events scheduled for 2006

NJ ARCH: Events Archives - 2006

JANUARY

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:	www.adoptiveparents.org
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
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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
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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
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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):
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

MARCH

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 Counseling Center
Topic:	How to Become a Parent through Adoption.
Speaker(s):	Judy Kottick, LCSW, Joni S. Mantell, LCSW, Adam Pertman, Executive Director of the Evan B. Donaldson Institute.
Location:	Princeton Hyatt, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540
Contact(s):	609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com
Web Site:	http://iaccenter.com/workshop_inftoado.asp
Notes:	This workshop is for people who are who are considering adoption, for people who are waiting to adopt, and for those who are making the transition to adoption from infertility, pregnancy loss, as a single or a same sex couple, or who have medical or genetic issues that have led to a decision to consider adoption. You may also want to bring family members who you would like to get a better understanding of adoption. To register please log to: http://iaccenter.com/workshop_inftoado.asp

Date:	March 13, 2006
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:	March 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:	March 14, 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 Spring...Come and Grow with Us! Free Info. Meeting

Date:	March 14 - April 11, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Skills for Parents With Children Under 5
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:	$30 per couple, $125 per couple for 5 sessions.

Date:	March 15, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Pearl S. Buck International's Welcome House Adoption Program.
Topic:	International Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Pearl S. Buck International, 520 Dublin Rd., Perkasie, PA
Contact(s):	Welcome House Adoption Program at 1-800-220-BUCK
Email:	welcomehouse@pearlsbuck.org
Web Site:	www.pearlsbuck.org
Notes:	Hosted by Welcome House Adoption Program of Pearl S. Buck International. Presentation by our staff and adoptive families on the international adoption process and the requirements to adopt children from China, Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Date:	March 15, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation Infant/Toddler Foster Parent Program
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:	Give a child a healthy start in life. Learn more about the rewarding experience of infant/toddler foster care.

Date:	March 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:	March 16, 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:	March 16, 2006
Time:	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation Infant/Toddler Foster Parent 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:	Give a child a healthy start in life. Learn more about the rewarding experience of infant/toddler foster care.

Date:	March 16, 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:	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:	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 16, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	The Ridgewood Community School
Topic:	"Mom and Dad think they know what it's like when the teacher asks about families, or when kids ask me why my real mother didn't want me, or why I look different from the rest of my family."
Speaker(s):	Nancy Borders LCSW
Location:	BF Middle School, Ridgewood
Contact(s):	Ridgewood Community School (201) 670-2777
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This course will teach you what adopted kids think about every day, the questions they have about themselves, and the things they wish you, as parents, knew

Date:	March 16 and 17, 2006
Time:
Sponsor:	Kinship Center, Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, and the Berger Institute for Work, Family & Children at Claremont McKenna College
Topic:	Biology and Beyond: Siblings in Adoption and Foster Care Conference
Speaker(s):	Madelyn Freundlich, MSW, MPH, JD, child welfare consultant; Diane F. Halpern, PhD, Director of The Berger Institute for Work, Family and Children at Claremont McKenna College; Adam Pertman, Executive Director, Evan B. Donaldson Institute and a Pulitzer-nominated journalist; Sharon Roszia, MS, acclaimed child welfare author and lecturer, Program Director at Kinship Center.
Location:	Claremont McKenna College, Bauer Center South, 500 E. Ninth Street, Claremont, CA
Contact(s):	Joey Nesler 714.957.1004 x13 Deborah Silverstein 714.957.1004 x12
Email:	jnesler@kinshipcenter.org or dsilverstein@kinshipcenter.org
Web Site:	http://www.kinshipcenter.org/biology_and_beyond _conference.html
Notes:	A conference addressing the unique psychosocial and policy issues related to siblings in adoption and foster care systems.

Date:	March 18, 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:	March 18, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Sponsor:	Pearl S. Buck International's Welcome House Adoption Program.
Topic:	International Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Flemington Free Library, 118 Main Street, Flemington, NJ
Contact(s):	Welcome House Adoption Program at 1-800-220-BUCK
Email:	welcomehouse@pearlsbuck.org
Web Site:	www.pearlsbuck.org
Notes:	Hosted by Welcome House Adoption Program of Pearl S. Buck International. Presentation by our staff and adoptive families on the international adoption process and the requirements to adopt children from China, Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Date:	March 19, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee (APC) of NJ
Topic:	Choice of topics: Maintaining Contact With Birthparents: Open vs. Closed Adoption / Adult Adoptee Panel / Informal Discussion
Speaker(s):	Various
Location:	Temple Beth Or, 56 Ridgewood Rd., Washington Township, NJ.
Contact(s):	201-689-0995
Email:	adoptionpub@optonline.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	A free meeting on a variety of adoption topics.

Date:	March 20, 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:	March 22, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Seedlings
Topic:	Playful hands-on activities for adopted children.
Speaker(s):	Dr.Fairchild
Location:	Seedlings office, 375 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ.
Contact(s):	997-884-7488
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Dr. Dale Fairchild is a pediatric chiropractor and clinical Nutritionist, in addition to being an adoptive parent. Dr. Fairchild will discuss playful hands-on activities for adopted children that can help development and growth from walking to talking and attaching with greater ease.

Date:	March 22, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoptions from China
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, 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 22, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Birth Mother 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 on-going support group is for birth parents in all stages of the adoption process, including those who are contemplating adoption, have placed their child(ren) for adoption, or are in the process of search and reunion.

Date:	March 23, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	Adoption seminar
Speaker(s):	Kay Bambach
Location:	Cedar Hill Christian Reform Church
Contact(s):	Joan Regan at 201-316-7094
Email:	joanr@holtintl.org
Web Site:	www.holtinternational.org
Notes:

Date:	March 23, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Fost-Adopt/Infant Adoption Orientation Infant/Toddler Adoption Program
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:	Infants and Toddlers in need of adoptive families! Learn more about opening your heart and your home to one of these adorable babies through fostering and/or adoption.

Date:	March 25, 2006
Time:	12:00 - 1:30 PM or 2:15 - 3:45 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Kids' Groups for 2nd & 3rd graders (first time attendees)
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:	$45 for one child, $15 for each additional child

Date:	March 25, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sponsor:	Families thru International Adoption
Topic:	Free International Adoption Informational Seminar International adoption process; related costs; home study process.
Speakers:	Families thru International Adoption Staff
Location:	Mount Laurel Public Library
Contact(s):	Kathy Miraglia
Email:	nj@ftia.org
Web Site:	www.ftia.org
Notes:

Date:	March 26, 2006
Time:	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sponsor:	Pearl S. Buck International's Welcome House Adoption Program.
Topic:	Adult Adoptee Panel Discussion
Speaker(s):
Location:	Pearl S. Buck International, 520 Dublin Rd., Perkasie, PA
Contact(s):	Lisa Moravec-Senior, Welcome House Program Coordinator, 215-249-0100, ext. 138
Email:	lmoravecsenior@pearlsbuck.org
Web Site:	www.pearlsbuck.org
Notes:	During this Panel Discussion, adults who have been adopted will talk about their personal stories with a focus on their pre-teen and teenage years.

Date:	March 26, 2006
Time:	5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee (APC) of North/Central NJ
Topic:	Free Adoption Meeting
Speaker(s):	5:30: What do Birth Parents Really Want to Know in the pre- and Post-Adopt Phases by Christine Letizia, A Loving Choice Adoptions or Elizabeth Hopkins, Esq. an Adoption Attorney.
Location:	St. Anselm's Church, 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside, NJ
Contact(s):	201-689-0995
Email:	susanadoptioninfor@earthlink.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	Open for members and non-members.

Date:	March 27, 2006
Time:	7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	Finding and Building a Relationship With Our Romanian Families
Speaker(s):	Adoptive Mom Annette Dambach and her 15 ½-year-old daughter, Nicolette.
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:	March 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

Date:	March 28, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Lutheran Social 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):	Terry Dingle, 609-386-7171, ext. 110
Email:	tdingle@lsmnj.org
Web Site:	www.lsmnjadoption.org
Notes:	RSVP Please to Terry Dingle.

Date:	March 30, 2006
Time:
Sponsor:	Gladley Center For Adoption
Topic:	How to talk to your child about adoption: infancy to age 6 years
Speakers:	Joni Mantell, LCSW
Location:	The Culture Center, 410 Columbus Ave, NY, NY
Contact(s):	(212) 222-1222 or Joni Mantell, LCSW, 609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com
Web Site:	www.iaccenter.com
Notes:

APRIL

Date:	April 1, 2006
Time:	12:00 - 1:30 PM or 2:15 - 3:45 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Kids' Groups for 2nd & 3rd graders (first time attendees)
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:	$45 for one child, $15 for each additional child

Date:	April 1, 2006
Time:
Sponsor:	"Welcome House", Pearl S. Buck Agency
Topic:	How to Talk to your child about Adoption
Speakers:	Joni Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Pearl S. Buck in Perkasie, Pa
Contact(s):	(215) 249-0100
Email:	JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com
Web Site:	"Welcome House Adoption Program"
Notes:

Date:	April 3, 2006
Time:	8:00 PM, New Member Orientation: 7:45 PM
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	"Fostering Attachment in Adopted Children"
Speakers:	Dr. Alice Nadelman
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:	Presented by Psychologist Dr. Alice Nadelman, consultant to DYFS and CAFS and member of the Adoption Advisory Committee. Her practice specialties are Attachment and other adoption and foster care issues. Panel discussion with CPFA Board Members

Date:	April 4, 2006
Time:	9:00 AM
Sponsor:	Association for Children of New Jersey
Topic:	Working Through the Education System
Speaker(s):
Location:	Association for Children of NJ 35 Halsey Street, 2nd Floor Newark, NJ 07102
Contact(s):	Mary Coogan • 973.643.3876 x 220
Email:	mcoogan@acnj.org
Web Site:	www.acnj.org
Notes:	Social Workers working with agencies and schools must know the education rights of all students, including what constitutes a free appropriate education for every child with disabilities. This full day workshop will provide participants with knowledge of school law as it affects students, parents and school staff. Fee: $95.00

Date:	April 4, 2006
Time:	12:00 PM
Sponsor:	Association for Children of New Jersey
Topic:	Scrutinizing Look at Child Welfare & Legal Process
Speaker(s):
Location:	Association for Children of NJ 35 Halsey Street, 2nd Floor Newark, NJ 07102
Contact(s):	Mary Coogan • 973.643.3876 x 220
Email:	mcoogan@acnj.org
Web Site:	www.acnj.org
Notes:	This full-day workshop will address the specifics of the law in child welfare cases, all the way from initial state intervention to termination of parental rights. An overview of the court process, legal definitions, key participants and their roles will be discussed with a special focus on the social worker's role in the legal process. Fee: $95.00

Date:	April 4, 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):	Shannon Prescott: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can make a difference in the life of a school-aged child, ages 5 to 18.

Date:	April 5, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Sensory Integration
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:	April 5, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Lawrenceville Library, Lawrenceville, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Learn about the adoption process for China, Guatemala, Ukraine, Lithuania, Vietnam, Russia, and Kazakhstan including criteria and travel requirements.

Date:	April 6, 2005
Time:	6:00 PM
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association, AMETZ
Topic:	Meeting Your Child for the First Time & Childcare Choices
Speakers:	Tamarra Greeley , 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:	April 6, 2005
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	NJ Central Adoption Group
Topic:	Support Group Meeting
Speakers:
Location:	The First Presbyterian Church on the corner of Homestead and Rt. 206 North.
Contact(s):	Randie, 609-510-7504
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Refreshments will be served.

Date:	April 6, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM - 9 :00 PM
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services, Inc.
Topic:	Free adoption seminar, how to adopt internationally and build your family through adoption.
Speaker(s):	Cindy Marrone and Cindy Page
Location:	Riverview Medical Center, One Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ
Contact(s):	Cindy Marrone at 732-996-4973 or Cindy Page at 732-866-6675
Email:	Cynthiam@holtintl.org or Cindyp@holtintl.org
Web Site:
Notes:	Learn about the international adoption process and how you can build your family through adoption. Representatives from Holt International Children's Services will be available to answer questions. Registration is required call Riverview directly at 1-800-560-9990 to register for the meeting.

Date:	April 6, 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, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Brad Armstrong: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can make a difference in the life of a school-aged child, ages 5 to 18.

Date:	April 8, 2006
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:	April 8, 2006
Time:	8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Sponsor:	IAC Center
Topic:	International Adoption Workshop - Topics include travel and transition, Identity issues in transracial adoptions.
Speakers:	Dr. Jane Aronson, Jane Cramer, MSW, Joni S. Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Princeton Hyatt, Princeton, NJ
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW, 609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com
Web Site:	www.IACCenter.com
Notes:	Keynote speaker: Dr. Jane Aronson will discuss the stages of adjustment for internationally adopted children and their families.

Date:	April 8, 2006
Time:	8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	International Adoption Workshop
Speaker(s):	Dr. Jane Aronson fondly referred to as "The Orphan Doctor" and Jane Cramer, MSW
Location:	Princeton Hyatt, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540
Contact(s):	workshops@iaccenter.com
Email:	Registration form: http://www.iaccenter.com/signup_external.pdf
Web Site:	http://www.iaccenter.com/workshop_travel.asp
Notes:	This workshop is for you if you are considering international adoption, a parent through international adoption or a pre-adoptive parents seeking to learn and fulfill home study requirements. The Keynote speaker is Dr. Jane Aronson who will speak about the most important issues in helping children adjust to their new families when coming from orphanages or foster care in international adoptions. In addition, Jane Cramer, MSW of Welcome House at PSBI will discuss Identity Issues and how children feel about adoption and any racial, ethnic or cultural differences.

Date:	April 8, 2006
Time:	8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	International Adoption Workshop
Speakers:
Location:	Princeton Hyatt, Princeton, NJ.
Contact(s):
Email:	JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com
Web Site:	"International Adoption Workshop"
Notes:

Date:	April 10, 2006
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:	April 10, 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:	April 10, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Service and Prevent Child Abuse NJ
Topic:	Community Child Abuse Prevention 101
Speakers:	Presented by Dr. Janet Rosenzweig
Location:	Warren Hospital, Auditorium, 185 Roseberry Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Contact(s):	Laurie Braman, 908-454-5645
Email:	lauriebraman@earthlink.net
Web Site:	http://home.earthlink.net/~wcfafs/
Notes:	Featured speaker has appeared as an expert on child and family issues on the Today Show and Good Morning America

Date:	April 10, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	A Loving Choice Adoption Associates
Topic:	Steps to Domestic Agency Adoption.
Speaker(s):	Agency Staff
Location:	25 Monroe Avenue, 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 adopting through A Loving Choice Adoption Associates. There is no charge for this meeting, but please call or email to register.

Date:	April 11, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation, Infant/Toddler Foster Program
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 about the rewarding experience of providing a young child/baby a healthy start in life.

Date:	April 11, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hazlett Office, 1 Bethany Road, Suite 81, Building 6, Hazlet, NJ 07730
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Learn about domestic adoption options, adoption myths vs. facts, financial assistance and finding the program that is the right program for them.

Date:	April 12, 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:	April 12, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	Parenting and Attachment
Speaker(s):
Location:	Calvary Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Avenue, Summit, NJ.
Contact(s):	Mary Ellen at 908-272-3239 or complete the online registration form.
Email:	kochmek@comcast.net
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:

Date:	April 13, 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, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Brad Armstrong: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Explore the possibilities of transforming a child's life by opening your heart and home to a school-aged child, ages 5 to 18.

Date:	April 15, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sponsor:
Topic:	One Day Adoption Workshop, Clinical practice in adoption: Working with Adoptees and Mothers who lost children to adoption.
Speaker(s):	Joe Soll, CSW, DAPA, Author of "Adoption Healing.... a path to recovery"
Location:	444 East 7th Street, Manhattan, NY
Contact(s):	845-268-0283
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionhealing.com/workshop
Notes:	presentation will include the immediate and long effects of separation of mother and child and methods of helping those in treatment. Tuition: $90

Date:	April 17, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	International Adoption
Speaker(s):	Joan Regan
Location:	St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 118 Chadwick Road, Teaneck, NJ
Contact(s):	Joan Regan
Email:	Joanr@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	www.holtinternational.org
Notes:

Date:	April 18, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill Office, 451 Woodland Avenue, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Learn about domestic adoption options, adoption myths vs. facts, financial assistance and finding the program that is the right program for them.

Date:	April 19, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	RMA of NJ
Topic:	Making the Transition from Infertility to Adoption
Speakers:	Joni Mantell, LCSW
Location:	Princeton Hyatt, Princeton, NJ.
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW, 609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com
Web Site:	http://www.rmanj.com/index.html
Notes:

Date:	April 19, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Discover International Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hazlet Library, 251 Middle Road, Hazlet, NJ 07730
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Learn about the adoption process for China, Guatemala, Ukraine, Lithuania, Vietnam, Russia, and Kazakhstan including criteria and travel requirements.

Date:	April 20, 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:	April 20, 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:	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:	Explore the possibilities of transforming a child's life by opening your heart and home to a school-aged child, ages 5 to 18.

Date:	April 20, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation, Infant/Toddler Foster Program
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Brad Armstrong: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn about the rewarding experience of providing a young child/baby a healthy start in life.

Date:	April 21, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Monmouth/Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
Topic:	Open discussion
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Danielle 732-845-0791 or Liz 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:

Date:	April 21- May 7, 2006
Time:	See attached flier for details.
Sponsor:	NYS Citizens' Coalition for Children, Inc.
Topic:	"They Chose Me" musical about adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	TADA, Youth Theater, 15W 28th Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY
Contact(s):	Maikiko James 212-252-1619 ext. 30
Email:	mjames@tadatheater.com
Web Site:	www.tadatheater.com
Notes:	They Chose Me! is a brand new family musical about the unique experience of adoption. Told from the perspective of adopted kids, this show is recommended for audiences 6 years old and up. Performed by TADA!’s Resident Youth Ensemble, NYC kids ages 8-18. For more information click: http://www.tadatheater.com/kids/default.asp

Date:	April 22, 2006
Time:	12 Noon - 3 PM
Sponsor:	Partnership for Children of Essesx
Topic:	Summer Camp Fair 2006
Speaker(s):
Location:	Partnership for Children of Essex, 571 Central Ave Newark, NJ 07107
Contact(s):	Director of community Resource Development, Erica Williams, (973) 323 - 3000 x 109
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This Essex County community event is free, come and find out what recreational, educational, sporting, day, sleep away and other summer opportunities await children of all ages.

Date:	April 23, 2006
Time:	6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee
Topic:	Self-esteem and the Adopted Child
Speakers:	Joni Mantell, CSW, LCSW: Self Esteem and the Adopted Child Christina S. Schuetz, MSW, LCSW Holt; Is International Adoption Right for You?
Location:	The Church of Saint Anselm 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside NJ 07712
Contact(s):	201- 689-0995
Email:	susanadoptioninfo@earthlink.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:

Date:	April 24, 2006
Time:	7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	Indian Culture Camp With Patty, Bill, Juliana, and Rebecca
Speaker(s):
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:	Culture camps provide a fantastic opportunity for internationally adopted children to experience their culture as well as to meet other adopted children of the same culture and create lasting bonds. CHATS meets the 4th Monday of every month except December

Date:	April 25, 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:	April 26, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Birth Mother 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 on-going support group is for birth parents in all stages of the adoption process, including those who are contemplating adoption, have placed their child(ren) for adoption, or are in the process of search and reunion.

Date:	April 26, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Financially Sound Adoptions - addressing financial planning for your adoption, understanding adoption tax credit, and planning for the future.
Speaker(s):	Lynn Mander, Senior VP, Bryn Mawr Trust
Location:	Adoptions From The Heart, 30-31 Hampstead Ct. Wynnewood, PA.
Contact(s):	Stacey Herreid
Email:	StaceyH@afth.org
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	April 27, 2006
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:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Brad Armstrong: (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 home to one of these adorable babies through fostering and/or adoption.

Date:	April 27 - April 30, 2006
Time:	All day Conference
Sponsor:	Joint Council on International Children's Services
Topic:	Medical Institute and Conference: "Creating a Better World For Children"
Speaker(s):	Key Note: Dr. Joseph Crumbley: Tran racial and Cross-Cultural Issues in Intercountry Adoption Practice
Location:	Washington, DC: Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
Contact(s):	703-535-8045
Email:	jcics@jcics.org
Web Site:	http://www.jcics.org/Annual_Conference.htm
Notes:	http://www.jcics.org/AC2006_Conference%20Brochure.pdf to download full conference brochure

Date:	April 29, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center
Topic:	For Waiting Parents: Baby Care Since Babies Don't Come With Directions
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:	$30 fee for parents who did not adopt through Spence-Chapin

Date:	April 29, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoption Agency Council of NJ
Topic:	Ethics in Adoption
Speaker(s):	Carolyn Bacher, ACSW, LCSW
Location:	Children’s Home Society of New Jersey 635 South Clinton Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611
Contact(s):	609-695-6274
Email:
Web Site:	www.chsofnj.org
Notes:	This training has been approved for 5 Ethics Continuing Education Credits by the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners. Fee: April 10, 2006 or before - $15. After April 10, 2006 - $20.

Date:	April 29, 2006
Time:	2:30 PM
Sponsor:	Middlesex County FAFS in conjunction with DYFS
Topic:	Transracial Adoption and Foster Care: Parenting a Child of a Different Race
Speaker(s):	Barbara Rall, Assistant Director of NJARCH
Location:	Middlesex County West Local Office 53 Knightsbridge Rd. Piscataway, NJ
Contact(s):	908-510-0313
Email:
Web Site:	www.mcfafs.com
Notes:	We are excited to offer this special event for the whole family. We will have a workshop for the parents, running concurrently will be a program for children combining story-telling by Debbie Kirkland arts, crafts and music. Following the program we will join together for dinner. Registration required.

MAY

Date:	May 2, 2006
Time:	9:00 AM
Sponsor:	Association for Children of New Jersey
Topic:	Working Through the Education System
Speaker(s):
Location:	Association for Children of NJ 35 Halsey Street, 2nd Floor Newark, NJ 07102
Contact(s):	Mary Coogan • 973.643.3876 x 220
Email:	mcoogan@acnj.org
Web Site:	www.acnj.org
Notes:	Social Workers working with agencies and schools must know the education rights of all students, including what constitutes a free appropriate education for every child with disabilities. This full day workshop will provide participants with knowledge of school law as it affects students, parents and school staff. Fee: $95.00

Date:	May 2, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Treatment Home Orientation Therapeutic Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon - (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life by providing therapeutic foster care for a school-aged child.

Date:	May 4, 2006
Time:	12:00 PM
Sponsor:	Association for Children of New Jersey
Topic:	Scrutinizing Look at Child Welfare & Legal Process
Speaker(s):
Location:	Association for Children of NJ 35 Halsey Street, 2nd Floor Newark, NJ 07102
Contact(s):	Mary Coogan • 973.643.3876 x 220
Email:	mcoogan@acnj.org
Web Site:	www.acnj.org
Notes:	This full-day workshop will address the specifics of the law in child welfare cases, all the way from initial state intervention to termination of parental rights. An overview of the court process, legal definitions, key participants and their roles will be discussed with a special focus on the social worker's role in the legal process. Fee: $95.00

Date:	May 4, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Treatment Home Orientation Therapeutic Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL1, South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Brad - (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life by providing therapeutic foster care for a school-aged child.

Date:	May 6, 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:	May 8, 2006
Time:	8:00 PM, New Member Orientation: 7:45 PM
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	"Personal Experiences from Two Sides of the Adoption Triad"
Speakers:	Amy Owens - Adoptee, Birth Mother and member of a blended family herself, Amy will discuss these experiences and the issues raised.
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:

Date:	May 8, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	A Loving Choice Adoption Associates
Topic:	Steps to Domestic Agency Adoption.
Speaker(s):	Agency Staff
Location:	25 Monroe Avenue, 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 adopting through A Loving Choice Adoption Associates. There is no charge for this meeting, but please call or email to register.

Date:	May 9, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM
Sponsor:	Jewish Child Care Association; AMETZ
Topic:	Talking to Kids About Adoption
Speaker(s):	Dina Rosenfeld, DSW
Location:	JCC of Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY
Contact:	(646) 505-5708 to register
Email:
Web Site:	www.jccany.org
Notes:	$30 per family for non-members; $25 per family for members

Date:	May 9, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoption, China, Guatemala, Vietnam, Russia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Kazakhstan
Speaker(s):
Location:	451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Contact(s):	Call to sign up (856) 665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	May 9, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoption, China, Guatemala, Vietnam, Russia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Kazakhstan
Speaker(s):
Location:	East Brunswick
Contact(s):	Call to sign up (732) 335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	May 10, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	International Adoption
Speaker(s):	Lisa Morra
Location:	Holt Office, 340 Scotch Rd, Trenton, NJ
Contact(s):	Pam Runyan
Email:	Pamr@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	www.holtinternational.org
Notes:

Date:	May 10, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	All Saints Church & Families with Children from China of Greater NY
Topic:	Talking to your children about Adoption, from Toddler to Teen
Speaker(s):	Amanda Baden, PhD. a counseling psychologist and an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Montclair State University.
Location:	All Saints Church, 40 Central Ave in Glen Rock, NJ
Contact(s):	Robin Huisking 201-493-1465
Email:	rhuisking@optonline.net
Web Site:
Notes:	This event would be a 2 hour interactive lecture on talking to your children about adoption. The session will walk though a child’s development from early childhood to the teenage years. Discussion will include issues which can arise at each stage of development as well as appropriate communication styles for that given stage of development. For families who have either grown or plan to grow through adoption, this is a great forum to learn techniques for communication styles to leverage with their children throughout their childhood. Space is limited, and therefore registration will be required.

Date:	May 11- 13, 2006
Time:	All Day
Sponsor:	New York State Citizens' Coalition for Children, Inc.
Topic:	Adoption 2006; "There's No Place Like Home"
Speaker(s):	Key Note: Ruth McCroy, Pat O'Brien and Holly Van Guiden
Location:	Marriott Hotel, Albany, New York
Contact(s):
Email:	office@nysccc.org
Web Site:	www.nyscc.org
Notes:	Institute scheduled for May 11; Conference scheduled for May 12 / 13; Costs vary depending on registration selection. Click here to download the brochure: http://www.nysccc.org/Conferences/2006Conf/2006Conf Brochure.pdf

Date:	May 11, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Spence-Chapin Birth Parent Advisory Committee.
Topic:	Birth Mother's day of Commemoration, Discovering the Power of our Connections
Speaker(s):
Location:	All Soul's Church, 1157 Lexington Ave, NYC (between 79th and 80th Streets)
Contact(s):	Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 2nd to Nadia Selimovic at (212) 360-0284
Email:	nselimovic@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:
Notes:	We came together to honor our journeys as mothers and to embrace our connection with our children, with each other, and with ourselves. If you would like to bring a supportive friend or a family member. A light dinner will be served.

Date:	May 11, 2006
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):	Shannon - (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can provide a healthy start in life for a small child through the rewarding experience of infant/toddler foster care.

Date:	May 11, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation School-Aged Child Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL1, South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Brad - (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Consider the possibilities of opening your heart and home to a school-aged child through adoption.

Date:	May 12, 2006
Time:	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sponsor:	CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates
Topic:	CASA of New Jersey's Statewide Conference Meeting the Health Needs of the Whole Child
Speaker(s):
Location:	NJ Hospital Association Conference Center, Princeton, New Jersey
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.casaofnj.org
Notes:	Visit www.casaofnj.org for more details and registration info.

Date:	May 15, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore Domestic Adoption, Free Informational Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	Call to sign up (732) 335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	May 15, 2006
Time:	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sponsor:	Pearl S. Buck International Cultural Center
Topic:	Helping Adolescent Adopted Children Develop Positive Self-Esteem
Speaker(s):	A Workshop for Professionals and Families with Dr. John M. Shanken-Kaye
Location:	Pearl S. Buck International Cultural Center 520 Dublin Road,Perkasie, PA 18944
Contact(s):	Sandy at 215-249-0100 x168
Email:	swinner@pearlsbuck.org
Web Site:	www.psbi.org
Notes:	This workshop presents a model of self-esteem development and explains the importance “pro-social” self-esteem plays in helping adolescents to achieve good emotional adjustment and change problematic behaviors. Dr. Shanken- Kaye, an adoptive father, is a psychologist for the Bucks County Court System and a consultant to hundreds of school districts, alternative schools and treatment centers nationwide. Dr. Shanken-Kaye is the coauthor of a number of books and brings a new understanding to the behavioral and emotional challenges of children, adolescents and adults. Cost: $28.00/ Workshop, $10.00/3 CEU Credits, $12.00/Chinese buffet lunch

Date:	May 17, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons For Children
Topic:	Program Introduction Meeting for familles interested in adopting from Russia and Kazakhstan
Speakers:
Location:	1446 South Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Bridget Devine
Email:	bdevine@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org
Notes:

Date:	May 18, 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 singles and families who think about adopting, but don't know where to start. $25 per person

Date:	May 18, 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:	May 18, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation School-Aged Child Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon - (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Consider the possibilities of opening your heart and home to a school-aged child through adoption.

Date:	May 18, 2006
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 Avenue - Suite LL1, South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Brad - (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can provide a healthy start in life for a small child through the rewarding experience of infant/toddler foster care.

Date:	May 19, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Monmouth/Ocean County 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:	May 20, 2006
Time:	9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic:	Domestic adoption , how to make it work for you.
Speakers:	Joni Mantell, LCSW
Location:	IACCenter, Pennington, N.J.
Contact(s):	Joni S. Mantell, LCSW, 609-737-8750
Email:	JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com
Web Site:	http://www.adoptiveparents.org/
Notes:

Date:	May 20, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee (APC) of North/Central New Jersey
Topic:	Financing Your Adoption & After Adoption Tax Breaks Red Flags for Developmental & Behavioral Problems
Speaker(s):	Kathleen Entwhistle, certified financial advisor, Morgan Stanley will provide advice on paying for your adoption and applying for an adoption tax credit after you adopt
Location:	Temple Beth Or, 56 Ridgewood Rd., Washington Township, NJ.
Contact(s):
Email:	adoptionpub@optonline.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	The Adoptive Parents Committee was founded in 1955 by a group of people united by their adoption experiences. Now with chapters in New Jersey, New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Region/Connecticut, APC has more that 2,500 member families and associates. APC is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and support for adoptive families and those interested in adoption.

Date:	May 20, 2006
Time:	9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons For Children
Topic:	Wide Horizons For Children will host an Adoption Information Meeting. Meet local families and staff, and learn about the adoption process.
Speakers:
Location:	Montclair, NJ
Contact(s):	Bridget Devine
Email:	bdevine@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org
Notes:	To Register on line please visit: http://www.whfc.org/onlinereg/AdoptionInfo.htm

Date:	May 22, 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:	May 22, 2006
Time:	7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	Creating a Strong Adoption Parenting Toolbox
Speaker(s):	Carrie Kitze, adoptive mom, author, publisher, and coordinator of Families With Children From China (FCC).
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:	Carrie will sell and autograph her new book, Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox Building Connections. CHATS meets the 4th Monday of every month except December

Date:	May 23, 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:	May 23, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Holt International children's Services
Topic:	International adoption, process, question and answer session, guest family will attend to share their experience
Speakers:	Cynthia Marrone, CSW
Location:	Middletown Public Library, New Monmouth Rd, Middletown, New Jersey
Contact(s):	Holt-1-609-882-4972
Email:	cynthiam@holtintl.org
Web Site:	www.Holtintl.org
Notes:	Free seminar on International Adoption-you can register by e-mail to cynthiam@holtintl.org

Date:	May 23, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore Domestic Adoption, Free Informational Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	Call to sign up (856) 665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	May 24, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	NJ ARCH
Topic:	Internationally adopted children.
Speakers:	Deborah Chitester
Location:	Woodbridge Public Library - Main, George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 for directions visit www.woodbridge.lib.nj.us
Contact(s):	Deborah Chitester
Email:	djcslp@slllc.org
Web Site:	www.slllc.org; http://www.slllc.org/Support%20Group.html; for information on the meeting
Notes:	For parents with internationally adopted children seeking a support system, friendship, who want to share information, understanding, and managing the unique profiles of this population. The group will feature guest speakers on issues such as schools, developmental concerns, second language acquisition, making family trips to birth countries and other topics of interest to the internationally adopted family. Please note this group is not a “how to” on adoption and is open to the general public who would like to attend the informative meetings.

Date:	May 24, 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 - (201) 226-0300 ext. 240
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	This is an on-going support group for birth parents in all stages of the adoption process, including those who are contemplating adoption, have placed their child(ren) for adoption, or are in the process of search and reunion.

Date:	May 25, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Contact(s):	Call to sign up (856) 665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:

Date:	May 25, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Fost-Adopt/Infant Adopt Orientation Infant and Toddler Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon - (201) 226- 0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Explore the possibilities of opening your heart and home to an infant or toddler in need of a loving home.

Date:	May 31, 2006
Time:	9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sponsor:	NJARCH
Topic:	May Hosted Chat, NJ Access to Birth Records Debate
Speaker(s):	Pam Hasegawa, Judy Foster, Jane Nast
Location:	NJARCH Chat Room
Contact(s):	Barbara Rall
Email:	brall@njarch.org
Web Site:	www.njarch.org
Notes:	The NJ Access to Birth Records bill is currently in committee in the state legislature. Join us for a discussion of what this year’s bill covers and what its chances for passage are. Our chat hosts are adoption advocates who have worked for the passage of this bill for many years.

JUNE

Date:	June 1, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Treatment Homes Orientation School-Aged Child Foster Care Opportunities
Speakers:
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL1, South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life (ages 5 -18 years old) by becoming a Treatment Home foster parent.

Date:	June 3, 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:	June 5, 2006
Time:	8:00 PM, New Member Orientation: 7:45 PM
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	"Disciplining With Love"
Speakers:	Dr. Steven Tobias
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:

Date:	June 6 - June 20, 2006
Time:
Sponsor:	Collectible Tours, LLC
Topic:	Chinese Motherland Tour
Speaker(s):
Location:	4001 Century Lane, Chadds Ford , PA 19317
Contact(s):	P: (610) 361-0535, Toll Free: (866) 361-0535
Email:	info@collectibletours.com
Web Site:	www.collectibletours.com
Notes:	A tour of China for Chinese-American adoptees and their families.

Date:	June 6, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Treatment Homes Orientation School-Aged Child Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Recruitment: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life (ages 5 -18 years old) by becoming a Treatment Home foster parent.

Date:	June 7, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons For Children
Topic:	Wide Horizons For Children will host an adoption information meeting for families interest in learning about the adoption process.
Speakers:
Location:	1446 South Ave., Plainfield, NJ
Contact(s):	Bridget Devine
Email:	bdevine@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org
Notes:	To Register on line please visit: http://www.whfc.org/onlinereg/AdoptionInfo.htm

Date:	June 7, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Babies R Us
Topic:	Adoptive Parent's Seminar, Store Tour and Personalized Baby Registry Assistance
Speakers:
Location:	545 Route 17 South , Paramus, NJ
Contact(s):	Maritza Pappas 201-251-3191
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Babies R Us is going to dedicate an evening to adoptive parents. Space is limited, to reserve your spot please sign in advance.

Date:	June 8, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation Infant/Toddler Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, New Jersey 07652
Contact(s):	Recruitment: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Give a young child a healthy start in life. Learn more about the rewarding experience of infant/toddler foster care.

Date:	June 8, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation School-Aged Child Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL1, South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Explore the possibilities of providing a stable, loving home to a school-aged child (5 - 18 years old).

Date:	June 10, 2006
Time:	11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons For Adoption
Topic:	NJ Spring Picnic
Speaker(s):
Location:	Watchung Reservation, Evergreen Left Loop, Mountainside NJ
Contact(s):	Laura Stevens; 908-756-3000
Email:	lstevens@whfc.org
Web Site:	http://www.whfc.org
Notes:	Come and enjoy a picnic lunch and network & reconnect with other WHFC families at the 6th Annual NJ Spring Social Event at Watchung Reservation. Please RSVP by June 7th via our online registration or call Laura Stevens or Bridget Devine at 908.756.3000.

Date:	June 10, 2006
Time:	12:00 PM - dusk
Sponsor:	Monmouth/Ocean Counties Adoptive Families Support Group
Topic:	Summer Picnic
Speaker(s):
Location:	Highland Park - Donaldson Park
Contact(s):	Danielle 732-845-0791 or Liz 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Non paid members $10 per family, please bring lunch for your own family and something to be shared by the group (i.e. cupcakes, fruit salad, etc)

Date:	June 10, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	A Loving Choice Adoption Associates
Topic:	Steps to Agency Domestic Adoption
Speakers:	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 charge for this meeting, but please call or email to register.

Date:	June 14, 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:	June 15, 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:	June 15, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation School-Aged Child Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Recruitment: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Explore the possibilities of providing a stable, loving home to a school-aged child (5 - 18 years old).

Date:	June 15, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation Infant/Toddler Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL1, South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Give a young child a healthy start in life. Learn more about the rewarding experience of infant/toddler foster care.

Date:	June 16, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Monmouth/Ocean Counties Adoptive Families Support Group
Topic:	How to talk to children about adoption - infancy to 12 years old
Speakers:	Joni Mantell, LCSW
Location:	St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Danielle 732-845-0791 or Liz 732-473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Paid members free- non paid members $10 per family.

Date:	June 20, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	Free International Adoption Seminar
Speakers:	Cindy Page, LCSW
Location:	Calvary Baptist Church, 491 Lloyd Road, Aerdeen, NJ 07747
Contact(s):	Cindy Page 732-866-6675
Email:	CINDYP@HOLTINTERNATIONAL.ORG
Web Site:	www.holtinternational.org
Notes:

Date:	June 20, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore Domestic Adoption Free Informational Meeting
Speakers:
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for free registration!

Date:	June 21, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoptions and Discover Love FREE INFO MEETING about Domestic Adoption Programs
Speakers:
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for free registration!

Date:	June 22, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Fost-Adopt/Infant Adoption Orientation Infant/Toddler Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL1, South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Recruitment: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can open your heart and your home to a precious baby through fostering and adoption.

Date:	June 22, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoption - FREE INFO MEETING China, Guatemala, Vietnam, India, Russia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Kazakhstan.
Speakers:
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for free registration!

Date:	June 26, 2006
Time:	7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	Adoption Of the Older Child.
Speaker(s):	Dr. Jane Aronson, internationally recognized pediatrician known as “The Orphan Doctor.
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:	June 27, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons For Children
Topic:	Adopting From Russia Web Conference - Live Online Presentation
Speaker(s):
Location:	Your home or office
Contact(s):	Ruth Stillman
Email:	rstillman@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org
Notes:	You will need computer w/internet access and separate phone line. Visit WHFC website for all details.

Date:	June 28, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Birth Parent Support Group
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, New Jersey 07652
Contact(s):	Shea: (201) 226-0300 ext. 240
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	This on-going support group is for birth parents in all stages of the adoption process, including those who are contemplating adoption, have placed their child(ren) for adoption, or are in the process of search and reunion.

Date:	June 28, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Second Language, Literacy & Learning Connection, LLC
Topic:	Internationally adopted children.
Speaker(s):	Deborah Chitester
Location:	Woodbridge Public Library - Main, George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 for directions visit www.woodbridge.lib.nj.us
Contact(s):	Deborah Chitester
Email:	djcslp@slllc.org
Web Site:	www.slllc.org; http://www.slllc.org/Support%20Group.html
Notes:	For parents with internationally adopted children seeking a support system, friendship, who want to share information, understanding, and managing the unique profiles of this population. The group will feature guest speakers on issues such as schools, developmental concerns, second language acquisition, making family trips to birth countries and other topics of interest to the internationally adopted family. Please note this group is not a "how to" on adoption and is open to the general public who would like to attend the informative meetings.

Date:	June 29, 2006
Time:	12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons For Children
Topic:	Adopting From Russia Web Conference
Speaker(s):
Location:	Your home or office
Contact(s):	Ruth Stillman
Email:	rstillman@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org
Notes:	You will need computer w/internet access and separate phone line. Visit WHFC website for all details.

Date:	June 30- July 2, 2006
Time:	All day
Sponsor:	Korean Adoptee Adoptive Family Network (KAAN)
Topic:	"One Heart & One Mind"
Speaker(s):	Various Speakers
Location:	Seoul, Korea
Contact(s):	916-933-1447
Email:	kaanet@aol.com
Web Site:	www.kaanconference.com
Notes:	Motherland Tours also available after the conference. Options: AAC Homeland Tour: http://aacadoption.com/breaknews.htm#Homeland_Tour ASIA Homeland Tour: http://www.childrenshomeadopt.org/Tours_to_Birth _Countries.html Children's Home Society and Family Services: http://www.friendsofkorea.org Korea Homeland Tours http://www.koreanfocus.org/koreahomelandtours/

JULY

Date:	July 1, 2007
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:	July 6, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	PATH to Adoption, School-Aged Child Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life by providing them stability through adoption.

Date:	July 10, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	A Loving Choice Adoption Associates
Topic:	Steps to Agency Domestic Adoption
Speakers:	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 charge for this meeting, but please call or email to register.

Date:	July 11, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons For Children
Topic:	Wide Horizons For Children, will host an adoption information meeting for families interested in learning more about the adoption process.
Speakers:
Location:	Ridgewood, NJ
Contact(s):	Bridget Devine
Email:	bdevine@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org
Notes:	To Register on line please visit: http://www.whfc.org/onlinereg/AdoptionInfo.htm

Date:	July 11, 2006
Time:	6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons For Children
Topic:	FREE Adoption Information meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Ridgewood, NJ
Contact(s):	Bridget Devine
Email:	bdevine@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org
Notes:	Please call 908-756-3000 for exact location

Date:	July 11, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoptions and Discover Love FREE INFO MEETING about Domestic Adoption Programs
Speakers:
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for free registration!

Date:	July 12, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Bethany Christian Services
Topic:	Free International Adoption Informational Night
Speaker(s):
Location:	Bethany Christian Services 445 Godwin Ave Midland Park, NJ
Contact(s):	Erica Fischer-Topp
Email:	EFischer-Topp@bethany.org
Web Site:	www.bethany.org/midlandpark
Notes:	Come learn about adopting from the 13 International Countries Bethany works in.

Date:	July 13, 2006
Time:	6:00 - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons For Children
Topic:	FREE Adoption Information meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	96th.St. Public Library, Manhattan
Contact(s):	Maura Wiepert
Email:	mwiepert@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org
Notes:

Date:	July 13, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Treatment Home Orientation, Therapeutic Foster Services
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discover how you can make a difference in a school-aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent.

Date:	July 13, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation, Infant/Toddler Foster Services
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a child with a healthy start in life through infant/toddler foster services.

Date:	July 17 - 21, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 2:12 PM
Sponsor:	Camp Friendship NJ
Topic:	A Korean Culture Day Camp including classes in tae kwon do, drumming, art, dance, folklore, brush painting, music and cooking.
Speakers:
Location:	St. Joseph's Shrine, Stirling, NJ
Contact(s):	Karen Tiger
Email:
Web Site:	www.campfriendshipnj.com
Notes:

Date:	July 18, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoption - FREE INFO MEETING China, Guatemala, Vietnam, India, Russia, Lithuania, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan
Speakers:
Location:	Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for free registration!

Date:	July 18, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore Adoptions and Discover Love FREE INFO MEETING about Domestic Adoption Programs
Speakers:
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for free registration!

Date:	July 20, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore International Adoption - FREE INFO MEETING China, Guatemala, Vietnam, India, Russia, Lithuania, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan
Speakers:
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	856-665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for free registration!

Date:	July 20, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	PATH to Adoption, School-Aged Child Adoption
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, New Jersey 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life by providing them stability through adoption.

Date:	July 20, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Fost-Adopt Orientation, Infant/Toddler Adoption Services
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Explore the possibility of opening your heart and home to a precious infant or toddler through foster/adoption services.

Date:	July 21, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Monmouth/Ocean Counties 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:	Bring your topic to be discussed. Our group meets the third Friday of every month.

Date:	July 24, 2006
Time:	7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	Book Discussion (Book to be announced)
Speaker(s):
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:	July 25, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Treatment Home Orientation, Therapeutic Foster Services
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discover how you can make a difference in a school-aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent.

Date:	July 26, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation, Infant/Toddler Foster Services
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a child with a healthy start in life through infant/toddler foster services.

Date:	July 26, 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: (201) 226-0300 ext. 240
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	This on-going support group is for birth parents in all stages of the adoption process, including those who are contemplating adoption, have placed their child(ren) for adoption, or are in the process of search and reunion.

AUGUST

Date:	August 5, 2007
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:	August 8, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Treatment Home Orientation, Therapeutic Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discover how you can make a difference in a school-aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent.

Date:	August 9, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore INTERNATIONAL ADOPTIONS - free info meeting, Learn about our programs and see which one if right for you - China, Guatemala, Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Lithuania
Speakers:
Location:	Montclair, NJ
Contact(s):	(732) 335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for free registration!

Date:	August 9, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Bethany Christian Services
Topic:	Free International Adoption Informational Night - Free
Speaker(s):
Location:	Bethany Christian Services 445 Godwin Ave Midland Park, NJ
Contact(s):	Erica Fischer-Topp
Email:	EFischer-Topp@bethany.org
Web Site:	www.bethany.org/midlandpark
Notes:	Please join us to learn more about Bethany's International Adoption programs in 13 countries. Come learn about our BRAND NEW Haiti Program.

Date:	August 9, 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: (201) 226-0300 ext. 240
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	This on-going support group is for birth parents in all stages of the adoption process, including those who are contemplating adoption, have placed their child(ren) for adoption, or are in the process of search and reunion.

Date:	August 10, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore DOMESTIC ADOPTION - free info meeting, Join us to learn more about our Domestic Program
Speakers:
Location:	East Brunswick, NJ
Contact(s):	732-335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for free registration!

Date:	August 10, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation, School-Aged Child Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life by providing them stability through adoption.

Date:	August 10, 2006
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 Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a child with a healthy start in life through infant/toddler foster services.

Date:	August 12, 2007
Time:	Noon - Dusk
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	Summer Picnic
Speaker(s):
Location:	Lewis Morris County Park, Sunrise Lake, Under the Beach Umbrella
Contact(s):	Lois Bush at (908)322-9059
Email:	Lois123go@msn.com
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	Picnic free for members. Includes swimming; additional fees for boating. Non-members pay beach fees. Family should bring a picnic lunch, chairs/blanks for the beach Fun and Games for the whole family! For directions visit www.cpfanj.org

Date:	August 13-17, 2006
Time:	Sunday-Friday overnight camp
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	East Coast Holt Heritage overnight camp for international adoptees 9-16 years of age.
Speaker(s):
Location:	Camp Perlman, Starlight, PA
Contact(s):	Steve Kalb
Email:	stevek@holtinternational.org
Web Site:	http://www.holtintl.org/camp
Notes:	Holt International Adoptee Camp will provide an environment of physical and emotional safety, self-discovery, and fun. Within a community of adoptees, campers will share their common experiences while exploring issues of adoption, race, and identity development.

Date:	August 14, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Treatment Home Orientation Therapeutic Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discover how you can make a difference in a school-aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent.

Date:	August 15, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation School-Aged Child Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life by providing them stability through adoption.

Date:	August 15, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons for Children
Topic:	FREE Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Plainfield Public Library
Contact(s):	Bridget Devine
Email:	bdevine@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org
Notes:

Date:	August 16, 2006
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):	Shannon: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a child with a healthy start in life through infant/toddler foster services.

Date:	August 18, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM
Sponsor:
Topic:	"Real Life" a TV show
Speaker(s):	Mary Amaroso
Location:	Channel 8 on Comcast Systems in NJ, PA, MD and DE or on or around Channel 65 in NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.cn8.tv the show can be watched on streaming video, click on CN8 live.
Notes:	Show includes interviews with Ann Fessler, author of "The Girls Who Went Away,'' plus two birthmothers by Mary Amaroso.

Date:	August 20, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:
Topic:	"Real Life" a TV show
Speaker(s):	Mary Amaroso
Location:	Channel 8 on Comcast Systems in NJ, PA, MD and DE or on or around Channel 65 in NJ
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	www.cn8.tv the show can be watched on streaming video, click on CN8 live.
Notes:	Show includes interviews with Ann Fessler, author of "The Girls Who Went Away,'' plus two birthmothers by Mary Amaroso.

Date:	August 22, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore Domestic Adoption, Attend our FREE info meeting to learn more about our Domestic Program
Speakers:
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	(856) 665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for free registration!

Date:	August 24, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Explore INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION - free info meeting to see which program is right for YOU, China, Guatemala, Vietnam, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Lithuania
Speakers:
Location:	Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact(s):	(856) 665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for free registration!

Date:	August 25, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Fost - Adopt Orientation Infant/Toddler Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Explore the possibility of opening your heart and home to a precious infant or toddler through foster/adoption services.

Date:	August 26, 2006
Time:	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sponsor:	Korean Heritage Group of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Topic:	Celebrate Korea: A Decade of Collecting Arts and Crafts Activities for Children
Speakers:	Mrs. Hyunsoo Woo, Associate Curator of Korean Art
Location:	Philadelphia Museum of Art
Contact(s):	Ah-Young Kim (215) 684-7608
Email:	akim@philamuseum.org
Web Site:	http://www.philamuseum.org/information/47-274-490-373.html
Notes:	Open to families with children adopted from Korea

SEPTEMBER

Date:	September 2, 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:	September, 2, 2006
Time:	To be announced
Sponsor:	Spence Chapin
Topic:	Fall Mentorship Program for Children 11-14
Speaker(s):
Location:
Contact(s):	Joy Lieberthal at (212) 360-0231
Email:	jlieberthal@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:	http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes:	Since one of the best ways for our kids to understand their experience is by being around adults who share their adoption status, we have organized a group mentoring program. All our activities will take place in a group, with each mentor ‘assigned’ two children. Activities are scheduled for the first Saturday of every month from September to May. The mentors are adult adoptees--domestic and international--who have shared their adoption stories at various workshops and home study groups throughout the last few years here at Spence-Chapin. The deadline for applications is August 1, 2006. Ask Joy about the Meet & Greet for families and mentors in the Spence-Chapin Garden on August 26!

Date:	September 8, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Treatment Home Orientation
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discover how you can make a difference in school -aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent.

Date:	September 14, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons for Children
Topic:	Live Online Presentation for families interested in adopting from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan. Live 30 minute program specific presentation.
Speaker(s):
Location:	Online Presentation
Contact(s):	Ruth Stillman
Email:	rstillman@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org/onlinereg.ProgramIntro.htm for online registration and additional information
Notes:	All you need is a computer with internet access. Join program staff and hear questions raised by other families.

Date:	September 14, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation School-Aged Child Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life by providing them stability through adoption.

Date:	September 14, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Holt International Children's Services
Topic:	Free seminar on how to adopt internationally
Speaker(s):	Cindy Page. LCSW
Location:	Calvary Baptist Church, 491 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen, NJ 07747
Contact(s):	cindyp@holtinterantional.org
Email:
Web Site:	www.holtinterational.org
Notes:

Date:	September 14, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	A Loving Choice Adoption Associates
Topic:	Steps to Domestic Agency 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 informational meeting for those exploring domestic adoption. There in no charge for the meeting, but please call or e-mail to register.

Date:	September 15, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation School-Aged Child Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life by providing them stability through adoption.

Date:	September 15-16, 2006
Time:
Sponsor:	Adoption Crossroads, OriginsUSA, Origins Inc. Australia, Origins Canada and the Washington Square Institute for Mental Health
Topic:	Shedding Light on the Adoption Experience V an Educational Conference About Realities: The Lifelong Effects of Adoption and the Need for Family Preservation
Speakers:	Ann Fessler, Betty Jean Lifton, Antolin Llorente, Carol Schaefer, Rickie Solinger
Location:	Fordham University (Lincoln Center Campus) 113 West 60th Street New York City
Contact(s):	call (845) 268-0283
Email:	conference@adoptioncrossroads.org
Web Site:	http://www.adoptioncrossroads.org/Conference/
Notes:	Click below for conference program and registration form. Shedding Light on the Adoption Experience V

Date:	September 16, 2006
Time:	7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee
Topic:	North Jersey Monthly Meeting
Speaker(s):	Betsy Forrest, MSW, Adoption Specialist and Adult Adoptee
Location:	Special one time location at Tice's Senior Citizen Center, 411 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Woodcliff Lake, NJ
Contact(s):	(201) 689-0995
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	Due to a scheduling conflict with Temple Beth OR, only this September meeting will be at Tice’s, which is at Tice’s Shopping Mall f/k/a Tice’s apple orchards .The directions are as follows: take Garden State Parkway to Exit 171, make a left at exit onto Glen Rd. Make a right at end onto Chestnut Ridge Rd. Make quick left before Sunoco Station and then quick right into the mall. Drive parallel to stores, and building is in the middle but in front of the mall by the road, so you’ll have to turn right. It is a stone and yellow Cape Cod style home.

Date:	September 16, 2006
Time:	11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	The Ultimate Challenge Meet and Greet Event
Speaker(s):
Location:
Contact(s):	Melissa Goring mgoring@cafsnj.org (201) 226.0300 Brad Armstrong barmstrong@cafsnj.org (973) 762.5887
Email:
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Children deserve to have loving families that can meet their special needs. Unfortunately, this opportunity does not exist for many of NJ's forgotten youths. Register for this Children’s Aid and Family Services’ event to meet our children and discover how you can transform a child’s life. To be eligible to attend Children’s Aid and Family Services’ Match Party you must: Be 18 years of age or older Pre-register for the event It’s that simple. To find out more about Children’s Aid and Family Services, Inc. and to view profiles/videos of our waiting children, please visit our website at www.cafsnj.org . It will provide you with a wealth of information and let you know how to get involved

Date:	September 17, 2006
Time:	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parents Committee Meeting, Central Jersey Monthly Meeting
Topic:	Questions I wish I had asked my layer/ agency/ birthparents
Speaker(s):	Robin Fleischner, Esq., Adoption Attorney and Adoptive Parent Lauren Fajerman, LSW, District Supervisor, Adoptions From The Heart, Hazlet, NJ
Location:	The Church of saint Anselm, 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside, NJ 07712
Contact(s):	201-689-0995
Email:	2emccaarthy@optonline.net
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	The topic explores the questions prospective adoptive parents should ask their Attorney, Agency, and Birthparents when forging this important relationship.

Date:	September 19, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons for Children
Topic:	FREE Adoption Information Meeting
Speaker(s):
Location:	Location -t/b/d
Contact(s):	Bridget Devine
Email:	bdevine@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org
Notes:	Please call the WHFC New Jersey office at (908) 756-3000 for exact location.

Date:	September 19, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons for Children
Topic:	Live Online Presentation for families interested in adopting from Ethiopia.
Speaker(s):
Location:	Online Presentation
Contact(s):	Ruth Stillman
Email:	rstillman@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org/onlinereg.ProgramIntro.htm for online registration and additional information
Notes:	All you need is a computer with internet access. Join program staff and hear questions raised by other families.

Date:	September 19, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey
Topic:	Adoption Information Meeting: Join us and learn how to build your family through adoption! Come find out about our Infant, Open Adoption Program and our Waiting Child Adoption Program.
Speaker(s):	MaryAnn Sager, Interim Director and Michelle Figueroa, Counseling Supervisor
Location:	6 Terri Lane, Suite 300, Burlington, NJ 08016
Contact(s):	RSVP to Terry Dingle @ (609) 386-7171, ext. 4110
Email:	tdingle@lmsnj.org
Web Site:	www.lsmnjadoption.org
Notes:	Call Terry for an information packet. The programs will be presented and there will be Q & A time. Refreshments provided.

Date:	September 19, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Treatment Home Orientation Therapeutic Foster Care Opptunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discover how you can make a difference in a school-aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent.

Date:	September 19, 2006
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):	Shannon: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a child with a healthy start in life through infant/toddler foster services.

Date:	September 21,2006
Time:	12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons for Children
Topic:	Live Online Presentation for families interested in adopting from Ethiopia.
Speaker(s):
Location:	Online Presentation
Contact(s):	Ruth Stillman
Email:	rstillman@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org/onlinereg.ProgramIntro.htm for online registration and additional information
Notes:	All you need is a computer with internet access. Join program staff and hear questions raised by other families.

Date:	September 21, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation Infant / Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762-5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a child with a healthy start in life through infant/toddler foster services.

Date:	September 21, 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: (201) 226-0300 ext. 240
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	This on-going support group is for birth parents in all stages of the adoption process, including those who are contemplating adoption, have placed their child(ren) for adoption, or are in the process of search and reunion.

Date:	September 22, 2006
Time:	12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons for Children
Topic:	Live Online Presentation for families interested in adopting from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan. Live 30 minute program specific presentation.
Speaker(s):
Location:	Online Presentation
Contact(s):	Ruth Stillman
Email:	rstillman@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org/onlinereg.ProgramIntro.htm for online registration and additional information
Notes:	All you need is a computer with internet access. Join program staff and hear questions raised by other families.

Date:	September 25, 2006
Time:	7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	The Joys and Challenges Of a Transracial Adoption.
Speaker(s):	Reunited adult adoptee Amanda Powers
Location:	Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Ave, North Plainfied, 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:	September 25, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons for Children
Topic:	Live Online Presentation for families interested in adopting from Guatemala.
Speaker(s):
Location:	Online Presentation
Contact(s):	Ruth Stillman
Email:	rstillman@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org/onlinereg.ProgramIntro.htm for online registration and additional information
Notes:	All you need is a computer with internet access. Join program staff and hear questions raised by other families.

Date:	September 27, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Meet & Greet Boarder Baby Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	Midland Park, NJ
Contact(s):	Brad (973) 762-5887 ext 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Come listen to real-life experiences from an infant/toddler adoptive parent, and learn how you can become involved in a child's life.

Date:	September 27, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Second Language, Literacy & Learning Connection, LLC
Topic:	Internationally adopted children
Speaker(s):	Deborah Chitester
Location:	Woodbridge Public Library - Main, George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge
Contact(s):	Deborah Chitester
Email:	djcslp@slllc.org
Web Site:	www.slllc.org http://www.slllc.org/Support%20Group.html
Notes:	For parents with internationally adopted children seeking a support system, friendship, who want to share information, understanding, and managing the unique profiles of this population. The group will feature guest speakers on issues such as schools, developmental concerns, second language acquisition, making family trips to birth countries and other topics of interest to the internationally adopted family. Please note this group is not a "how to" on adoption and is open to the general public who would like to attend the informative meetings.

Date:	September 28,2006
Time:	12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Wide Horizons for Children
Topic:	Live Online Presentation for families interested in adopting from Guatemala.
Speaker(s):
Location:	Online Presentation
Contact(s):	Ruth Stillman
Email:	rstillman@whfc.org
Web Site:	www.whfc.org/onlinereg.ProgramIntro.htm for online registration and additional information
Notes:	All you need is a computer with internet access. Join program staff and hear questions raised by other families.

Date:	September 29, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Fost-Adopt/Infant Adopt Orientation Infant/Toddler Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226-0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Explore the possibility of opening your heart and home to a precious infant or toddler through foster/adoption services.

OCTOBER

Date:	October 1, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sponsor:	First Presbyterian Church of Bernardsville
Topic:	3rd Annual Korean Culture Festival Adult Adoptee Panel
Speaker(s):	Washington State Senator Paul Shin
Location:	Route 202, Bernardsville
Contact(s):	Jim Venezia
Email:	info@tlccultureschool.org
Web Site:	www.tlccultureschool.org
Notes:

Date:	October 2, 2006
Time:	8:00 PM, New Members Orientation: 7:45 PM
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	School Issues and Adoption
Speaker(s):	Presented by Carolyn McKnight, adoptive parent, teacher, and former caseworker for Holt International
Location:	First Presbyterian Church, 494 Route 10 West, at Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):	973-625-5628
Email:	kswalz@verizon.net
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	A perfect time to hear some great advice about Adoption and the Schools.

Date:	October 5, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Overview of the Adoption Process
Speaker(s):	Barbara A. Rall, LCSW
Location:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Family Counseling Services: 148 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ
Contact(s):	Contact Maryanne Bennet at (201) 445-7015 x 215
Email:
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:

October 5, 2006

Time:

5:00 PM (time subject to change)

Sponsor:

Adoption Crossroads

Topic:

Movie viewing: Debra Baker's film "Lost and Found", her personal documentary about searching for, and finding the son she surrendered for adoption thirty years earlier.

Speaker(s):

Location:

International Festival of Cinema and Technology, New York, NY ; Millennium Film Workshop Screening Room 66 E. 4th Street, between Bowery & 2nd Ave.

Contact(s):

Email:

joesoll@earthlink.net

Web Site:

Notes:

One hour film: $7.00 at the door. More info about Debra's films at www.debrabakerfilms.com (under construction).

Date:	October 6, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Treatment Home Orientation School-Aged Child Foster Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762 - 5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discover how you can make a difference in school -aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent.

Date:	October 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:	October 9, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	A Loving Choice Adoption Associates
Topic:	Steps to Domestic Agency 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 informational meeting for those exploring domestic adoption. There in no charge for the meeting, but please call or e-mail to register.

Date:	October 10, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation Infant/Toddler Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226 - 0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a child with a healthy start in life through infant/toddler foster services.

Date:	October 11, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:
Topic:	Identity, Adoption and 7-12 Year Olds
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:
Notes:	This workshop explores the identity issues adopted children face during the elementary school years and what parents can do to help their children develop a strong sense of self.

Date:	October 11, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Treatment Home Orientation School-Aged Child Foster Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226 - 0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discover how you can make a difference in school -aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent.

Date:	October 12, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	The Life-Long Impact of Adoption
Speaker(s):	Barbara A. Rall, LCSW
Location:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Family Counseling Services: 148 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ
Contact(s):	Contact Maryanne Bennet at (201) 445-7015 x 215
Email:
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	October 13, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation School-Aged Child Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762 - 5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life by providing them stability through adoption.

Date:	October 13-14, 2006
Time:	All Day
Sponsor:	St. John's University, Manhattan Campus
Topic:	Fourth Biennial Adoption Conference, Families without borders? Adoption Across Culture and Race.
Speaker(s):	Speakers include: Dr. Ruth McRoy, Dr. Amanda Baden, Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao, Dr. Betty Jean Lifon, Dr. John Raible, Hollee McGinnis and Sue Harris.
Location:	101 Murray Street, NY, NY 10007
Contact(s):	Center for Psychological Services and Clinical Studies
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/centers/ psychology/ev_psych_061013.sju
Notes:	This conference, hosted by St. Johns University, focuses on Transracial and Transcultural adoption. The continually growing conference features two days of speakers, workshops and presentations. There will be a screening and discussion of several films Friday evening. Co-sponsored by Montclair State University, Families from Children from China, Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, American Adoption Congress and NJ ARCH, Program of Children's Aid and Family Services. For a detailed conference schedule and printable registration form, click here

Date:	October 14, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoption Center of Delaware Valley and NJ Department of Children and Families
Topic:	Adoption Cafe
Speaker(s):
Location:	Mercer County Community College 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ
Contact(s):	Ginger Smith at (215) 735-9988 x 367
Email:	gsmith@nacenter.adopt.org
Web Site:
Notes:	Are you approved for adoption? Learn more about how to match your family with a waiting child. View child profiles and gather information on waiting children. Have your questions answered by on-site adoption professionals. Participate in an informative discussion lead by NJ DCF Staff, "Adoption of a child from New Jersey" Find out about available post adoption support services and programs.

Date:	October 18, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Birth Parent Support Group
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226 - 0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	This on-going support group is for birth parents in all stages of the adoption process, including those who are contemplating adoption, have placed their child (ren) for adoption, or are in the process of search and reunion.

Date:	October 18, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Morris County Foster Parent Association
Topic:
Speaker(s):	DYFS Director Eileen Crummy
Location:	Redeemer Lutheran Church, 203 Eyland Avenue ( at Unneberg Avenue), Succasunna
Contact(s):	Michelle Cannaveno (to confirm attendance and indicate supper contribution) (908) 850-8303
Email:	webmaster@morrisfpa.org
Web Site:	http://home.earthlink.net/~wcfafs/
Notes:

Date:	October 19, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation School-Aged Child Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226 - 0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life by providing them stability through adoption.

Date:	October 19, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation Infant/Toddler Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762 - 5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a child with a healthy start in life through infant/toddler foster services.

Date:	October 19, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sponsor:	AMETZ Adoption Program
Topic:	Developmental Issues of Children Adopted from Orphanages with Dr. Jane Aronson
Speaker(s):	Dr. Jane Aronson
Location:	NEW YORK CITY. JCC of Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue
Contact(s):	(212) 558- 9949 for information or (646) 505-5708 to register
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	As a parent it's important to know how to promote your child's development. With an adopted child there are special issues to consider such as consequences of spending time in an orphanage or foster care setting and the effects of early loss and separation. Understanding normal and delays in development, including gross and fine motor skills, language, cognitive abilities, sensory integration, auditory processing, feeding, sleeping, early intervention and long term prognosis and key to building a healthy parent/child relationship.

Date:

October 20, 2006

Time:

7:00 PM

Sponsor:

Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.

Topic:

Speaker(s):

Kathy Kircher English, Adult Adoptee

Location:

St Mary's Church in Colts Neck, NJ

Contact(s):

(732) 473-9113 Liz
(732) 845-0791 Danielle

Email:

lgrudus@comcast.net

Web Site:

Notes:

Kathy Kircher English speaking to our group this month. Kathy is 45 yrs old and was adopted when she was 7 weeks old. Her and her husband have 2 adopted children of their own. She has searched for her birth family and has stories to share..

Date:	October 23, 2006
Time:	7:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Sponsor:	Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
Topic:	Through the Eyes and Hearts of our Children – a Personal Family Story.
Speaker(s):	Carol Gustavson, former first grade teacher in Cedar Grove, NJ, proud adoptive mom of four, Congressional Angel In Adoption, and pioneer adoptive mother in reaching out to birth parents to create a bridge for mutual understanding and respect.
Location:	Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Ave, North Plainfied, 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:	October 23, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Mothers Who Have Lost their Parental Rights to DYFS
Topic:	New Support Group; Informational and Networking Meeting
Speaker(s):	Open Discussion
Location:	Blackwood Rotary Library Gloucester Township Branch 15 South Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Contact(s):	Jeanne at (856) 534-6796
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This is a new support group forming for those mothers who have had their parents rights terminated by the child welfare system.

Date:	October 24, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Sponsor:
Topic:	Developmental Issues for Children Adopted Internationally
Speaker(s):
Location:	Calvary Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Avenue, Summit, NJ
Contact(s):	Alison Aiello at 973-744-0364
Email:	alisonga@comcast.net
Web Site:
Notes:	Early life in an orphanage or with different caretakers often has a significant effect on a child's growth, development, and behavior. Learn what to expect and how to meet the challenges.

Date:	October 25, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Ridgewood Community School
Topic:	What Mom and Dad Need to Know, Adoption though the Eyes of a Child "Mom an Dad think they know what it's like when the teacher asks about families, or when the other kids ask why my 'real mother' didn't want me, or why I look different from the rest of my family"
Speaker(s):	Nancy Borders LCSW
Location:	BF Middle School, Ridgewood
Contact(s):	For information and registration contact the Ridgewood Community School (201) 670-2777
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	This course will teach you what adopted kids think about every day, the questions they have about themselves, and what they wish you, as parent, knew.

Date:	October 26, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic:	Transracial and Transcultural Adoption
Speaker(s):	Barbara A. Rall, LCSW
Location:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Family Counseling Services: 148 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ
Contact(s):	Contact Maryanne Bennet at (201) 445-7015 x 215
Email:
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:

Date:	October 27, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Fost/Adopt - Infant Adopt Orientation Infant/Toddler Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762 - 5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Explore the possibility of opening your heart and home to a precious infant or toddler through foster/adoption services.

Date:	October 27, through Sunday November 12, 2006
Time:	Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Sponsor:
Topic:	EXPECTING ISABEL
Speaker(s):
Location:	Dreamcatcher The Baird 5 Mead Street in Meadowland Park South Orange, NJ
Contact(s):	(973) 378-7754, ext. 2228
Email:
Web Site:	www.DreamcatcherRep.org
Notes:	Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students, with special rates for subscribers and groups. Students pay only $10 on the First Friday, October 27, and seniors pay only $10 on Senior Sunday, the October 29th matinee.

Date:	October 28, 2006
Time:	12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	Halloween Party
Speaker(s):	"Wings of Magic", Featuring Professional Magician Mark A.S. Dolson http://www.wingsofmagic.com/
Location:	First Presbyterian Church, 494 Route 10 West, at Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):	Lynn at 973-736-7032
Email:	l.riker@verizon.net
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	Free for CPFA members; $10.00 per family for non-members. Please bring a fall /Halloween themed snack or desert to share. Drinks will be supplied by CPFA. Please log onto http://www.cpfanj.org/events/ to RSVP or contact the Social Chairperson indicated above.

NOVEMBER

Date:	November 1, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Second Language, Literacy & Learning Connection, LLC
Topic:	Internationally adopted children
Speaker(s):	Deborah Chitester
Location:	Woodbridge Public Library - Main, George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge
Contact(s):	Deborah Chitester
Email:	djcslp@slllc.org
Web Site:	www.slllc.org http://www.slllc.org/Support%20Group.html
Notes:	For parents with internationally adopted children seeking a support system, friendship, who want to share information, understanding, and managing the unique profiles of this population. The group will feature guest speakers on issues such as schools, developmental concerns, second language acquisition, making family trips to birth countries and other topics of interest to the internationally adopted family. Please note this group is not a "how to" on adoption and is open to the general public who would like to attend the informative meetings.

Date:	November 1, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Second Language, Literacy & Learning Connection, LLC
Topic:	Internationally adopted children
Speaker(s):	Deborah Chitester
Location:	Woodbridge Public Library - Main, George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge
Contact(s):	Deborah Chitester
Email:	djcslp@slllc.org
Web Site:	www.slllc.org http://www.slllc.org/Support%20Group.html
Notes:

Date:	November 1, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:
Topic:	Navigating Openness Adoptive Families
Speakers:
Location:	Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, NYC (New York)
Contact(s):	Jamila (212) 360-0259
Email:	jcleary@spence-chapin.org
Web Site:
Notes:	Everything we know today indicates the importance of sharing information about birth parents with our children and establishing some sort of relationship with birth parents. This workshop will give parents guidelines for discussions with their children and for negotiating communication with birth parents.

Date:	November 4, 2006
Time:	9:00 AM
Sponsor:
Topic:	5K Run and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run
Speakers:
Location:	Charles Yates Center for Children and Families Lumberton, NJ
Contact(s):	Pamela Collins (609) 267-2318 Family Service Attn: Development Office 770 Woodlane Rd., Suite 23 Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Email:	pamelac@famserv.org
Web Site:	http://www.fam-serv.org/5krun/forms/5k_Run_Brochure.pdf
Notes:	To benefit foster care and adoption programs at Family Service of Burlington County.

Date:	November 4, 2006
Time:	8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	New Jersey's 25th Annual "Let's Talk Adoption" Conference
Speakers:	Key Note: Debbie Riley, Executive Director of C.A.S.E. Author of "Beneath the Mask: Understanding Adopted Teens.
Location:	Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ
Contact(s):	Pat Bennett - (908) 273-5694
Email:	conference05@cpfanj.org
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	For more information on this conference click here: http://www.cpfanj.org/events/lta/callfp2006.pdf

Date:	November 4, 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:	November 6, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen
Topic:	Annual Mass to Celebrate Adoption
Speakers:
Location:	The St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Contact(s):	Office of Family Life
Email:	familylife@diometuchen.org
Web Site:	http://www.diometuchen.org/familylife/calendar.html
Notes:	All whose lives have been touched by adoption are invited to join us to celebrate Mass with the Most Rev. Paul Gregory Bootkoski, Bishop of Metuchen. A light reception will follow the liturgy and provide opportunities to connect with other families and to explore various adoption resources.

Date:	November 7, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speakers:
Location:	Adoptions From the Heart 2212 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109
Contact(s):	(610) 432-2384
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for your free registration.

Date:	November 7, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speakers:
Location:	Adoptions From the Heart 1525 Oregon Pike, Suite 402 Lancaster, PA 17601
Contact(s):	(717) 399-7766
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for your free registration.

Date:	November 9, 2006
Time:	2:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Sponsor:	Rutgers University
Topic:	"The Girls Who Went Away: Moving Women Silenced by Shame from the Shadows into the Public Sphere"
Speakers:	Ann Fessler
Location:	Trayes Hall A, Douglass Student Center, Rutgers University
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:	http://www.alumni.rutgers.edu/broadcastemail/20061027B.htm.
Notes:	Ann Fessler is the author of The Girls Who Went Away: The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades Before Roe v. Wade.

Date:	November 9, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speakers:
Location:	East Brunswick Library 2 Civic Center Drive East Brunswick, NJ
Contact(s):	(732) 335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for your free registration.

Date:	November 8, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Adoption: Guatemala/China/Vietnam
Speakers:
Location:	Adoptions From the Heart 1525 Oregon Pike, Suite 402 Lancaster, PA 17601
Contact(s):	(717) 399-7766
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for your free registration.

Date:	November 9, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Adoption: Guatemala/China/Vietnam
Speakers:
Location:	Adoptions From the Heart 2212 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109
Contact(s):	(610) 432-2384
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for your free registration.

Date:	October 27, through Sunday November 12, 2006
Time:	Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Sponsor:
Topic:	EXPECTING ISABEL
Speaker(s):
Location:	Dreamcatcher The Baird 5 Mead Street in Meadowland Park South Orange, NJ
Contact(s):	(973) 378-7754, ext. 2228
Email:
Web Site:	www.DreamcatcherRep.org
Notes:	Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students, with special rates for subscribers and groups.

Date:	November 12, 2006
Time:	5:30 PM
Sponsor:	APC (Adoptive Parents Committee) Central Jersey
Topic:	"Adoption Through the Eyes of a Child"
Speakers:	Nancy Borders, LCSW
Location:	St. Anslem Church, 1028 Wayside Rd, Ocean, NJ
Contact(s):	El McCarthy (732) 660-0244; Peggy Bonanno (732) 774-5599
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:

Date:	November 14, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speakers:
Location:	Adoptions From the Heart
Contact(s):	(856) 665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for your free registration.

Date:	November 15, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover International Adoption
Speakers:
Location:	Hazlet Library 215 Middle Road, Hazlet, NJ
Contact(s):	(732) 335-8883
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for your free registration.

Date:	November 16, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From the Heart
Topic:	Discover International Adoption
Speakers:
Location:	Adoptions From the Heart 451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Contact(s):	(856) 665-5655
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org
Notes:	Please call for your free registration.

Date:	November 19, 2006
Time:	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptive Parent Committee Long Island Chapter
Topic:	26th Annual Tri-State Adoption Conference "Circle of Life, Circle of Love"
Speakers:	Dr. Jane Aronson Founder and Executive Medical Director of Worldwide Orphan Foundation
Location:	Long Island University C. W. post Campuses, Greenvale, NY
Contact(s):	(516) 795-4034
Email:
Web Site:	www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:	Registration starts at 8:00 AM

Date:	November 19, 2006
Time:	9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Sponsor:	Thinking of Adopting.com
Topic:	"Medical Aspects of International Adoption"
Speakers:	Dr. Alla Gordina
Location:	Your PC -Online training: Adoption Telecourses & Adoption Webinar
Contact(s):	(410) 916-1542
Email:	registration@thinkingofadopting.com
Web Site:	To learn more or register go to: http://www.thinkingofadopting.com/html/adoption_telecourses.html
Notes:	This is a two part course: the first part is a 60 minute recorded presentation (audio & slides) you can access over the Internet at your convenience. The second part is a live, 90-minute question and answer session with Dr. Gordina. This is a great opportunity to talk with Dr.Gordina, prior to traveling - or to ask the questions you may have since you returned home. The live Q&A will be held on Sunday, November 19th at 9 PM Eastern time. Cost $19.95

Date:	November and December 2006
Time:	Ongoing
Sponsor:	Thinking of Adopting.com
Topic:	"Healing Hannah: Attachment from a Parent's Point of View"
Speakers:	Dawn Choate - a mother of four including two children adopted internationally.
Location:	Your PC -Online training: Adoption Telecourses & Adoption Webinar
Contact(s):	(410) 916-1542
Email:	registration@thinkingofadopting.com
Web Site:	To learn more or register go to: http://www.thinkingofadopting.com/html/adoption_telecourses.html
Notes:	Ms. Chaote discusses the attachment challenges she faced with one of her daughters including describing her symptoms, how she realized she was facing an attachment challenge, and how she found the resources needed to overcome them.

Date:	November 28, 2006
Time:	7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Sponsor:
Topic:	Adoption 101 for Grandparents, Other Relatives and Friends
Speakers:
Location:	Calvary Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Avenue, Summit, NJ
Contact(s):	Alison Aiello at 973-744-0364
Email:	alisonga@comcast.net
Web Site:
Notes:	Discuss the joys and challenges adoption brings to a family. Explore the concerns family and friends often have about adoption. This workshop will introduce relatives and friends to the basics of adoption and teach them ways to respond to the questions your child and others may ask.

Date:	November 28, 2006
Time:	11:00 AM
Sponsor:
Topic:	"The View" Daytime Television Program Features Adoption
Speakers:
Location:	ABC Television Station
Contact(s):
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	The daytime television program, The View, will be including adoption in its line-up on its November 28th show. (Check your local listings for time) Sarah Gerstenzang, Assistant Director for AdoptUsKids will be on the program as well as an adoptive family or two. We encourage you to tune in.

Date:	November 29, 2006
Time:	9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sponsor:	Center For Family Connections
Topic:	Family Connections Training (FaCT) Institute, Culture, Ethnicity, Race, Class and Religion
Speakers:	Training directed and facilitated by Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao
Location:	Center For Family Connections
Contact(s):	(617) 547-0909
Email:	cffc@kinnect.org
Web Site:	www.kinnect.org
Notes:	There is never enough awareness and discussion about how isms play themselves out in adoption. It is always important to increase our awareness and get out of our comfort zone in order to understand the experience of children and families intransracial and international adoptions. It is also important to remember that many same-race, same-nationality families have similar experiences when their families have been created across religious or economic lines. All of these perspectives will be discussed. Guest presenters TBA. Please note that training is for parents (birth and adoptive) adopted adults, professionals, and any other interested adults Pre-payment and pre-registration required. Training costs $55/person LICSW, LCSW, LMFT, and LMHC CEUs available for additional $35/person

DECEMBER

Date:	December 1, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Treatment Home Orientation School-Aged Child Foster Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762 - 5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discover how you can make a difference in school -aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent.

Date:	December 2, 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:	December 4, 2006
Time:	5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Sponsor:	The Rutgers Child Advocacy Center and The NJ Child Placement Advisory Council
Topic:	Aging Out: Don't Miss Out! A presentation and information session.
Speaker(s):
Location:	Bonnie Brae, 3415 Valley Road, Liberty Corner, NJ 07938.
Contact(s):	(973) 353.3196
Email:	rmandelbaum@kinoy.rutgers.edu
Web Site:
Notes:	Snacks will be served and prizes raffled.

Date:	December 4, 2006
Time:	8:00 PM, New Members Orientation: 7:45 PM
Sponsor:	Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
Topic:	"The Realities of Adoption: A Panel Discussion". Adoptive parents will share their personal accounts of their journeys to becoming families. Panelists will represent domestic adoption, international adoption, and older child adoption.
Speaker(s):	Adoptive parents will share their personal accounts of their journeys to becoming families. Panelists will represent domestic adoption, international adoption, and older child adoption.
Location:	First Presbyterian Church, 494 Route 10 West, at Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ
Contact(s):	(973) 625-5628
Email:	kswalz@verizon.net
Web Site:	www.cpfanj.org
Notes:	This is a free program

Date:	December 6, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Treatment Home Orientation School-Aged Child Foster Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226 - 0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Discover how you can make a difference in school-aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent

Date:	December 6, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor:	Jewish Family Services of Metro West
Topic:	Information Seminar on China Adoption
Speaker(s):	Stephanie E'Amico, Director and Sheila Muster, LCSW
Location:	256 Colombia Turnpike, Suite 105, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Contact(s):	(973) 765-9050 Ext 305
Email:	smuster@jfs-metronj.org
Web Site:	www.jfs-metronj.org
Notes:	Hear a program about China adoptions, meet families who have recently adopted, learn about Home Study and Post-Placement Services and discuss how to begin the adoption process. Admission is free.

Date:	December 9, 2006
Time:	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sponsor:	Monmouth / Ocean County adoptive Families Support Group
Topic:	Annual Holiday Party
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Mary's Church (Parish Hall), Colts Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Danielle (973) 845-0791, or Liz (732) 473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Please bring a dish / snack

Date:	December 11, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sponsor:	Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services Support Group
Topic:	Stepping Into Our Shoes: (Those Who Grow Up in Foster Care and/or are Adopted)
Speaker(s):	Pam Hasegawa and Betsy Forrest
Location:	Harmony Presbyterian Church, 2727 Belvidere Road, Harmony, NJ.
Contact(s):	(908) 454-5645
Email:	wcfafs@earthlink.net
Web Site:
Notes:	Pam and Betsy will walk you though a series of experiential exercises. These exercises are designed to help everyone know some of what it feels like to grow up in foster care and/or in an adoptive family. The exercises are fun, informative and will touch your heart.

Date:	December 12, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Boarder Baby Orientation Infant/Toddler Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226 - 0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a child with a healthy start in life through infant/toddler foster services.

Date:	December 12, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speakers:
Location:	451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Contact(s):	(856) 665-5655
Email:	JenniferB@afth.org
Web Site:	www.afth.org
Notes:	Join us for a free information meeting at 7:00 PM, in Cherry Hill, NJ, where attendees will learn about domestic adoption options, adoption myths vs. facts, financial assistance and finding the program that’s right program for them. Call (856)665-5655 to register.

Date:	December 12, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Discover International Adoption
Speakers:
Location:	1 Bethany Road, STE 81 Bldg 6, Hazlet, NJ 07730
Contact(s):	(732) 335-8883
Email:	DeborahD@afth.org
Web Site:	www.afth.org
Notes:	Join us for a free information meeting at 6:30 PM, in Hazlet, NJ, where attendees will learn about the adoption process for China, Guatemala, Ukraine Lithuania, Vietnam and Kazakhstan, including criteria and travel requirements. Call (732) 335-8883 to register.

Date:	December 14, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation School-Aged Child Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	240 Frisch Court - 1st Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Contact(s):	Shannon: (201) 226 - 0300 ext. 247
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life by providing them stability through adoption.

Date:	December 14, 2006
Time:	7:00 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Discover International Adoption
Speakers:
Location:	451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Contact(s):	(856) 665-5655
Email:	JenniferB@afth.org
Web Site:	www.afth.org
Notes:	Join us for a free information meeting at 7:00 PM, in Cherry Hill, NJ, where attendees will learn about the adoption process for China, Guatemala, Ukraine Lithuania, Vietnam and Kazakhstan, including criteria and travel requirements. Call (856) 665-5655 to register.

Date:	December 15, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:	Monmouth / Ocean County adoptive Families Support Group
Topic:	Open Discussion
Speaker(s):
Location:	St. Mary's Church (Parish Hall), Colts Neck, NJ
Contact(s):	Danielle (973) 845-0791, or Liz (732) 473-9113
Email:
Web Site:
Notes:	Join us for a great discussion, make new friends and share experiences.

Date:	December 19, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	PATH to Adoption Orientation School-Aged Child Adoption Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762 - 5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn how you can transform a child's life by providing them stability through adoption.

Date:	December 19, 2006
Time:	6:30 PM
Sponsor:	Adoptions From The Heart
Topic:	Discover Domestic Adoption
Speakers:
Location:	1 Bethany Road, STE 81, Bldg 6, Hazlet, NJ 07730
Contact(s):	(732) 335-8883
Email:	DeborahD@afth.org
Web Site:	www.afth.org
Notes:	Join us for a free information meeting at 6:30 PM, in Hazlet, NJ, where attendees will learn about domestic adoption options, adoption myths vs. facts, financial assistance and finding the program that’s right program for them. Call (732) 335-8883 to register.

Date:	December 20, 2006
Time:	7:30 PM
Sponsor:
Topic:	Attaining Success for Second Language Learners
Speakers:	DEBORAH JILL CHITESTER M.S.,CCC/SLP Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist Second Language, Literacy & Learning Connection, LLC
Location:	Woodbridge Public Library, Main Branch, George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ
Contact(s):	(609) 737-7225
Email:	djcslp@slllc.org
Web Site:	www.SLLLC.org
Notes:

Date:	December 21, 2006
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Boarder baby Orientation Infant/ Toddler Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762 - 5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a child with a healthy start in life through infant/toddler foster services.

Date:	December 21, 2006
Time:	6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor:	Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc.
Topic:	Fost/Adopt - Infant Adopt Orientation Infant/ Toddler Foster Care Opportunities
Speaker(s):
Location:	76 South Orange Avenue - Suite LL01, South Orange, NJ 07079
Contact(s):	Brad: (973) 762 - 5887 ext. 204
Email:	adoption@cafsnj.org
Web Site:	www.cafsnj.org
Notes:	Explore the possibility of opening your heart and home to a precious infant or toddler through foster/adoption services.

Date:	December 22, 2006
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.