NJ ARCH: Events Archives -
2006
| JANUARY |
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| Date: | January 5, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 pm |
| Sponsor: | Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA); AMETZ |
| Topic: | Adoptive Parenting Workshop: Adopting Older Children |
| Speaker(s): | Dr. Jane Aronson |
| Location: | JCC of Manhattan; 344 Amsterdam Ave. 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: | January 5, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | "Treatment Home" Therapeutic Foster Care Program |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079 |
| Contact(s): | Recruitment Dept. - (973) 762-5887 ext. 204 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Learn about our therapeutic foster care program for children between the ages of 5 and 18. |
| Date: | January 6, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptive Parents Committee (APC) of North / Central NJ |
| Topic: | Free Adoption Meeting |
| Speaker(s): | Barbara Rall,
Director, NJ ARCH, Aviva Schwab, M.Ed., STEP Instructor |
| Location: |
Temple Beth Or, Ridgewood Rd., Washington Township, NJ. |
| Contact(s): |
201-689-0995 |
| Email: | adoptionpub@optonline.net |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Free meeting on a variety of adoption topics. |
| Date: | January 7, 2006 |
| 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: | January 9, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:00 pm |
| Sponsor: | Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services |
| Topic: | The Basics of Special Education in NJ. |
| Speaker(s): | Dana Woods Fried, NJ Adoption Resource Clearing House (NJ ARCH) |
| Location: | Warren County Community College; Rt. 57, Washington, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Laurie Braman - 908-454-5645 |
| Email: | lauriebraman@eartlink.net |
| Web Site: | http://home.earthlink.net/~wcfafs/ |
| Notes: | Learn tips in how to advocate for your child in school, Early Intervention Services, the IEP process and more. Receive handouts and helpful websites that could assist you in advocating for your child in school-related services. |
| Date: | January 9, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin |
| Topic: | Medical & Developmental Issues in International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | Dr. Jane Aronson |
| Location: | 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: | This workshop is recommended for those
considering adoption or waiting for their referral. Dr. Jane Aronson, a
preeminent physician specializing in the field of international adoption medicine, will share her in-depth knowledge of the health and developmental issues facing children in orphanages around the world. Pre-registration required. |
| Date: | January 9, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Sponsor: | Jewish Family Service of MetroWest |
| Topic: | Informational Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | Helen Casper, LCSW, Sheila N. Muster, LCSW |
| Location: | JFS of MetroWest, 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105, Florham Park, NJ 07932 |
| Contact(s): | Sheila Muster, LCSW 973-765-9050 x 305 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Agenda includes: International Adoption Programs: Russia, Guatemala & China, Meet parents who recently adopted, Home studies and post-placement services, discuss how to begin the adoption process. |
| Date: | January 10, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | "PATH to Adoption" School-Aged Child Adoption Program |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652 |
| Contact(s): | Recruitment Dept. - (201) 226-0300 ext. 247 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Explore the possibilities of opening your heart and your home to a school-aged child. |
| Date: | January 10, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | "Treatment Home" Therapeutic Foster Care Program |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652 |
| Contact(s): | Recruitment Dept. - (201) 226-0300 ext. 247 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Learn about our therapeutic foster care program for children between the ages of 5 and 18. |
| Date: | January 11, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin |
| Topic: | Young Adult Adoptees Share Their Experiences |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 6 East 94th Street New York, NY |
| Contact(s): | Jamila (212) 360-0259 |
| Email: | jcleary@spencechapin.org |
| Web Site: | http://www.spence-chapin.org |
| Notes: | A panel of young adults who were adopted
domestically and internationally will share their experiences of growing up and be open to answering questions from adoptive parents. Pre-registration required. |
| Date: | January 11, 2006 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | "Boarder Babies" Infant and Toddler Foster Care Program |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652 |
| Contact(s): | Recruitment Dept. - (201) 226-0300 ext. 247 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Learn more about the rewarding experience of infant/toddler foster care. |
| Date: | January 11, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | Allison Schmidlin |
| Location: | Holt Office, 340 Scotch Rd, Trenton, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Pam Runyan |
| Email: | Pamr@holtinternational.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | January 12, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | "PATH to Adoption" School-Aged Child Adoption Program |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079 |
| Contact(s): | Recruitment Dept. - (973) 762-5887 ext. 204 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Explore the possibilities of opening your heart and your home to a school-aged child. |
| Date: | January 12, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption- free Information meeting |
| Speakers: | |
| Location: | Wynnewood, PA (Main Line) |
| Contact(s): | 610-642-7200 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | When you call to register, let us know you saw our meeting on NJ ARCH ! |
| Date: | January 16, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM-8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | Adopting Internationally |
| Speakers: | Joan Regan |
| Location: | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Teaneck, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Joan Regan |
| Email: | Joanr@holtintl.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | January 17, 2006 |
| 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: | January 18, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption - free Information meeting |
| Speakers: | |
| Location: | Cheery Hill, NJ |
| Contact(s): | 856-665-5655 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | When you call to register, let us know you saw our meeting on NJ ARCH ! |
| Date: | January 18, 2006 |
| 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: | January 19, 2006 |
| 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: | January 19, 2006 |
| 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: | January 19, 2006 |
| 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: | (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: | January 19, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Explore Adoption from China and Guatemala, 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: | January 19, 2006 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | "Boarder Babies" Infants and Toddlers Foster Care Program |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079 |
| Contact(s): | Recruitment Dept. - (973) 762-5887 ext. 204 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Learn more about the rewarding experience of infant/toddler foster care. |
| Date: | January 20, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Monmouth / Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group |
| Topic: | Transracial Adoption - Love is not enough, |
| Speaker(s): | Barbara Rall, NJ ARCH |
| Location: | St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Danielle 732-8450791 or Liz 732-473-9113 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Ms. Rall a clinical social worker and adoptive parent will speak about transracial adoption from a professional and a personal perspective. |
| Date: | January 21, 2006 |
| Time: | Call for information |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center |
| Topic: | The First Heritage Celebration of 2006 |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Call for information |
| Contact(s): | Carolyn at 212-360-0274 |
| Email: | crazzano@spence-chapin.org |
| Web Site: | http://www.spence-chapin.org |
| Notes: | Join families with children from Eastern Europe for an afternoon of traditional food, music, entertainment and activities. |
| Date: | January 21, 2006 |
| Time: | All day |
| Sponsor: | St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, American Adoption Congress (AAC), Concerned United Birthparents (CUB),Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, Manhattan Birthparents, Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children, Unsealed Initiative. |
| Topic: | Adoption: The Spiritual Journey for
Human Family Top Authors and Experts Discuss Profound Adoption Issues |
| Speaker | Four interactive panel discussions; various speakers |
| Location: | St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church 50th St & Park Ave, Manhattan, New York City |
| Contact: | Carol at 646.486.3793 or Jarrett at 212.889.5068 |
| Email: | jskroll@rcn.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.stbarts.org/boxoffice.htm |
| Notes: | Seminar
will profile the deep-seated emotional issues and profound questions
concerning natural law, ethics, morals and healing. These issues will be
discussed by the foremost authors, mental health practitioners and experts
in the field of adoption, as well as by members of the triad (birth parents,
adoptees and adoptive parents) of all ages and experiences. Pre-registration fee: $25, after Jan 1st, $30 |
| Date: | January 21, 2006 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| Sponsor: | The Welcome House® Adoption Program of Pearl S. Buck International. |
| Topic: | International Adoption Information Meeting |
| Speaker(s): | Heather Carter, China Program Coordinator |
| Location: | Flemington Free Library, 118 Main Street, Flemington, NJ |
| Contact(s): | The Welcome House® Adoption Program at 1-800-220-2825 |
| Email: | welcomehouse@pearlsbuck.org |
| Web Site: | www.pearlsbuck.org |
| Notes: | Designed for families and individuals interested in
international adoption. Sponsored by Welcome House®, which was founded by
Pearl Buck in 1949, the seminar will build awareness of the specific process
to adopt a child from another country. Information about Welcome House’s
programs in China, Vietnam and the Philippines will be discussed. Reservations Necessary. |
| Date: | January 23, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center |
| Topic: | Adoption Book Club,
Somebody's Daughter: A Novel by Marie Myung-Ok Lee |
| Speaker(s): | Marie Myung-Ok Lee |
| Location: | 6 East 94th Street, New York, NY |
| Contact(s): | Jamila at 212-360-0259 |
| Email: | jcleary@spence-chapin.org |
| Web Site: | http://www.spence-chapin.org |
| Notes: | "In this moving portrayal of an adopted girl's search for
her biological mother, Marie Lee gives voice and validation to a segment of
the Korean American community that has been overlooked for too long." --Nora
Okja Participants receive a discount on books when purchased through ARC. Program fee: $10 per person. |
| Date: | January 23, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS) |
| Topic: | Birth Mothers: Real People – Finally Living Their Truth. |
| Speaker(s): |
Judy Foster, Lisa LoRusso, and Val Drabyk presenting the workshop they gave at the AAC Convention in Las Vegas last June. |
| 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: | January 23, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | JFS of Metro West Adoption Services |
| Topic: | China Adoption, Information Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | Stephanie D'Amico, Sheila N. Muster, LCSW |
| Location: | Jewish Family Service of Metro West 256 Columbia Tpk, Suite 105 Florham Park, NJ 07932 |
| Contact(s): | Sheial Muster, LCSW 973-765-9050 x 305 |
| Email: | smuster@jfs-metronj.org |
| Web Site: | www.jfs-metronj.org |
| Notes: | Agenda includes: Adoptive program in China, meet families
who have recently adopted, home study and post placement services, discuss
how to begin the adoption process. Admission is free. |
| Date: | January 24, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Seedlings |
| Topic: | Lessons from an Adult International Adoptee. |
| Speaker(s): | Cari Meneker |
| Location: | Seedlings office, 375 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ. |
| Contact(s): | 997-884-7488 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Come hear Cari Meneker, the 24 year old daughter of one of our board members speak about issues and experiences growing up as a Korean adoptee. |
| Date: | January 25, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | Birth Parent Support Group |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652 |
| Contact(s): | Shea Campbell - (201) 226-0300 ext. 240 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | This group provides ongoing support 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: | January 26, 2006 |
| 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: | January 26, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Explore Domestic Adoption - free Information meeting |
| Speakers: | |
| Location: | Cheery Hill, NJ |
| Contact(s): | 856-665-5655 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | When you call to register, let us know you saw our meeting on NJ ARCH ! |
| Date: | January 26, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | "Fost-Adopt" Infants and Toddlers Adoption Program |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079 |
| Contact(s): | Recruitment Dept. - (973) 762-5887 ext. 204 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Infants in need of adoptive families. Learn more about opening your heart and your home to one of these babies through fostering and/or adoption. |
| Date: | January 28, 2006 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Monmouth/Ocean Adoptive Families Support Group |
| Topic: | Winter Party |
| Speakers: | |
| Location: | Colts Neck Reformed Church, Rt. 537, Colts Neck, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Danielle 732-845-0791 or Liz 732-473-9113 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Please RSVP by January 20th, $5 donation per family, bring a snack type item to be shared with other families. |
| Date: | January 31 2006 |
| 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: | January 31, 2006 |
| Time: | 6 PM - 8 PM, drop by at any time ! |
| Sponsor: | Asbury Park Community Collaborative |
| Topic: |
Asbury Park Community Collaborative 2006 kickoff Event: "Celebrating Our Children". |
| Speakers: | |
| Location: |
First United Methodist Church (basement) 906 Grand Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 |
| Contact(s): | Jackie at (848) 333-4661 |
| Email: | jgardocki@ccrnj.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Free fun and food for the entire family, carnival games and prizes, resources and information, catering by Jennie's soul food. |
| FEBRUARY |
|
| Date: | February 1, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center |
| Topic: | Sensory Integration |
| Speaker(s): | Dierdre Twomey, is an occupational therapist and has worked with children for the past 25 years-- including those who are internationally adopted and some with sensory processing issues. |
| Location: | Calvary Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Avenue, Summit, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Mary Ellen 908-272-3239 |
| Email: | kochmek@comcast.net |
| Web Site: | http://www.spence-chapin.org |
| Notes: | Many children struggle with sensory integration problems as
a result of living in an orphanage, foster care or an environment of neglect
or deprivation. Symptoms are often mistaken for ADHD, oppositional behavior or attachment disorder. This workshop will explain sensory integration, and how the detection of SI dysfunction and appropriate therapy can make all the difference in your child's development. There is a registration fee of $20 per person or $30 per couple. |
| Date: | February 2, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | Treatment Home Orientation, Therapeutic Foster Care |
| 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: | Learn about the rewarding experience of opening your heart and home to a school-aged child. |
| Date: | February 2, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | Treatment Home Orientation, Therapeutic Foster Care |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 76 South Orange Avenue - 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 the rewarding experience of opening your heart and home to a school-aged child. |
| Date: | February 4, 2007 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 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: | February 4, 2006 |
| Time: | 10 AM - 12 Noon |
| Sponsor: | The Welcome House® Adoption Program of Pearl S. Buck International. |
| Topic: | International Adoption Information Meeting. |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Souderton Area High School, 41 North School Lane, Souderton, PA |
| Contact(s): | The Welcome House® Adoption Program at 1-800-220-2825 |
| Email: | welcomehouse@pearlsbuck.org |
| Web Site: | www.pearlsbuck.org |
| Notes: | Designed for families and individuals interested in international adoption. Sponsored by Welcome House®, which was founded by Pearl Buck in 1949, the seminar will build awareness of the specific process to adopt a child from another country. Stay after the meeting and join our Lunar New Year celebration, which will be held from 12 noon to 4 p.m. in the Souderton Area High School cafeteria. In addition to having the opportunity to meet our families with adopted children, you can help us celebrate Asian New Year in the traditions of Korea, China and Vietnam. |
| Date: | February 6, 2006 |
| Time: | 8:00 PM, New Member Orientation: 7:45 PM |
| Sponsor: | Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA) |
| Topic: | "Issues of Grief and Loss for Children in Adoption" |
| Speaker(s): | Workshop lead by Barbara A. Rall, 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 Rall an Assistant Director at Children's Aid and Family Services where she manages the NJ Adoption Resource Clearing House (NJ ARCH) as well as a therapist and adoptive parent. All members of the Adoption Triad experiences the issue of loss. For the adoptee it's the loss of a birth parent, for the birth parent, the loss of the biological child and for the adoptive parent, the loss of a child never conceived. This workshop will address the issues of loss and ways to help your child process them. |
| Date: | February 7, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA); AMETZ |
| Topic: | Adoptive Parenting Workshop: Is Adoptive Parenting Different? |
| Speaker(s): | Dina Rosenfeld, DSW |
| Location: | JCC of Manhattan; 344 Amsterdam Ave., 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: | February 8, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center |
| Topic: | Leave Me Alone . . . Don't Leave Me |
| Speaker(s): | Debbie Riley, MS. and Executive Director of the Center for AdoptionSupport & Education. |
| Location: | Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, NYC (New York) |
| Contact(s): | Jamila 212-360-0259 |
| Email: | jcleary@spence-chapin.org |
| Web Site: | http://www.spence-chapin.org |
| Notes: | Special evening for parents of pre-teens and teens to answer the question, " What do I need to know when my child becomes a teen?" |
| Date: | February 8, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | Allison Schmidlin |
| Location: | Holt Office, 340 Scotch Rd, Trenton, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Pam Runyan |
| Email: | Pamr@holtinternational.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | February 8, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Seedlings |
| Topic: | Internet Safety- the Good, Bad and the Ugly |
| Speaker(s): | Agent William Tsigaras |
| Location: | Seedlings office, 375 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ. |
| Contact(s): | 997-884-7488 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Agent William Tsigaras of the Morris County Prosecutors Office will discuss Internet Safety. What we all need to know as users of the Internet, but more importantly as parents of children who will use the web. |
| Date: | February 8, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Explore Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Montclair, NJ |
| Contact(s): | 732-335-8883 - call to register |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | This February ... Explore Adoption and Discover Love! Free Info. Meeting |
| Date: | February 9, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | PATH Orientation, School-Aged Child Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 76 South Orange Avenue - 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 how you can invite a child into your life and transform their life through adoption. |
| Date: | February 11, 2006 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center |
| Topic: | International Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Library of The Chathams, 214 Main Street (bet. Passaic & Hillside Aves.), Chatham, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Adoption Dept., 212-369-0300 |
| Email: | info@spence-chapin.org |
| Web Site: | http://www.spence-chapin.org |
| Notes: | Couples and singles interested in adopting a child from
Eastern Europe, Asia or Latin America are encouraged to attend this Free
Information Meeting. Adoption specialists will be on hand to discuss the
adoption process and respond to individual questions. Advance registration is required. |
| Date: | February 12, 2006 |
| Time: | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptive Parents Committee |
| Topic: | General Meeting |
| Speaker(s): | Christine Letizia, Adoption Placement Specialist, Christina S. Schuetz MSW, LCSW, Elizabeth Hopkins, Esq., Adoption Attorney |
| Location: | The Church of Saint Anselm 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside, NJ 07712 |
| Contact(s): | Call 201-89-0995 |
| Email: | susanadoptioninfo@earthlink.net |
| Web Site: | www.adoptiveparents.org |
| Notes: | The meeting will cover: What do birth parents really want to know in the Pre- and Post-Adopt Phases. Is International adoption right for you? Also at 6:30 PM there will be candle lighting "Born in our hears" ceremony. |
| Date: | February 13, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services |
| Topic: | The Legal Aspects of Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | Douglas Pine, EQS and Stephanie Thomas |
| 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: | Tonight's speakers will be sharing information about the legal aspects of adoption. Douglas Pine, ESQ. an experienced adoption attorney who has handled many DYFS adoptions will be joined by Stephanie Thomas, DYFS Local Office. Stephanie brings years of experience from the former Northern Region Adoption Resource Center (ARC) to Warren County. |
| Date: | February 13, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | A Loving Choice Adoption Associates |
| Topic: | Steps to Agency Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | Agency Staff |
| Location: | 25 Monroe Ave., Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 |
| Contact(s): | Cathy McNee 732-224-0924 |
| Email: | alovingchoice@comcast.net |
| Web Site: | www.alovingchoice.org |
| Notes: | This is an information meeting for those interested in adoption through A Loving Choice Adoption Associates. There is no fee for this meeting, but please call to register. |
| Date: | February 15, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Hazlet, NJ |
| Contact(s): | 732-335-8883 - call to register |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | This February ... Explore Adoption and Discover Love! Free Info. Meeting |
| Date: | February 16, 2006 |
| 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: | February 16, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | PATH Orientation, School-Aged Child Adoption |
| 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: | Learn how you can invite a child into your life and transform their life through adoption. |
| Date: | February 16, 2006 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 12 :00 Noon |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | Boarder Baby Orientation, Infant and Toddler Foster Program |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 76 South Orange Avenue - 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: | Find out how you can give a child a loving start in life by providing foster care for an infant or toddler. |
| Date: | February 16, 2006 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | Boarder Baby Orientation, Infant and Toddler Foster Program |
| 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: | Find out how you can give a child a loving start in life by providing foster care for an infant or toddler. |
| Date: | February 17, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Monmouth/Ocean Adoptive Families Support Group |
| Topic: | Open Discussion |
| Speakers: | |
| Location: | St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Danielle 732-845-0791 or Liz 732-473-9113 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
| Date: | February 18, 2006 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center |
| Topic: | Playshop: Making an Adoption Lifebook |
| 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: | http://www.spence-chapin.org |
| Notes: | With assistance from staff, you and your child can make a
start on his/her lifebook. A lifebook is more than facts. It is an
opportunity to cherish your adopted child's journey through life. Advance
registration is required. $30.00 fee per parent/child pair to cover the cost of materials. Appropriate for parents with children age 5 and older |
| Date: | February 22, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | Birth Parent Support Group |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652 |
| Contact(s): | Shea Campbell - (201) 226-0300, ext. 240 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | This group provides ongoing support 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: | February 23, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | Fost/Adopt Orientation, Infant and Toddler Adoption Program |
| 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 possibilities of providing a nurturing home environment to an infant or toddler through adoption. |
| Date: | February 25, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | RESOLVE - The National Infertility Association |
| Topic: | Sixth Annual Adoption Options Seminar Selecting an Adoption Method: Domestic vs. International |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Hilton - Woodbridge, NJ |
| Contact(s): | 1-888-765-2810 x 3 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://www.resolvenj.org |
| Notes: | To register please follow the link: http://www.resolvenj.org/2006%20Adoption%20Options%20Brochure.pdf |
| Date: | February 27, 2006 |
| 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: | February 27, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS) |
| Topic: | Sharing |
| Speaker(s): |
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| 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: | February 27 - March 1, 2006 |
| Time: | |
| Sponsor: | Child Welfare League of America |
| Topic: | National CWLA Conference, Children 2006: Securing Brighter Future |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 440 First Street, NW, Third Floor Washington, DC 20001 |
| Contact(s): | 202-942-0305 or 202-942-0308 |
| Email: | register@cwla.org |
| Web Site: | http://www.cwla.org |
| Notes: | This year's National CWLA Conference, Children 2006: Securing Brighter Futures, will be a showcase for best-practice models, a springboard for more responsive public policy, and a catalyst for local and national collaborations. Register by January 13 for a reduced registration fee. |
| Date: | February 28, 2006 |
| 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 |
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| Date: | March 4, 2007 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 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: | March 4, 2006 |
| Time: | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA) |
| Topic: | Heritage Party |
| Speaker(s): | Entertainment |
| 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: | Please bring a dish or dessert from your heritage. |
| Date: | March 4, 2006 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center |
| Topic: | Playshop: Mask Making |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, NYC (New York) |
| Contact(s): | Jamila 212-360-0259 or complete the online registration form. |
| Email: | jcleary@spence-chapin.org |
| Web Site: | http://www.spence-chapin.org |
| Notes: | $30.00 fee |
| Date: | March 6, 2006 |
| Time: | 8:00 PM, New Member Orientation: 7:45 PM |
| Sponsor: | Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA) |
| Topic: | Hot Topics in Domestic & International Adoption: "Degrees of Openness", "Health Issues", "Negative Publicity", and "Ethical Issues" |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| 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: | Panel discussion with CPFA Board Members. |
| Date: | March 7, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | Treatment Home Orientation Therapeutic Foster Care for School-Aged Children |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652 |
| Contact(s): | Shannon Prescott - (201) 226-0300 ext. 247 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Learn more about how you can make a difference in a school-aged child's life. Discuss the rewarding work of "Treatment Home" parenting for children ages 5 to 18. |
| Date: | March 8, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | Cindy Marrone |
| Location: | Holt Office, 340 Scotch Rd, Trenton, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Pam Runyan |
| Email: | Pamr@holtinternational.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | March 8, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption seminar. |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 340 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ 08628 |
| Contact(s): | Pam Runyon at 609-882-4972 |
| Email: | Pamr@holtinternational.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: | Please call-e-mail to register since space is limited. |
| Date: | March 8, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center |
| Topic: | Siblings, Rivalry & Adoption |
| 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: | http://www.spence-chapin.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | March 9, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA); AMETZ |
| Topic: | Adoptive Parenting Workshop: Pre-Adoptive Review of Medical Information |
| Speaker(s): | Dr. Jane Aronson |
| Location: | JCC of Manhattan; 334 Amsterdam Ave., 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: | March 9, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Explore Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Hazlet, NJ |
| Contact(s): | 732-335-8883 - call to register |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | This Spring...Come and Grow with Us! Free Info. Meeting |
| Date: | March 9, 2006 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | PATH to Adoption Orientation School-Aged Child Adoption Program |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079 |
| Contact(s): | Brad Armstrong - (973) 762-5887 ext. 204 |
| Email: | adoption@cafsnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.cafsnj.org |
| Notes: | Transform a child's life. Explore the possibilities of opening your heart and home to a school-aged child in need of a loving family. |
| Date: | March 11, 2006 |
| Time: | 10 AM - 12 Noon |
| Sponsor: | Pearl S. Buck International's Welcome House Adoption Program. |
| Topic: | Appropriate Discipline Education for Children Ages 3 to 5 Years Old. |
| Speaker(s): | Verindar Kaur, LCSW |
| Location: | Pearl S. Buck International, 520 Dublin Rd., Perkasie, PA |
| Contact(s): | Welcome House® Adoption Program at 215-249-0100 |
| Email: | welcomehouse@pearlsbuck.org |
| Web Site: | www.pearlsbuck.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | March 11, 2006 |
| Time: | 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Infertility and Adoption Counsel |
