |
| Email: | mlemasney@openarmsadoption.net |
| Web Site: | www.openarmsadoption.net |
| Notes: | THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION?? We welcome you to attend one of our free upcoming information meetings to learn about our programs and meet our staff. RSVP online at www.openarmsadoption.net. |
| Date: | July 25, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Open Arms Adoption Network |
| Topic: | Free Domestic Infant Adoption Information Session |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
256 Columbia Turnpike Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 |
| Contact(s): | Michele LeMasney |
| Email: | mlemasney@openarmsadoption.net |
| Web Site: | www.openarmsadoption.net |
| Notes: | THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION?? We welcome you to attend one of our free upcoming information meetings to learn about our programs and meet our staff. RSVP online at www.openarmsadoption.net. |
| Date: | July 29, 2013 |
| Time: | 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | Open Arms Adoption Network |
| Topic: | Free Domestic Infant Adoption Information Session |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| Contact(s): | Michele LeMasney |
| Email: | mlemasney@openarmsadoption.net |
| Web Site: | www.openarmsadoption.net |
| Notes: | THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION?? We welcome you to attend one of our free upcoming information meetings to learn about our programs and meet our staff. RSVP online at www.openarmsadoption.net. |
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| Date: | August 19, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Open Arms Adoption Network |
| Topic: | Free Domestic Infant Adoption Information Session |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
256 Columbia Turnpike Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 |
| Contact(s): | Michele LeMasney |
| Email: | mlemasney@openarmsadoption.net |
| Web Site: | www.openarmsadoption.net |
| Notes: | THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION?? We welcome you to attend one of our free upcoming information meetings to learn about our programs and meet our staff. RSVP online at www.openarmsadoption.net. |
| Date: | August 21, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Open Arms Adoption Network |
| Topic: | Free Domestic Infant Adoption Information Session |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
256 Columbia Turnpike Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 |
| Contact(s): | Michele LeMasney |
| Email: | mlemasney@openarmsadoption.net |
| Web Site: | www.openarmsadoption.net |
| Notes: | THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION?? We welcome you to attend one of our free upcoming information meetings to learn about our programs and meet our staff. RSVP online at www.openarmsadoption.net. |
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| Date: | September10, 2013 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Open Arms Adoption Network |
| Topic: | Free Domestic Infant Adoption Information Session |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| Contact(s): | Michele LeMasney |
| Email: | mlemasney@openarmsadoption.net |
| Web Site: | www.openarmsadoption.net |
| Notes: | THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION?? We welcome you to attend one of our free upcoming information meetings to learn about our programs and meet our staff. RSVP online at www.openarmsadoption.net. |
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