NJ ARCH: Events Archives - 2004

JANUARY
Date:	January 14, 2004
Time:	6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Talking to Your Teen About Adoption; For Parents Only; Part I (Part 2 on 2/7/04)
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin 6 East 94th Street NY, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila 212-360-0256
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	January 16,2004
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Monmouth-Ocean Transracial Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Organizational Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Route 34 and Phalanx Road Colts Neck, NJ Paul’s Place, located in the spiritual center of the church
Contact(s):	Danielle: 732-845-0791 or Liz: 732-473-9106
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This is a new group open to adoptive parents who have adopted children of a different race or culture (domestic or international)

Date:	January 18, 2004
Time:	1:00 - 4:00 PM
Sponsor:	SPACE (Single People for the Adoption of Children Everywhere)
Speaker(s):
Topic:	Sleigh Riding for parents and children (weather permitting) followed by hot cocoa!
Location:	Mountainside Park, Pequannock, NJ
Contact(s):	Jill or Lisa at SPACE
Email:	nj_space@yahoo.com
Web Site:	www.geocities.com/nj_space
Notes:

Date:	January 21, 2004
Time:	7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Speaker(s):
Topic:	Lessons for Parents with "Tweenagers"; Issues in Middle Childhood
Location:	Calvary Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Avenue Summit, NJ 07091
Contact(s):	Regina 908-925-8771
Email:	freynj@comcast.net
Web Site:
Notes:	This Workshop will help parents prepare children for the struggle for identity and independence that is the hallmark of adolescence.

Date:	January 21, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Older Child Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Ave,. Suite LL01 South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Shannon Prescott 201-261-2800
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	January 22, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Families thru International Adoption
Topic:	How to Adopt a child from Overseas
Speaker(s):	TBA
Location:	Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ
Contact(s):	Marlene Seamans-Conn
Email:	mseamans@ftia.org
Web Site:	www.ftia.org
Notes:	FREE information session

Date:	January 24, 2004
Time:	9 – 11 a.m.
Sponsor:	The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey
Topic:	Adoption information meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	635 South Clinton Avenue Trenton, NJ
Contact(s):	Kathy Westbrook 609-695-6274, ext. 113
Email:
Web Site:	www.chsofnj.org
Notes:

Date:	January 24, 2004
Time:	10 am to 4 pm
Sponsor:	NJ ARCH of Children’s Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Buddy Family Training
Speaker(s):
Location:	Morris County Public Library 30 East Hanover Avenue Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):	Barbara Rall (973) 763-2041 x 207
Email:	brall@njarch.org
Web Site:	www.njarch.org
Notes:

Date:	January 24, 2004
Time:	10:00 - 11:30 am (3rd and 4th Graders) AND 12:30 - 2:00 pm (5th and 6th Graders)
Sponsor:	Kid's Groups
Topic:	Interactive Self-Exploration Groups for Adopted Children
Speaker(s):	Debbie Ratner, MSW
Location:
Contact(s):	Judy Link, 212-360-0226
Email:	jlink@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:
Notes:	Children will meet other adopted children of similar age to share thoughts, feelings and experiences around adoption. Parents will meet in separate groups. Fee: $45 for family and one child, $15 for each additional child.

Date:	January 26, 2004
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	CHATS - Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support
Topic:	Sharing Meeting
Speaker(s):	Natalie Hamilton
Location:	Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church 170 Watchung Ave. North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce (732) 227- 0607 Dot (908) 755-6978 Natalie (732) 942-6290
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.wapc.net/chats.htm
Notes:

Date:	January 31, 2004
Time:	10:00 - 11:30 am (3rd and 4th Graders) AND 12:30 - 2:00 pm (5th and 6th Graders)
Sponsor:	Kid's Groups
Topic:	Interactive Self-Exploration Groups for Adopted Children
Speaker(s):	Debbie Ratner, MSW
Location:
Contact(s):	Judy Link, 212-360-0226
Email:	jlink@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:
Notes:	Children will meet other adopted children of similar age to share thoughts, feelings and experiences around adoption. Parents will meet in separate groups. Fee: $45 for family and one child, $15 for each additional child.

Date:	February 2, 2004
Time:	General Meeting: 8:00 pm New Member Orientation: 7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption
Topic:	Small Group Meetings: "Choosing an Agency", "Getting Ready for Placement Day", "Effective Discipline"
Speaker(s):
Location:	First Presbyterian Church of Whippany 494 Route 10 West Whippany, NJ
Contact:	Lois Bush – 908 322-9059
Email:	information@cpfanj.org
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:

Date:	February 4, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Families thru International Adoption
Topic:	How to adopt a child from overseas
Speaker(s):	Marlene Seamans-Conn
Location:	429 Woodbury-Glassboro Rd (RT553) Sewell, NJ 08080
Contact(s):	Marlene Seamans-Conn
Email:	mseamans@ftia.org
Web Site:	www.ftia.org
Notes:	FREE information session

Date:	February 5, 2004
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Welcome House Adoption Program of Pearl S. Buck International
Topic:	Free International Adoption Workshop
Speaker(s):	Jane Cramer
Location:	New Brunswick, New Jersey
Contact(s):	Carole Hartzel
Email:	info@pearl-s-buck.org
Web Site:	www.pearl-s-buck.org
Notes:	Learn the basic process for adopting a child from overseas, the program requirements for China, Russia, and the Philippines and meet adoptive families.

Date:	February 7, 2004
Time:	1:00 - 3:30 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Everything You Want to Know about Adoption, But are Afraid to Ask (for both parents and teens) Part II (Part I on 1/14/04)
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin 6 East 94th Street NY, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila 212-360-0256
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:

Date:	February 7, 2004
Time:	8:00 - 10:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Families Committee NC/NJ
Topic:	Adult Social ----- Snow Tubing
Speaker(s):
Location:	Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah, NJ
Contact(s):	Leslye Joseph
Email:	Leslye@frontiernet.net
Web Site:
Notes:	$20.00 per person; RSVP by February 1, 2004

Date:	February 10, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Fost-Adopt Program for Children Newborn to Age 3
Speaker(s):
Location:	200 Robin Rd. Paramus NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon Prescott
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	February 11, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Older Child Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Ave. Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ
Contact(s):	Shannon Prescott : (973) 762-5887 ext. 265
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	February 11, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm SHARP
Sponsor:	Bethany Christian Services
Topic:	International Adoption Seminar
Speaker(s):	Patricia Comly, MSW, LCSW
Location:	Bethany Christian Services 445 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ
Contact(s):	RSVP to Julie Ritsema at 201-444-7775
Email:	jritsema@bethany.org
Web Site:	www.bethany.org
Notes:

Date:	February 12, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Alphabet Soup Books
Topic:	Parenting Workshop: Infancy and Toddlers - A Time for Parents to Become Comfortable With the Topic (of adoption)
Speaker(s):	Jodi Mantell, CSW, LCSW and Susan Sternberg
Location:	Alphabet Soup Books Bookstore, Lawrenceville Shopping Center, Lawrenceville, NJ
Contact(s):	Alphabet Soup Books: 609-771-3700
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	3 Part Series in February, March and April; $15.00 per person, per session; limited seating; registration required; adults only

Date:	February 18, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Families Thru International Adoption
Topic:	Adopting Abroad
Speaker(s):	TBA
Location:	Calvary United Methodist Church 801 S. 48th St. Phila., PA
Contact(s):	Marlene Seamans-Conn
Email:	mseamans@ftia.org
Web Site:	www.ftia.org
Notes:

Date:	February 20, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Monmouth-Ocean Transracial Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Open Discussion
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Mary's Church Route 34 and Phalanx Road Colt's Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Liz (732)-473-9113 or Danielle (732)-845-0791
Email:	Liz @ lgrudus@comcast.net
Web Site:
Notes:	If you would like to assist with beverages and snacks, contact above.

Date:	February 21, 2004
Time:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Pearl S. Buck International
Topic:	Weekend Mom's Group
Speaker(s):
Location:	PSBI Office in Perkasie, PA
Contact(s):	Jane Cramer - 1-800-220-BUCK @ext.148
Email:	jcramer@pearl-s-buck.org
Web Site:	www.pearl-s-buck.org
Notes:	an opportunity for mothers and children to socialize, share ideas, and give support; free of charge

Date:	February 21, 2004
Time:	10 am to 4 pm
Sponsor:	NJ ARCH of Children’s Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Buddy Family Training
Speaker(s):
Location:	Robin’s Nest 42 S. Delsea Drive Glassboro, NJ 08028
Contact(s):	Barbara Rall (973) 763-2041 x 207
Email:	brall@njarch.org
Web Site:	www.njarch.org
Notes:

Date:	February 22, 2004
Time:	9:00 am
Sponsor:	RESOLVE of New Jersey
Topic:	Making the transition from infertility to adoption, how to talk to family and friends
Speaker(s):	Various
Location:	Hilton Woodbridge, Iselin, NJ
Contact(s):	Deana Tatusko - 856-262-7260
Email:	tusko1@comcast.net
Web Site:	www.resolvenj.org
Notes:	Registration and Exhibit Hall open at 8:15am seating is limited

Date:	February 23, 2004
Time:	7:15- 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	CHATS - Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support
Topic:	Adoptive Parents Speak Out About Reunion
Speaker(s):	Judy Miller and Carole Schwartz
Location:	Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church 170 Watchung Ave. North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce (732) 227- 0607 Dot (908) 755-6978 Natalie (732) 942-6290
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.wapc.net/chats.htm
Notes:	Hear how reunions have impacted upon adoptive parents and their families.

Date:	February 24, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Become a Foster Parent to a School-Aged Child
Speaker(s):
Location:	200 Robin Rd. Paramus NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon Prescott
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	February 26, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Become a Foster Parent to an Infant
Speaker(s):
Location:	200 Robin Rd. Paramus NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon Prescott
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	February 26, 2004
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Welcome House Adoption Program of Pearl S. Buck International
Topic:	Parenting for Attachment
Speaker(s):	Alexandra Barbo, PhD
Location:	Perkasie, PA
Contact(s):	Sandy Winner
Email:	swinner@pearl-s-buck.org
Web Site:	www.pearl-s-buck.org
Notes:

Date:	February 27, 2004
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	SPACE (Single People for the Adoption of Children Everywhere)
Topic:	Quarterly meeting – Parents Only Dinner
Speaker(s):
Location:	Attilio's Restaurant - Diamond Spring Rd. Denville, NJ
Contact(s):	Jill or Lisa at SPACE
Email:	suzi349@yahoo.com
Web Site:	www.geocities.com/nj_space
Notes:	BYOB, ordering from menu, RSVP to Suzi @ email above

Date:	March 1, 2004
Time:	General Meeting: 8:00 pm New Member Orientation: 7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption
Topic:	Small Group Meetings: Birth Mother Panel
Speaker(s):
Location:	First Presbyterian Church of Whippany 494 Route 10 West Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):	Lois Bush – (908) 322-9059
Email:	information@cpfanj.org
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:

Date:	March 3, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	Adoption Information Meetings
Speaker(s):
Location:	340 Scotch Rd. Trenton, NJ 08268
Contact(s):	Pat Keltie - 609-882-4972
Email:	patk@holtintl.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	presentations and question answer sessions regarding international adoption; all meetings are free of charge

Date:	March 6, 2004
Time:	1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Morristown Post Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Members of constellation share information on adoption issues, legislative updates, adoption conferences and other adoption news
Speaker(s):
Location:	Presbyterian Parish House, 65 South Street, Morristown
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, Judy Foster, Jane Nast
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com or jfoster7@optonline.net or janenast@compuserve.com
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:

Date:	March 7, 2004
Time:	1:00 pm
Sponsor:	Families Thru International Adoption
Topic:	Orphanage Life and Child Development (Also: Adopting Abroad)
Speaker(s):	Dr. Jane Aronson
Location:	SLC Confrence Center, 7th Ave. New York, NY
Contact(s):	Marlene Seamans-Conn
Email:	mseamans@ftia.org
Web Site:	www.ftia.org
Notes:	FREE event, seating limited, registration REQUIRED

Date:	March 10, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm SHARP
Sponsor:	Bethany Christian Services
Topic:	International Adoption Seminar
Speaker(s):	Patricia Comly, MSW, LCSW
Location:	Bethany Christian Services 445 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ
Contact(s):	RSVP to Julie Ritsema at 201-444-7775
Email:	jritsema@bethany.org
Web Site:	www.bethany.org
Notes:

Date:	March 11, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Domestic Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Manalapan, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883 for registration
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	March 14, 2004
Time:	1:00 pm
Sponsor:	SPACE (Single People for the Adoption of Children Everywhere)
Topic:	New Jersey Children's Museum
Speaker(s):
Location:	599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	Jill or Lisa at SPACE
Email:	nj_space@yahoo.com
Web Site:	www.geocities.com/nj_space
Notes:	for directions go to: www.njcm.com - meet in parking lot @1:00 pm

Date:	March 16, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Florida Home Studies and Adoption
Topic:	International Adoption Information
Speaker(s):	Martha Reading
Location:	Alphabet Soup Books, 2495 Route 1, Lawrenceville, NJ
Contact(s):	Martha Reading
Email:	marthar@flhomestudies.com
Web Site:	www.flhomestudies.com
Notes:	Learn the steps to adopting internationally and what you have to do to bring your child home!

Date:	March 17, 2004
Time:	4 pm - 9 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Transracial Adoption Workshop for families who have adopted or plan to adopt a child of another race
Speaker(s):
Location:	200 Robin Rd. Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon Prescott 201-261-2800
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	March 18, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Domestic Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	451 Woodland Ave. Cherry Hill NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	March 18, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Alphabet Soup Bookstore
Topic:	Parenting Series on Adoption: Ages 4 to 7
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW and Susan Sternberg
Location:	Alphabet Soup Bookstore, Lawrenceville Shopping Center, Lawrenceville, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni Mitchell / Susan Sternberg
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	Ages 4 to 7; What do these young children really grasp? Learn how to give your child skills to cope with the changes and questions brought on by new friends and experiences at school

Date:	March 19, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Monmouth-Ocean Transracial Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Birth Mothers
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Mary's Church Route 34 and Phalanx Road Colt's Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Liz (732)-473-9113 or Danielle (732)-845-0791
Email:	Liz @ lgrudus@comcast.net
Web Site:
Notes:	If you would like to assist with beverages and snacks, contact above.

Date:	March 20, 2004
Time:	10:00 am
Sponsor:	Families Thru International Adoption
Topic:	Adopting Abroad
Speaker(s):	TBA
Location:	1020 West 8th Ave. King Of Prussia, PA
Contact(s):	Marlene Seamans-Conn
Email:	mseamans@ftia.org
Web Site:	www.ftia.org
Notes:

Date:	March 25, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Florida Home Studies Adoption
Topic:	International Adoption
Speaker(s):	Martha Reading (Seminar Coordinator, adoptive mother of 5)
Location:	Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, 292 Parsippany Rd., Parsippany, NJ
Contact(s):	Martha Reading
Email:	martha@flhomestudies.com
Web Site:	www.flhomestudies.com
Notes:	Free seminar, Learn the steps involved in adopting internationally and what you have to do to bring your child home!

Date:	March 22, 2004
Time:	7:15- 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	CHATS - Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support
Topic:	Music's Hidden Meanings to Those Affected by Adoption
Speaker(s):	Adam Davis, Adopted Adult
Location:	Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church 170 Watchung Ave. North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce (732) 227- 0607 Dot (908) 755-6978 Natalie (732) 942-6290
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.wapc.net/chats.htm
Notes:	Bring music to share.

Date:	March 25, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	International Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Lawrenceville, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655 for registration
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	March 25, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Families Thru International Adoption
Topic:	How to Adopt From Abroad
Speaker(s):	TBA
Location:	Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ
Contact(s):	Marlene Seamans-Conn
Email:	mseamans@ftia.org
Web Site:	www.ftia.org
Notes:

Date:	March 27, 2004
Time:	9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Welcome House Adoption Program of Pearl S. Buck International & Methodist Family Services of Philadelphia
Topic:	International Lifebook Workshop
Speaker(s):	Beth O'Malley ME.d
Location:	Perkasie, PA
Contact(s):	Sandy Winner
Email:	swinner@pearl-s-buck.org
Web Site:	www.pearl-s-buck.org
Notes:	Learn how to answer your child's questions about adoption and create a lifebook with an expert. Registration and fee required.

Date:	March 27, 2004
Time:	2:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Welcome House Adoption Program of Pearl S. Buck International & Methodist Family Services of Philadelphia
Topic:	Foster Care and Adoption Life Book Workshop
Speaker(s):	Beth O'Malley ME.d
Location:	Philadelphia, PA
Contact(s):	Sandy Winner
Email:	swinner@pearl-s-buck.org
Web Site:	www.pearl-s-buck.org
Notes:	Learn how to answer your child's questions about foster care and adoption and create a lifebook with an expert. Registration and fee required.

Date:	March 31, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	Adoption Information Meetings
Speaker(s):
Location:	340 Scotch Rd. Trenton, NJ 08268
Contact(s):	Pat Keltie - 609-882-4972
Email:	patk@holtintl.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	presentations and question answer sessions regarding international adoption; all meetings are free of charge

Date:	March 31, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Florida Home Studies and Adoption
Topic:	International Adoption and Information Seminar
Speaker(s):	Martha Reading (Seminar coordinator, adoptive mother of 5)
Location:	Somerset County Public Library, 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ
Contact(s):	Martha Reading
Email:	marthar@flhomestudies.com
Web Site:	www.flhomestudies.com
Notes:	Free seminar, learn the steps involved in adopting internationally and what you have to do to bring your child home!

Date:	March 31, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Families Through International Adoption
Topic:	The Home Study Process and Adopting Abroad
Speaker(s):	Karen Burriell, Child and Home Study Associate
Location:	Media Borough Hall, Media, PA
Contact(s):	Marlene Seamans-Conn
Email:	mseamans@ftia.org
Web Site:	www.ftia.org
Notes:

Date:	March 31, 2004
Time:	7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Adoption and the Outside World
Speaker(s):
Location:	Calvary Episcopal Church 31 Woodland Avenue Summit, NJ 07091
Contact:	Regina 908-925-8771
Email:	freynj@comcast.net
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:

Date:	March 31, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Talking With Kids About Adoption
Speaker(s):	Carrie Yedwab
Location:	Cavalry Episcopal Church - 31 Woodland Ave., Summit, NJ 07091
Contact(s):	Mary Ellen - 908-272-3239
Email:	kochmek@comcast.net
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:

Date:	April 1- 3, 2004
Sponsor:	American Adoption Congress
Topic:	26th Annual International Conference Back to our Roots
Speaker(s):
Location:	Fairmont Hotel on the Plaza Kansas City, MO Reservations: 800-866-5577
Time:
Contact:	Pat Lubarsky - (858) 513-1841
Email:	pl9706@aol.com
Web Site:	www.americanadoptioncongress.org
Notes:

Date:	April 3, 2004
Time:	1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Morristown Post Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Members of constellation share information on adoption issues, legislative updates, adoption conferences and other adoption news
Speaker(s):
Location:	Presbyterian Parish House, 65 South Street, Morristown
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, Judy Foster, Jane Nast
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com or jfoster7@optonline.net or janenast@compuserve.com
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:

Date:	April 5, 2004
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption
Topic:	Domestic/International Information
Speaker(s):	Brenda Mirly; from Spence-Chapin
Location:	First Presbyterian Church of Whippany 494 Route 10 West Whippany, NJ
Time:	General Meeting: 8:00 pm New Member Orientation: 7:30 pm
Contact:	Lois Bush – 908 322-9059
Email:	information@cpfanj.org
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	special chat room topic: Is That Your Child?

Date:	April 7, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Families Thru International Adoption
Topic:	Adoption Abroad
Speaker:	TBA
Location:	FTIA Office, 429 Woodbury - Glassboro Road, Sewell, NJ
Contact(s):	Marlene Seamans-Conn
Email:	mseamans@ftia.org
Web Site:	www.ftia.org
Notes:

Date:	April 8, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Domestic and International Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Call (856) 665-5655 to register

Date:	April 12, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Becoming a Fost-Adopt Parent to a Child Newborn to 3 Years Old
Speaker(s):	Adoption Specialist
Location:	CAFS 200 Robin Road, Paramus NJ
Contact(s):	Adoption Specialist
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	April 12, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Domestic Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Loecation:	Manalapan, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Call (732) 335-8883

Date:	April 13, 2004
Time:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Moms' Group for Adoptive Families
Topic:	support and socializing opportunity for adoptive mothers and children
Speaker(s):
Location:
Contact(s):	Jane -215-249-0100 ext. 148
Email:	jcramer@pearl-s-buck.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	April 14, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Informational Meetings on Older Child Adoption
Speaker(s):	Adoption Specialist
Location:	76 South Orange Ave. Suite LL01 South Orange, NJ
Contact(s):	Adoption Specialist - 201-261-2800 ext. 246
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	April 14, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm SHARP
Sponsor:	Bethany Christian Services
Topic:	International Adoption Seminar
Speaker(s):	Patricia Comly, MSW, LCSW
Location:	Bethany Christian Services 445 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ
Contact(s):	RSVP to Julie Ritsema at 201-444-7775
Email:	jritsema@bethany.org
Web Site:	www.bethany.org
Notes:

Date:	April 14, 21 and 28, 2004
Time:	7:30 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Family Service of Metro West
Topic:	Getting Ready for Your Baby- A Baby Care Workshop for Parents Awaiting Placement
Speaker(s):	Anne E. Ormsby, and Anne Mollen
Location:	500 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Sheila Muster - 973-765-9050 ext. 305
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	$75 for couple, $60 for individual, call to register, 3-session workshop

Date:	April 15, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Alphabet Soup Books
Topic:	Talking to Your Child About Adoption - Ages 7 to 12
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW and Susan Sternberg
Location:	Alphabet Soup Books, Lawrenceville Shopping Center, Lawrenceville, NJ
Contact(s):	Susan Sternberg - 609-771-3700
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Website:
Notes:	$15 per person

Date:	April 16, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:
Topic:	Issues for Bi-Racial Adoption
Speaker(s):	Katherine McKinley: Author of Book of Sarah's
Location:	St. Mary's Church, Colt's Neck, NJ - Route 34 and Phalanx Rd.
Contact(s):	Liz - 732-473-9113; Danielle - 732-845-0791
Email:	lgrudus@comcast.net for Liz; or webbymisha@hotmail.com for Danielle
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	April 16, 2004
Time:	10 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Infant Foster Care Coffee Klatch
Speaker(s):	Adoption Specialist
Location:	CAFS 200 Robin Road, Paramus NJ
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist - 201-261-2800 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	April 17, 2004
Time:	3:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Dance Innovations Performance Company
Topic:	A Transcultural Dance Performance
Speaker(s):
Location:	Bickford Theatre, Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ
Contact(s):	973-635-1205 or 973-635-7000
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Price to be determined; call for details

Date:	April 18, 2004
Time:	12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Single Parents for the Adoption of Children Everywhere
Topic:	Meeting at a park with picnic lunch - chance for children to play with others of similar age
Speaker(s):
Location:	Montville Community Park
Contact(s):	Jill or Lisa
Email:	nj_space@yahoo.com
Web Site:	www.geocities.com/nj_space
Notes:	email for directions and details; bring blanket

Date:	April 19, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Becoming a Foster Parent for Children Age 5-18
Speaker(s):	various adoption staff
Location:	200 Robin Road, Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist - 201-261-2800 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafs.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	April 20, 2004
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Learn About Children's Aid and Family Services Fost/Adopt Program for Children Age 0 to 3
Speaker(s):	Adoption Team
Location:	Covenant Christian Reformed Church, North Haledon
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist - 201-261-2800 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafs.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	April 21, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Families Thru International Adoption
Topic:	NJ Home Study Process and Adopting Abroad
Speaker(s):	Child and Home Study Association
Location:	Rt. 50 Mays Landing, NJ
Contact(s):	Marlene Seamans-Conn
Email:	mseamans@ftia.org
Web Site:	www.ftia.org
Notes:	For directions, call 856-582-4755 or email mseamas@ftia.org

Date:	April 22, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Eastern Europe Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Iselin, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Call (732) 335-8883

Date:	April 23, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Monmouth-Ocean Transracial Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Open Discussion Session
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Mary's Church Route 34 and Phalanx Road Colt's Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Liz (732)-473-9113 or Danielle (732)-845-0791
Email:	Liz @ lgrudus@comcast.net
Web Site:
Notes:	If you would like to assist with beverages and snacks, contact above.

Date:	April 24, 2004
Time:	12:00 - 3:00 pm
Sponsor:	Concerned Person's For Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	4^th Annual Heritage Festival Please bring a dish to pass from your “heritage” Music, entertainment and a pot luck lunch included. $10.00 per family
Speaker(s):
Location:	First Presbyterian Church of Whippany 494 Route 10 West Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:	information@cpfanj.org
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	"Dance Innovations Performance Company" Multicultural dancing representing Latin America, Russia, China, Japan, Africa and more

Date:	April, 24 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	International Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Point Pleasant, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Call (732) 335-8883

Date:	April 26, 2004
Time:	7:15- 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	CHATS - Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support
Topic:	The Journey to Understanding: One Adoptive Parent Comes to Understand the Needs of her Adoptive Children
Speaker(s):	Carrie Kitze, Adoptive Mom, Publisher and Author
Location:	Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church 170 Watchung Ave. North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce (732) 227- 0607 Dot (908) 755-6978 Natalie (732) 942-6290
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.wapc.net/chats.htm
Notes:	Ms. Kitze will bring copies of her books, "We See the Moon" and "I Don't Have Your Eyes", to sell and autograph.

Date:	April 30, 2004
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:
Topic:	NYU Screening of "Unlocking the Heart of Adoption"
Speaker(s):
Location:	NYU Cantor Film Center, 36 East 8th Street, theatre 101
Contact(s):
Email:	apa.rsvp@nyu.edu
Web Site:	http://www.unlockingtheheart.com
Notes:	Space is limited, RSVP to above email by April 27

Date:	April 30, 2004 Deadline
Time:
Sponsor:	CPFA (Concerned Persons For Adoption)
Topic:	"Let's Talk Adoption" Conference Workshop Proposals
Speaker(s):
Location:
Contact(s):	Pat Bennett
Email:	paben48@comcast.net
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	Proposals should include: title, short description, targeted audience, presenters' names, titles, resume, contact information; send proposals to 216 Mountain Ave, Summit, NJ 07901 or to above email address

Date:	May 1, 2004
Time:	1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Morristown Post Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Members of constellation share information on adoption issues, legislative updates, adoption conferences and other adoption news
Speaker(s):
Location:	Presbyterian Parish House, 65 South Street, Morristown
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, Judy Foster, Jane Nast
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com or jfoster7@optonline.net or janenast@compuserve.com
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:	This group meets the first Saturday of every month

Date:	May 3, 2004
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption
Topic:	Discipline
Speaker(s):	Steven Tobias, PhD - Psychologist
Location:	First Presbyterian Church of Whippany 494 Route 10 West Whippany, NJ
Time:	General Meeting: 8:00 pm New Member Orientation Meeting: 7:30 pm
Contact:	Lois Bush – 908-322-9059 or call 908-273-5694
Email:	information@cpfanj.org
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	Dr. Tobias is the co-author of the following books: Emotionally Intelligent Parenting: Socially Skilled Child (2000); Raising Emotionally Intelligent Teenagers: Guiding the Way for Compassionate, Committed, Courageous Adults (2002); Social Problem Solving: Interventions in the Schools (1996); This is a great opportunity for ANY parent, adoptive or not, to come hear and question Dr. Tobias. His books have been widely praised and his previous presentations at our conferences have been very popular.

Date:	May 6, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Eastern Europe Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Lawrenceville, Iselin, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Call 856-665-5655 to register

Date:	May 6, 2004
Time:	7:30 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Birth Parent Support Group
Speaker(s):
Location:	200 Robin Road, Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	Marcy Springstead - (201) 261-2800 ext. 240
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This meeting is held on the first Thursday of every month

Date:	May 6 - 8, 2004
Time:
Sponsor:	New York State Citizens' Coalition for Children, Inc.
Topic:	Adoption 2004: Everyday Heroes; annual statewide adoption conference
Speaker(s):	various
Location:	Marriot Hotel Albany, NY
Contact(s):	607-272-0034
Email:	office@nysccc.org
Website:	http://www.nyscc.org
Notes:

Date:	May 7 - 8, 2004
Time:	Overnight
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Family and Friends Sleepover
Speaker(s):
Location:	The South Street Seaport - Aboard the Wavertree
Contact(s):	Carolyn Razzano - 212-360-0274
Email:	crazzano@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	$250 cost for parent/child combo; $75 for each additional child; suggested child ages: 7 -14; activities included

Date:	May 12, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	Adoption Information Meetings
Speaker(s):
Location:	340 Scotch Rd. Trenton, NJ 08268
Contact(s):	Pat Keltie - 609-882-4972
Email:	patk@holtintl.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	presentations and question answer sessions regarding international adoption; all meetings are free of charge

Date:	May 12, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Older Child Adoption Orientation Meeting
Speaker(s):	Melissa Goring, Adoption Specialist
Location:	200 Robin Road, Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	Betsy Forrest, Recruitment Specialist - 201-261-2800
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Come learn about Older Child Adoption; meetings are free

Date:	May 12, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm SHARP
Sponsor:	Bethany Christian Services
Topic:	International Adoption Seminar
Speaker(s):	Patricia Comly, MSW, LCSW
Location:	Bethany Christian Services 445 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ
Contact(s):	RSVP to Julie Ritsema at 201-444-7775
Email:	jritsema@bethany.org
Web Site:	www.bethany.org
Notes:

Date:	May 14th, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Morris County Foster Parents Association
Topic:	Tricky Tray
Speaker(s):
Location:	Budd Lake Fire House; Route 46 Budd Lake Mount Olive Township
Contact(s):	Michelle - 908-850-8303
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.morrisfpa.org
Notes:	Admission sheet: $7; prizes, 50/50, refreshments

Date:	May 15th, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee Inc.
Topic:	Free Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Farleigh Dickinson University, Temple Avenue, Hackensack, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Website:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	Workshops include; Domestic Adoption Agency Panel, Talking to Friends and Family About Adoption, How Does Your Birth Family Fit into Your Family, The Homestudy Process, The Experience of Adoptive Parenting, Blended Family Discussion Group.

Date:	May 18, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Treatment Homes Foster Care Orientation Meeting
Speaker(s):	June Sosland; Director of Treatment Homes
Location:	CAFS 200 Robin Road, Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	Betsy Forrest, Recruitment Specialist - 201-261-2800
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Come learn about being a foster parent; meetings are free

Date:	May 19, 2004
Time:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Boarder Baby Foster Parents Orientation Meeting
Speaker(s):	Marcia Fisher, Director of Adoption Services
Location:	Once Again 4 Kids, Fairlawn, NJ
Contact(s):	Betsy Forrest, Recruitment Specialist - 201-261-2800
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Come learn about caring for infants in foster care; meetings are free

Date:	May 19, 2004
Time:	6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Post Adoption Orientation Meeting
Speaker(s):	Adoption Staff from CAFS
Location:	CAFS 200 Robin Rd. Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	Betsy Forrest, Recruitment Specialist - 201-261-2800
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn about foster/adoption program; meetings are free

Date:	May 20, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	China, Kazakhstan, and Guatemala Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Call (856) 665-5655 to register

Date:	May 21, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	SPACE (Single Parents for Adoption of Children Everywhere)
Topic:	Parents Only - Quarterly Dinner
Speaker(s):
Location:	Carlana's - Bloomingdale, NJ
Contact(s):	Jill or Lisa
Email:	nj_space@yahoo.com
Website:	www.geocities.com/nj_space
Notes:

Date:	May 24, 2004
Time:	7:15- 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	CHATS - Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support
Topic:	The Developmental Stages of Adopted Children
Speaker(s):	Jackie Lowe, Adoption Professional
Location:	Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church 170 Watchung Ave. North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce (732) 227- 0607 Dot (908) 755-6978 Natalie (732) 942-6290
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.com

Date:	May 25, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	International Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Iselin, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Call (856) 665-5655 to register

JUNE

Date:	June 2, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Families Thru International Adoption
Topic:	Adoption Abroad
Speaker(s):	TBA
Location:	FTIA Office 429 Woodbury-Glassboro Rd., Sewell NJ 08080
Contact(s):	Marlene Seamans-Conn
Email:	mseamans@ftia.org
Web Site:	www.ftia.org
Notes:	For directions, call 856-582-4755

Date:	June 3, 2004
Time:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Boarder Baby Klatch
Speaker(s):	Marcia Fisher
Location:	see contact
Contact(s):	Betsy Forrest: Recruitment Specialist 201-261-2800 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:
Notes:	Come to an orientation to learn about CAFS' boarder baby foster program

Date:	June 3, 2004
Time:	7:30 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Birth Parent Support Group
Speaker(s):
Location:	200 Robin Road, Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	Marcy Springstead - (201) 261-2800 ext. 240
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This meeting is held on the first Thursday of every month

Date:	June 5, 2004
Time:	1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Morristown Post Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Members of constellation share information on adoption issues, legislative updates, adoption conferences and other adoption news
Speaker(s):
Location:	Presbyterian Parish House, 65 South Street, Morristown
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, Judy Foster, Jane Nast
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com or jfoster7@optonline.net or janenast@compuserve.com
Web site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:	This group meets the first Saturday of every month

Date:	June 6, 2004
Time:	3:00 - 4:30 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Family Service
Topic:	Options for International Adoption Seminar
Speaker(s):	Helene Casper and Sheila N. Muster
Location:	Aidekman Family Community Campus; 901 Route 10 Whippany NJ 07891
Contact(s):	Sheila Muster - 973-765-9050 ext. 305
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Admission is free; call ahead to confirm reservation

Date:	June 7, 2004
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption
Topic:	Networking In the Adoption Community
Speaker(s):
Location:	First Presbyterian Church of Whippany 494 Route 10 West Whippany, NJ
Time:	General Meeting: 8:00 pm New Member Orientation Meeting: 7:30 pm
Contact:	Lois Bush – 908 322-9059
Email:	information@cpfanj.org
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:

Date:	June 9, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Older Child Adoption Orientation
Speaker(s):	Melissa: Adoption Specialist
Location:	76 South Orange Ave. Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ
Contact(s):	Betsy Forrest: Recruitment Specialist - 201-261-2800 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:
Notes:	Come learn about the joys and challenges of older child adoption

Date:	June 9, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	Adoption Information Meetings
Speaker(s):
Location:	340 Scotch Rd. Trenton, NJ 08268
Contact(s):	Pat Keltie - 609-882-4972
Email:	patk@holtintl.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	presentations and question answer sessions regarding international adoption; all meetings are free of charge

Date:	June 9, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	Adoption Information Meetings
Speaker(s):
Location:	340 Scotch Rd. Trenton, NJ 08268
Contact(s):	Pat Keltie - 609-882-4972
Email:	patk@holtintl.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	presentations and question answer sessions regarding international adoption; all meetings are free of charge

Date:	June 11, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Monmouth / Ocean County Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Open discussion
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Mary's Church, Colt's Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Danielle - 732-845-0791 or Liz - 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	June 15, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	School Age Children, Foster Care
Speaker(s):
Location:	CAFS, 200 Robin Road, Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	Betsy Forrest: Recruitment Specialist - 201-261-2800 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	June 16, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Foster Care / Adoption
Speaker(s):	Nancy: Assistant Director of Adoption
Location:	CAFS, 200 Robin Road, Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	Betsy Forrest: Recruitment Specialist - 201-261-2800 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	June 28, 2004
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	CHATS - Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support
Topic:	"A Reunited Family Greets Baby Kelley" - Adoptive adults and children share happy reunion stories
Speaker(s):	Linda Bond, Amy Kenny, Natalie Hamilton
Location:	Watchung Ave. Presbyterian Church; 170 Watchung Ave. North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce - 732-227-0607; Dot - 908-755-6978; Natalie - 732-942-6290
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.com
Notes:	Contact Alyce for more info.; This group meets the 4th Monday of every month except December

Date:	June 30, 2004
Time:	7:15 pm
Sponsor:	Resolve of NJ
Topic:	Pre adoption counseling / support group
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Princeton, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell
Email:	jmantellmsw@aol.com
Website:
Notes:	Monthly Wednesday meeting for people pursuing domestic and international adoption

JULY

Date:	July 1, 2004
Time:	7:30 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Birth Parent Support Group
Speaker(s):
Location:	200 Robin Road, Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	Marcy Springstead - (201) 261-2800 ext. 240
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This meeting is held on the first Thursday of every month

Date:	July 3, 2004
Time:	1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Morristown Post Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Members of the constellation share information on adoption issues, legislative updates, adoption conferences and other adoption news
Speaker(s):
Location:	Presbyterian Parish House, 65 South Street, Morristown
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, Judy Foster, Jane Nast
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com or jfoster7@optonline.net or janenast@compuserve.com
Notes:	This group meets the first Saturday of every month

Date:	July 7, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	Adoption Information Meetings
Speaker(s):
Location:	340 Scotch Rd. Trenton, NJ 08268
Contact(s):	Pat Keltie - 609-882-4972
Email:	patk@holtintl.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	presentations and question answer sessions regarding international adoption; all meetings are free of charge

Date:	July 7, 2004
Time:	6:30 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
Topic:	Learn about Infant Open Adoption Program and Waiting Child Program
Speaker(s):
Location:	6 Terri Lane, Suite 300, Burlington, NJ 08016
Contact(s):	Meredith Rose - 609-386-7171
Email:	mrose@lsmnj.org
Website:	www.lsmnjadoption.org
Notes:

Date:	July 7, 2004
Time:	6:30 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
Topic:	Learn about Infant Open Adoption Program and Waiting Child Program
Speaker(s):
Location:	6 Terri Lane, Suite 300, Burlington, NJ 08016
Contact(s):	Meredith Rose - 609-386-7171
Email:	mrose@lsmnj.org
Website:	www.lsmnjadoption.org
Notes:

Date:	July 8, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Resolve of NJ
Topic:	Adoptive parents counseling / support group
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Princeton, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell, 609-213-0977
Email:	jmantellmsw@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	counseling and support group for adoptive parents; Joni Mantell has specialized in adoption issues since 1993

Date:	July 8 - July 25, 2004
Time:
Sponsor:	Motherland Tours
Topic:	Sejong Cultural Outreach Korea Trip
Speaker(s):	N/A
Location:	Seoul, Korea
Contact(s):	(530) 674-2110
Email:	lgelber47@comcast.net
Web Site:
Notes:	Contact above for reservations; Cost is $2,000 USD

Date:	July 9, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Monmouth / Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
Topic:
Speaker(s):	Ann K. Y. Adornetto, LPC, CHT
Location:	St. Mary's Church; Colt's Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Danielle - 732-845-0791; Liz - 732-473-9113
Email:
Website:
Notes:

Date:	July 12 - 16, 2004
Time:
Sponsor:	Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	19th Annual Adoption Resource Center (ARC) Summer Intensives: Based on Dr. Pavao's Normative Crisis Framework
Speaker(s):	various
Location:	Provincetown, MA
Contact(s):	Center for Family Connections: 617-547-0909 / 800-KINNECT
Email:	cffc@kinnect.org
Web Site:
Notes:	For pricing and information, contact CFFC at above numbers or email

Date:	July 14, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm SHARP
Sponsor:	Bethany Christian Services
Topic:	International Adoption Seminar
Speaker(s):	Patricia Comly, MSW, LCSW
Location:	Bethany Christian Services 445 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ
Contact(s):	RSVP to Julie Ritsema at 201-444-7775
Email:	jritsema@bethany.org
Web Site:	www.bethany.org
Notes:

Date:	July 15, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Resolve of NJ
Topic:	Beginning the Adoption Process
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Princeton, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell - 609-213-0977
Email:	jmantellmsw@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	Practical and emotional aspects of beginning the adoption process

Date:	July 17, 2004
Time:	12:30 pm to dusk
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	Annual Summer Picnic (rain or shine)
Speaker(s):
Location:	Sunrise Lake; Lewis Morris Park, Morris Township, NJ
Contact(s):	Ann Marie Carrasca - 973-586-1897
Email:	information@cpfanj.org
Web Site:	http://www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	Please bring your own cold lunch/beverages/table setting; swimming and boating available; cost for picnic: $4.00 adults, $3.00 children; RSVP by July 12

Date:	July 22, 2004
Time:	6:30 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Resolve of NJ
Topic:	Domestic Adoption: How to be Selected by a Birth Mother and Reduce Your Anxiety in the Process
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Princeton, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell - 609-213-0977
Email:	jmantellmsw@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	July 23- 25, 2004
Sponsor:	KAAN - Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network
Topic:	6th Annual KAAN Conference Building Connections, Honoring Differences
Speaker(s):
Location:	Clarion Hotel San Francisco Airport San Francisco, CA
Time:
Contact:	916-933-1447
Email:	kaanet@aol.com
Web Site:	www.kaanconference.com
Notes:

Date:	July 28- 31, 2004
Sponsor:	North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) Conference
Topic:	30 Years of Celebrating Families
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, MN
Time:
Contact:	(651) 644-3936
Email:	info@nacac.org
Web Site:	www.nacac.org/conference.html
Notes:

Date:	July 28 - August 11, 2004
Time:
Sponsor:	Motherland Tours
Topic:	Friends of Korea Family Exchange Program
Speaker(s):	N/A
Location:	Seoul, Korea
Contact(s):	(916) 922-1447
Email:	forkorea@ao.com
Web Site:
Notes:	Contact above for reservations; Cost is $2,000 USD

Date:	July 30 - 31, 2004
Time:
Sponsor:	Fiesta Del Quetzal - GAFE 2004
Topic:	Various presentations and activities for families with adopted children from Guatemala
Speaker(s):	various
Location:	Hilton Hotel, Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	Pat Blum
Email:	pblum@netcarrier.com
Web Site:
Notes:	volunteers needed; special hotel rate: $85.00/night

Date:	August 8 - 14, 2004
Time:	n/a
Sponsor:
Topic:	Gathering of Adult Korean Adoptees in Korea
Speaker(s):
Location:	Seoul Korea
Contact(s):	for information go to www.adopteegathering2004.org
Email:
Web Site:	www.adopteegathering2004.org
Notes:	attend conference for $150 (deadline June 1, 2004); to apply for participation go to http://oaks.hanminjok.net/sub2_3.htm

Date:	August 18, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
Sponsor:
Topic:	Online course on recognizing and dealing with attachment sensitivity
Speaker(s):	Dr. Arthur Becker-Weidman
Location:	Global Internet access
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	register for this course at https://simpleasthat.webex.com; a personal computer and Internet access is required

Date:	August 23, 2004
Time:
Sponsor:	CHATS - Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support
Topic:	"Two Moms, One Family: An Open Adoption" - Adoptive mom and birth mom will discuss their relationships with each other and bi-racial twin daughters
Speaker(s):
Location:
Contact(s):	Alyce - 732-227-0607
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.com
Notes:	Contact Alyce for more info.

Date:	August 27, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Monmouth/Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
Topic:	Open discussion
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Mary's Church; Colt's Neck NJ
Contact(s):	Danielle; 732-845-0791 or Liz; 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	August 30, 2004
Time:	8:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)
Sponsor:	Adoptnet
Topic:	Online Chat: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Special Needs...and Didn't Know Who to Ask
Speaker(s):	Dani Feirestein
Location:	online
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptnet.org
Notes:	The moderator of this chat, Dani, will address questions and concerns about special needs, adoption, and a variety of other adoption related issues

SEPTEMBER

Date:	September 11, 2004
Time:	1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sponsor:
Topic:	The Lifelong Impact of Adoption
Speaker(s):	Marlou Russell, Ph.D.
Location:	Santa Monica College; 1900 Pico Blvd. Drescher Hall, Room 201; Santa Monica CA 90405
Contact(s):	Marlou Russell - 310-829-1438
Email:	marlourussell@hotmail.com
Web Site:	www.marlourussellphd.com
Notes:	$35 per person; free parking on campus

Date:	September 13, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services
Topic:	foster/adoptive family support group meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	140 Boulevard Suite 3, Washington, NJ 07882
Contact(s):	Laurie Braman - 908-454-5645 or Barb Thomas -908-213-1083
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This group meets on the second Monday of every month

Date:	September 13, 2004
Time:	8:00 - 10:00 pm (new member orientation 7:45 pm)
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons For Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	"Getting Started"
Speaker(s):	Marie Schukaitis - Executive Director of Home Studies at Adoptive Placement Services
Location:	First Presbyterian Church of Whippany; 494 Route 10 West, Whippany
Contact(s):	Barbara Podstawski
Email:	baps@optonline.net
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	Come listen to an expert who will help you understand the issues and decisions you will be making in the adoption process

Date:	September 16, 2004
Time:	4:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Issues in Transracial Adoption
Speaker(s):	Betsey Forrest, Melissa Goring, Amanda Powers
Location:	RIGGS House- 148 Prospect St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Contact(s):	Melissa Goring, 201-261-2800 ext. 246
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:
Notes:	See the film "A Search for Identity" and hear a transracial adoptee speak about her experience!

Date:	September 18, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee, Inc.
Topic:	Adoption Workshops; Is this Baby for You?, Adoptive Dad's Roundtable, Single Parent Discussion Group, Successful NJ Adoptions, Telling
Speaker(s):
Location:	Farleigh Dickinson University; Temple Avenue, Hackensack, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:	susanadoptiveinfo@earthlink.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	refreshments served; meetings are free of charge

Date:	September 21, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
Sponsor:	Tapestry Books, Better Chinese, and Simple As That
Topic:	School Daze: online session on how to help your child and family get the most success out of the educational system
Speaker(s):	Keynote Speaker - Adam Pertman, Executive Director of the Evan B. Donaldson Foundation; Dr. Janet Stork; Dr. Ruth Lynne Meese; and Deb Capone
Location:	online session attended via the Internet
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	http://simpleasthat.com/webcast/school.php
Notes:	For more information and registration on this exciting and essential workshop, go to the above url

Date:	September 26, 2004
Time:	6:45 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee, Inc.
Topic:	Raising the Adopted Child
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Anselm's Church, 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:	susanadoptioninfo@earthlink.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	refreshments served; meetings are free of charge

Date:	September 27, 2004
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	CHATS - Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support
Topic:	Business meeting from 7:15 - 8:15; Sharing Meeting from 8:15 - 9:15
Speaker(s):	Natalie Hamilton will facilitate the sharing
Location:	Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church 170 Watchung Ave., North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce Jenkins - 732-227-0607; Dot Fenz - 908-755-6978; Natalie Hamilton - 732-942-6290
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.wapc.net/chats.htm
Notes:	bring suggestions and ideas for programs; if anyone has a MAC laptop computer, please bring it to the meeting so we can download pictures; if you have any outstanding library books that are due that you may have forgotten about, please bring them along

Date:	September 28, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey Adoption Program
Topic:	Infant Open Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):	Meredith Rose, Director of Adoptions
Location:	6 Terri Lane Suite 300, Burlington, NJ
Contact(s):	Terri Dingle - 609-386-7171 ext. 110
Email:	tdingle@lsmnj.org
Web Site:	www.lsmnjadoption.org
Notes:

Date:	September 29, 2004
Time:	9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Center For Family Connections
Topic:	Healing Our Children, Our Families, and Ourselves: A Half-Day Training
Speaker(s):
Location:	350 Cambridge Street, Cambridge MA 02141
Contact(s):	617-547-0909
Email:	cffc@kinnect.org
Web Site:	www.kinnect.org
Notes:	$55 cost (CEUs available for extra $20); stress reduction techniques for individuals and families

Date:	October 1 & 2, 2004
Time:	All day
Sponsor:	Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption
Topic:	Current developments in educational issues facing international adoptees
Speaker(s):	Deborah Gray MSW, MPA "Family Attachments"; Jerri Ann Jenista, M.D. "Adoption at What Price?"
Location:	Ypsilanti Marriot, Eagle Crest Conference Resort, Ypsilanti, MI
Contact(s):	Debra Lankenau - or warm line @ 703-560-6184
Email:	info@frua.org
Web Site:	www.frua.org
Notes:	registration is required

Date:	October 2, 2004
Time:	10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey Adoption Program
Topic:	Older Child, Special Needs Adoption Training
Speaker(s):	Elaine Newkirk (New Jersey's Adoptive Parent of the Year) and the LSMNJ Adoption Staff
Location:	6 Terri Lane, Suite 300, Burlington, NJ
Contact(s):	Terry Dingle - 609-386-7171, ext. 110
Email:	tdingle@lsmnj.org
Web Site:	www.lsmnjadoption.org
Notes:	Lunch will be provided; please RSVP to Terry as there will be a 10 family limit

Date:	October 2, 2004
Time:	1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Morristown Post Adoption Support Group
Topic:	members of adoption constellation share information on adoption issues, legislative updates, adoption conferences and other news
Speaker(s):
Location:	Presbyterian Parish House, 65 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, Judy Foster, Jane Nast
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com; jfoster7@optonline.net; janenast@comuserve.com
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:	This group meets on the first Saturday of every month

Date:	October 4, 2004
Time:	8:00 - 10:00 pm
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons For Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	Helping your child be organized in school
Speaker(s):	Vicki Roche, Social Worker and ADD Coach
Location:	First Presbyterian Church of Whippany; 494 Route 10 West, Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):	Barbara Podstawski
Email:	baps@optonline.net
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	Our presenter will give us some guidance in helping our children with school work that sometimes gets overwhelming

Date:	October 5, 2004
Time:	7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	YCS Institute for Infant and Preschool Mental Health
Topic:	Relationship forming, development, attachment, parent / child relations
Speaker(s):	Stanley Greenspan, M.D.; Susan McDonough, Ph.D., MSW; Michael Lewis, Ph.D., and others
Location:	Valley Regency, Valley Road, Clifton, NJ 07013
Contact(s):	973-395-5500
Email:	institute@ycs.org
Web Site:
Notes:	limited space register early; $189 fee includes breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and materials; free parking; student discounts available; CEU's available

Date:	October 6, 2004
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	8 Things Kids Want Their Adoptive Parent(s) to Know
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, Manhattan
Contact(s):	Jamila - 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org/015.html
Notes:	$20 per person, $30 per couple

Date:	October 8, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Monmouth / Ocean County Adoption Support Group
Topic:	transracial adoption
Speaker(s):	Catherine McKinley - author of "Book of Sarahs"
Location:	St. Mary's Church, Colt's Neck New Jersey
Contact(s):	Danielle - 732-845-0791 or Liz - 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	October 8 and 9, 2004
Time:	all day
Sponsor:	Single Parents for Adopted Children Everywhere (SPACE)
Topic:	15th Biennial International Conference on Issues of Single Parent Adoption
Speaker(s):	various
Location:	Hampton Inn, Natick, MA
Contact(s):	1-508-429-4260
Email:	info@odsacone.org
Web Site:
Notes:	25 workshops; exhibits; professional child care

Date:	October 10, 2004
Time:	7:30 - 9:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	8 Things Kids Want Their Adoptive Parent(s) to Know
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cavalry Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Ave. Summit, NJ
Contact(s):	Mary Ellen - 908-272-3239
Email:	kochmek@comcast.net
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org/015.html
Notes:	$20 per person, $30 per couple

Date:	October 11, 2004
Time:	10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sponsor:	The Volunteer Network
Topic:	Volunteer Expo - showcasing non-profit organizations and their services
Speaker(s):
Location:	Livingston Mall - South Orange Street and Walnut, Livingston, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	October 12, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services
Topic:	foster and adoptive parents support group meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	140 Boulevard, Suite 3, Washington, NJ 07882
Contact(s):	Laurie Braman - 908-454-5645 or Barb Thomas - 908-213-1083
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This meeting is held on the second Monday of every month

Date:	October 12: Parenting Styles October 19:Understanding Your Child's Behavior October 26: Communication with Young Children November 2: Helping Young Children Cooperate November 9: Nurturing Social and Emotional Development
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Parenting Course: Skills for Adoptive Parents with Children Under 5 Years
Speaker(s):
Locaton:	Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila - 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org/015.html
Notes:	$20 per person for one session; $75 per person for 5 sessions OR $30 per couple for one session; $125 per couple for 5 sessions

Date:	October 13, 2004
Time:	5:00 - 6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Center For Family Connections
Topic:	Taking Shape: A Group
Speaker(s):
Location:	350 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA 02141
Contact(s):	617-547-0909
Email:	cffc@kinnect.org
Web Site:	www.kinnect.org
Notes:	this group meets wednesdays through November 17th; $360 cost per family; will include expressive arts therapy for 9 - 12 year old children touched by adoption and/or foster care: explores identity, self esteem, creating life books

Date:	October 14, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Adoption From China and Guatemala
Speaker(s):
Location:	Lawrenceville, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	October 16, 2004
Time:	8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sponsor:	St. John's University
Topic:	3rd Biannual Adoption Conference
Speaker(s):	various
Location:	Manhattan Campus: 101 Murray St. New York, NY 10007
Contact(s):	718-990-1900
Email:	psychcenter@stjohns.edu
Web Site:
Notes:	call to register; 6 C.E.U.'s available for $15

Date:	October 16, 2004
Time:	1:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Adoption From China
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:	eileenm@afth.org
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	October 16, 2004
Time:	12:00 - 2:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Service
Topic:	5th Annual Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
Speaker(s):
Location:	West Portal Pumpkin Patch; 274 Asbury West Portal Road, Asbury, NJ 08802
Contact(s):	Questions and/or reservations: Barb Thomas - 908-213-1083
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	RSVP by October 11, 2004

Date:	October 18, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Family Options
Topic:	Pre-adoption Parenting Group
Speaker(s):	Diane Propert
Location:	19 Bridge Ave., Red Bank, NJ
Contact(s):	Diane Propert - 732-936-0770
Email:	famopt@aol.com
Web Site:	www.adoptionsbyfamilyoptions.org
Notes:	call to register

Date:	October 19, 2004
Time:	5:15 - 6:45 pm
Sponsor:	Center For Family Connections
Topic:	Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: Session for children adopted from the former Soviet Union
Speaker(s):
Location:	350 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA 02141
Contact(s):	617-547-0909
Email:	cffc@kinnect.org
Web Site:	www.kinnect.org
Notes:	$60 per family; group for preteen boys and girls to connect, share stories and provide support

Date:	October 19, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Adoption From Eastern Europe
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	October 20, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey Adoption Program
Topic:	Infant Open Adoption Meeting; Join us and learn about our infant adoption program. Get answers to your specific questions about the services of our agency.
Speaker(s):	Meredith Rose; Director of Adoptions
Location:	6 Terri Lane, Suite 300 Burlington, NJ
Contact(s):	Terry Dingle - 609-386-7171, ext. 110
Email:	tdingle@lsmnj.org
Web Site:	www.lsmnjadoption.org
Notes:

Date:	October 20, 2004
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Parenting a Toddler: Is it the 'Terrible Twos' or is it Adoption?
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, Manhattan
Contact(s):	Jamila - 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org/015.html
Notes:	$20 per person, $30 per couple

Date:	October 20, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Ridgewood Community Adult School
Topic:	What It Means to be Adopted
Speaker(s):	Nancy Borders LCSW
Location:	Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood Village, NJ
Contact(s):	Ridgewood Community Adult School - 201-670-2777
Email:	res@ridgewood.k12.nj.us
Web Site:
Notes:	$30 fee per family; $40 per couple

Date:	October 21, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	October 21, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Iselin, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	October 22, 2004
Time:	12 - 1:30 pm
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	New DAYTIME Adoptive Parents Counseling Group
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Pennington, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	Phone for more info.: 609-737-8750

Date:	October 23, 2004
Time:	8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sponsor:	Great Wall China Adoption
Topic:	East Meets West - China Adoption Conference exploring pre-adoption, in-process, and post-adoption topics.
Speaker(s):	Cindy Champnella, Dr. Jane Aronson, Orphanage Officials, Patti Urban, Snow Wu, Allison Gold and many more.
Location:	The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, Princeton, NJ
Contact(s):	Diana Prause
Email:	info@gwcadopt.org
Web Site:	www.gwcadopt.org
Notes:	Registration is required; visit web site or email for more information and to register

Date:	October 23, 2004
Time:	1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons For Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	Annual CPFA Halloween Party
Speaker(s):
Location:	First Presbyterian Church of Whippany 494 Route 10 West, Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):	Lois Bush- 908-322-9059
Email:	Loislb191@cs.com
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	RSVP by October 15th via website, RSVP form in newsletter, or calling contact above; free admission for CPFA members; non-members $10 per family; entertainment includes: arts and crafts, professional magic show, prizes awarded; come in costume; bring snack or dessert to share; drinks will be provided

Date:	October 25, 2004
Time:
Sponsor:	CHATS - Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support
Topic:	"Life in the Orphanage and How It Shapes the Lives of Orphans"
Speaker(s):	Dr. Jane Aronson, "The Orphan Doctor"
Location:
Contact(s):	Alyce - 732-227-0607
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.com
Notes:	Dr. Aronson specializes in adoption medicine for domestic and international adoption. Contact Alyce for more info.

Date:	October 27, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Adoption from China, Guatemala, and Kazakhstan
Speaker(s):
Location:	Point Pleasant, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	October 29, 2004
Time:	9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Center For Family Connections
Topic:	The ABCs of Attachment Disorder
Speaker(s):
Location:	350 Cambridge St. Cambridge, MA 02141
Contact(s):	617-547-0909
Email:	cffc@kinnect.org
Web Site:	www.kinnect.org
Notes:	$55 (CEUs available for an additional $20)

Date:	October 30, 2004
Time:
Sponsor:	Adoption Forum
Topic:	Annual Conference: "Window to the Heart of Adoption"
Speaker(s):	various
Location:	Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel and Conference Center; King of Prussia
Contact(s):	Judy Cotten - 610-777-9472
Email:	jcotten@comcast.net
Web Site:	www.adoptionforum.org
Notes:

NOVEMBER

Date:	November 1, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Family Options
Topic:	Free Adoption Seminar; includes the home study process, how to adopt a newborn in the U.S., legal aspects of adoption, costs of adoption
Speaker(s):	Diane Propert and James Miskowski
Location:	Spring Lake, New Jersey
Conact(s):	Diane Propert
Email:	famopt@aol.com
Web Site:	www.adoptionsbyfamilyoptions.org
Notes:	for registration and exact location call: 732-936-0770

Date:	November 6, 2004
Time:	1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Morristown Post Adoption Support Group
Topic:	members of adoption constellation share information on adoption issues, legislative updates, adoption conferences and other news
Speaker(s):
Location:	Presbyterian Parish House; 65 South Street, Morristown
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, Judy Foster, Jane Nast
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com; jfoster7@optonline.net; janenast@compuserve.com
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:	this group meets on the first Saturday of every month

Date:	November 6, 2004
Time:	8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption CPFA
Topic:	New Jersey's "Let's Talk Adoption" Annual Conference
Speaker(s):	Keynote - Patricia Martinez Dorner
Location:	Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ
Contact(s):	Pat Bennett
Email:	conference04@cpfanj.org
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:

Date:	November 6, 2004
Time:	2:15 - 3:45 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Kids' Groups
Speaker(s):	Debbie Ratner, MSW - Group Leader
Location:	Spence Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	Judy Link - 212-360-0226
Email:	jlink@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	$45 for family with one child, $15 each additional child; children will meet other adopted children, share feelings, and experiences; another session held on November 13

Date:	November 7, 2004
Time:	6:45 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee, Inc.
Topic:	Free Adoption Meeting (Pros and Cons of International Adoption and Dealing With Birth Families)
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Anselm's Church; 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:	susanadoptioninfo@earthlink.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	refreshments will be served; APC members and non-members are welcome

Date:	November 8, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services
Topic:	foster and adoptive family support meeting
Speaker(s):	Guest Speaker: Rebecca Dorn, Headstart: What is it and How Your Child Can Benefit
Location:	140 Boulevard, Suite 3, Washington, NJ 07882
Contact(s):	Laurie Braman - 908-454-5645 or Barb Thomas - 908-213-1083
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This meeting is held on the second Monday of every month

Date:	November 9, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Adoption From China and Guatemala
Speaker(s):
Location:	Iselin, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	November 9, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Nurturing Social and Emotional Development: Looking at Adoption Specific Issues
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila - 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	$20 fee per person; $30 fee per couple; course for developing parenting skills

Date:	November 10, 2004
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Sensory Integration Disorder in Children Adopted From Institutions
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th St., Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila - 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	$20 per person, $30 per couple

Date:	November 10, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Domestic or International Adoption: Which is Right for You?
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	November 11, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 7:30 pm
Sponsor:	St. John's University
Topic:	Adoption Triad Support Group
Speaker(s):	Dr. Rafael Javier and Dr. Amanda Baden
Location:	St. John's University - Manhattan Campus; 101 Murray St. (within walking distance of the WTC PATH Station)
Contact(s):	Dr. Amanda Baden
Email:	baden@transracialadoption.net
Web Site:
Notes:	$15 fee per person

Date:	November 13, 2004
Time:	12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	How to Tell Your Child's Story: Creating a Lifebook
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hazlet
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	November 13, 2004
Time:	2:15 - 3:45 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Kids' Groups
Speaker(s):	Debbie Ratner, MSW - Group Leader
Location:	Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	Judy Link - 212-360-0226
Email:	jlink@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	$45 for family with one child, $15 each additional child; children will meet other adopted children, share their feelings and experiences

Date:	November 13, 2004
Time:	11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sponsor:	Resolve NJ and Alphabet Soup Books
Topic:	Come celebrate national adoption month, Adoption and the law, Talking to your child about adoption, and Bonding and attachment
Speaker(s):	Harlan Tenenbaum, Esq.; Joni Mantell, LCSW; Lyne Lyon, MSW
Location:	Alphabet Soup Books, Lawrenceville Shopping Center, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Contact(s):	Susan Sternberg, 609-771-3700 or Joni Mantell at email below
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	November 16, 2004
Time:	9:00 - 10:00 pm
Sponsor:	NJ ARCH
Topic:	Special Chat: Medical Issues of Children Adopted Abroad
Speaker(s):	Alla Gordina, MD
Location:	online chat via NJ ARCH Web Site
Contact(s):	NJ ARCH Warm Line - 1-877-4ARCHNJ
Email:	warmline@njarch.org
Web Site:	www.njarch.org
Notes:	Alla Gordina is a special guest moderator for this chat; she is also on the NJ ARCH Resource list as a medical provider in Middlesex county

Date:	November 16, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Adoption From Eastern Europe
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	November 18, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	November 18, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	New pre-adoptive parents counseling support group
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	2 Tree Farm Road, Pennington Point West, Pennington, NJ 08534
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell - 609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	November 19, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Monmouth / Ocean County Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Transracial Adoption
Speaker(s):	Catherine McKinley - author of "Book of Sarahs"
Location:	St. Mary's Church, Colt's Neck, New Jersey
Contact(s):	Danielle - 732-845-0791 or Liz - 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	November 21, 2004
Time:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee
Topics:	24th Annual Adoptive Conference
Speaker(s):	numerous
Location:	Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
Contact(s):
Email:	APCconf2004@aol.com
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	a full day of seminars and exhibitions concerning all topics related to adoption

Date:	November 22, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	November 22, 2004
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	CHATS - Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support
Topic:	"Everything That's Wonderful About Adoption" - bring all your happy adoption experiences to share with CHATS' guests
Speaker(s):
Location:	Watchung Ave. Presbyterian Church; 170 Watchung Ave., North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce - 732-227-0607
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.com
Notes:	Contact Alyce for more info.

Date:	November 29, 2004
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Book Club Reading
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin; 6 East 94th Street, Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila - 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	$10 fee per person; Book: "The Other Mother" by Carol Schaefer

Date:	November 30, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Adoption from China and Guatemala
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

DECEMBER

Date:	December 1, 2004
Time:	9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Center For Family Connections
Topic:	Infertility and Adoption: The Importance of Understanding Adoptive Families' Loss
Speaker(s):
Location:	350 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02141
Contact(s):	617-547-0909
Email:	cffc@kinnect.org
Web Site:	www.kinnect.org
Notes:	$55 (professional CEUs available for additional $20)

Date:	December 1, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoption from China and Guatemala
Speaker(s):
Location:	Allentown, PA
Contact(s):	610-432-2384
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	December 1, 2004
Time:	7:30 - 9:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	How to Preserve Your Child's Cultural Identity Without Overdoing It
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cavalry Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit, NJ
Contact(s):	Mary Ellen - 908-272-3239
Email:	kochmek@comcast.net
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	$20 per person; $30 per couple; use contact to register; visit web site for directions at: http://www/spence-chapin.org/arc_directions.html#arc_nj

Date:	December 1, 2004
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Adoption 101 for Grandparents, Other Relatives and Friends
Speaker(s):
Location:	6 East 94th St. Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:

Date:	December 2, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Adoption from Eastern Europe
Speaker(s):
Location:	Lawrenceville, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	December 3, 2004
Time:	7 - 10:00 pm
Sponsor:	The Packer Faculty Diversity Committee and Families With Children From China of Greater New York
Topic:	Jane Brown Workshop: Growing Up Adopted - Middle Childhood (Ages 7-12) - Adoption in School and Changes in Racial and Personality Development
Speaker(s):	Jane Brown
Location:	Packer Collegiate Institute, 170 Joralemon St., Brooklyn, NY
Contact(s):	Kathy Urbina - 718-852-8979
Email:	Urbina9@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$15 per person; $25 per couple; school professionals get COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION!

Date:	December 4 and December 5, 2004
Time:
Sponsor:	The Packer Faculty Diversity Committee and Families With Children From China of Greater New York
Topic:	Jane Brown's Children's Playshops; An Opportunity for Children and Parents to Explore Adoption Issues
Speaker(s):	Jane Brown
Location:	December 4: St. Francis College, 180 Resmen St. Brooklyn; December 5: Packer Collegiate Institute, 170 Joralemon St., Brooklyn
Contact(s):	Kathy Urbina - 718-852-8979
Email:	Urbina9@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$50 per child

Date:	December 10, 2004
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Adoption 101 for Grandparents
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila - 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	$20 per person, $30 per couple

Date:	December 4, 2004
Time:	1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Morristown Post Adoption Support Group
Topic:	members of the adoption constellation share information on adoption issues, legislative updates, adoption conferences, and other adoption news
Speaker(s):
Location:	Presbyterian Parish Church; 65 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, Judy Foster, Jane Nast
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com; jfoster7@optonline.net; janenast@compuserve.com
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:	this meeting is held on the first Saturday of every month

Date:	December 4, 2004
Time:	12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons For Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	Annual CPFA Holiday Party
Speaker(s):
Location:	First Presbyterian Church of Whippany; 494 Route 10 West, Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):	Lois Bush - 908-322-9059
Email:	Losilb191@cs.com
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	RSVP by 11-29-04- via web site, newsletter, or phone; free admission for CPFA members - nonmembers:$10 per family; professional entertainment; arts and crafts for kids; a visit from Santa; Pot luck lunch - please bring dish/salad/sandwiches to share; drinks and dessert provided; please bring a small, wrapped and tagged gift for your child (under $10 value) for Santa to give out; gifts will also be collected and distributed to children in foster care; gifts should be wrapped and labeled "boy" or "girl" with appropriate age range.

Date:	December 6, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Adoption from China
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	December 6, 2004
Time:	8:00 - 10:00 pm (new member orientation, 7:45 pm)
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons For Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	Adoption stories
Speaker(s):	To be announced
Location:	First Presbyterian Church of Whippany; 494 Route 10 West, Whippany
Contact(s):	Barbara Podstawski
Email:	baps@optonline.net
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	Come hear some personal adoption stories and have an opportunity to ask questions of the speakers.

Date:	December 7, 2004
Time:	6:00 - 7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
Topics:	Adoption Information Meeting: Join us and learn about our Infant Open Adoption Program and our Waiting Child Adoption Program
Speaker(s):	Meredith Rose, Director of Adoptions
Location:	6 Terri Lane, Suite 300, Burlington, NJ 08016
Contact(s):	Terri Dingle - 609-386-7171 ext. 110
Email:	tdingle@lsmnjadoption.org
Web Site:	www.lsmnjadoption.org
Notes:	learn about our agency; ask questions about infant and older child adoption; we serve persons of all backgrounds and beliefs

Date:	December 9, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	December 9, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Iselin, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	December 11, 2004
Time:	2 - 4:00 pm
Sponsor:	Monmouth / Ocean Counties Adoptive Families Support Group
Topic:	Potluck Family Holiday Party
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Mary's Church, Colt's Neck, NJ (Parish Hall)
Contact(s):	Danielle - 732-845-0791; Liz - 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Please rsvp by December 4

Date:	December 13, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services
Topic:	foster and adoptive family support group meeting
Speaker(s):	Guest Speaker: Barbara Rall will talk about "Lifelong Adoption Issues"
Location:	140 Boulevard, Suite 3, Washington, NJ 07882
Contact(s):	Laurie Braman - 908-454-5645 or Barb Thomas - 908-213-1083
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Barbara Rall has a Masters in Social Work from NYU and is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in the adoption field for the last 22 years.

Date:	December 14, 2004
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Adoption from Eastern Europe
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	December 15, 2004
Time:	9:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
Sponsor:	The Learning Center
Topic:	Book Club Online Chat
Speaker(s):	Ellen Fitzenrider author of: "Finding Katherine...A Spiritual Journey to Vietnam and Motherhood"
Location:	Online Chat
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.adoptnet.org/chat/
Notes:

Date:	December 16, 2004
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoption from Guatemala and China
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-65-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	December 17, 2004
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Monmouth / Ocean County Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Adoption in NJ Today
Speaker:	James Miskowski, Adoption Attorney
Location:	St. Mary's Church, Colt's Neck, New Jersey
Contact(s):	Danielle - 732-845-0791 or Liz - 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	December 22, 2004
Time:	8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Dave Thomas Foundation
Topic:	"A Home for the Holidays"
Speaker(s):
Location:	Televised event on CBS
Contact(s):	NJ ARCH - 973-763-2041
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This is an annual televised program featuring the adoption of "waiting" children; contact NJ ARCH for more information