NJ ARCH

NJ ARCH: Events Archives - 2005

JANUARY

Date:	January 2, 2005
Time:	7:30 - 9:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Adoption and Self Esteem: Building Resilience and a Strong Sense of Self
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cavalry Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Ave, Summit, NJ
Contact(s):	Mary Ellen - 908-272-3239
Email:	kochmek@comcast.net
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	fee: $20 per person, $30 per couple

Date:	January 3, 2005
Time:	8:00 - 10:00 pm (new member orientation, 7:45 pm)
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons For Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	"Children's Concerns about Being Adopted"
Speaker(s):	Joni Mantell, LCSW; Joni is a private practice social worker and an adoptive parent.
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:	Ms. Mantell will discuss behavioral and emotional issues of our children at different ages so we can better understand what our children wish we would know about adoption.

Date:	January 8, 2005
Time:	1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Morristown Post Adoption Support Group
Topic:	members of the adoption constellation share information about 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@compuserve.com
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:	this meeting is held on the first Saturday of every month

Date:	January 8, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Developmental Play With Your Child (for families who did not adopt through Spence-Chapin
Speaker(s):
Location:	6 East 94th St. Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:

Date:	January 10, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services
Topic:	general support group
Speaker(s):	Guest Speaker: Amanda Powers, Adult Transracial Adoptee: "What I Wish My Parents Had Known and Creating a Child-Friendly Adoption Story"
Location:	District DYFS Office; 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:	January 10, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	The Nomad Theatre Company
Topic:	Reading of the play: "Family Men" about gay adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	The Black Door: 127 West 26th St. Between 6th and 7th NY
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Free admission

Date:	January 11, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Choice, Inc.
Topic:	Domestic Adoption - How the System Works
Speaker(s):	Barbara Heckman
Location:	International Plaza Two, Suite 325, Philadelphia, PA 19113
Contact(s):	Alexsa Suarez
Email:	asuarez@childrenschoice.org
Web Site:	www.childrenschoice.org
Notes:	No fee charged for the orientation

Date:	January 12, 2005
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	340 Scotch Road, 2nd floor, Trenton, NJ
Contact(s):	609-882-4972
Email:
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	meetings are free of charge; meetings are held once a month; call ahead to register

Date:	January 12, 2005
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Transracial Adoption and Dating
Speaker(s):
Location:	6 East 94th St. Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila - 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	fee: $20 per person, $30 per couple

Date:	January 12, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Adoption
Topic:	Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Holt International NJ Office: 340 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ
Contact(s):	Pam Runyon - 609-882-4972
Email:	newjersey@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	prospective parents and other attendees should RSVP

Date:	January 13, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	Pre-adoption support group
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Pennington, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell -609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$75 per couple, $50 per individual; Group will meet monthly

Date:	January 15, 2005
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee (APC)
Topic:	Various Topics: "The Homestudy"; "ABCs and Adoption"; "Blended Family Discussion Group"; Domestic Adoption Attorney Panel"; "Red Flags for Developmental Delays and Special Needs"
Speaker(s):
Location:	Farleigh Dickinson University, Temple Avenue, Hackensack, NJ in Dickinson Hall
Contact(s):
Email:	adoptionpub@optonline.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	call or email for more information

Date:	January 15, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sponsor:	Reaching Out Thru International Adoption
Topic:	Growing your family through international adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	The B. Barry Brown Educational Center; Virtua-West Jersey Hospital, Voorhees, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:	LaurenP@adoptachild.us
Web Site:	www.adoptachild.us
Notes:

Date:	January 15, 2005
Time:	9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Choice Inc.
Topic:	Adoption Training
Speaker(s):	Karen Park and Barbara Murphy-Toros
Location:	International Plaza Two, Suite 325, Philadelphia, PA 19113
Contact(s):	Alexsa Suarez
Email:	asuarez@childrenschoice.org
Web Site:	www.childrenschoice.org
Notes:

Date:	January 20, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	Adoptive Parents Support Group
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Pennington, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell -609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$75 per couple, $50 per individual

Date:	January 21, 2005
Time:	11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	Daytime Adoptive Parents Support Group
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Pennington, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell -609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$75 per couple, $50 per individual

Date:	January 21, 2005
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Monmouth / Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
Topic:	Transracial Adoption
Speaker(s):	Catherine McKinley; author of "The Book of Sarahs"
Location:	St. Mary's Church, Colt's Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Liz- 732-473-9113 or Danielle- 732-845-0791
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	January 22, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	How to be selected by a birthmother workshop
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Pennington, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell -609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$100 per couple, $75 per individual; Learn what to say when the phone rings or when you meet face to face and how to get the most out of the relationship before, during and after the adoption.

Date:	January 22, 2005
Time:	2:00 - 4:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Choice, Inc.
Topic:	International Adoption: What to Expect and How to Minimize Your Risk
Speaker(s):	Leslie A. Margolies and Cynthia M. Metreaux
Location:	International Plaza Two, Suite 325, Philadelphia, PA 19113
Contact(s):	Alexsa Suarez
Email:	asuarez@childrenschoice.org
Web Site:	www.childrenschoice.org
Notes:	no fee charged for workshop

Date:	January 22 and 29, 2005
Time:	Group C: 12:00 - 1:30 pm 3rd and 4th Grade; Group D:2:15 - 3:45 pm 5th and 6th Grade
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Kids' Groups
Speaker(s):
Location:	6 East 94th St. Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:

Date:	January 24, 2005
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	CHATS
Topic:	Meeting on International Adoption
Speaker(s):	Martha Reading
Location:	170 Watchung Ave. North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce Jenkins - 732-227-0607
Email:	Alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	Martha has been seminar coordinator for Florida Home Studies and Adoption International Adoption Agency and the mother of 5 children from Asia

Date:	January 24, 2005
Time:	7 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Book Club Reading: "Then She Found Me" by Elinor Lipman
Speaker(s):
Location:	6 East 94th St. Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila - 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	$10 fee per person

Date:	January 26, 2005
Time:	9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Center For Family Connections
Topic:	Anger Management and Behavioral Techniques
Speaker(s):	Dr. Richard Pinderhughes and Jill Crozier
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); popular workshop, register well in advance

Date:	January 26, 2005
Time:	9:00 - 10:00 pm
Sponsor:	NJ ARCH
Topic:	Special Guest Hosted Chat Room: International Adoption
Speaker(s):	Guest Host: Jane Cramer of Welcome House
Location:	Online Chat
Contact(s):	NJ ARCH Warm Line: 973-763-2041 ext. 212
Email:	warmline@njarch.org
Web Site:	www.njarch.org
Notes:	This is a free online chat...go to our "Chat Room" page for information about other chats...

Date:	January 26, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Embracing Family
Topic:	A Journey Through a 6 Year Open Adoption: A story shared by the adoptive and biological mothers
Speaker(s):	Deborah Hill, MFT; Mothers: Sherry and Shauna
Location:	230 North Maple Ave. Suite D3-4, Marlton, NJ 08053
Contact(s):	Deborah Hill -609-870-7398
Email:	embracingfamily@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	This seminar will provide education and personal insight into the open adoption experience

Date:	January 27, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 7: 30 pm
Sponsor:	Lutheran Ministries of New Jersey
Topic:	Free Information session on our Infant Open Adoption Program and our Waiting Child Program
Speaker(s):	Meredith Rose, Director of Adoptions
Location:	6 Terri Lane, Suite 300, Burlington, NJ 08016
Contact(s):	RSVP to Terry Dingle at 609-386-7171, ext. 110
Email:	tdingle@lsmnj.org
Web Site:	www.lsmnjadoption.org
Notes:

Date:	January 29, 2005
Time:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey's Adoption Program
Topic:	Older Child, Special Needs Adoption Seminar - An 8-Hour training on adoption issues, a face-to-face, educational seminar for adoptive parents beginning the adoption process
Speaker(s):	Elaine Newkirk, adoptive parent and experienced trainer; and Michael Figueroa LSM, NJ Adoption Counselor
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:	$140 fee per family; Class size is restricted, RSVP by January 17, 2005

Date:	January 30, 2005
Time:	5:00 - 7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee (APC)
Topic:	Free Adoption Meeting: Adult Adoptees Speak, Supervised Craft and Play for Central Jersey APC kids, Candlelighting "born in our hearts" ceremony
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Anselem's Church, 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:	adoptionpub@optonline.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	meetings are free

Date:	February 2, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Learn About Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Fair Lawn, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	February 2, 2005
Time:	7:30 - 9:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Adoption and Self Esteem: Building Resilience and a Strong Sense of Self
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cavalry Episcopal Church, Summit, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:

Date:	February 2, 2005
Time:	7:30 - 9:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Adoption and Self Esteem: Building Resilience and a Strong Sense of Self
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cavalry Episcopal Church, Summit, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:

Date:	February 3, 2005
Time:	10:00 - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Learn more about becoming a foster parent to an infant or toddler
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court, 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	February 3rd and 8th, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Become a therapeutic foster parent to a teenage child
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court, 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	February 5, 2005
Time:	2:00 - 4:00 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Pre Teens and Teens Meet With Birth Parents
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:

Date:	February 5 and 12, 2005
Time:	10:00 - 11:15 am
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	Children's Life Book Workshop
Speaker(s):	Joni Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Pennington, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell - 609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	For children ages 6 - 10 adopted internationally. Please call or email for more information regarding format. Workshop will meet for 2 sessions in February and 2 sessions in March.

Date:	February 7, 2005
Time:	8:00 - 10:00 pm (new member orientation, 7:45 pm)
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons For Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	"Reunion From an Adoptive Parent's Perspective"
Speaker(s):	There will be a panel of three parents of adolescents who have had a reunion.
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:	The panel will share their own feelings and views of what this means to their child.

Date:	February 9, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Adopt an older child between the ages of 5 and 12
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Ave., Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	February 9, 2005
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	340 Scotch Road, 2nd floor, Trenton, NJ
Contact(s):	609-882-4972
Email:	newjersey@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	meetings are free of charge; meetings are held once a month; call ahead to register

Date:	February 10, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	East Brunswick, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	February 10, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Adoption from China and Guatemala
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hammonton, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	February 13, 2005
Time:	5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee (APC)
Topic:	Adult Adoptees Speak, Supervised Craft and Play for Central Jersey APC kids, Candle Lighting Ceremony
Speaker(s):
Location:	The Church of Saint Anselm, 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:	adoptionpub@optonline.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:

Date:	February 15, 2005
Time:	1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sponsor:	Family Service - Burlington County
Topic:	Support Group for Parents of Adopted Children
Speaker(s):
Location:	Jean Fredrickson Adoption Support Program; 1 East Haddon Ave., Oaklyn, NJ (St. Marks Lutheran Church)
Contact(s):	Michael Adornetto - 609-953-5714
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Meets on the third Tuesday of every month

Date:	February 15, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services
Topic:	support meeting
Speaker(s):	Guest Speaker: Kelly Millazo: Warren County Autism "Autism - Early Warning Signs"
Location:	Warren DYFS Office, 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:	February 16, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover International Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	February 16, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Embracing Family
Topic:	A Journey Through a 6 Year Open Adoption: A story shared by the adoptive and biological mothers
Speaker(s):	Deborah Hill, MFT; Mothers: Sherry and Shauna
Location:	230 North Maple Ave. Suite D3-4, Marlton, NJ
Contact(s):	Deborah Hill -609-870-7398
Email:	embracingfamily@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	This seminar will provide educational and personal insight into the open adoption experience

Date:	February 17, 2005
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:	February 19, 2005
Time:	2:00 - 4:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Choice Inc.
Topic:	International Adoption: What To Expect and How to Minimize Your Risk
Speaker(s):	Leslie A. Margolies and Cynthia M. Metraux
Location:	1151 Walker Road, Suite 100, Dover, DE 19904
Contact(s):	Alexsa Suarez
Email:	asuarez@childrenschoice.org
Web Site:	www.childrenschoice.org
Notes:	No fee charged for workshop

Date:	February 21, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions from the Heart
Topic:	Adoptions from Eastern Europe
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	February 22, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Learn more about fostering and/or adopting an infant or toddler
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court, 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	February 23, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Choice, Inc.
Topic:	International Adoption - How to Host and Adopt a Child From Mexico
Speaker(s):	Cynthia M. Metraux, Ed.D
Location:	International Plaza Two, Suite 325, Philadelphia, PA 19113
Contact(s):	Alexsa Suarez
Email:	asuarez@childrenschoice.org
Web Site:	www.childrenschoice.org
Notes:	No fee charged for workshop

Date:	February 24, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Adopt an Older Child Between the Ages of 5 and 12
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court, 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	February 26, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	How to Talk to Children About Adoption: Ages Infancy - 6 years
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Pennington, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell -609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$100 per couple; $65 per individual; of interest to pre and post adoptive parents

Date:	February 26, 2005
Time:	1:00 - 4:00 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Playshop: Making an Adoption Lifebook
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:

Date:	February 26, 2005
Time:	2:00 - 4:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Choice Inc.
Topic:	International Adoption: What to Expect and How to Minimize Your Risk
Speaker(s):	Leslie A. Margolies and Cynthia M. Metraux
Location:	1234 Massachusetts Ave. Suite C1017, Washington, DC 20005
Contact(s):	Alexsa Suarez
Email:	asuarez@childrenschoice.org
Web Site:	www.childrenschoice.org
Notes:	No fee charged for workshop

Date:	February 28, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Family Options
Topic:	Free Information Session to Discuss Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	19 Bridge Ave. Red Bank, NJ
Contact(s):	Deborah - 732-936-0770
Email:	famopt@aol.com
Web Site:	www.adoptionsbyfamilyoptions.org
Notes:	Information sessions are generally held once a month; no fee

Date:	February 28, 2005
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	The Lifelong Impact of Adoption on Everyone Involved
Speaker(s):	Hollee McGinnis
Location:	Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Ave., North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce Jenkins - 732-227-0607
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.com
Notes:	CHATS meets the 4th Monday of each month except December

Date:	February 28, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	Staten Island Children's Museum
Topic:	Song of Korea: Make a Korean drum and learn a traditional fan dance
Speaker(s):
Location:	Staten Island Children's Museum
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.fieldtrip.com/ny/82732060.htm
Notes:

Date:	March 4, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Homestudies and Adoption Placement Services
Topic:	Intercountry Adoption / Waiting Children / Immigration / Travel; H.A.P.S. China, Guatemala, Kazakhstan or Russia Programs
Speaker(s):	Marie Shukaitis, Nancy Nazar, Joanna Tonacci, Karen Dushnick
Location:	668 American Legion Drive, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Contact(s):	Joanne Johnston, Office Manager
Email:	marie@haps.org
Web Site:	www.haps.org
Notes:	This is an informative evening for those who may be interested in adoption through one of H.A.P.S. placement programs. There is no fee for this event. Prior registration is necessary as seating is limited. Please call 201-836-5554 for reservations and directions. We regret our building is not handicapped accessible.

Date:	March 5, 2005
Time:	9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sponsor:	Catholic Charities Maternity and Adoption Services
Topic:	FREE CONFERENCE!!! Have you adopted or are in the process of adopting an older minority (3 - 18 year old) child? "Journey Through Adoption-Growth and Changes in Children and Families"
Speaker(s):	Two world-renowned family therapists
Location:	Catholic Charities Delaware House - 115 West Pearl Street Burlington, NJ 08016
Contact(s):	Kathryn, Terri or Sandy - 609-386-6221
Email:	waiting4afamily@aol.com or katadopt@comcast.net
Web Site:
Notes:	Limited seating! To register call 609-386-6221 no later than 2-28-05

Date:	March 6, 2005
Time:	8:15 - 4:45
Sponsor:	Co-sponsored by: Jewish Community Centers of Greater Philadelphia, Perelman Jewish Day School, Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education, Jewish Family and Children's Service, and Kehillat Lower Merion
Topic:	Embracing Adoption: Building Jewish Families
Speaker(s):	Adam Pertman; author of Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming America
Location:	Perelman Jewish Day School, City Avenue and Haverford Road, Wynnewood
Contact(s):	Alyse Unterberger at KLM; 610-645-8380 or Abby Ruder at Adoption Information and Support Services; 215-233-1380
Email:	conference@jewishadoption.org
Web Site:	www.jewishadoption.org
Notes:	go to web site to register; $36 per person, $54 per couple, seniors, students, addtl. family members $18; discounted pre-registration fees; $10 for extra CEUs

Date:	March 7, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Book Club Reading- "The Lost Daughters of China" by Karin Evans
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

Date:	March 7, 2005
Time:	8:00 - 10:00 pm (new member orientation, 7:45)
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons For Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	What it Means to be a Mother
Speaker(s):	Diane Propert, CSW, LPC; Ms. Propert is a social worker, founder of Family Options Adoption Agency and an adoptive parent.
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:	Ms. Propert will show a short video called "The Birthmother

Date:	March 8; March 15; March 22; March 29; April 5, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	5-step Parenting Course: 1. Parenting Styles / Understanding the World of a Young Child; 2. Understanding Your Child's Behavior; 3. Communication With Young Children; 4. Helping Young Children Cooperate (Strategies for Effective Discipline); 5. Nurturing Social and Emotional Development Looking at Adoption-Specific Issues
Speaker(s):
Location:	6 East 94th Street Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila - 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	$25 fee per person for 1 session; $100 per person for 5 sessions; $30 per couple or $125 per couple for 5 sessions; contact Jamila for registration

Date:	March 8, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Become a treatment home foster parent to a school-age child
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court, Paramus NJ 07652
Contact(s):	201-226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	March 8, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Adopt an older child
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Ave. Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	201-226-0300, ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	March 9, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Learn About Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cedar Grove, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	March 9, 2005
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Workshop: Does Adoption Have to be Sad?
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:	fee: $20 per person, $30 per couple

Date:	March 9, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Adoption
Topic:	Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Holt International New Jersey Office: 340 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ
Contact(s):	Pam Runyon - 609-882-4972
Email:	newjersey@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	prospective parents and other attendees should RSVP

Date:	March 9 - 11
Time:
Sponsor:	Child Welfare League of America
Topic:	National Conference - Crossing the Cultural Divide
Speaker(s):
Location:	Marriot Wardman Park Washington D.C.
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.cwla.org/conferences/2005NATIONAL.pdf
Notes:

Date:	March 10, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association's Ametz Adoption Program
Topic:	How to Adopt: Details on domestic and international adoption, homestudies, cost, agencies, attorneys and more
Speaker(s):
Location:	JCC in Manhattan; 76th Street and Amsterdam Ave., NY
Contact(s):	212-558-9949
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	$25 per person; call for registration, information, or fees

Date:	March 10, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Adoption from Guatemala and China
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	March 12, 2005
Time:	2:00 - 4:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Choice, Inc.
Topic:	International Adoption: What to Expect and How to Minimize Your Risk
Speaker(s):	Leslie A. Margolies and Cynthia M. Metreaux
Location:	300 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
Contact(s):	Alexsa Suarez
Email:	asuarez@childrenschoice.org
Web Site:	www.childrenschoice.org
Notes:	No fee charged for our workshop

Date:	March 14, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services
Topic:	support meeting
Speaker(s):	Guest Speakers: Child Placement Review Board: "What is a CPR Board?" and Shailashree Nanundiah from Warren Health Speach Pathology and Audiology: "Auditory Processing Disorders"
Location:	Warren DYFS Office, 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:	March 16, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Point Pleasant, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	March 15, 2005
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:	March 16, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Homestudies and Adoption Placement Services (H.A.P.S.)
Topic:	Domestic Adoption / Openness in Adoption / Networking and Advertising / Contact with Birth Parents / Placement / Post-Placement
Speaker(s):	Lorraine Kolanowski, MSW, LSW
Location:	668 American Legion Drive, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Contact(s):	Loraine Kolanowski
Email:	marie@haps.org
Web Site:	www.haps.org
Notes:	This is an informative meeting for residents in New Jersey who may be interested in adoption through H.A.P.S. domestic program. There is no fee for this event. Prior registration is necessary as seating is limited. Please call 201-836-5554 for reservations and directions. We regret our building is not handicapped accessible.

Date:	March 18, 2005
Time:	8:00 pm EST / 5:00 pm PST
Sponsor:	Dr. Bryan's Online Program "For the Family"
Topic:	Treating and Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
Speaker(s):	Special Guest: Dr. Gizane Indart
Location:	online
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.health.voiceamerica.com
Notes:

Date:	March 18 and 19, 2005
Time:	8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sponsor:	Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
Topic:	Annual Conference: 2005 - Vision to Reality: Making the Change Happen
Speaker(s):
Location:	Ramada Inn National Conference Center - East Windsor NJ
Contact(s):
Email:	conference2005@spannj.org
Web Site:	www.spannj.org
Notes:	space is limited, register early

Date:	March 20, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Agency
Topic:	Infertility, Adoption and the Family
Speaker(s):
Location:	JCC Manhattan, 76th and Amsterdam, NY
Contact(s):	Kathy Brodsky - 212-558-9949
Email:	brodskyk@jccany.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	March 20, 2005
Time:	8:15 am - 5:30 pm
Sponsor:	Ametz Adoption Program
Topic:	11th Annual Conference: Infertility, Adoption, and the Family
Speaker(s):	various
Location:	JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave. NY
Contact(s):
Email:	ametz@jccany.org
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	register by March 1; $100 per person, $175 for 2 related persons; go to web site to download registration form

Date:	March 21, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoption from Eastern Europe
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	March 21, 2005
Time:	7:30 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Adult Adopted Persons Support Group
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cedar Knolls, NJ
Contact(s):	Gloria Smith, LCSW or Dina Coffi, MA
Email:	cadsck@cafsnj.org
Web Site:
Notes:	6 Sessions beginning 3/21/05; alternating Mondays; must call to pre-register

Date:	March 22, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Foster and/or adopt an infant toddler
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	201-226-0300, ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	March 22, 2005
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:	March 23, 2005
Time:	9:00 - 10:00 pm
Sponsor:	New Jersey Adoption Resource Clearing House (NJ ARCH)
Topic:	Online Live Chat: How to Decide if Your Child Needs a Therapist
Speaker(s):	Special Guest Moderator: Amanda Baden Ph.D.
Location:	Online via NJ ARCH Web Site
Contact(s):	NJ ARCH Warm Line - 1-877-4ARCHNJ
Email:	warmline@njarch.org
Web Site:	www.njarch.org
Notes:

Date:	March 27, 2005
Time:	7:30 - 11:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee
Topic:	Various workshops including: Panel of Domestic Adoptions Agencies, Understanding the Mind of the Adopted Child, Single Parent Discussion Group, Staying Motivated in the Pre-Adopt Phase as well as informal chats
Speaker(s):	various
Location:	Temple Beth Or, Ridgewood Road, Washington Township, NJ
Contact(s):	201-689-0995
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	This is a free meeting.

Date:	March 28, 2005
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	Attachment Disorder: What Every Family Needs to Know
Speaker(s):	Dr. Alice Nadelman
Location:	Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Ave., North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce Jenkins - 732-227-0607
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.com
Notes:	CHATS meets the 4th Monday of every month except December

Date:	March 31, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Adopt an older child
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	201-226-0300, ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	April 2, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	NJ Vietnam Era Educational Center
Topic:	30th Anniversary Vietnam "Operation Babylift"
Speaker(s):	Various
Location:	Holmdel, NJ
Contact(s):	1-800-648-8387 R.S.V.P. 732-335-0033
Email:
Web Sites:	www.njvvmf.org www.Vietnambabylift.org
Notes:	Book signing event after program. Fee: $10

Date:	April 2, 2005
Time:	8:30 am
Sponsor:	Adoption Forum
Topic:	A Continuing Exploration on Issues of Grief and Triad Relationships
Speaker(s):	Rita Roitman, LSW and Terri Buckwalther, BS Ed.
Location:	Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel and Convention Center - 480 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA
Contact(s):
Email:	info@adoptionfourm.org
Web Site:	www.adoptionforum.org
Notes:	2 sessions; $50 per session per person OR $90 per person for both sessions

Date:	April 4, 2005
Time:	8:00 - 10:00 pm (new member orientation, 7:45 pm)
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons For Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	Documentary "Perspectives in Adoption" will be viewed. The film portrays three internationally adopted young adults and their adoptive mothers discussing their adoptions.
Speaker(s):	Barbara Rall, LCSW, Assistant Director of the New Jersey Adoption Resource Clearing House (NJ ARCH)
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:	The film will be followed by a Q & A session.

Date:	April 6, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	Joint Council on International Children's Services
Topic:	Update on Orphan Rangers and Worldwide Orphans Foundation
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Contact(s):	Meghan Handy -703-535-8045
Email:
Web Site:	www.jcics.org
Notes:

Date:	April 6, 2005
Time:	7:30 - 9:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Siblings, Rivalry, and Adoption: Different Kids / Different Stories
Speaker(s):	Carrie Yedwab, LMSW, Spence Chapin's Adoption Supervisor
Location:	Cavalry Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Ave. Summit, NJ
Contact(s):	Mary Ellen - 908-272-3239
Email:	kochmek@comcast.net
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	fee: $20 per person, $30 per couple

Date:	April 6, 13, 20, 2005
Time:	7:30 - 9:30 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Family Services of Metro West
Topic:	A 3-Session Baby Care Workshop for Parents Awaiting Child Placement. "Getting Ready for Your Baby"
Speaker(s):	Anne E. Ormsby, Parent/Child Care Nurse Specialist and Anne Mollen, LCSW
Location:	500 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Sheila Munster, LCSW 973-765-9050 ext. 305
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	fee - $75 per person, $60 per couple; Topics include baby care, developmental issues and surviving the wait.

Date:	April 9, 2005
Time:	9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sponsor:	Banyan School
Topic:	Parent Conference: early intervention, adoption, IEP's, child rights, speech and language, social skills, and many more topics
Speaker(s):
Location:	Banyan School, 12 Hollywood Ave. Fairfield, NJ 07004
Contact(s):	973-439-1919
Email:	dbrewster@banyanschool.com
Web Site:	www.banyanschool.com
Notes:	$24 fee; register via website or email; child care available-$12; must pre-register for conference and child care To download the registration form, click here. To download the Banyan School brochure, click here.

Date:	April 9, 2005
Time:	12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Also-Known-As Inc. for EVERYONE!
Topic:	Annual Culture Day 2005 - Myths and Legends
Speaker(s):
Location:	Shin Kwang Church of New York 33-55 Bell Blvd. Bayside (Queens) NY
Contact(s):	Mee Hyun Gerstein - 888-467-2183
Email:	mgerstein@mail.alsoknownas.org
Web Site:	http://www.alsoknownas.org/cultureday/
Notes:	call or email for fees and additional information

Date:	April 10, 2005
Time:	6:45 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee
Topic:	How to Talk to Your Children About Adoption, Everything You Want to Know About the Homestudy
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Anselm's Church, Wayside, NJ
Contact(s):	201-689-0995
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:

Date:	April 11, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	April 11, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Learn About Adoption; An Introduction to Adoption Process
Speaker(s):
Location:	Lawrenceville, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	April 13, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Adoption
Topic:	Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Holt International New Jersey Office
Contact(s):	Pam Runyon -609-883-4972
Email:	newjersey@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	prospective parents and other attendees should RSVP

Date:	April 14, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association's Ametz Adoption Program
Topic:	How to Adopt: Details on domestic adoption, international adoption, homestudies, cost, agencies, attorneys and more
Speaker(s):
Location:	JCC in Manhattan; 76th Street and Amsterdam Ave., NY
Contact(s):	212-558-9949
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	$25 per person; call for information, registration, or fees

Date:	April 14, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topics:	Explore Adoption from Eastern Europe
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org

Date:	April 16, 2005
Time:	8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center, LLC
Topic:	International Adoption Workshop (9:00 am - 10:00 am - Travel and Transition with Joni S. Mantell, LCSW; 10:30 am - 12:00 pm School Readiness with Boris Gindis, PhD.)
Speaker(s):	see above
Location:	Princeton Hyatt, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540
Contact(s):	Joni Mantell - 609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$100 fee per person / $155 per couple

Date:	April 16, 2005
Time:	8:30 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoption Council of Ontario
Topic:	The Adoption Journey: Joys and Challenges
Speaker(s):
Location:	Metro Downtown Convention Center in Downtown Toronto - 255 Front Street West, North Building
Contact(s):	416-482-0021
Email:	aco@adoptionontario.ca
Web Site:	www.adoption.on.ca or www.adoptontario.ca
Notes:	call or email for fees, speakers, workshops, or other information

Date:	April 18, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Manalapan, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	April 18, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoption from China and Guatemala
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	April 18, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Adoption Book Club Reading: "Little Miss Spider" by David Kirk, "Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born" by Jamie Lee Curtis, and "Baby" by Patricia MacLachlan
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, Manhattan, NJ
Contact(s):	Jamila - 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	$10 fee per person

Date:	April 21, 2005
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

Date:	April 21, 2005
Time:	5:00 - 7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Center for the Study of Asian American Health at New York University School of Medicine
Topic:	Discussion: Issues of Identity and Health / Transnational Adoptees
Speaker(s):	Hollee McGinnis, Policy Director at the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute and Founder of Also Known As, Inc.
Location:	NYU School of Medicine - 550 1st Ave. in Manhattan, entrance at 1st ave. and 32nd st. in Schwartz Lecture Hall F
Contact(s):	Nicholas Gavin
Email:	Nicholas.gavin@nyu.edu
Web Site:
Notes:	free admission

Date:	April 23, 2005
Time:	10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin Services
Topic:	Free Information Meeting on International Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Maplewood Public Library, 51 Baker St., Maplewood, NJ
Contact(s):	The Adoption Department - 212-369-0300
Email:	info@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	Couples interested in adopting from Eastern Europe, Asia, or Latin America are encouraged to attend this free meeting

Date:	April 23, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	How to Talk to Children About Adoption: Ages 6 to 12
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Pennington, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell -609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$100 per couple, $65 per person

Date:	April 25, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Learn About Adoption: An Introduction to the Adoption Process
Speaker(s):
Location:	Montclair, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	April 27, 2005
Time:	9:00 - 10:00 pm
Sponsor:	NJ ARCH
Topic:	Special Hosted Chat: "What to Expect When You Travel to Pick Up Your Child" (International Adoption)
Speaker(s):	Special Guest Host: Jane Cramer from Welcome House
Location:	Live Chat via Internet
Contact(s):	NJ ARCH Warmline - 1-888-4ARCHNJ
Email:	warmline@njarch.org
Web Site:	www.njarch.org
Notes:

Date:	April 27, 2005
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	The Impact of Institutionalization on Child Development
Speaker(s):
Location:	6 East 94th Street, Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila - 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	fee: $20 per person, $30 per couple

Date:	April 30, 2005
Time:	11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sponsor:	Forever Homes Adoption Services of Catholic Charities
Topic:	Adoption Awareness Brunch; includes panel discussion, praise dancers, children's photo gallery, book fair, refreshments, and giveaways
Speaker(s):	Joanne Sheppock - parented 37 children (30 adopted and 7 biological)
Location:	Church of the Good Sheppard, Van Sciver Parkway and Buckingham Drive, Willingboro, NJ
Contact(s):	Kathryn Wesley/Terri Mc Clure - 609-386-6221
Email:	waiting4afamily@aol.com
Web Site:
Note:	please contact to reserve a seat; free of charge

Date:	April 30, 2005
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	Social Event with Families
Speaker(s):
Location:	Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce Jenkins - 732-227-0607
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.com
Notes:	CHATS meets the 4th Monday of each month except December

MAY

Date:	May 1, 2005
Time:	12:00 - 6:00 pm
Sponsor:	Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA)
Topic:	26th Annual Asian Pacific Festival
Speaker(s):
Location:	Union Square Park, NYC
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	May 2, 2005
Time:	8:00 - 10:00 pm (new member orientation, 7:45 pm)
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	The Impact of Institutionalization on Development
Speaker(s):	Rita Taddonio, CSW SPARK, Spence-Chapin Services
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:

Date:	May 3, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Family Services of Metro West
Topic:	Options for International Adoption
Speaker(s):	Helen Casper, LCSW, Cradle of Hope Adoption Center and Sheila Muster, LCSW, Director of Adoption Services, Jewish Family Services
Location:	256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105, Florham Park, NJ
Contact(s):	For information and to register; contact Sheila Muster - 973-765-9050
Email:	smuster@jfsmetrowest.org
Web Site:
Notes:	admission is free

Date:	May 3, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Ametz Adoption Program of JCCA
Topic:	How to Adopt Internationally and Domestically - A hands on look at how to navigate the process of domestic and international adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	212-558-9949
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.jccany.org/adoption/ad_cal.asp
Notes:

Date:	May 4, 2005
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Adoption (and 2nd parent adoption) in the Gay and Lesbian Community
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:	fee: $20 per person, $30 per couple

Date:	May 7, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoption Agency Coalition of New Jersey (AACNJ)
Topic:	Increasing the Power of Your Techniques: Using your relationship during the home study and post placement visits
Speaker(s):	Mary Lou Edgar, LCSW, CSSWS
Location:	Children's Home Society of New Jersey, 635 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08611
Contact(s):	Michelle Figueroa, 609-386-7171 ext. 112
Email:	mfigueroa@lsmnj.org
Web Site:
Notes:	Registration fee is $15, bring your own lunch, contact Michelle via email or your adoption agency for a registration form

Date:	May 7, 2005
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 House, 65 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, adoptee; Judy Foster, birth parent; Jane Nast, adoptive parent
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com / jfoster7@optonline.net / janenast@compuserve.com
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:	recurring meeting the first Saturday of every month

Date:	May 9, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	NJ ARCH
Topic:	Group Facilitator Training
Speaker(s):	Barbara Rall and Dana Fried
Location:	St. Mary's Church Phalanx Road and Route 34 North Colt's Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Barbara A. Rall, LCSW - 877-427-2465
Email:	brall@njarch.org
Web Site:	www.njarch.org
Notes:	for present and potential support group leaders, free training

Date:	May 9, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions from the Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Montclair, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	May 9, 2005
Time:	7:30 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Embracing Family
Topic:	The Family With a Special Needs Child
Speaker(s):
Location:	230 N. Maple Ave. Suite D3-4, Marlton, NJ 08053
Contact(s):	609-870-7398
Email:	embracingfamily@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$35 per person; register to reserve seating - space limited

Date:	May 12, 2005
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:	May 12, 2005
Time:	8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	7th Annual Golf Outing
Speaker(s):
Location:	Black Bear Golf Club, Hamburg, NJ
Contact(s):	Hugh O'Neill
Email:	oneillj@optonline.net
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	$125 per golfer; includes - round of golf, breakfast, lunch, door prizes, awards and cart fees

Date:	May 12, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association's Ametz Adoption Program
Topic:	How to Adopt; Details on domestic and international adoption, homestudies, cost, agencies, attorneys and more
Speaker(s):
Location:	JCC in Manhattan; 76th Street and Amsterdam Ave., NY
Contact(s):	212-558-9949
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	$25 per person; call for information, registration, and fee

Date:	May 13, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Embracing Family
Topic:	The Interracial and Interfaith Family
Speaker(s):
Location:	230 N. Maple Ave. Suite D3-4, Marlton, NJ 08053
Contact(s):	609-870-7398
Email:	embracingfamily@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$35 per person; register to reserve seating - space limited

Date:	May 14, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
Topic:	International Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ
Contact(s):	Andrea Savage
Email:	andrea_savage@ccsnewark.org
Web Site:
Notes:	please RSVP to 201-246-7378 as space is limited

Date:	May 14, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:
Topic:	FCC NY Chinese Culture Day
Speaker(s):
Location:	Liberty State Park, NJ
Contact(s):	Kathy Urbina - 718-852-8979
Email:	Urbina9@aol.com
Web Site:	www.fccny.org
Notes:	$40 for adults; $15 for children (FCC member discounts available); various readings, performances and activities

Date:	May 15, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sponsor:	CHI / Global Pediatrics
Topic:	Joint Adoption Seminar: Part 1 - Pre Adoption Focus for parents adopting from Russia Kazakhstan and other former Soviet countries Part 2 - Post Adoption Focus for parents adopting from all countries Welcome Home!
Speaker(s):	Dr. Alla Gordina, M.D., F.A.A.P. and Lydia Shifrin, M.Ed., M.S.W. of Global Pediatrics
Location:	East Brunswick Hilton, East Brunswick, NJ
Contact(s):	212-888-2086
Email:	Deepti@ChildrensHopeInt.org
Web Site:
Notes:	no charge; pre and post adoptive families from all countries welcome; information on medical and developmental support services

Date:	May 15, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Homestudies and Adoption Placement Services (H.A.P.S.)
Topic:	Domestic Adoption / Openness in Adoption / Networking and Advertising / Contact with Birth Parents / Placement / Post-Placement
Speaker(s):	Lorraine Kolanowski, MSW, LSW
Location:	668 American Legion Drive, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Contact(s):	Lorraine Kolanowski
Email:	marie@haps.org
Web Site:	www.haps.org
Notes:	This is an informative evening for residents of New Jersey who may be interested in adoption through H.A.P.S. domestic program. There is no fee for this event. Prior registration is necessary as seating is limited. Please call 201-836-5554 for reservations and directions. We regret our building is not handicapped accessible.

Date:	May 16, 2005
Time:	7:30 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Embracing Family
Topic:	Respond Rather Than React to Conflict
Speaker(s):
Location:	230 N. Maple Ave. Suite D3-4, Marlton, NJ 08053
Contact(s):	609-870-7398
Email:	embracingfamily@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$35 per person; register to reserve seating - space limited

Date:	May 17, 2005
Time:	3:00 - 4:00 pm
Sponsor:	National Public Radio (NPR)
Topic:	Listening to Parents: Removing Barriers to the Adoption of Children in Foster Care
Speaker(s):	Jeff Katz
Location:	This is a live radio news broadcast on FM 93.9
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.npr.org
Notes:	time varies in some locations, check your local listings; discussion will appear on NPR's show "Talk of the Nation"

Date:	May 17, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions from the Heart
Topic:	Adoption From Guatemala
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	May 19, 2005
Time:	1 - 4 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Agency
Topic:	Orphanage Life and Homeland Trips: Impact on Image and Identification
Speaker(s):
Location:	120 Wall Street, NY, NY
Contact(s):	Kathy Brodsky - 212-558-9949
Email:	brodskyk@jccany.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	May 20, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Embracing Family
Topic:	Forgiveness: Is it Possible?
Speaker(s):
Location:	230 N. Maple Ave. Suite D3-4, Marlton, NJ 08053
Contact(s):	609-870-7398
Email:	embracingfamily@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$35 per person; register to reserve seating - space limited

Date:	May 20, 2005
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; Liz - 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This support group meets on the third Friday of every month

Date:	May 21, 2005
Time:	8:00 - 10:00 pm (new member orientation at 7:45 pm)
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee (APC)
Topic:	North New Jersey Meeting - International, Blended Families, and other topics
Speaker(s):	various
Location:	NEW LOCATION: Temple Beth Or; Ridgewood Road, Washington Township
Contact(s):
Email:	susanadoptioninfor@earthlink.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	choices of speakers and/or panel discussions; coffee cake and conversation at 10:00 pm; free of charge

Date:	May 21, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	The Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	Workshops: "How to be Selected by a Birthmother"
Speaker(s):
Location:	2 Tree Farm Road, Suite A200, Pennington, NJ 08534
Contact(s):	Joni Mantell - 1-609-737-8667
Email:	JMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$75 fee per individual, $125 per couple; reservations required, space is limited

May 22, 2005

Date:	May 23, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Adoption Book Club Reading: "Ithaka" by Sarah Saffian
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

Date:	May 23, 2005
Time:	7:30 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Embracing Family
Topic:	How to Cure the Common Conflict
Speaker(s):
Location:	230 N. Maple Ave. Suite D3-4, Marlton, NJ 08053
Contact(s):	609-870-7398
Email:	embracingfamily@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$35 per person; register to reserve seating - space limited

Date:	May 23, 2005
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	Talking With Your Child About Adoption
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Ave., North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce Jenkins - 732-227-0607
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.org
Notes:	CHATS meets the 4th Monday of each month except December

Date:	May 24, 2005
Time:	6 - 7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Agency
Topic:	Not Always Love at First Sight: Meeting Everyone's Needs
Speaker(s):
Location:	120 Wall Street, NY, NY
Contact(s):	Kathy Brodsky -212-558-9949
Email:	brodskyk@jccany.org
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	May 24, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Seedlings, Inc.
Topic:	Talking to Young Children About Adoption - what children want to know, what they need to know, and how we, as parents can best share adoption information with our children in an age appropriate manner
Speaker(s):	Ellen Goldring, an adoptive mother and experienced therapist knowledgeable in child development.
Location:	375 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):	Arlene Stabile / Andrea Handel (973) 884-7488
Email:	adoption@seedlings-inc.org
Web Site:	www.seedlings-inc.org
Notes:	RSVP; as seating is limited

Date:	May 25, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions from the Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Mullica Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	May 25, 2005
Time:	9:00 - 10:00 pm
Sponsor:	NJ ARCH
Topic:	Special Hosted Chat: "Search and Reunion"
Speaker(s):	Special Host: Betsy Forrest and Gloria Smith
Location:	live chat via Internet
Contact(s):	NJ ARCH Warmline: 1-888-4ARCHNJ
Email:	warmline@njarch.org
Web Site:	www.njarch.org
Notes:

Date:	May 25, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	Rutgers Continuing Education Program
Topic:	Adoption in the School (Part of the "Working in the Schools" Development Program)
Speaker(s):	Diane Propert
Location:	Western Mountain Higher Education Center, Freehold, NJ
Contact(s):	732-445-3178
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	$100 fee, 5 clinical CEH available;

Date:	May 26, 2005
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:	May 27, 2005
Time:	6:30 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Embracing Family
Topic:	Grieving Life's Changes
Speaker(s):
Location:	230 N. Maple Ave. Suite D3-4, Marlton, NJ 08053
Contact(s):	609-870-7398
Email:	embracingfamily@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$35 per person; register to reserve seating - space limited

Date:	May 30, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Embracing Family
Topic:	How Can Couples Manage Daily Stress?
Speaker(s):
Location:	230 N. Maple Ave. Suite D3-4, Marlton, NJ 08053
Contact(s):	609-870-7398
Email:	embracingfamily@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$35 per person; register to reserve seating - space limited

Date:	June, 2005 (date to be determined)
Time:
Sponsor:	Bethany Christian Services at the Greater Delaware Valley
Topic:	International Support Group 26th Annual Asian Pacific Festival
Speaker(s):
Location:	Philadelphia, PA
Contact(s):	Debbie Padden - 609-654-7075
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	June 4, 2005
Time:	10:30am - 1:30pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin Services
Topic:	Free Information Meeting on International Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville, NJ
Contact(s):	Adoption Department - 212-369-0300
Email:	info@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	free information meeting; adoption specialists on hand for discussion

Date:	June 4, 2005
Time:	1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Morristown Post-Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Members of the adoption constellation share information or adoption issues, legislative updates, adoption conferences and other adoption news
Speaker(s):
Location:	Presbyterian Parish House, 65 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, adoptee; Judy Foster, birth parent; Jane Nast, adoptive parent
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com / jfoster7@optonline.net / janenast@compuserve.com
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:	this meeting meets the first Saturday of every month

Date:	June 6, 2005
Time:	8:00 - 10:00 pm (new member orientation, 7:45pm)
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons For Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	Bullying Awareness and Prevention: What Every Adult Should Know
Speaker(s):	Stuart Green, MSW, NJ Coalition for Bullying Awareness and Prevention
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:

Date:	June 8, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Lutheran Ministries of New Jersey's Adoption Program
Topic:	Information Meeting - Join us and learn about our Infant Adoption Program and our Waiting Child Program
Speaker(s):	Meredith Rose, Director, LCSW
Location:	6 Terri Lane, Suite 300, Bulington, NJ 08016
Contact(s):	Terry Dingle - 609-386-7171 ext. 110
Email:	tdingle@lsmnj.org
Web Site:	www.lsmnjadoption.org
Notes:	please submit R.S.V.P. to Terry Dingle

Date:	June 8, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Adoption
Topic:	Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Holt International New Jersey Office: 340 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ
Contact(s):	Pam Runyon -609-882-4972
Email:	newjersey@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	prospective parents and other attendees should RSVP

Date:	June 9, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association's Ametz Adoption Program
Topic:	How to Adopt: Details on domestic and international adoption, homestudies, cost, agencies, attorneys, and more.
Speaker(s):
Location:	JCC in Manhattan: 76th and Amsterdam Ave., NY
Contact(s):	212-558-9949
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	$25 per person; call for information, registration, or fee

Date:	June 10, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Homestudies and Adoption Placement Services (H.A.P.S.)
Topic:	Intercountry Adoption / Waiting Children / Immigration / Eligibility / Travel; H.A.P.S. China, Guatemala, Kazakhstan or Russia Programs
Speaker(s):	Marie Shukaitis, Nancy Nazar, Joanna Tonacci, and Karen Dushnick
Location:	668 American Legion Drive, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Contact(s):	Joanne Johnston, Office Manager
Email:	marie@haps.org
Web Site:	www.haps.org
Notes:	This is an informative evening for those who may be interested in adoption through one of the H.A.P.S. placement programs. There is no fee for this event. Prior registration is necessary as seating is limited. Please call 201-836-5554 for reservations and directions. We regret our building is not handicapped accessible.

Date:	June 11, 2005
Time:	11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sponsor:	Pearl S. Buck International, Welcome House Adoption Program
Topic:	Peal S. Buck International Day Festival
Speaker(s):
Location:	Pearl S. Buck Historic Site 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA 18944
Contact(s):	1-800-220-BUCK
Email:	info@pearl-s-buck.org
Web Site:	www.pearlsbuck.org
Notes:	Please join us to celebrate multiculturalism and adoption! This annual festival draws over 1,000 people every year. There will be entertainers representing China, Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam and Russia; games, rides, crafts, vendors and ethnic foods. For more information, please visit: http://www.pearl-s-buck.org/psbi/PubDocs/Int%271%20Day%205-13-05.pdf

Date:	June 12, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	Liberty Science Center
Topic:	The Heart Gallery of New Jersey exhibit
Speaker(s):
Location:	Liberty Science Center, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	for hours of operation go to: www.lsc.org / for more information about the Heart Gallery go to: www.heartgallerynj.com
Notes:

Date:	June 14, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions from the Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoption in Eastern Europe (Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Ukraine)
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	June 15, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Seedling, Inc.
Topic:	Information on International Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	375 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):	Arlene Stabile / Andrea Handel
Email:	adoption@seedlings.org
Web Site:	www.seedlings-inc.org
Notes:	Choosing to create or expand your family through adoption is one of the most important and life-changing decisions you will ever make. Join us for an information night and learn about the joys of international adoption.

Date:	June 16, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions from the Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoption from China and Guatemala
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	June 18, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	The Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	Workshop: "How to Talk to Children About Adoption: Ages Infancy to Six
Speaker(s):
Location:	2 Tree Farm Road, Suite A200, Pennington, NJ 08534
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell - 1-609-737-8667
Email:	JSMantellMSW@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$75 per individual, $125 per couple; reservation required, space is limited

Date:	June 18, 2005
Time:	11:30 - dusk
Sponsor:	Monmouth/Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
Topic:	Family BBQ
Speaker(s):
Location:	Donaldson Park, Highland Park, NJ
Contact(s):	Danielle, 732-845-0791; Liz - 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Please RSVP by June 1; A $25 per family fee for all non-members; bring your own meals and byob; bring a desert from your child's ethnic background to be shared with all

Date:	June 18, 2005
Time:	11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons Spring Social
Topic:	Picnic
Speaker(s):
Location:	Watchung, NJ
Contact(s):	Laura Stevens - 908-756-3000
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	bring a picnic lunch and a beverage; plus a dish to share

Date:	June 21, 2005
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:	June 22, 2005
Time:	9:00 - 10:00 pm
Sponsor:	NJ ARCH
Topic:	Special Hosted Chat: "Raising Adopted and Biological Children"
Speaker(s):	Special Host: Paula Kaplan-Reiss, Ph.D.
Location:	live chat via Internet
Contact(s):	NJ ARCH Warmline - 1-888-4ARCHNJ
Email:	warmline@njarch.org
Web Site:	www.njarch.org
Notes:

Date:	June 23, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions from the Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoption from China and Guatemala
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	June 23, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoption 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:	June 26, 2005
Time:	6:45 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee, Inc.
Topic:	Free Adoption Meeting - "Parent Idea Exchange" and "Successful New Jersey Adoptions"
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Anselem's Church; 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside, NJ
Contact(s):	Susan
Email:	susan@adoptioninfo@earthlink.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	Dessert and discussion from 8:30 - 9:00 APC members and non-members are welcome

Date:	June 27, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions from the Heart
Topic:	Adoption from Eastern Europe
Speaker(s):
Location:	Montclair, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	June 27, 2005
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	Found By My Lost Family!
Speaker(s):	Susan Beaton, Dawn Piatowski, and Sheril Jose
Location:	Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Ave., North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce Jenkins - 732-227-0607
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.com
Notes:	CHATS meets the 4th Monday of each month except December

Date:	July 1 through 21, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	Liberty Science Center
Topic:	The Heart Gallery of New Jersey exhibit
Speaker(s):
Location:	Liberty Science Center, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	for hours of operation go to: www.lsc.org / for more information about the Heart Gallery go to: www.heartgallerynj.com
Notes:	Held over by popular demand

Date:	July 2, 2005
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 House, 65 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, adoptee; Judy Foster, birth parent; Jane Nast, adoptive parent
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com / jfoster7@optonline.net / janenast@compuserve.net
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:	this meeting is held on the first Saturday of every month

Date:	July 6, 2005
Time:	7:30 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Birth Parent Support Group
Speaker(s):
Location:	Call for info
Contact(s):	201-226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	July 7, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Informational Meeting on Therapeutic Foster Care
Speaker(s):
Location:	Children's Aid and Family Services, 76 South Orange Ave. Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ
Contact(s):	201-226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	July 11 - 15, 2005
Time:	All day
Sponsor:	Center for Family Connections (CFCC) and Adoption Resource Center (ARC)
Topic:	20th Annual ARC Summer Intensives; The World of Adoption and Advanced Clinical Incentives
Speaker(s):	various
Location:	Provincetown, Cape Cod, Mass.
Contact(s):	Caitlin FitzGerald (617)547-0909
Email:	caitlinf@kinnect.org
Web Site:	www.kinnect.org
Notes:	Call / email for registration or to request full brochure

Date:	July 12, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoption from China
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	1-732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	July 12, 2005
Time:	6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Informational Meeting on Therapeutic Foster Care
Speaker(s):
Location:	Children's Aid and Family Services, 240 Frisch Court, Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	201-226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	July 12, 2005
Time:	Call for info
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Informational meeting on Fost-Adopt / Infant Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Ave. Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ
Contact(s):	201-226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	July 13, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Adoption
Topic:	Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Holt International New Jersey Office: 340 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ
Contact(s):	Pam Runyon -609-882-4972
Email:	newjersey@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	prospective parents and other attendees should RSVP

Date:	July 14, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association's Ametz Adoption Program
Topic:	How to Adopt: Details about domestic and international adoption, homestudies, cost, agencies, attorneys and more
Speaker(s):
Location:	JCC in Manhattan; 76th Street and Amsterdam Ave., NY
Contact(s):	212-558-9949
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	$25 per person; call for information, registration, and fees

Date:	July 14, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoption; China, Guatemala, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and more!
Speaker(s):
Location:	East Brunswick, NJ
Contact(s):	1-732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	July 15, 2005
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; Liz - 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	July 16, 2005
Time:	11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sponsor:	Bethany Christian Services of the Greater Delaware Valley Adoption Support Group
Topic:	Picnic
Speaker(s):
Location:	Tamarack Lake Park, Medford, NJ
Contact(s):	Debbie Padden - 800-215-0702
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	bring picnic lunch

Date:	July 19, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	1-732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	July 19, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Informational Meeting on Older Child Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Contact(s):	201-226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	July 20, 2005
Time:	10:00am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Informational Meeting on Boarder Babies
Speaker(s):
Location:	Once Again for Kids; 14-18 Plaza Road, Fairlawn, NJ
Contact(s):	201-226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	July 20, 2005
Time:	Call for info
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Informational Meeting on Boarder Babies
Speaker(s):
Location:	Children's Aid and Family Services, 76 South Orange Ave, Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ
Contact(s):	201-226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	July 20, 2005
Time:	6:30 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Single Parent Support Group
Speaker(s):
Location:	6 E. 94th Street, NY, NY
Contacts:	Phyllis Mervis - 212-360-0257
Email:
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	RSVP required

Date:	July 21, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	1-856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	July 18 - 22, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 2:15 pm
Sponsor:	Camp Friendship
Topic:	One-Week Korean culture camp
Speaker(s):
Location:	Shrine of St. Joseph, 1050 Long Hill Road, Stirling, NJ 07950
Contact(s):	Lynn Bocchini
Email:
Web Site:	www.campfreindshipnj.com
Notes:	$135 per camper; $250 for 2 campers; $350 for 3 campers; for children from K - 7; bring bag lunch and drink every day except Friday; wear camp T-shirt, shorts and sneakers

Date:	July 22 - 24, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	KAAN
Topic:	7th Annual KAAN Conference; Seoul Searching - The Life of Adoption
Speaker(s):	various
Location:	Southfield, MI
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.kaanconference.com/main/schedule.asp
Notes:	go to web site to view schedule and to register

Date:	July 25, 2005
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	My Search and Reunion
Speaker(s):	Justine Sky
Location:	Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Ave., North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce Jenkins - 732-227-0607
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.com
Notes:	CHATS meets the 4th Monday of every month except December

Date:	July 28, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Informational Meeting on Older Child Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court, Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	201-226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	July 28, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Lutheran Ministries of New Jersey's Adoption Program
Topic:	Information Meeting - Join us and learn about our Infant Open Adoption Program and our Waiting Child Adoption Program
Speaker(s):	Meredith Rose, Director, LSW
Location:	6 Terri Lane, Suite 300, Burlington, NJ 08016
Contact(s):	Terri Dingle, 609-386-7171, ext. 110
Email:	tdingle@lsmnj.org
Web Site:	www.lsmnjadoption.org
Notes:	Please RSVP to Terri Dingle

Date:	July 28 - 31, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	Bethany Christian Services at the Greater Delaware Valley
Topic:	Thai Family Reunion
Speaker(s):
Location:	Woodcliff Lake Hilton, Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Contact(s):	Linda Priore - 201-391-5598
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	July 29 - 30, 2005
Time:	Friday night and all day Saturday
Sponsor:	Fiesta del Quetzal
Topic:	Third Annual Guatemala Adoptive Families Event
Speaker(s):
Location:	Sheraton Hotel, Parsippany, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:	pblum@netcarrier.com
Web Site:	http://www.gafe-network.org/
Notes:	Weekend full of cultural and social activities families with children born in Guatemala.

Date:	July 29 - August 28
Time:
Sponsor:	The Heart Gallery
Topic:	Waiting Children Exhibit
Speaker(s):
Location:	New Jersey Center for Visual Arts 34-36 Maple Street, Summit, NJ
Contact(s):	908-273-9128
Email:
Web Site:	www.heartgallerynj.com/exhibit.php
Notes:

Date:	July 29 - August 28, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	The Heart Gallery
Topic:	Waiting Children Exhibit
Speaker(s):
Location:	Domogallery, 477 Springfield Ave., Summit, NJ
Contact(s):	908-608-0079
Email:
Web Site:	www.heartgallerynj.com/exhibit.php
Notes:

Date:	August 3 - 6, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	NACAC (North American Council on Adoptable Children)
Topic:	31st Annual Conference
Speaker(s):	Various
Location:	Pittsburgh, PA
Contact(s):	651-644-3036
Email:	info@nacac.org
Web Site:
Notes:	"The most comprehensive adoption conference in North America"; close to 100 workshops by professionals and parents on a variety of topics

Date:	August 3, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Adoption
Topic:	Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Holt International New Jersey Office: 340 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ
Contact(s):	Pam Runyon -609-882-4972
Email:	newjersey@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	prospective parents and other attendees should RSVP

Date:	August 6, 2005
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 House, 65 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, adoptee; Judy Foster, birth parent; Jane Nast, adoptive parent
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com / jfoster7@optonline.net / janenast@compuserve.com
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:	this meeting is held the first Saturday of every month

Date:	August 11, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association's Ametz Adoption Program
Topic:	How to Adopt: Details about domestic and international adoption, homestudies, cost, agencies, attorneys, and more
Speaker(s):
Location:	JCC in Manhattan; 76th Street and Amsterdam Ave., NY
Contact(s):	212-558-9949
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	$25 per person; call for information, registration, and fees

Date:	August 17, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Seedlings, Inc.
Topic:	International Adoption Information Night
Speaker(s):	Seedlings staff and adoptive parents
Location:	Seedlings office, 375 Route 10, Whippany, NJ 07981
Contact(s):	Andrea Handel, Arlene Stabile, Doris Gomez
Email:	andrea@seedlings-inc.org
Web Site:	www.seedlings-inc.org
Notes:	All are welcome to come and hear a presentation on international adoption and the programs seedlings has to offer; please RSVP by August 15

Date:	August 18, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Become a Foster Parent to an Infant or Toddler
Speakers:
Location:	76 South Orange Ave., Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	973-762-5887 x204
Email:	barmstrong@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	August 19, 2005
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Monmouth / Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
Topic:	Adoption vs. Developmental Issues - Knowing the Difference
Speaker(s):	Kathy Russo, MSW, LCSW
Location:	St. Mary's Church, Colt's Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Danielle - 732-845-0791; Liz - 732-473-9113
Email:	webbymisha@hotmail.com
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	August 22, 2005
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	Sharing Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Ave., North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce Jenkins - 732-227-0607
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.com
Notes:	CHATS meets the 4th Monday of every month except December

Date:	August 25, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Adopt an Older Child
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court, First Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact:	201-226-0300 x247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	August 30, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Learn more about fostering and/or adopting an infant or toddler
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court, 1st floor, Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	201-226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	August 1 - September 30, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	The Heart Gallery
Topic:	Waiting Children Exhibit
Speaker(s):
Location:	Overlook Hospital; 99 Beauvoir Avenue, Summit, NJ
Contact(s):	908-522-2000
Email:
Web Site:	www.heartgallery.com/exhibit.php
Notes:

Date:	September, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	The Heart Gallery
Topic:	Waiting Children Exhibit
Speaker(s):
Location:	Frank R. Lautenberg Station at Secaucus Junction, Secaucus, NJ
Contact(s):	973-491-7083
Email:
Web Site:	www.heartgallerynj.com/exhibit.php
Notes:

Date:	September 3, 2005
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 House, 65 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, adoptee; Judy Foster, birth parent; Jane Nast, adoptive parent
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:	September 8, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	NJ ARCH, Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Adoptive Parents Whose Sons / Daughters are in Reunion
Speaker(s):	Barbara A. Rall, LCSW, Assistant Director, NJ ARCH
Location:	South Orange (please call for exact location)
Contact(s):	Barbara Rall - 877.4ARCHNJ
Email:	brall@njarch.org
Web Site:	www.njarch.org
Notes:	This meeting is limited to adoptive parents who have a son or daughter who is searching or is in reunion with a birth parent. Reservations required.

Date:	September 9, 2005
Time:	6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Become a Therapeutic Foster Parent to a School Aged Child
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue, Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	973-762-5887 Ext. 204
Email:	barmstrong@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	September 10, 2005
Time:	11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sponsor:	Metropolitan Region Foster Care Advisory Board
Topic:	Family Fun Day for Foster Families
Speaker(s):
Location:	Parkway Playground / East Ward Recreation Center; 62 Berkeley Terrace (Field House and Park); Irvington, NJ (Rain location - Berkeley Street School Gym)
Contact(s):	Tobbia Corbitt - 873-763-9205; Jenene Taylor - 973-648-4105
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This is a Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition Event

Date:	September 10, 2005
Time:	8:00 pm
Sponsor:
Topic:	Performance: "English American" in Morristown
Speaker(s):
Location:	Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ
Contact(s):	Box Office: 973-971-3706
Email:
Web Site:	www.alisonlarkin.com
Notes:	Tickets: $25 general public; $20 for seniors / museum members; $15 for 18 and under or students with valid college ID

Date:	September 12, 2005
Time:	8:00 pm; New Member Orientation: 7:45 pm
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	Adoption Issues and School
Speaker(s):	Barbara Holton, LCSW
Location:	First Presbyterian Church, 494 Route 10 West, at Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):	973-659-9772
Email:	oneilljm@optonline.net
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	Ms. Holton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in treating children and adolescents; she has a private practice and is an adoptive mother. A "Chat Room" will also be available to discuss pre-adoptive topics

Date:	September 12, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services
Topic:	"Welcome Back" and planning for 2005 / 2006
Speaker(s):	TBA
Location:	Warren County Community College; Rt. 57, Washington, NJ
Contact(s):	Laurie Braman - 908-454-5645
Email:
Web Site:	www.fafsnj.org
Notes:	Check back for more details

Date:	September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Life Coaches: Elizabeth Barbour and Mary Ellen Kocopi
Topic:	Co-Create a Joyful Reunion Relationship
Speaker(s):
Location:	Via Telephone
Contact(s):	Elizabeth Barbour: 828-236-0910 Mary Ellen Kocopi: 410-987-7795
Email:	elizabeth@inspiredentrepreneur.com
Web Site:
Notes:	$199.00 per participant; $149.00 for AAC Members; group support, discussion, coaching for those living in reunion

Date:	September 12, 2005
Time:	6:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA); AMETZ
Topic:	Adoptive Parent Workshop: Medical and Developmental Issues of Children Adopted from Abroad
Speaker(s):	Dr. Jane Aronson
Location:	JCC of Manhattan; 344 Amsterdam Avenue, NYC
Contact(s):	Call to register: 646-505-5708
E-Mail:	infor@jccnyc.org
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	$25.00 per family for members; $30.00 per family for non-members

Date:	September 12, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family (FAFS)
Topic:	Welcome Back and Planning Meeting
Speaker(s):	Chairperson and Members; guests welcome
Location:	Warren Count Community College 475 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ 07882
Contact(s):	Laurie Braman (908) 454-5645
E-Mail:	lauriebraman@earthlink.net
Web Site:	http://home.earthlink.net/~wcfafs/
Notes:	This meeting will focus on setting the agenda and meeting speakers for the next several months

Date:	September 14, 2005
Time:	1:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Defense Fund AARP Child Welfare League of America Generations United Grandparents For Children's Rights
Topic:	Rally for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children
Speaker(s):	Varied
Location:	West Grassy Front of the U.S. Capital Washington, DC
Contact(s):
E-mail:
Web Site:	www.GrandRally.org
Notes:	More than 6 Million are living in homes headed by Grandparents and Other Relatives

Date:	September 14, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Adoption
Topic:	Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Holt International New Jersey Office: 340 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ
Contact(s):	Pam Runyon -609-882-4972
Email:	newjersey@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	prospective parents and other attendees should RSVP

Date:	September 15, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association's Ametz Adoption Program
Topic:	How to Adopt: Details about domestic and international adoption, homestudies, cost, agencies, attorneys, and more
Speaker(s):
Location:	JCC in Manhattan; 76th Street and Amsterdam Ave., NY
Contact(s):	212-558-9949
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	$25 per person; call for information, registration, or fees

Date:	September 15, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions from the Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoptions from : China, Guatemala, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Vietnam & More!
Speaker(s):	Various
Location:	Woodbridge, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Call for registration and information

Date:	September 16, 2005
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; Liz - 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	September 17, 2005
Time:	8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	Adoption and the Schools
Speaker(s):	Joni Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Princeton Hyatt, 102 Carnegie Center Princeton, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni Mantell: 609-737-8750
Email:	workshops@aiccenter.com
Web Site:	http://iaccenter.com/workshop_schools.asp
Notes:	Pre-registration required; $155.00 per couple; $100.00 per individual. This workshop is for adoptive parents and teachers to learn how to work together in the best interest of the adopted child.

Date:	September 17, 2005
Time:	7:30 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee (APC)
Topic:	How to Adopt in New Jersey Advocating for your Children in School Blended Family Discussion Group
Speaker(s):	To be Announced
Location:	Temple Beth Or, Ridgewood Road Washington Township, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	Workshops to be followed by coffee, cake and conversation. All meetings are free of charge.

Date:	September 19, 2005
Time:	6:30 to 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Medical and Developmental Issues in International Adoption
Speaker(s):	Dr. Jane Aronson
Location:	Spence-Chapin 6 East 94th Street, New York, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila (212) 360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org

Notes:	Recommended for those considering adoption or waiting for a referral. Registration is required.

Date:	September 20, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Learn about fostering and / or adopting an infant or toddler
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Ave. Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	973-762-5887 ext. 204
Email:
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	September 20, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions for the Heart
Topic;	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speaker(s):	Various
Location:	Manalapan, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Call for information. Registration is free.

Date:	September 20, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Become a therapeutic foster parent to a school age child
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court, 1st floor, Paramus, NJ 07052
Contact(s):	201-226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	September 21, 2005
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Project Katherine: Pre/Post Adoption Education Classes
Topic:	What you need to know before, during and immediately after your trip(s)
Speaker(s):	Alla Gordina, MD, FAAP
Location:	St. Peter's University Hospital 254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick Sister Mare De Pazzi Conf. Center Rm 1
Contact(s):	732-317-2939
Email:	registration@projectkatherine.org
Web Site:	www.projectkatherine.org
Notes:	Session is free of charge. Registration is required

Date:	September 22, 2005
Time:	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Become a foster parent to an infant or toddler
Speaker(s):
Location:	At the home of one of our foster parents - call for details
Contact(s):	201-226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	September 22, 2005
Time:	3:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Hudson Cradle, Home for Infants,
Topic:	Substance Exposed Infants: What's New and What to Do!
Speaker(s):	Salma Ali, MD; Attending Neonatologist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, UMDNJ
Location:	Jersey City Medical Center, Conf. Room 6 and 7- 1 East, 355 Grand Street, Jersey City
Contact(s):	Diane Colley at (201) 332-7879
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Workshop for Foster and Adoptive Parents. Registration is Required; Space is Limited; Free Program; Refreshments Served; Adults Only

Date:	September 22, 2005
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Adopt an Older Child
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court, 1st floor, Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	201-226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	September 22, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions from the Heart
Topic:	Learn About Adoption: An Introduction to the Adoption Process
Speaker(s):	Various
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Free of charge; call to register

Date:	September 22, 2005
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	The Center for Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation
Topic:	"Your Child's Behavior - Is There a Hidden Disability?" Clinicians will discuss the "red flags" of child behaviors as they relate to functions at home, school, and play.
Speaker(s):	Jeanine Sierchio, MOT, OTR/L
Location:	799 Bloomfield Ave. Suite 300, Verona, NJ
Contact(s):	973-259-3585
Email:	jeanine.sierchio@ahsys.org
Web Site:
Notes:	Call to register; Free to all (educators, parents, clinicians, and coaches)

Date:	September 24, 2005
Time:	2:00 - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Bethany Christian Services of the Greater Delaware Valley
Topic:	Guatemala Day Celebration
Speaker(s):
Location:	Norristown Farm Park, Norristown, PA
Contact(s):	Judy Emlet - 215-635-5457
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	September 24, 2005
Time:	9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	International Adoption Seminar
Speaker(s):	Agency Adoption Specialists
Location:	Ridgewood Public Library 125 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ
Contact(s):	Adoption Department, 212-369-0300
Email:	info@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:
Notes:	Free information meeting for couples and singles interested in adopting from Eastern Europe, Asia or Latin America. Registration is required.

Date:	September 25, 2005
Time:	10:30 am
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA); AMETZ
Topic:	Adoptive Parenting Workshops: The First Year Home with your Child.
Speaker(s):	Dina Rosenfeld, DSW.
Location:	JCC of Manhattan; 344 Amsterdam Avenue
Contacts:	Call to register: 646-505-5708
Email:	infor@jccnyc.org
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	$25.00 per family for members; $30.00 per family for non-members

Date:	September 25, 2005
Time:	6:45 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee (APC)
Topic(s):	Adoption and the Schools Adoption 101; Things to Know Before you Start
Speaker(s):	To be Determined
Location:	St. Anselm's Church; 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:	susanadoptioninfo@earthlink.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	Dessert and Discussion following the Workshops. All meetings are Free of Charge

Date:	September 26, 2005
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	A Story of Adoption: A Birth Mother's Retrospective
Speaker(s):	Lynn Franklin
Location:	Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Ave., North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce Jenkins - 732-227-0607
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.com
Notes:	CHATS meets the 4th Monday of each month except December

Date:	September 28, 2005
Time:	6:30 to 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	From Babbling to Talking: Adoptive Parents' Guide to Language Development
Speaker:
Location:	Spence-Chapin 6 East 94th Street, New York, NY
Contact:	Jamila (212) 360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	Learn how speech and language evolve and how parents can facilitate this process. Reservations are required.

Date:	September 28, 2005
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Project Katherine: Pre/Post Adoption Education Classes
Topic:	Post-Adoption Management of Internationally Adopted Children
Speaker:	Alla Gordina, MD, FAAP
Location:	St. Peter's University Hospital 254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick
Contact:	732-317-2939
Email:	registration@projectkatherine.org
Web Site:	www.projectkatherine.org
Notes:	Session is free of charge; registration is required

Date:	October 1, 2005
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 House, 65 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, adoptee; Judy Foster, birth parent; Jane Nast, adoptive parent
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com ; jfoster7@optonline.net ; janenast@compuserve.com
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:	Recurring meeting the first Saturday of every month

Date:	October 3, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	A Loving Choice Adoptions Associates
Topic:	Adoption Information Evening
Speaker(s:)	Various
Location:	25 Monroe Avenue, Shrewsbury, NJ
Contact(s):	Cathy McNee: 732-224-0924
Email:	alovingchoice@comcast.net
Web Site:	www.alovingchoice.org
Notes:	Please call for more information and to register

Date:	October 3, 2005
Time:	8:00 pm; New Member Orientation - 7:45 pm
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	Adoption 101
Speaker(s):	Arlene Stabile, LSW and Director of Seedlings
Location:	First Presbyterian Church of Whippany, 494 Route 10 West, Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):	(973) 659-9772
Email:	oneilljm@optonline.net
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	Whether just getting started in the adoption process or starting over, you do not want to miss this program

Date:	October 5, 2005
Time:	7:30 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Adoption and Schools
Speaker:
Location:	Calvary Episcopal Church 31 Woodland Avenue, Summit, NJ
Contact(s):	Mary Ellen (908) 272-3239
Email:	kochmek@comcast.net
Web Site:
Notes:	Workshop will address adoptive parents' concerns about issues such as whether or not to tell the school about adoption, how to handle insensitive school projects and how to help kids respond to questions and comments from teachers and fellow students. Registration is required.

Date:	October 5, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Adoption
Topic:	Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Holt International New Jersey Office: 340 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ
Contact(s):	Pam Runyon -609-882-4972
Email:	newjersey@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	prospective parents and other attendees should RSVP

Date:	October 06,2005
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Learn About Becoming a Foster Parent to a School Aged Child
Speakers:
Location:	76 South Orange Ave - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment Department: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	October 6, 2005
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Learn More About the Rewarding Experience of Infant/Toddler Foster Care
Speakers:
Location:	240 Frisch Court 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 08652
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	October 6, 2005
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Learn More About the Rewarding Experience of Infant/Toddler Foster Care
Speakers:
Location:	148 Prospect St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafs.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	October 8, 2005
Time:	10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Since Babies Don't Come with Directions
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin 6 East 94th Street, New York, NY
Contact:	Jamila (212) 360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	Designed for waiting adoptive families adopting children under the age of two. Pre-registration required.

Dates:	October 8 and 9, 2005
Time:	7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoption Forum
Topic:	32nd Annual Conference
Speaker(s):	Adam Pertman, Mary Grossnickle, Carol Chandler, Sue Romberger, Michelle Atkins, Rita Roitman and others
Location:	Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel Valley Forge 480 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA
Contacts:	Gerrilyn or John Ciotti (610) 970-5240
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionforum.org/News/conference.htm
Notes:	Saturday workshops, Sunday "Brunch at the Movies" with breakfast, viewing and guided discussion of Antwone Fisher

Date:	October 10, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services
Topic:	Holiday Party Planning
Speaker(s):
Location:	Warren County Community College; Rt. 57, Washington, NJ
Contact(s):	Laurie Braman - 908-454-5645
Email:	lauriebraman@earthlink.net
Web Site:	http://home.earthlink.net/~wcfafs/
Notes:	Check back for more details...

Date:	October 10, 2005
Time:	7:30pm - 9:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Adoption and School
Speaker(s):
Location:	Calvary 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:	Workshop will adress the concern parent have about revealing how their familes was formed to school staff. Pre-registration is required.

Date:	October 13, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Explore the Possibilities of Adopting a School - Aged Child
Speakers:
Location:	76 South Orange Ave - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment Department: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	October 15,2005
Time:	9 AM - 10:30 AM
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center, Pennington, NJ
Topic:	How to Talk to Children about Adoption, Part one, Ages: Infancy to 6
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center in Pennington, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S Mantell, LCSW (609) 737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com
Web Site:	www.iaccenter.com
Notes:	Fee: $ 65 per individual, $75 per couple, Pre-registration required

Date:	October 15,2005
Time:	10:30 AM - 12 Noon
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center, Pennington, NJ
Topic:	How to Talk to Children about Adoption Part two: Ages: 6 to 12
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center in Pennington, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S Mantell, LCSW (609) 737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com
Web Site:	www.iaccenter.com
Notes:	Fee: $ 65 per individual, $75 per couple, Pre-registration required

Date:	October 15, 2005
Time:	12:00 - 2:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services
Topic:	Pumpkin Patch Event
Speaker(s):
Location:	West Portal Pumpkin Patch 274 Asbury/West Portal Road, Asbury, NJ 08802
Contact(s):	Laurie Braman 908-454-5645
Email:	lauriebraman@earthlink.net
Web Site:	http://home.earthlink.net/~wcfafs/
Notes:	Adults and Children under one are free; Children of members pay $3.00; feel free to bring friends; cost will be $7.00.

Date:	October 17, 2005
Time:	1:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association, AMETZ
Topic:	Adoptive Parent and Me
Speaker:	Lorrayne Losch, LCSW
Location:	JCC of Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Contact:	JCC (646) 505-5708
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	For those who recently adopted, domestically and internationally and want to share the joys and challenges of being a new parent. Children are welcome to attend. $25 for members, $30 for non-members.

Date:	October 17, 2005
Time:	1:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association, AMETZ
Topic:	Adoptive Parent and Me
Speakers:	Lorrrayne Losch, LCSW
Location:	JCC of Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Contact(s):	646-505-5708 to register
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	For those who recently adopted. $25 per family

Date:	October 18, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Infants / Toddlers In Need of Adoptive Families
Speakers:
Location:	240 Frisch Court -1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafs.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn more about opening your heart and home to a beautiful little baby through fostering and /or adoption.

Date:	October 18, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Learn About Becoming a Foster Parent to a School- Aged Child
Speakers:
Location:	240 Frisch Court -1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	October 19, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptions from the Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoptions from China and Guatemala
Speaker:	Various
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact:	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Learn about the adoption process including criteria and travel requirements. Free but registration is required.

Date:	October 19 - December 4, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	Heart Gallery
Topic:	Waiting Children Exhibit
Speaker(s):
Location:	Paper Mill Playhouse; Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ
Contact(s):	973-376-4343
Email:
Web Site:	www.heartgallerynj.com/exhibit.php
Notes:

Date:	October 20, 2005
Time:	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Learn More About the Rewarding Experience of Infant / Toddler Foster Care
Speakers:
Location:	76 South Orange Ave - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment Department: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	October 20, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Explore the Possibilities of Adopting a School -Aged Child
Speakers:
Location:	240 Frisch Court -1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafs.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	October 20, 2005
Time:	6:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association, AMETZ
Topic:	How to Adopt Domestically and Internationally
Speakers:
Location:	JCC of Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Contact(s):	(212) 558-9949 to register
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	For those thinking about adoption. $25 per person

Date:	October 20, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	UJA Federation of New York
Topic:	Post Adoptive Parent Support Group
Speaker(s):
Location:	14th Street Y, 344 East 14Street
Contact(s):	212-780-0800
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Registration required, $20 per person

Date:	October 21, 2005
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Monmouth/Ocean County Adoptive Parents Support Group
Topic:	Love is not Enough: Transracial Adoption
Speaker(s):	Barbara A. Rall, LCSW; Assistant Director of NJ ARCH
Location:	St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Daneille: 732- 845- 0791 or Liz: 732- 473- 9113
Email:	webbymisha@hotmail.com or lgrudus@comcast.net
Web Site:
Notes:	Free program; call for more information.

Date:	October 21, 2005
Time:	11:30 AM
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center, Pennington, NJ
Topic:	Monthly Adoptive Parents DAYTIME support Group
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center, 2 Tree Farm Rd, Pennington, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S Mantell, LCSW (609) 737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com
Web Site:	www.iaccenter.com
Notes:	One meeting per month. Fee:$50 per session.

Date:	October 22, 2005
Time:	9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sponsor:	Lambda Families of New Jersey
Topic:	Conference 2005: An Educational Forum on Gay and Lesbian Parenting
Speaker(s):	Joan Garry, Executive Director, The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
Location:	Montclair State University; 1 Normal Ave. Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.LambdaFamiliesOfNJ.org
Notes:	various workshops will be held

Date:	October 22, 2005
Time:	1:00 to 4:00 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Making an Adoption Life Book
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin 6 East 94th Street, New York, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila (212) 360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	Spence-Chapin staff will coach parents and children in the development of a life book to document the child's journey. Appropriate for parents with children age 5 and older. Pre-registration is required.

Date:	October 22, 2005
Time:	10:00 AM
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center, Pennington, NJ
Topic:	Children's Counseling Support Group for adopted children ages 7 to 9
Speaker(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center, 2 Tree Farm Rd, Pennington, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S Mantell, LCSW (609) 737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com
Web Site:	www.iaccenter.com
Notes:	Group will focus on self-esteem and social issues and meet for 6 non-consecutive Saturdays. Fee: $ 50 per session

Date:	October 24, 2005
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support
Topic:	The Pros and Cons of Search and Reunion: and How Does One Begin?
Speaker(s):	Betsy Forrest, MSW, LSW
Location:	Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Ave., North Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce Jenkins - 732-227-0607
Email:	alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.wapc.net/chats.htm
Notes:	CHATS meets the 4th Monday of each month except December

Date:	October 24, 2005
Time:	6:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Center (JCCA); AMETZ
Topic:	Adoptive Parenting Workshops: Integrating Identity: Adopting a Child of Another Culture or Race
Speaker(s):	Patti Gross (LCSW)
Location:	JCC of Manhattan; 344 Amsterdam Avenue, NYC
Contact(s):	Call to register: 646-505-5708
Email:	infor@jccnyc.org
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	$25.00 per family for non-members; $30.00 for family for members

Date:	October 26, 2005
Time:	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Birth Mother Support Group
Speakers:
Location:	240 Frisch Court 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 08652
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	This ongoing support group is for birth parents in all stages of the adoption process, including those who are contemplating adoption, have placed their children for adoption, or are in the process of search and reunion.

Date:	October 26, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sponsor:	Ridgewood Community Adult School
Topic:	What Mom and Dad Need to Know: Adoption Through the Eyes of a Child.
Speaker(s):	Nancy Borders, LCSW
Location:	BF Middle School, Ridgewood, NJ
Contact(s):	(201) 670-2777
E-mail:
Web Site:
Notes:	A class for adoptive parents.

Date:	October 26, 2005
Time:	6:30 to 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Privacy vs. Secrecy
Speaker(s)
Location:	Spence-Chapin 6 East 94th Street, New York, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila (212) 360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	Helping kids answer questions about their stories; when to answer and what to tell. Pre-registration is required.

Date:	October 27, 2005
Time:	2:45 PM
Sponsor:
Topic:	Vietnam Babylift 30thAnniversary Program
Speakers:	Lana Noone
Location:	Spotswood High School, Spotswood, NJ
Contact(s):	Pam Hasegawa
Email:	pamgawa@optonline.net
Web Site:
Notes:	Program includes an exhibit of the Vietnam Babylift Quilt, the Vietnam Babylift painting, photos, original clothing, and a performance of traditional Vietnamese music.

NOVEMBER

Date:	November 3, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Treatment Home Orientation
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Ave - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist: (973) 762-5887 ext 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn about becoming a foster parent to a school-aged child.

Date:	November 5, 2005
Time:	8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons For Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	New Jersey's "Let's Talk Adoption" Annual Conference Keynote Topic: Rebuilding Identity and Positive Self Esteem
Speaker(s):	Dr. Joseph Crumbley
Location:	Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ
Contact(s):	Pat Bennett - 908-273-5694
Email:	conference05@cpfanj.org
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	A portion of the Heart Gallery will be on display

Date:	November 5, 2005
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 House; 65 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, adoptee; Judy Foster, birth parent; Jane Nast, adoptive parent
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com ; jfoster7@optonline.net ; janenast@compuserve.com
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:	Recurring meeting the first Saturday of every month

Date:	November 7, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	A Loving Choice Adoption Associates
Topic:	Adoption Information Evening
Speaker(s):	Various
Location:	25 Monroe Avenue, Shrewsbury, NJ
Contact(s):	Cathy McNee: 732-224-0924
Email:	alovingchoice@comcast.net
Web Site:	www.alovingchoice.org
Notes:	Call for more information and registration

Date:	November 9, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	After the Reunion: The challenge for Birth Parents and Adoptees
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th St. New York, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila: (212) 360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	Establishing relationship with the birth family. Pre-registration is required.

Date:	November 9, 2005
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist: (201) 226-0300 ext 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Explore the rewarding opportunities of providing foster care for an infant/ toddler.

Date:	November 10, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	PATH to Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Ave. Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discover the possibilities of adopting a school-aged child ad transforming that child's life.

Date:	November 11 & 12, 2005
Time:	7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sponsor:	GIFT ( Gathering International Families Together) SOAR (Sharing our Adoptive Resources)
Topic:	1st Annual Lancaster Regional Adoption Conference
Speaker(s):	Deborah Riley, Cindy Probst, Dr. Gail Farber, Laura Blum-Leo, Johanna Blum-Leo
Location:	Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA
Contact(s):	Elaine Goldman 717-733-7288
Email:	ejgoldma@yahoo.com
Web Site:	http://www.lrac.info
Notes:	Saturday social reception and book signing by Deborah Riley with Sunday workshops and exhibition.

Date:	November 12, 2005
Time:	10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sponsor:	The Princeton University Korean American Student Assoc.
Topic:	Princeton's Adopted Little Siblings
Speakers:
Location:	Princeton University Campus, Princeton, NJ
Contact(s):	PALS
Email:	hryu@princeton.edu
Web Site:
Notes:	An event designed to educate adopted Korean children about their cultural heritage. We are hoping to reach out to elementary-school aged children and their families and introduce them to traditional elements in the Korean culture. This entire event is completely free of charge.

Date:	November 13, 2005
Time:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee
Topic:	25th Annual Adoption Conference
Speaker(s):	various
Location:	Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, New York
Contact(s):	914-997-7859
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	Advanced registration must be received by November 1; Pre-register and save $15; On-site registration is $35 per person

Date:	November 14, 20005
Time:	7:00- 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Adoption Book Club: May The Circle Be Unbroken by Lynn C. Franklin
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street NYC (New York)
Contact(s):	Jamila 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	Lynn, a birth parent who reunited with her son, “offers perspective on the potential of openly facing the painful parts of adoption to foster dynamic, if complex familial bonds. Along the way, she makes a powerful argument for both open adoption and access to identifying information.” —Library Journal

Date:	November 14, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services
Topic:	Support Meeting
Speaker(s):	TBA
Location:	Warren County Community College; Rt. 57, Washington, NJ
Contact(s):	Laurie Braman - 908-454-5645
Email:	lauriebraman@earthlink.net
Web Site:	http://home.earthlink.net/~wcfafs/
Notes:	Check back for more details...

Date:	November 16, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Adoption
Topic:	Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Holt International New Jersey Office: 340 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ
Contact(s):	Pam Runyon -609-882-4972
Email:	newjersey@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	prospective parents and other attendees should RSVP

Date:	November 17, 2005
Time:	6:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association, AMETZ
Topic:	How to Adopt Domestically and Internationally
Speaker:
Location:	JCC of Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Contact:	(212) 558-9949 to register
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	For those thinking about adoption but don't know where to start. $25 per person

Date:	November 17, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	UJA Federation of New York
Topic:	Post Adoptive Parent Support Group
Speaker(s):
Location:	14th Street Y, 344 East 14Street
Contact(s):	212-780-0800
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Registration required, $20 per person

Date:	November 17, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Choice
Topic:	Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Children's Choice Philadelphia Office
Contact(s):	Eileen Matuszak
Email:	ematuszak@childrenschoice.org
Web Site:	www.childrenschoice.org
Notes:

Date:	November 17, 2005
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Temple Shalom Sisterhood
Topic:	An Adoption Information Evening
Speakers:	Robin Fleischner, Esq. Loving Choice Adoption Associates
Location:	Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen, NJ 07747
Contact(s):	Nancy Segelstein 732-566-2621
Email:	templeshalom@optonline.net
Web Site:	http://www.templeshalomnj.org/aboutus/directions/
Notes:	If you are considering building your family through adoption, join us and learn more about the process. Registration is free.

Date:	November 17, 2005
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Ave. Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discover the rewarding opportunities of providing foster care for an infant / toddler.

Date:	November 17, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Fost/Adopt - Infant Adoption Orientation
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Ave. Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discover the joy of becoming a parent to an infant / toddler through adoption.

Date:	November 18, 2005
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptive Families Support Group Monmouth / Ocean Counties
Topic:	Open Discussion
Speaker(s):
Location:	St Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Danielle, (732) 845-0791 or Liz, (732) 473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	November 20, 20005
Time:	6:45 - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee
Topic:	Red Flags for Developmental Delays
Speaker(s):	Debbie Zielinski, LCSW, Program Administrator - Early Intervention, Adoptive Parent
Location:	The Church of Saint Anselm, 1028 Wayside Rd, Wayside, NJ 07712
Contact(s):	(201) 689-0995
Email:	susanadoptioninfo@earthlink.org
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	This workshop will focus on identifying developmental delays in young children, what to do "if your new child is not perfect" and give information about help that is available through the Early Intervention system.

Date:	November 21, 2005
Time:	1:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association, AMETZ
Topic:	Adoptive Parent and Me
Speaker:	Lorrayne Losch, LCSW
Location:	JCC of Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Contact:	JCC (646) 505-5708
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	For those who have recently adopted and are looking to share joys and challenges of being a new parent. Children are welcome to attend. $25 for members, $30 for new members.

Date:	November 21, 2005
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen
Topics:	Bishop's First Annual Mass to Celebrate Adoption
Speaker(s):	Bishop Paul Bootkoski, Celebrant
Location:	St. John Neumann Diocesan Center 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Contact(s):	Judy Psota
Email:	jpsota@diometuchen.org
Web Site:	www.diometuchen.org/familylife/
Notes:	Event for adoptees, adoptive parents and extended families as well as birthparents. For more information click here.

Date:	November 22, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Forever Homes Adoption Services ( Catholic Charities)
Topic:	Information about adopting an older child.
Speakers:
Location:	Cherry Hill Library 1100 Kings Hwy. Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Contact(s):	Terri Mcclure 609-386-6221
Email:	waiting4family@aol.com
Web Site:
Notes:	This is an open house. Please stop in to have your questions answered and gather information you may need. Bring a friend!

Date:	November 22, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 00PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Path to Adoption Orientation
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist: (201) 226-0300 ext 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discuss the possibilities of adopting a school-aged child and transforming that child's life.

Date:	November 28, 2005
Time:	7:15 - 9:15 pm
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	The Lifelong Impact of Adoption on Everyone Involved
Speaker(s):	Hollee McGinnis
Location:	Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Ave, North Plainfied, NJ
Contact(s):	Alyce Jenkins - 1-732-227-0607
Email:	Alycemj@aol.com
Web Site:	www.chatsnj.com
Notes:	CHATS meets the 4th Monday of every month except December

Date:	November 29, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association, AMETZ
Topic:	How to Adopt Domestically and Internationally
Speakers:	Lorrayne Losch, LCSW
Location:	JCC of Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Contact(s):	646-505-5708 to register
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	Registration required, $ 25 per family

Date:	November 30, 2005
Time:	7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Privacy vs. Secrecy
Speaker(s):
Location:	Calvary Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Ave, Summit, NJ
Contact(s):	Mary Ellen (908) 272-3239
Email:	kochmek@comecast.net
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	How parents can help their children answer questions about their story. Pre-registration required.

Date:	November 30, 2005
Time:	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Birth Parents Share Their Point of View
Speaker(s):
Location:	Poly Prep Lower School, 50 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila at 212-360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:

DECEMBER

Date:	December 1, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Therapeutic Foster Care Orientation
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Ave. Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist - (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Children's Aid and Family Services is currently seeking 'Treatment Home' Foster Parents for children between the ages of 5 and 18. Join us as we discuss opportunities that will enable you to help transform a child's life.

Date:	December, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	The Heart Gallery
Topic:	Waiting Children Exhibit
Speaker(s):
Location:	The Gallery at the Presbyterian Church at Franklin Lakes, 730 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Contact(s):	201-891-0511
Email:
Web Site:	www.heartgallerynj.com/exhibit.php
Notes:

Date:	December 2, 2005
Time:	7:00 - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Homestudies and Adoption Placement Services (H.A.P.S.)
Topic:	Intercountry Adoption / Waiting Children / Immigration / Eligibility / Travel; H.A.P.S. China, Guatemala, Kazakhstan or Russia Programs
Speaker(s):	Marie Shukaitis, Nancy Nazar, Joanna Tonacci and Karen Dushnick
Location:	668 American Legion Drive, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Contact(s):	Joanne Johnston, Office Manager
Email:	marie@haps.org
Web Site:	www.haps.org
Notes:	This is an informative evening for those who may be interested in adoption through one of H.A.P.S. placement programs. There is no fee for this event. Prior registration is necessary as seating is limited. Please call 201-836-5554 for reservations and directions. We regret our building is not handicapped accessible.

Date:	December 3, 2005
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 House; 65 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Contact(s):	Ginny Bayard, adoptee; Judy Foster, birth parent; Jane Nast, adoptive parent
Email:	ginny_bay@yahoo.com ; jfoster7@optonline.net ; janenast@compuserve.com
Web Site:	www.nj-care.org
Notes:	Recurring meeting the first Saturday of every month

Date:	December 5 - December 31, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	The Heart Gallery
Topic:	Waiting Children Exhibit
Speaker(s):
Location:	The Gallery at the Presbyterian Church at Franklin Lakes Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Contact(s):	201- 891-0511
Email:
Web Site	http://www.heartgallerynj.com/exhibit.php
Notes:

Date:	December 5, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	A Loving Choice Adoption Associates
Topic:	Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):	Various
Location:	25 Monroe Avenue, Shrewsbury, NJ
Contact(s:)	Cathy McNee; 732-224-0924
Email:	alovingchoice@comcast.net
Web Site:	www.alovingchoice.org
Notes:	Call for more information and registration

Date:	December 5 - December 31, 2005
Time:
Sponsor:	The Heart Gallery
Topic:	Waiting Child Exhibit
Speaker(s):
Location:	The Gallery at the Presbyterian Church at Franklin Lakes; 730 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Contact(s):	201-891-0511
Email:
Web Site:	www.heartgallerynj.com/exhibit.php
Notes:

Date:	December 5, 2005
Time:	8:00 PM, New Member Orientation: 7:45 PM
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	"Blended Families" Panel Discussion (children who join families through adoption and by birth).
Speakers:	Moderated by Donna Philibosian, LCSW
Location:	First Presbyterian Church, 494 Route 10 West, at Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):	973-659-9772
Email:	oneilljm@optonline.net
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	Ms. Philibosian is a psychotherapist who will moderate the panel; she will focus on the challenges facing families around issues of attachment, differences and acceptance. Also will be discussed will be the differing parenting issues, depending on whether the adopted child enter the family prior to or after biological children.

Date:	December 6, 2005
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Learn about Adoption - free Information meeting to find which program is the best for you.
Speakers:
Location:	Allentown, PA
Contact(s):	610-432-2384
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	When you call to register, let us know you saw our meeting on NJ ARCH !

Date:	December 6, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Fost-adopt/Infant Adoption Orientation: Infant/Toddler Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court -1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist - (201) 226-0300 x 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Children's Aid and Family Services is having an informational meeting about infants and toddlers in need of adoptive families. Come learn more about how you can open your heart and home to one of these beautiful babies through fostering and/or adoption.

Date:	December 6, 2005
Time:	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey's Adoption Program
Topic:	Information Meeting on our Infant Open Adoption and Waiting Child Adoption Program.
Speakers:	Meredith Rose, Director, LSW
Location:	6 Terri Lane, Suite 300, Burlington, NJ 08016
Contact(s):	Terry Dingle, 609-386-7171, ext. 110
Email:	tdingle@lsmnj.org
Web Site:	www.lsmnjadoption.org
Notes:	Please R.S.V.P. to Terry Dingle via phone or e-mail

Date:	December 6, 2005
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoption - free Information meeting
Speakers:
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	When you call to register, let us know you saw our meeting on NJ ARCH !

Date:	December 7, 2005
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation: Infant/Toddler Foster Care Opportunities.
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court -1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist - (201) 226-0300 x 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Children's Aid and Family Services is having an informational meeting about infant/toddler foster care. Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a young child a decent, loving start in life.

Date:	December 7, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm
Sponsor:	Holt International Adoption
Topic:	Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Holt International New Jersey Office: 340 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ
Contact(s):	Pam Runyon -609-882-4972
Email:	newjersey@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	prospective parents or other attendees should RSVP

Date:	December 7, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation: Older Child Adoption Opportunities.
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Ave. Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist - (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Children's Aid and Family Services is having an informational meeting about older child adoption. Come explore the possibilities of opening your heart and home to a school-aged child.

Date:	December 7, 2005
Time:	7:30 pm
Sponsor:	Project Katherine
Topic:	Evaluation and Rehabilitation of the Post Institutional Child
Speaker(s):	Dr. Ronald Federici
Location:	St. Peter's University Hospital 254 Easton Ave. New Brunswick, NJ
Contact(s):
Email:	bill@projectkatherine.org
Web Site:
Notes:	Topics will include Fetal Alcohol, "Institutional Autism" ADHD and more. Registration is required.

Date:	December 7, 2005
Time:	6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin
Topic:	Adoption 101 for Grandparents, Other Relatives & Family
Speaker(s):
Location:	Spence-Chapin 6 East 94th Street New York, NY
Contact(s):	Jamila (212) 360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	Discuss the joys and challenges adoption brings to family. Pre- registration is required

Date:	December 7, 20005
Time:	7:00 - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Free International Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St. Maplewood, NJ
Contact(s):	Rose Aquavia 908-522-0043
Email:
Web Site:	www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	Couples and singles interested in adopting a child internationally are encouraged to attend this Free Information Meeting. Adoption specialists will be on hand to discuss the adoption process and respond to individual questions. Pre-registration required.

Date:	December 8, 2005
Time:	6:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA); AMETZ
Topic:	Adoptive Parenting Workshop: Talking About Adoption
Speaker(s):	Dina Rosenfeld, DSW
Location:	JCC of Manhattan; 344 Amsterdam Ave. NYC
Contact(s):	Call to register: 646-505-5708
Email:	infor@jccnyc.org
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	$25.00 for family for members; $30.00 for family for non-members

Date:	December 9, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Infertility & Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	IAC Center Holiday Party
Speakers:
Location:	2 Tree Farm Road, Suite A 200, Pennington, NJ 08534
Contact(s):	609-737-8750
Email:	RSVP
Web Site:	www.iaccenter.com
Notes:	Meet people at different phases in the journey. Have a reunion with your group members. Children welcome. Toast the Holidays with bubbly cider and hors doeuvres. Please join us.

Date:	December 12, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Bridge of Hope Helps Russian Orphans Find Homes
Speaker(s):
Location:	6 East 94th Street, Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	Emily Rackoff at 212-360-0268
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	Spence-Chapin is working in conjunction with Cradle of Hope Adoption Center of Silver Spring, MD, to recruit New York families to participate in Bridge of Hope; hosting program that brings older Russian orphans for home stays and summer day camp in the U.S.

Date:	December 12, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services
Topic:	Support Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Warren County Community College; Rt. 57, Washington, NJ
Contact(s):	Laurie Braman - 908-454-5645
Email:	lauriebraman@earthlink.net
Web Site:	http://home.earthlink.net/~wcfafs/
Notes:	Check back for more details...

Date:	December 13, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation: Older Child Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court -1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist - (201) 226-0300 x 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Children's Aid and Family Services is having an informational meeting about older child adoption. Come explore the possibilities of opening your heart and home to a school-aged child.

Date:	December 13, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Therapeutic Foster Care Orientation
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court -1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist - (201) 226-0300 x 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Children's Aid and Family Services is currently seeking 'Treatment Home' Foster Parents for children between the ages of 5 and 18. Join us as we discuss opportunities that will enable you to help transform a child's life.

Date:	December 15, 2005
Time:	6:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association, AMETZ
Topic:	How to Adopt Domestically and Internationally
Speakers:
Location:	JCC of Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Contact(s):	(212) 558-9949 to register
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	For those thinking about adoption. $25 per person

Date:	December 15, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	UJA Federation of New York
Topic:	Post Adoptive Parent Support Group
Speaker(s):
Location:	14th Street Y, 344 East 14Street
Contact(s):	212-780-0800
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Registration required, $20 per person

Date:	December 15, 2005
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation: Infant/Toddler Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Ave. Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment Specialist - (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Children's Aid and Family Services is having an informational meeting about infant/toddler foster care. Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a young child a decent, loving start in life.

Date:	December 15, 2005
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore Domestic Adoption - free Information meeting
Speakers:
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5665
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	When you call to register, let us know you saw our meeting on NJ ARCH !

Date:	December 15, 2005
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore Domestic Adoption - free Information meeting
Speakers:
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	When you call to register, let us know you saw our meeting on NJ ARCH !

Date:	December 15, 2005
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoption from Eastern Europe - free Information meeting
Speakers:
Location:	Greenville, DE
Contact(s):	302-658-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	When you call to register, let us know you saw our meeting on NJ ARCH !

Date:	December 16, 2005
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptive Families Support Group Monmouth / Ocean Counties
Topic:	Open Discussion
Speaker(s):
Location:	St Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Danielle, (732) 845-0791 or Liz, (732) 473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	December 16, 2005
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	International Adoption
Speakers:	Joan Regan, LCSW
Location:	St. Mark's Church, Teaneck, NJ
Contact(s):	Joan Regan 201-316-7094
Email:	joanr@holtintl.org
Web Site:	www.holtintl.org
Notes:	Free informational seminar open to public.

Date:	December 16, 2005
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Monmouth / Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
Topic:	Transracial Adoption
Speaker(s):	Jeremy Robbi
Location:	St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Danielle 732-8450791 or Liz 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Jeremy is an adult adoptee (transracially adopted and reunited with his birthmother) who will share his experiences.

Date:	December 19, 2005
Time:	1:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association, AMETZ
Topic:	Adoptive Parent and Me
Speaker:	Lorrayne Losch, LCSW
Location:	JCC of Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Contact(s):	JCC: (646) 505-5708
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	For those who have recently adopted, domestically or internationally, who are looking to share the joys and challenges of being a new parent. Children are welcome to attend. $25 per family for members, $30 per family for non-members.

Date:	December 19, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association; AMETZ
Topic:	Waiting to Adopt Support Group
Speaker:	Lorrayne Losch, LCSW
Location:	JCC of Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Contact:	JCC: (646) 505-5708
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	Join with others to share concerns and questions. $25 per family for members. $30 for non-members

Date:	December 20, 2005
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore Domestic Adoption - free Information meeting
Speakers:
Location:	Wilmington, DE
Contact(s):	302-658-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	When you call to register, let us know you saw our meeting on NJ ARCH !

Date:	December 20, 2005
Time:	7:00 pm
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association, AMETZ
Topic:	How to Adopt Domestically and Internationally
Speakers:	Lorrayne Losch, LCSW
Location:	JCC of Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Contact(s):	646-505-5708 to register
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	Registration required, $ 25 per family

Date:	December 21, 2005
Time:	8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Dave Thomas Foundation
Topic:	A Home for the Holidays
Speakers:
Location:	The show airs on CBS-TV
Contact(s):	See website for more information.
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.davethomasfoundation.org/html/home/index.asp
Notes:	"A Home for the Holidays" is a uniquely compelling combination of celebrities and extraordinary American families sharing the joys of adoption. The program is intended to raise awareness among millions of prime time viewers about waiting children and provide an opportunity for agencies to recruit adoptive families during the December holidays.