NJ ARCH: Events Archives - 2007
NJ ARCH: Events Archives -
2007
| JANUARY |
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| Date: | January 6, 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: | January 8, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:00 PM, New Members Orientation: 7:45 PM |
| Sponsor: | Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA) |
| Topic: | Book Talk: "A Love Like No Other: Stories from Adoptive Parents" |
| Speaker(s): | Co-editors Pamela Kruger and Jill Smolowe will discuss the book's honest and thoughtful stories about the issues and pleasures that adoptive parents encounter raising their kids. |
| 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: | January 8, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Post Adoption Support Group of New Jersey
|
| Topic: | |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Midland Park, NJ Call for directions
|
| Contact(s): | (973) 427-4521 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Please join us for an evening of spirited discussion and support. We warmly welcome all adult, adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, significant others, and all who have been touched by adoption. |
| Date: | January 9, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. |
| 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 school -aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent. |
| Date: | January 10, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Adoptions From The Heart, Hazlet New Jersesy: 1 Bethany Road, Suite 81, Bldg 6, Hazlet, NJ 07730 |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | DeborahD@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Please join us for a free informational meeting on domestic adoption. Please call 732.335.8883 to register! |
| Date: | January 10, 2007 |
| 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: | January 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. |
| 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 school -aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent. |
| Date: | January 13, 2007 |
| Time: | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Sponsor: | Wide Horizons For Children |
| Topic: | Free Adoption Information Meeting Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption. Learn about our programs and meet our families and staff. |
| Speaker(s): | Bridget Devine, WHFC Social Worker |
| Location: | TBD, Monclair, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Call (908) 756-3000 for more info or to register |
| Email: | bdevine@whfc.org |
| Web Site: | http://www.whfc.org/onlinereg/AdoptionInfo.htm |
| Notes: | Free meeting. Advance registration required. Call for the exact location |
| Date: | January 16, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Adoptions From The Heart Cherry Hill Office: 451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | JenniferB@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free informational meeting. Please call (856) 665-5655 to register! |
| Date: | January 16, 2007 |
| 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: | 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: | January 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Discover International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Adoptions From The Heart: 1 Bethany Road, Suite 81, Bldg 6, Hazlet, NJ 07730 |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | DeborahD@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Please join us for a free informational meeting on International Adoption. Call (732) 335-8883 to register! |
| Date: | January 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 10 AM - 12 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: | January 18, 2007 |
| 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 school-aged child's life by providing them stability through adoption. |
| Date: | January 19, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Monmouth/Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group |
| Topic: | Transracial Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | Jeremy Robbi |
| Location: | St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Danielle (732) 845-0791 or Liz (732) 473-9113 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Come for a great presentation from an adult adoptee (transracially adopted) and a great question and answer session |
| Date: | January 19, 2007 |
| 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 school-aged child's life by providing them stability through adoption. |
| Date: | January 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 10AM - 2 PM |
| Sponsor: | Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center |
| Topic: | How to make an Adoption Lifebook |
| Speaker(s): | Betsy Scherl |
| Location: | IAC Center Pennington , NJ |
| Contact(s): | Joni S. Mantell at (609) 737-8750 |
| Email: | JMantellMSW@aol.com |
| Web Site: | www.iaccenter.com |
| Notes: | For pre-adoptive and adoptive parents. Learn to make an adoption lifebook. |
| Date: | January 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptive Parents Committee (APC) |
| Topic: | S.T.E.P. PARENTING; This unique and proven method of
parenting works wonders with any children, biological or adopted. Also, NAVIGATING THE INTERNET WITH ADOPTION ADVERTISING; two experienced New Jersey/New York attorneys will discuss how to use the Internet to minimize your effort and maximize your likelihood of finding the information you are seeking with regards to adoption. |
| Speaker(s): | Aviva Schwab, M.Ed.; Robin Fleischner, Esq. and Deborah Steincolor, Esq. |
| Location: | Temple Beth Or, 56 Ridgewood Rd. Township of Washington, NJ 07676 |
| Contact(s): | (201) 689-0995 |
| Email: | apcconf2003@msn.com |
| Web Site: | www.adoptiveparents.org |
| Notes: | Two presentation choices, then coffee and dessert. |
| Date: | January 20, 2007 |
| Time: | |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: |
Cradle of Hope Adoption
Center is holding information sessions for families interested in learning
about our 2007 Bridge of Hope summer hosting program for older Russian
orphans. Bridge of Hope brings Russian orphans ages 6 to 11 to the United
States for a month in July to stay with a family, during which time the
children participate in summer camp and other activities. |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | |
| Contact(s): | Linda Perilstein (301) 587-4400 |
| Email: |
pgancie@cradlehope. |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Bridge of Hope is one of
the oldest and most respected hosting programs in the country. Since its
inception in 1997, more than 400 children, over 90 percent of participants,
have found forever families though BOH. We are now accepting applications from prospective host families with a strong interest in adoption. |
| Date: | January 21, 2007 |
| Time: | |
| Sponsor: | Bridge of Hope 2007 |
| Topic: | Informational meeting |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Bloomfield, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Patrice Gancie, Director
Bridge of Hope (301)
587-4400 Gail Polin, Bridge of Hope 2007 Coordinator (914) 584-7600 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Bridge of
Hope (BOH), a program designed to find permanent loving families for older
Russian orphans, is looking for families to host the children this summer.
The children range in age from 6 to 11 years of age. |
| Date: | January 22, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | CHATS - Connected Hearts Adoption Triad |
| Topic: | Chasing Away the Shadows: An Adoptee’s Journey to Motherhood |
| Speaker(s): | Zara Phillips, adult adoptee, singer, songwriter |
| Location: | Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Alyce (732) 227-0607 |
| Email: | Alycemj@aol.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.wapc.net/chats.htm |
| Notes: |
Please make reservations to attend at (732) 227-0607 or Alycemj@aol.com |
| Date: | January 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Open Arms Adoption Network (a program of JFCS), Licensed in PA & NJ |
| Topic: | International Adoption- Free, Informational Meeting |
| Speaker(s): | Meredith Rose, Director Lisa Walters, Adoption Program Manager Michele Smeal, Adoption Social Worker |
| Location: | 2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| Contact(s): | RSVP to Diane at (215) 673-0100, ext. 116 |
| Email: | dianeg@jfcsphilly.org |
| Web Site: | www.jfcsphil.org |
| Notes: |
Join us to learn about our exciting programs. We help place children from
Russia, Guatemala and China! Refreshments will be served. We hope to answer all of your questions! |
| Date: | January 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Discover International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Adoptions From The Heart Cherry Hill Office: 451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | JenniferB@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Please join us for a free informational meeting on International Adoption. Please call (856) 665-5655 to register! |
| Date: | January 25, 2007 |
| 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): | Cindy Page (732) 866-6675 |
| Email: | cindyp@holtinternational.org |
| Web Site: | www.hotlinternational.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | January 27, 2007 |
| Time: | 10 AM - 12 Noon |
| Sponsor: | Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center |
| Topic: | How to talk to kids about adoption : Infancy to age 6 |
| Speaker(s): | Joni S. Mantell, LCSW |
| Location: | IAC Center |
| Contact(s): | Joni S. Mantell |
| Email: | JMantellMSW@aol.com |
| Web Site: | www.iaccenter.com |
| Notes: | Learn how to begin talking to children about adoption. |
| Date: | January 27, 2007 |
| Time: | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center |
| Topic: | How to talk to kids about adoption : Ages 7 to 12 |
| Speaker(s): | Joni S. Mantell, LCSW |
| Location: | IAC Center Pennington , NJ |
| Contact(s): | Joni S. Mantell |
| Email: | JMantellMSW@aol.com |
| Web Site: | www.iaccenter.com |
| Notes: | For parents and professionals. Learn what issues are important to children these ages. |
| FEBRUARY |
|
| Date: | February 2, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| 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: | February 5, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:00 PM, New Members Orientation: 7:45 PM |
| Sponsor: | Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA) |
| Topic: | Film "Vital Records" on Openness in Adoption Come watch this engaging film and join us for a discussion on openness in adoption. |
| Speaker(s): | Pam Hasegawa and guests |
| 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: |
| Date: | February 6, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | FCCNY and The Asia Society |
| Topic: | What Is The Future of China Adoption? |
| Speaker(s): |
Panelists will include adoption agency representatives (on the specifics of
the new rules and what they mean for prospective parents), FCCNY's David
Youtz (on the nationwide FCC community response), experts on changing China
and on transracial adoption (on the societal context in China, and where
China stands historically compared with the adoption programs of Korea and
other countries). There will be a Question and Answer period for you to
raise concerns and get your questions and views heard. |
| Location: |
Asia
Society, 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, New York, NY
|
| Contact(s): | (212) 517-ASIA |
| Email: |
|
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
This
evening panel discussion will go beyond the surface media reports of the
past month to examine both short- and long-term issues and implications for
adopted children, adopting parent, and China's orphanage system. What
exactly are the new restrictions and what will they mean for adopting
parents? What are China's varied motives for changing a system that has been
so successful? Are there fewer children being relinquished today, and, if
so, what are the reasons? With China's rapid economic rise and modernization - at least among the coastal provinces - what is the broader prognosis for international and domestic China adoption in the future? Cost: FCC Members and Asia Society Members: $7. Non-Members: $10, Students: $5 |
| Date: | February 7, 2007 |
| Time: | 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | This program
is funded in part by the Deborah and Harry Kauff Family Fund for Family Life
Education, and Jewish family & Children Services |
| Topic: | Adopted Children Talk (ACT) |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Jewish Family & Children’s
Service |
| Contact(s): | Beverly Andres (609) 987-8100 |
| Email: | beverlya@jfcsonline.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
ACT
is designed for kids ages 8-12 who have been
adopted. Here they have a chance to form a community of support, to learn,
enjoy one another and discuss the common feelings and experiences unique to
being adopted. |
| Date: | February 7, 2007 |
| 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: | 200 Robin Rd, 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: | February 7, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions Options/Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ |
| Topic: | Informational Meeting on our Domestic and Waiting Child Adoption Programs |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 6 Terri Lane Suite 300 Burlington, NJ 08016 |
| Contact(s): | Terri Dingle (609) 386-7171 x4110 to register |
| Email: | tdingle@lsmnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.lsmnjadoption.org |
| Notes: | Come learn more about our domestic and waiting child adoption programs |
| Date: | February 9, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. |
| 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 school-aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent. |
| Date: | February 9 & 10, 2007 |
| Time: | |
| Sponsor: |
The Autism Center of New Jersey Medical School
|
| Topic: | Autism: Beyond the Label Conference Alternative Therapies & Life Lessons form a Medical Perspective |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Medical Science Building
185 South Orange Avenue Newark, NJ 07103 |
| Contact(s): | (973) 972- 9422 to register |
| Email: |
|
| Web Site: | www.umsnj.edu/autismcenter |
| Notes: | For more information click
here, For registration form click here. |
| Date: | February 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Post Adoption Support Group of New Jersey
|
| Topic: | |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Midland Park, NJ Call for directions
|
| Contact(s): | (973) 427-4521 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Please join us for an evening of spirited discussion and support. We warmly welcome all adult, adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, significant others, and all who have been touched by adoption. |
| Date: | February 12, 2007 |
| 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: | |
| 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: | February 13, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | 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. |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Adoptions From The Heart Cherry Hill Office: 451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | JenniferB@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Please call (856) 665-5655 to register! |
| Date: | February 13, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Discover International Adoption: 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. |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Adoptions From The Heart Cherry Hill Office: 451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | JenniferB@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Please call (856) 665-5655 to register! |
| Date: | February 13, 2007 |
| 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: | February 13, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption: Join us for a free information meeting at 6:30 PM, in Manalapan, 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. |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Manalapan Library: 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | debotahD@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Please call (732) 335-8883 to register! |
| Date: | February 14, 2007 |
| Time: | 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | This program
is funded in part by the Deborah and Harry Kauff Family Fund for Family Life
Education, and Jewish family & Children Services |
| Topic: | Adopted Children Talk (ACT) |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Jewish Family & Children’s
Service |
| Contact(s): | Beverly Andres (609) 987-8100 |
| Email: | beverlya@jfcsonline.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
ACT
is designed for kids ages 8-12 who have been
adopted. Here they have a chance to form a community of support, to learn,
enjoy one another and discuss the common feelings and experiences unique to
being adopted. |
| Date: | February 15, 2007 |
| 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: | 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 trough infant/toddler foster services. |
| Date: | February 15, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Suburban Essex Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS) |
| Topic: | Regular Monthly Meeting |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | First Unitarian Church, 35 Cleveland Street, Orange NJ |
| Contact(s): | Carmen at (973) 243-1452 |
| Email: | www.fafsonline.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Regularly Scheduled Meeting - changed from 2nd Tuesday to 2nd Wednesday due to Valentines Day. |
| Date: | February 16, 2007 |
| 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) 473-91134 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
| Date: | February 16, 2007 |
| 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 school-aged child's life by providing them stability through adoption. |
| Date: | February 16, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM Gathering, 7:00 PM Speaker |
| Sponsor: |
Special AFG Educational Program for adults only |
| Topic: | |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Hunterdon County Library Headquarters, Rt 12, Flemington NJ |
| Contact(s): | RSVP to Pat Blum (908) 475-8944 |
| Email: | pattypkb@earthlink.net |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Jeremy Robbi, trans racial adoptee of Lebanese. Native American (Apache) and African American descent, will speak to us about his experiences growing up in an adoptive family with Caucasian parents. Join us so we can better understand the lives of our internationally adopted children and recognize the unique challenges we face as a family. Please consider attending as a couple as this information is also extremely valuable for adoptive fathers. |
| Date: | February 19, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Warren County Foster
and Adoptive Family Services Support Group
|
| Topic: | Children in Foster Care, Interactive discussion led by Barbara Rall, Director of NJARCH. This month's topic is approved for Continuing Education credits. |
| Speaker(s): | Barbara Rall, Director of NJARCH |
| Location: |
Harmony Presbyterian
Church,
2727 Belvidere Road, Harmony, NJ. |
| Contact(s): | (908) 454-5645 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
| Date: | February 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:0 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Discover International Adoption: Join us for a free information meeting at 7:00 PM in East Brunswick, NJ where attendees will learn about the adoption process for China, Guatemala, Ukraine Lithuania, Vietnam and Kazakhstan, including criteria and travel requirements. |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | East Brunswick Library: 2 Jean Walling Ct. East Brunswick, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | DeborahD@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Please call (732) 335-8883 to register! |
| Date: | February 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | This program
is funded in part by the Deborah and Harry Kauff Family Fund for Family Life
Education, and Jewish family & Children Services |
| Topic: | Adopted Children Talk (ACT) |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Jewish Family & Children’s
Service |
| Contact(s): | Beverly Andres (609) 987-8100 |
| Email: | beverlya@jfcsonline.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
ACT
is designed for kids ages 8-12 who have been
adopted. Here they have a chance to form a community of support, to learn,
enjoy one another and discuss the common feelings and experiences unique to
being adopted. |
| Date: | February 22, 2007 |
| 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 school-aged child's life by providing them stability through adoption. |
| Date: | February 23, 2007 |
| 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: | February 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptive Parents Committee |
| Topic: | A Birthparent Panel Discussion, "Born In Our Hearts" Candlelighting Ceremony |
| Speaker(s): | Lynette M. Leming, BA, Ms. Leming will lead a panel discussion of how the birthparents came to their decision and what needs adoptive parents can fill after the adoption. |
| Location: | The Church of Saint Anselm, 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (201) 689-0995 |
| Email: | 2emccarthy@optonline.net , plb615@verizon.net |
| Web Site: | www.adoptiveparents.org |
| Notes: |
|
| Date: | February 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | CHATS- Connected Hearts Adoption Triad |
| Topic: | Sharing Meeting |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Alyce (732) 227-0607 |
| Email: | Alycemj@aol.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.wapc.net/chats.htm |
| Notes: |
|
| Date: | February 28, 2007 |
| Time: | 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | This program
is funded in part by the Deborah and Harry Kauff Family Fund for Family Life
Education, and Jewish family & Children Services |
| Topic: | Adopted Children Talk (ACT) |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Jewish Family & Children’s
Service |
| Contact(s): | Beverly Andres (609) 987-8100 |
| Email: | beverlya@jfcsonline.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
ACT
is designed for kids ages 8-12 who have been
adopted. Here they have a chance to form a community of support, to learn,
enjoy one another and discuss the common feelings and experiences unique to
being adopted. |
| Date: | February 28, 2007 |
| Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Rutgers Child Advocacy Center and the Child Placement Advisory Council and Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. |
| Topic: | Aging Out- Don't Miss Out! A Presentation and Information Session |
| Speaker(s): | Rutgers University |
| Location: | IBEW Hall 65 West Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 |
| Contact(s): | Rutgers Child Advocacy Center at (973) 353-3196 |
| Email: | Rmandelbaum@kinoy.rutgers.edu |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Do you know that DYFS can pay for your to attend college or vocational school, assist you with housing, provide insurance for you to go to the doctor and more? Snacks will be served and prizes will be raffled. |
| MARCH |
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| Date: | March 2, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. |
| 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 school-aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent. |
| Date: | March 2, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | My Daughter's Keeper, Inc. |
| Topic: | "Are you in the Know about Human Sexuality?" |
| Speaker(s): | Real Rap Sessions for Teenage Girls |
| Location: | North Brunswick Township Government & Community Complex located at 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick |
| Contact(s): | RSVP at (732) 565-3793, ext. 2 |
| Email: | contactus@mydaughterskeeper.og |
| Web Site: | http://www.madaughterskeeper.org |
| Notes: | Real rap Sessions are specifically designed for teenage girls to have a forum to discuss issues that are important to them. |
| Date: | March 2, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Families with Children from China of Greater New York |
| Topic: |
Parent & Teacher
Workshop: Getting Ready for Adolescence- What Prospective Parents through Parents of Tweens Ought to Know |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
South Mountain Branch
YMCA, 13 Jefferson Avenue, Maplewood, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Kathy Urbina (718) 852-8979 |
| Email: |
Urbina9@aol. |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
$15
Per
Person, Educators
- FREE A workshop for all parents, waiting parents and educators. We STRONGLY encourage all parents to attend, as the parents session is designed to provide insight into playshops as well as help us understand some of the issues facing our children. Contact Alan Levine at alevine.mustang@ |
| Date: | March 3, 2007 |
| Time: | 12:00 - 1:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence- Chapin |
| Topic: |
Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center (ARC) offers continuing education through a series of workshops and speakers in Manhattan, Brooklyn and suburban locations. |
| Speaker(s): |
Kids Groups (2nd and 3rd Grade). The two-session groups will give kids an opportunity to meet other adopted children their age and share thoughts, feelings and experiences. Parents will meet in separate groups at the same time. |
| Location: |
Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, NYC |
| Contact(s): |
Judy Link at (212) 360-0226 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: |
http://www.spence-chapin.org/workshops.html to register |
| Notes: |
The public is invited to
all events — not only families who have adopted through Spence-Chapin.
Program fee: family with one child is $60. |
| Date: | March 3 and Sunday March 4, 2007 |
| Time: | |
| Sponsor: | Families with Children from China of Greater New York |
| Topic: | Children’s Playshops |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
South Mountain Branch
YMCA, 13 Jefferson Avenue, Maplewood, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Kathy Urbina (718) 852-8979 |
| Email: |
Urbina9@aol. |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Playshops are appropriate for adopted children 5 years of age and older and for new as well as previous participants. The Playshop sessions are comprised of multi-sensory activities. Participants engage in creative movement, plays, drawing, writing, talking, and tug-o-wars. Families will participate in one 2-1/2 hour session on one of these dates. |
| Date: | March 5, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:00 PM, New Members Orientation: 7:45 PM |
| Sponsor: | Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA) |
| Topic: | Three different small group discussions entitled: "Adoption 101", "Surviving the Wait "and "Now That You're A Family". |
| Speaker(s): | CPFA Board Members Leading Discussions |
| 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: | Please come join us for a discussion about these important things in an intimate, small group setting. Information resource handouts will be available. |
| Date: | March 6, 2007 |
| 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: | March 7, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions Options/Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ |
| Topic: | Informational Meeting on our Domestic and Waiting Child Adoption Programs |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 6 Terri Lane Suite 300 Burlington, NJ 08016 |
| Contact(s): | Terri Dingle (609) 386-7171 x4110 to register |
| Email: | tdingle@lsmnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.lsmnjadoption.org |
| Notes: | Come learn more about our domestic and waiting child adoption programs |
| Date: | March 7, 2007 |
| Time: | 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | This program
is funded in part by the Deborah and Harry Kauff Family Fund for Family Life
Education, and Jewish family & Children Services |
| Topic: | Adopted Children Talk (ACT) |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Jewish Family & Children’s
Service |
| Contact(s): | Beverly Andres (609) 987-8100 |
| Email: | beverlya@jfcsonline.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
ACT
is designed for kids ages 8-12 who have been
adopted. Here they have a chance to form a community of support, to learn,
enjoy one another and discuss the common feelings and experiences unique to
being adopted. |
| Date: | March 8, 2007 |
| 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: | March 8, 2007 |
| 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 school-aged child's life by providing them stability through adoption. |
| Date: | March 9, 2007 |
| 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 school-aged child's life by providing them stability through adoption. |
| Date: | March 10, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center |
| Topic: | How to Become a Successful Parent Through Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | Joni S Mantell, LCSW and members of adoption triad |
| Location: | Princeton Hyatt |
| Contact(s): | Joni S. Mantell at (609) 737-8750 |
| Email: | JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com |
| Web Site: | www.iaccenter.com |
| Notes: | Learn what to expect emotionally and the steps to adoption. Hear the perspectives of adoptive parents, birth parents and adoptees. |
| Date: | March 10, 2007 |
| Time: | 12:00 - 1:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence- Chapin |
| Topic: |
Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center (ARC) offers continuing education through a series of workshops and speakers in Manhattan, Brooklyn and suburban locations. |
| Speaker(s): |
Kids Groups (2nd and 3rd Grade). The two-session groups will give kids an opportunity to meet other adopted children their age and share thoughts, feelings and experiences. Parents will meet in separate groups at the same time. |
| Location: |
Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, NYC |
| Contact(s): |
Judy Link at (212) 360-0226 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: |
http://www.spence-chapin.org/workshops.html to register |
| Notes: |
The public is invited to
all events — not only families who have adopted through Spence-Chapin.
Program fee: family with one child is $60. |
| Date: | March 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Post Adoption Support Group of New Jersey
|
| Topic: | |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Midland Park, NJ Call for directions
|
| Contact(s): | (973) 427-4521 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Please join us for an evening of spirited discussion and support. We warmly welcome all adult, adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, significant others, and all who have been touched by adoption. |
| Date: | March 12, 2007 |
| 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: | |
| 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: | March 13, 2007 |
| 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: | 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: | March 14, 2007 |
| Time: | 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | This program
is funded in part by the Deborah and Harry Kauff Family Fund for Family Life
Education, and Jewish family & Children Services |
| Topic: | Adopted Children Talk (ACT) |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Jewish Family & Children’s
Service |
| Contact(s): | Beverly Andres (609) 987-8100 |
| Email: | beverlya@jfcsonline.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
ACT
is designed for kids ages 8-12 who have been
adopted. Here they have a chance to form a community of support, to learn,
enjoy one another and discuss the common feelings and experiences unique to
being adopted. |
| Date: | March 14, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Suburban Essex Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS)
|
| Topic: | Regular Monthly Meeting |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
First Unitarian Church, 35 Cleveland Street, Orange NJ
|
| Contact(s): | Carmen at (973) 243-1452 |
| Email: |
|
| Web Site: | www.fafsonline.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | March 15, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoption Form The Heart
|
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Adoptions From The Heart Hazlet Office:
1 Bethany Road, Suite 81, Bldg 6, Hazlet, NJ 07730 |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.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: | March 16, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Monmouth / Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
|
| Topic: | Dealing with adoption issues in school |
| Speaker(s): | Dana Fried, NJ ARCH |
| Location: |
St Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ
|
| Contact(s): | Danielle, (732) 845-0791 or Liz (732) 473-9113 |
| Email: |
|
| Web Site: | www.freewebs.com/mocafsg |
| Notes: | Dana will speak about issues in school such as the family tree and heritage days. |
| Date: | March 19, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Warren County Foster
and Adoptive Family Services Support Group
|
| Topic: | TBD |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Harmony Presbyterian
Church,
2727 Belvidere Road, Harmony, NJ. |
| Contact(s): | (908) 454-5645 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
| Date: | March 19, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | How to Finance Your Adoption Every wish you could have expert help in dealing with pre and post adoption expenses? Now you can. |
| Speaker(s): | Bradfors Bolletino, Financial Consultant |
| Location: | Cherry Hill, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | March 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoption Form The Heart
|
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Adoptions From The Heart,
Cherry Hill, NJ Office. 451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.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: | March 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | This program
is funded in part by the Deborah and Harry Kauff Family Fund for Family Life
Education, and Jewish family & Children Services |
| Topic: | Adopted Children Talk (ACT) |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Jewish Family & Children’s
Service |
| Contact(s): | Beverly Andres (609) 987-8100 |
| Email: | beverlya@jfcsonline.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
ACT
is designed for kids ages 8-12 who have been
adopted. Here they have a chance to form a community of support, to learn,
enjoy one another and discuss the common feelings and experiences unique to
being adopted. |
| Date: | March 22, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Training Program,
William Alanson White Institute |
| Topic: | Adoption: Myth and reality in Clinical Pactice |
| Speaker(s): | Susan Warshaw, Ed.D. and Christopher Bonovitz, Psy.D. |
| Location: |
20 West 74th Street, New York, NY, 10023
|
| Contact(s): | Diane Amato (212) 873-0725 ext. 20 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | The program is designated to provide post graduate training for individuals with M.S.W., Ph.D., M.D., and Nurse Practitioner degree. |
| Date: | March 22, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoption Form The Heart
|
| Topic: | Discover Adoption: China, Guatemala and Vietnam |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Adoptions From The Heart Hazlet Office:
1 Bethany Road, Suite 81, Bldg 6, Hazlet, NJ 07730 |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.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, Vietnam and Guatemala, including criteria and travel requirements. Call (732) 335-8883 to register |
| Date: | March 22, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoption Form The Heart
|
| Topic: | Discover International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Adoptions From The Heart Cherry Hill Office,
451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.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 (865) 665-5655 to register. |
| Date: | March 22, 2007 |
| 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: | 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 trough infant/toddler foster services. |
| Date: | March 22, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Family Services of Burlington County |
| Topic: | Adoption : A Life Long Loss |
| Speaker(s): | Barbara A. Rall, LCSW, Director of NJ ARCH |
| Location: | Call for directions |
| Contact(s): | Michael Adornetto, (609) 953-5714 |
| Email: | michaela@famserv.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Registration is required. Call or e-mail to register. |
| Date: | March 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
St John's University and
Families with Children from China of Greater NY |
| Topic: | Adoption, Identity and Racism: Film & Discussion Series |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: | The Saval Auditorium at St John's University, Manhattan Campus, 101Murray Street, between Greenwich & West St, New York, NY |
| Contact(s): | Contact Kathy at (718) 852-8979 |
| Email: | Urbina9@aol.com |
| Web Site: | Register online at www.fccny.org |
| Notes: | Please join us
for cocktails, a screening and discussion as we explore questions many
adopted youth grapple with, as they come to understand the complexity of
adoption. After the March 23 film “Alice in the Big Nose’s Land” for parents and tweens/teens will have separate "safe spaces" afterwards for guided discussion and reflection led by a counselor familiar with adoption and identity-related issues. |
| Date: | March 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Morristown Neighborhood House
|
| Topic: | Free Seminar on Divorce, Child Support and Child Custody |
| Speaker(s): | Yolanda Navarrette, Family Law Attorney |
| Location: |
Morristown Neighborhood House, 12 Flagler St, Morristown, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (973) 5381229 to register |
| Email: |
|
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
|
| Date: | March 24, 2007 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Ocean Monmouth Support Group
|
| Topic: | Adoption Expo |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
St.
Mary’s Church, Colts Neck, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Contact Emily (848) 203-2791 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Thinking about adoption? Questions about adoption? Not sure where to
start our journey?
Join us for our first annual adoption expo. Come and meet other pre and post adoptive couples, discuss adopted related topics with professionals and enjoy light refreshments. There is a $10 fee per person or $15 per couple for pre -registration and a $15 fee per person at door. We will also be offering a selection of adoption related books and jewelry. |
| Date: | March 24, 2007 |
| Time: | 12:00 - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA) |
| Topic: | Cultural Heritage Festival |
| Speaker(s): | Professional cultural entertainment; ethnic arts and crafts |
| Location: | First Presbyterian Church, 494 Route 10 West, at Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Lynn Riker (973) 736-7032 |
| Email: | riker@njit.edu |
| Web Site: | www.cpfanj.org |
| Notes: | Come celebrate you heritage with us! Please bring a dish to share from your heritage, your child's heritage or both! Free for CPFA Members; $10.00 per family for non-members. |
| Date: | March 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | CHATS- Connected Hearts Adoption Triad |
| Topic: | Parenting 101 |
| Speaker(s): | Margaret Schwartz, author of The Pumpkin Patch: A Single Woman’s International Adoption Journey. |
| Location: | Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Alyce (732) 227-0607 |
| Email: | Alycemj@aol.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.wapc.net/chats.htm |
| Notes: |
Margaret’s life was transformed after traveling to Ukraine to adopt her two children. She received the Congressional Angel In Adoption award in 2005, has been featured in numerous articles about adoption and parenting. Check out her column at www.Clubmom.com and her website at www.pumpkin-patch.net to learn about her journey and read book excerpts. |
| Date: | March 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Adoption Life Group |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
The Cafe, Long Hill
Chapel, |
| Contact(s): | For more info please call the Church Office @ (973) 377-2255 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
This is an informal Christian Group with time of prayer and short devotional followed by group-led discussion. |
| Date: | March 28, 2007 |
| Time: | 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | This program
is funded in part by the Deborah and Harry Kauff Family Fund for Family Life
Education, and Jewish family & Children Services |
| Topic: | Adopted Children Talk (ACT) |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Jewish Family & Children’s
Service |
| Contact(s): | Beverly Andres (609) 987-8100 |
| Email: | beverlya@jfcsonline.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
ACT
is designed for kids ages 8-12 who have been
adopted. Here they have a chance to form a community of support, to learn,
enjoy one another and discuss the common feelings and experiences unique to
being adopted. |
| Date: | March 29, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Shaping a Life |
| Topic: | Presentation |
| Speaker(s): | Ann Fessler |
| Location: |
Trayes Hall, Douglass College Student Center |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | Diane Rizzo at drizzo@rci.rutgers.edu |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Ms. Fessler is the author of the recent book, The Girls Who Went Away: The Hidden Story of the Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades Before Roe v. Wade. She is a visual artist and adoptee and will be talking about her visual work and recent nonfiction book in the context of her family and life experiences. A question and answer session will follow. |
| APRIL |
 |
| Date: | April 4, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions Options/Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ |
| Topic: | Informational Meeting on our Domestic and Waiting Child Adoption Programs |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 6 Terri Lane Suite 300 Burlington, NJ 08016 |
| Contact(s): | Terri Dingle (609) 386-7171 x4110 to register |
| Email: | tdingle@lsmnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.lsmnjadoption.org |
| Notes: | Come learn more about our domestic and waiting child adoption programs |
| Date: | April 4, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. |
| Topic: | Treatment Homes 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 school-aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent. |
| Date: | April 5, 2007 |
| Time: | 10 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: | April 6, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. |
| Topic: | Treatment Homes 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 school-aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent. |
| Date: | April 9, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Post Adoption Support Group of New Jersey
|
| Topic: | |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Midland Park, NJ Call for directions
|
| Contact(s): | (973) 427-4521 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Please join us for an evening of spirited discussion and support. We warmly welcome all adult, adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, significant others, and all who have been touched by adoption. |
| Date: | April 9, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Jewish Family Services of MetroWest
|
| Topic: | China and Guatemala Adoptions |
| Speaker(s): | Stephanie D'Amico, Director and Sheila Muster, LCSW |
| Location: |
JFS of MetroWest, 256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 105
Florham Park, NJ 07932 |
| Contact(s): | (973) 765-9050 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.jfs-metronj.org |
| Notes: | Meet families who have recently adopted, learn about home study and post placement services as well as how to begin the process. Photos of infants and toddlers will be shared. Admission is free. |
| Date: | April 9, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:45 PM, New Members Orientation: 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA)
|
| Topic: | Adult Adoptee Panel Discussion |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: |
First Presbyterian Church,
494 Route 10 West, at Whippany Road, Whippany, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (973) 625-5628 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.cpfanj.org |
| Notes: | Join us for an engaging evening with a panel of adult adoptees who openly share their life stories, including their relationships to their biological and adoptive parents. |
| Date: | April 9, 2007 |
| 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: | |
| Web Site: | www.ALovingChoice.org |
| Notes: | This is an information meeting for those interested in learning more about domestic adoption utilizing the services of A Loving Choice Adoption Associates. There is no charge for this meeting, but please call or email to register. |
| Date: | April 13, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
St John's University and
Families with Children from China of Greater NY |
| Topic: | "Original Kin: Relativity" 2004 50 minutes in English Adoption, Identity and Racism: Film & Discussion Series |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: | The Saval Auditorium at St John's University, Manhattan Campus, 101Murray Street, between Greenwich & West St, New York, NY |
| Contact(s): | Contact Kathy at (718) 852-8979 |
| Email: | Urbina9@aol.com |
| Web Site: | Register online at www.fccny.org |
| Notes: | $10 per person per session, after 4/11 and at-the-door is
$20 per person. Register online at
www.fccny.org Only 135 seats - we expect it to sell out! What makes us who we are? What are the effects of a life-changing experience like adoption? How does growing up in America alter the person we might have become, had we been raised elsewhere? What are the effects of transracial adoption on identity formation? What about the birth family? How will children of color growing up in Caucasian families learn to deal with racism? Will they need to? Please join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres (open at 6:30pm) and a screening and discussion as we explore questions many adopted youth grapple with, as they come to understand the complexity of adoption. Parents and tweens/teens will have separate "safe spaces" afterwards for guided discussion and reflection led by a counselor familiar with adoption and identity-related issues. |
| Date: | April 13, 2007 |
| 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 school-aged child's life by providing them stability through adoption. |
| Date: | April 14, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoption Healing
|
| Topic: | One Day Adoption Workshop |
| Speaker(s): | Joe Soll, LCSW, DAPA, Author of Adoption Healing...a path to recovery |
| Location: |
444 East 76th Street in Manhattan, New York, NY
|
| Contact(s): | (845)268-0283 |
| Email: |
|
| Web Site: | www.adoptionhealing.com |
| Notes: | Presentation will include the immediate and long-term
effects of separation of mother and child and methods of helping those in
treatment. Tuition $90 Register online www.adoptionhealing.com/workshop |
| Date: | April 14, 2007 |
| Time: | 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Warren County Foster and Adoptive Family Services Support Group
|
| Topic: | Skating Party |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Villa Roller Rink; Rt. 57, Broadway NJ 08808
|
| Contact(s): | Nancy Deska at (908) 454-5645 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Cost: FAFS Members free- Non-Members $20.00 per family. Concession stand will be open. Association will supply one slice of pizza and one drink per member's child. |
| Date: | April 16, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Warren County Foster
and Adoptive Family Services Support Group
|
| Topic: | Child Abuse Prevention Club |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Harmony Presbyterian
Church,
2727 Belvidere Road, Harmony, NJ. |
| Contact(s): | (908) 454-5645 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
| Date: | April 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Adoptions From The Heart Cherry Hill Office: 451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | JenniferB@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.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: | April 18, 2007 |
| 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 school-aged child's life by providing them stability through adoption. |
| Date: | April 19, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Discover International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Adoptions From The Heart Cherry Hill Office: 451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | JenniferB@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.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, Vietnam and Kazakhstan, including criteria and travel requirements. Call (865) 665-5655 to register. |
| Date: | April 19, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt Adoption Agency |
| Topic: | International Adoption Program |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (732) 477-4513 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Programs are free, but registration is required. |
| Date: | April 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Monmouth/Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
|
| Topic: | Creative Memories |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ
|
| Contact(s): | Liz (743) 473-9113, or Danielle (732) 845-0791 |
| Email: |
|
| Web Site: | www.freewebs.com/mocafsg |
| Notes: | Come join us for a fun filled evening learning about scrap booking and maintaining a life book or photo album. |
| Date: | April 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| 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 and secure future through infant/toddler foster and adoption services. |
| Date: | April 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center |
| Topic: | International Adoption Workshop |
| Speaker(s): | Jane Aronson, MD, adoptive parents and adult adoptees |
| Location: | Princeton Hyatt, Princeton, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Joni S. Mantell at (609) 737-8750 |
| Email: | JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com |
| Web Site: | www.iaccenter.com |
| Notes: | How to help orphans adapt to their new American families during the first year at home. Transracial adoptive family and identity issues from the adoptee perspective. |
| Date: | April 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Sponsor: | Families Thru International Adoption |
| Topic: | Informational Meeting on Our International Adoption Programs |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | South Orange Public Library |
| Contact(s): | 65 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 |
| Email: | nj@ftia.org |
| Web Site: | www.ftia.org |
| Notes: | This meeting is open to anyone interested in learning more about the international adoption process: the paperwork, fees and time frame needed to complete an international adoption. |
| Date: | April 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | NJ Adoption Resource Clearing House |
| Topic: | Adoption: A Life Long Loss |
| Speaker(s): |
Barbara A. Rall, LCSW, and Director of NJ ARCH. |
| Location: | South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Road, South Orange |
| Contact(s): | Barbara Rall: 973.763.2041 or F.T.I.A.: (856) 582-4755 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Hosted by Families Thru International Adoption |
| Date: | April 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Infant Massage: An Adoption Education Course |
| Speaker(s): | Joan DeFrancesco |
| Location: | Adoptions From The Heart, Hazlet Office (1 Bethany Road, Ste 81, Building 6, Hazlet, NJ 07730) |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | DeborahD@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), as part of its lifelong commitment to its adoptive families, presents its April 2007 Adoption Education Class: Infant Massage. Join Joan DeFrancesco as she explains how as an adoptive parent, massaging your baby can be one of the best things to strengthen attachments and bonding between infant and child. Massage creates loving, relaxed, open, and healthy bonds that will stay with your baby for his or her life. Throughout the course, Joan will explain the importance of massage and demonstrate some basic techniques of infant and baby massage. Cost is $10 per person, or $15 per couple. |
| Date: | April 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | CHATS- Connected Hearts Adoption Triad |
| Topic: | Why Can’t My Son’s Two Mothers Share Him Now |
| Speaker(s): |
Reunited birthmother Brigid will travel from San Diego, CA, to discuss her story with CHATS. |
| Location: | Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Alyce (732) 227-0607 |
| Email: | Alycemj@aol.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.wapc.net/chats.htm |
| Notes: |
Please make reservations to attend at (732) 227-0607 or Alycemj@aol.com |
| Date: | April 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Gay and Lesbian Adoption Family Panel. Open panel discussion on issues that deal with raising a child in a same sex relationship. |
| Speaker(s): | Open panel forum |
| Location: | Adoption From The Heart, Cherry Hill, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | JenniferB@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), as part of its lifelong commitment to its adoptive families, presents its April 2007 Adoption Education Class: Gay and Lesbian Adoption Family Panel.. Join us in Cherry Hill as we hold an open panel for prospective families and placed families raising a child or children in a same-sex relationship. Discussion threads include, but are not limited to: how to combat ignorance and how to teach your child about ignorance. Cost is $10/person $15/couple, call to register, or visit us online. |
| Date: | April 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoption Form The Heart
|
| Topic: | Discover International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Adoptions From The Heart Hazlet Office:
1 Bethany Road, Suite 81, Bldg 6, Hazlet, NJ 07730 |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.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, Vietnam and Kazakhstan, including criteria and travel requirements. Call (732) 335-8883 to register. |
| Date: | April 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Adoption Life Group |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
The Cafe, Long Hill
Chapel, |
| Contact(s): | For more info please call the Church Office @ (973) 377-2255 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
This is an informal Christian Group with time of prayer and short devotional followed by group-led discussion. |
| Date: | April 24, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Reaching Out Thru International Adoption |
| Topic: | Free Information Seminar Featuring workshops on our different adoption programs: Kazakhstan - Nepal - Rwanda, Burundi, Lesotho [Africa] Haiti - Hong Kong - Japan |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Virtua Hospital, Voorhees, NJ Evesham Road/Carnie Blvd |
| Contact(s): | Call for reservations & directions (856) 435-222 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptachild.us |
| Notes: |
|
| Date: | April 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | NJ Adoption Resource Clearing House |
| Topic: | Overview of the NJ ARCH Program and Services |
| Speaker(s): |
Barbara A. Rall, LCSW, and Director of NJ ARCH. |
| Location: | Courthouse Church of Christ,
102 East Pacific, Cape May Courthouse |
| Contact(s): | (609) 485-0575 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Hosted by Atlantic and Cape May Support Family Support Organization (FSO) |
| Date: | April 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Family Services of Burlington County |
| Topic: | Transracial Adoption and Foster Care: Parenting a Child of a Different Race |
| Speaker(s): | Barbara A. Rall, LCSW, Director of NJ ARCH |
| Location: | Call for directions |
| Contact(s): | Michael Adornetto, (609) 953-5714 |
| Email: | michaela@famserv.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Registration is required. Call or e-mail to register. |
| Date: | April 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoption Form The Heart
|
| Topic: | Discover International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Woodbridge Public Library, Iselin Brach
|
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Join us for a free information meeting at 7:00 PM, in Iselin, 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: | April 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoption Form The Heart
|
| Topic: | Discover Adoption from Eastern Europe |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ
|
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Join us for a free information meeting at 7:00 PM, in Lawrenceville, NJ, where attendees will learn about the adoption process for Lithuania, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, including criteria and travel requirements. Call (856) 665-5655 to register. |
| Date: | April 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Sponsored by
JCC of Manhattan (NYC) Co-sponsored with Families with Children from China, Latin American Parents Association, Families of Russian and Ukrainian Adoption and the Ametz Adoption Program/JCCA. |
| Topic: |
The merging identities of
the adopted child: Living as a Multicultural Jewish Family |
| Speaker(s): |
Rabbi Mark Sameth,
Pleasantville Community Synagogue Dr. Dina Rosenfeld, Jewish Community Educator, Ametz/JCCA Gidon Isaacs, Education Director, Society for the Advancement of Judaism Marcia Hochman, MSW, Jewish Outreach Coordinator, Ametz/JCCA Panel of adoptive parents |
| Location: |
JCC of Manhattan (76th
Street and Amsterdam Avenue), New York NY |
| Contact(s): | Call (646) 505-5708 to register or (212) 558-9949 for information. |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
International adoptions
have literally changed the face of the Jewish community in recent years. A panel of parents, adoption professionals and other experts will discuss the challenges and rewards of blending our Jewish heritage with that of children's birth culture and address such issues as: What are the conflicts involved in multicultural adoptions and how can they be resolved? What do adoption professionals recommend and why? How do the issues of racial/ethnic identify for these children play out in our synagogues, schools, JCC's and camps? $10 for JCC members and $15 for non-JCC members |
| Date: | April 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | NJ Adoption Resource Clearing House |
| Topic: | Transracial Adoption and Foster Care |
| Speaker(s): |
Barbara A. Rall, LCSW, and Director of NJ ARCH. |
| Location: | |
| Contact(s): |
For more information and directions: |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Hosted by Family Service of Burlington County |
| Date: | April 28, 2007 |
| Time: | 2:15 - 3:45 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence- Chapin |
| Topic: |
Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center (ARC) offers continuing education through a series of workshops and speakers in Manhattan, Brooklyn and suburban locations. |
| Speaker(s): |
Kids Groups (6th and 7th Grade). The two-session groups will give kids an opportunity to meet other adopted children their age and share thoughts, feelings and experiences. Parents will meet in separate groups at the same time. |
| Location: |
Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, NYC |
| Contact(s): |
Judy Link at (212) 360-0226 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: |
http://www.spence-chapin.org/workshops.html to register |
| Notes: |
The public is invited to
all events — not only families who have adopted through Spence-Chapin.
Program fee: family with one child is $60. |
| Date: | April 30, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Adoption Life Group |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
The Cafe, Long Hill
Chapel, |
| Contact(s): | For more info please call the Church Office @ (973) 377-2255 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
This is an informal Christian Group with time of prayer and short devotional followed by group-led discussion. |
| MAY |
 |
| Date: | May 1, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. |
| Topic: | Treatment Homes 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 school-aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent. |
| Date: | May 2, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions Options/Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ |
| Topic: | Informational Meeting on our Domestic and Waiting Child Adoption Programs |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 6 Terri Lane Suite 300 Burlington, NJ 08016 |
| Contact(s): | Terri Dingle (609) 386-7171 x4110 to register |
| Email: | tdingle@lsmnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.lsmnjadoption.org |
| Notes: | Come learn more about our domestic and waiting child adoption programs |
| Date: | May 4, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
St John's University and
Families with Children from China of Greater NY |
| Topic: | Adoption, Identity and Racism: Film & Discussion Series |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: | The Saval Auditorium at St John's University, Manhattan Campus, 101Murray Street, between Greenwich & West St, New York, NY |
| Contact(s): | Contact Kathy at (718) 852-8979 |
| Email: | Urbina9@aol.com |
| Web Site: | Register online at www.fccny.org |
| Notes: | Please join us
for cocktails, a screening and discussion as we explore questions many
adopted youth grapple with, as they come to understand the complexity of
adoption. Film to be announced. |
| Date: | May 5, 2007 |
| Time: | 2:15 - 3:45 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence- Chapin |
| Topic: |
Spence-Chapin's Adoption Resource Center (ARC) offers continuing education through a series of workshops and speakers in Manhattan, Brooklyn and suburban locations. |
| Speaker(s): |
Kids Groups (6th and 7th Grade). The two-session groups will give kids an opportunity to meet other adopted children their age and share thoughts, feelings and experiences. Parents will meet in separate groups at the same time. |
| Location: |
Spence-Chapin, 6 East 94th Street, NYC |
| Contact(s): |
Judy Link at (212) 360-0226 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: |
http://www.spence-chapin.org/workshops.html to register |
| Notes: |
The public is invited to
all events — not only families who have adopted through Spence-Chapin.
Program fee: family with one child is $60. |
| Date: | May 5, 2007 |
| Time: | 9:30 AM - Noon |
| Sponsor: | Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center |
| Topic: | Domestic Adoption: How to Make it work for you |
| Speaker(s): | Joni S. Mantell, LCSW and a panel of birth parents |
| Location: | IAC Center Pennington, NJ office |
| Contact(s): | Joni S. Mantell, LCSW |
| Email: | JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com |
| Web Site: | www.iaccenter.com |
| Notes: | Issues about selection, communication and open adoption will be discussed. |
| Date: | May 5, 2007 |
| Time: | 9:30 AM - Noon |
| Sponsor: | Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center |
| Topic: | Trans Racial Adoption Issues |
| Speaker(s): | Adult Adoptees Panel |
| Location: | IAC Center Pennington, NJ office |
| Contact(s): | Joni S. Mantell, LCSW |
| Email: | JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com |
| Web Site: | www.iaccenter.com |
| Notes: | Learn how to help your children with trans racial adoption issues from a panel of adults who have experienced these issues themselves. |
| Date: | May 7, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:00 PM, New Members Orientation: 7:45 PM |
| Sponsor: | Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA) |
| Topic: | Birthmother Panel Discussion |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| 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: | Birthparents are an integral part of adoptive families, whether you have an open adoption and know the birthmother/birthfather or whether you will never know who the biological parents of your child are. Come listen to the moving and enlightening stories of three birthmothers. |
| Date: | May 7, 2007 |
| Time: | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Adoption: The past, The Present, and The Future |
| Speaker(s): | Dr. Amanda Baden and Dr. Rafael Javier |
| Location: | 1 Normal Avenue, University Hall Room 1070, Montclair, NJ |
| Contact(s): |
Amanda Baden at (646) 498-0452 |
| Email: | initiatives@stjohns.edu |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Please join us for a
Panel Discussion and Presentation by the Authors of the Newly Published
Book "The
Handbook of Adoption: Implications for Researchers, Practitioners, and
Families" |
| Date: | May 8, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin Birth Parent Advisory Committee |
| Topic: | 10th Annual Birth Mother's Day Commemoration: Sharing with Each Other We come together to honor our special sisterhood, to find deeper meaning and solace in our unique role as mothers, and to share and embrace our love for our children. |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | All Souls Church, 1157 Lexington Avenue, NYC (Between 79th and 80th Streets) |
| Contact(s): | RSVP by May 1st to Nada Selimovic at (212) 360-0284 by May 1 |
| Email: | nselimovic@spence-chapin.org |
| Web Site: | www.spence-chapin.org |
| Notes: | Gather with others who share their experience. Please bring a supportive friend or family member. A light dinner will be served. |
| Date: | May 8, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. |
| Topic: | Fost/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: | Learn more about the rewarding experience of providing a child with a healthy start and secure future through infant/toddler foster and adoption services. |
| Date: | May 8, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart -Hazlet Office
|
| Topic: | Discover International Adoption - An Informational Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
1 Bethany Road, Ste. 81, Bldg 6, Hazlet, NJ 07730
|
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | May 9, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | NJ Adoption Resource Clearing House |
| Topic: | From Termination of
Parental Rights to Adoption: A Guide for Foster Parents |
| Speaker(s): |
Barbara A. Rall, LCSW, and Director of NJ ARCH. |
| Location: | First Unitarian Universalist
Church of Essex, 34/47 Cleveland Street, Orange |
| Contact(s): |
FAFS at (800) 222-0047 or (973) 243-1452 |
| Email: | puppynj@comcast.net |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Hosted by Foster and Adoptive Families of Essex County |
| Date: | May 9, 2007 |
| 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: | May 11, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. |
| Topic: | Treatment Homes 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 school-aged child's life by becoming a therapeutic foster parent. |
| Date: | May 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Children's Dental Care: An Adoption Education |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Adoptions From The Heart Hazlet Office (1 Bethany Road, Ste 81, Bldg 6, Hazlet, NJ 07730) |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | DeborahD@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | This class is recommended for both pre and post adoptive parents and will touch on different aspects of dental care for children. You will learn techniques for proper care of young teeth and gums and will be receive goodies! There will also be information provided related to the internationally adopted child and the possible effects of malnutrition or institutionalization on your child's dental heal. Feel free to bring your children and learn good brushing and flossing skills! Cost is $10/person or $15/couple. |
| Date: | May 14, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Post Adoption Support Group of New Jersey
|
| Topic: | |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Midland Park, NJ Call for directions
|
| Contact(s): | (973) 427-4521 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Please join us for an evening of spirited discussion and support. We warmly welcome all adult, adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, significant others, and all who have been touched by adoption. |
| Date: | May 15, 2007 and each 3rd Tuesday of the month |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Parent Support Group
|
| Topic: | For those interested in sharing your challenges and inspirations in caring for a child with sensory processing issues. |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: |
Panera Brea, Phillipsburg Mall, Route 22 East, Phillipsburg , NJ
|
| Contact(s): | Lori at (908) 213-0636 |
| Email: |
|
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Many adopted/foster children experience sensory issues. This group may offer good information on Sensory Processing Disorders. Include camaraderie, success stories, questions answered, resources, etc. |
| Date: | May 15, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart -Hazlet Office
|
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption - An Informational Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
1 Bethany Road, Ste. 81, Bldg 6, Hazlet, NJ 07730
|
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | May 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Family Services of Burlington County |
| Topic: | Telling Your Child Difficult History |
| Speaker(s): | Barbara A. Rall, LCSW, Director of NJ ARCH |
| Location: | Call for directions |
| Contact(s): | Michael Adornetto, (609) 953-5714 |
| Email: | michaela@famserv.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Registration is required. Call or e-mail to register. |
| Date: | May 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Monmouth / Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group |
| Topic: | The Adoptive Family - a presentation by an adult adoptee |
| Speaker(s): | Tom Mcgee |
| Location: | St Mary's Church - Spiritual Center, Colts Neck, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Danielle (732) 845-0791 or Liz (732) 473-9113 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://www.freewebs.com/ocafsg/ |
| Notes: | Please join us for a very informative and open discussion from the adoptees' point of view. |
| Date: | May 18, 2007 |
| 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 school-aged child's life by providing them stability through adoption. |
| Date: | May 19 and 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:00 AM |
| Sponsor: | Thinkingofadopting.com and Project Katherine |
| Topic: | Proper Evaluation & Treatment of Institutional Children:,
Developmental Disorders & Behavior Management Growth and Puberty in the Adopted Child, Educational Advocacy: The Fight with The Schools and the Law, How to Manage a Household of Special Needs Children and Keep Your Sanity. |
| Speaker(s): | Dr. Ron Federici, Dr. Pat Mason, Dr Gordina, Nadya Molina, M.Ed., William Houston, ESQ., Cynthia Smith-Federici |
| Location: | Holiday Inn, Linthicum Heights, MD. |
| Contact(s): | Bill Delmedico or Robin Bartko |
| Email: | bill@projectkatherine.org |
| Web Site: | http://www.thinkingofadopting.com/adoptionconference/ |
| Notes: |
| Date: | May 19, 2007 |
| Time: | |
| Sponsor: | Adoption.com through the Joint Council on International Children 's Services and Build-A-Bear Workshop |
| Topic: | Celebrate Adoption with Build-A-Bear Workshop! |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Local Build-A-Bear Workshops |
| Contact(s): | For more information and to find a Build-A-Bear location near you visit: http://www.adoption.com/build-a-bear/index.html |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Adoption.com, through the Joint Council on International Children’s Services is proud to join with Build-A-Bear Workshop to raise adoption awareness during a special campaign “STUFFED WITH HUGS: HUGS SWEET HUGS.” This effort is part of a month long celebration of adoption and service to children around the world. Your family can be a part of it too! Help make bears for children in need by going to your local Build-A-Bear Workshop on Saturday, May 19th and make a bear for FREE! Each store will have 200 bears available to make on a first-come first-serve basis. All bears made for this event will be donated to adoptive families, children in foster-care, and orphans around the world. |
| Date: | May 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | CHATS- Connected Hearts Adoption Triad |
| Topic: | Daddy and His Daughter: Adopting Older Children |
| Speaker(s): |
18-year-old Jarisa Brannon-Davis and Sgt. DeLacy Davis, Director of the East Orange Police Athletic League (PAL) will share their story of love and hope as a 14-year-old foster care child searches to find her forever family. |
| Location: | Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Alyce (732) 227-0607 |
| Email: | Alycemj@aol.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.wapc.net/chats.htm |
| Notes: |
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| Date: | May 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Warren County Foster
and Adoptive Family Services Support Group
|
| Topic: | Nominations, Foster Care Month Celebration |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Harmony Presbyterian
Church,
2727 Belvidere Road, Harmony, NJ. |
| Contact(s): | (908) 454-5645 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
| Date: | May 22, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart -Cherry Hill Office
|
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption - An Informational Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
451 Woodland Avenue, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
|
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | May 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:00 PM, New Members Orientation: 7:45 PM |
| Sponsor: | Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA) |
| Topic: | To be Determined |
| Speaker(s): | |
| 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: |
| Date: | May 24, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. |
| Topic: | Boarded 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: | May 24, 2007 |
| 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 school-aged child's life by providing them stability through adoption. |
| Date: | May 24, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart -Cherry Hill Office
|
| Topic: | Discover International Adoption - An Informational Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
451 Woodland Avenue, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
|
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | May 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM |
| Sponsor: |
Family Support Organization of Hunterdon, Somerset, Warren
|
| Topic: | Focus Group |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
|
| Contact(s): | JoAnn Heck (908) 788-8585 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Representatives from DYFS will be here at the FSO office, to
listen to your suggestions and concerns in order to facilitate a more
family-friendly DYFS in the future. You need not have been involved with DYFS personally, as long as you have been involved with any aspect of the Children’s Behavioral Health System, Juvenile Justice System, or other such entities.We would love to have you join us. Your input is very valuable to this process. |
| Date: | May 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 12:00 Noon |
| Sponsor: | Adoption Crossroads |
| Topic: | Summer Barbeque |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
74 Lakewood Drive, Congers, NY |
| Contact(s): | (845) 268-0283 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://www.adoptioncrossroads.org/outing.htm |
| Notes: |
All Current Members of Adoption
Crossroads and their friends are invited. From noon until ??? We will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, ribs, soda and chips. Pot luck dishes are more than welcome. Please RSVP by May 23 :) |
| Date: | May 30, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| Sponsor: | Early Head Start |
| Topic: | Project First Step Parent Support and Educational Workshop Series: Reading to your Infant/Toddler--Pre-Reading Skills How to read to your child to encourage reading skills |
| Speaker(s): | Cindy Conover, SLP, Project First Step |
| Location: | Early Head Start; Roseberry St, Phillipsburg, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Brenda (908) 689-4542 or Jennifer Gilbert (908) 309-6096 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | If you have a baby or toddler who may be showing delays, take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about how Early Head Start and Project First Step can help your child. |
| JUNE |
 |
| Date: | June 2, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Sponsor: | Families Thru International Adoption |
| Topic: | International Adoption Process |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Mercer County Public Library 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | nj@ftia.org |
| Web Site: | www.ftia.org |
| Notes: | Informational Meeting open to anyone interested in learning more about the International Adoption process: the paperwork, fees and time frames needed to complete an international adoption |
| Date: | June 4, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:00 PM, New Members Orientation: 7:45 PM |
| Sponsor: | Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA) |
| Topic: | Parenting |
| Speaker(s): | |
| 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: |
| Date: | June 5, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Sponsor: | FSOBC |
| Topic: | Learn How to Apply for SSI ( Supplemental Security Income) Program under Title XVI for the Disabled |
| Speaker(s): | Richard Desir, Public Affair Specialist |
| Location: | FSOBC, 0-108 29th Street Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410 |
| Contact(s): | (201) 796-6209,102 |
| Email: | lbfsobc@covad.net |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Call to register by June 4th Free - no cost to attend |
| Date: | June 4, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | Kay Bambach and guest families |
| Location: | Carafello's Restaurant, 53 Sparta Ave., Sparta, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Kay Bombach |
| Email: | kay@holtintl.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | June 6, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions Options/Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ |
| Topic: | Informational Meeting on our Domestic and Waiting Child Adoption Programs |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 6 Terri Lane Suite 300 Burlington, NJ 08016 |
| Contact(s): | Terri Dingle (609) 386-7171 x4110 to register |
| Email: | tdingle@lsmnj.org |
| Web Site: | www.lsmnjadoption.org |
| Notes: | Come learn more about our domestic and waiting child adoption programs |
| Date: | June 8 - 10, 2007 | |
| Time: | 5:00 PM Friday - 2:00 PM Sunday | |
| Sponsor: | Adoptive Families Camping Weekend | |
| Topic: | 34th Annual Adoptive Families Camping Weekend | |
| Speaker(s): | ||
| Location: | Camp Sloane YMCA, Lakeville, CT | |
| Contact(s): | Lori Ziliotto (973) 566-0623 or Mary Lee (201) 891-6123 | |
| Email: | lziliotto@comcast.net
magwcsw@optonline.net |
|
| Web Site: | ||
| Notes: |
|
| Date: | June 9, 2007 | |
| Time: | 12 Noon - 4:00 PM | |
| Sponsor: | Monmouth / Ocean County Adoptive families Support group, LLC |
|
| Topic: | Family Summer Picnic | |
| Speaker(s): | ||
| Location: | Bucks Mill Park, Colts Neck, NJ | |
| Contact(s): | Danielle (732) 473-9113 or Liz (732) 473-9113 | |
| Email: | ||
| Web Site: | http://www.freewebs.com/mocafsg/ | |
| Notes: |
|
| Date: | June 9, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Monmouth/Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
|
| Topic: | |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ
|
| Contact(s): | Liz (743) 473-9113, or Danielle (732) 845-0791 |
| Email: |
|
| Web Site: | www.freewebs.com/mocafsg |
| Notes: | We are asking everyone to bring an item to be donated to an orphanage in Iraq (school supplies, medical supplies, clothing), and in exchange we will give you a raffle tickets (one for every item) for a few items we have to raffle. also, we do have face painting for the kids at the picnic. |
| Date: | June 9, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoption Center of Delaware Valley
|
| Topic: | 2007 Spring Match Party |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Playdrome Bowling Alley, 1536 N. Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, NJ
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| Email: |
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| Web Site: | www.adopt.org/acdv |
| Notes: | Registration deadline is June 1st. It is important to attend the opening orientation, so please arrive promptly at 10:00 AM. |
| Date: | June 10, 2007 | |
| Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | |
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| Date: | June 11, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Post Adoption Support Group of New Jersey
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| Topic: | |
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| Location: |
Midland Park, NJ Call for directions
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| Contact(s): | (973) 427-4521 |
| Email: | |
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| Notes: | Please join us for an evening of spirited discussion and support. We warmly welcome all adult, adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, significant others, and all who have been touched by adoption. |
| Date: | June 11, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | FSOBC |
| Topic: | Preventing Parent Burnout |
| Speaker(s): | Suzanne Reitmeier, Parents Anonymous of New Jersey |
| Location: | FSOBC, 0-108 29th Street Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410 |
| Contact(s): | (201) 796-6209,102 |
| Email: | lbfsobc@covad.net |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Raising kids is tiring work! This exciting workshop explores
the symptoms of burn-out and offers effective stress management techniques
for parents. Call to register by June 8th Free - no cost to attend |
| Date: | June 13, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | Cindy Marrone and guest family |
| Location: | Holt, 340 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ 08628 |
| Contact(s): | Pam Runyon (609) 882-4972 |
| Email: | pamr@holtintl.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | June 15, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities,
UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of PediatricsNew Jersey Protection and Advocacy, Inc. SPAN (Statewide Parent Advocacy Network) The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities UMDNJ-Office of Academic and Clinical Initiatives The South Asian Health Project SAMHAJ-NAMI NJ |
| Topic: |
The South Asian Community and Disabilities: Raising Awareness, Facing Challenges, Accessing Resources |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Hyatt RegencyTwo Albany StreetNew Brunswick, NJ |
| Contact(s): |
(732) 235-9327 Fax: (732) 235-9330 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
| Date: | June 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Warren County Foster
and Adoptive Family Services Support Group
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| Topic: | Elections |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Harmony Presbyterian
Church,
2727 Belvidere Road, Harmony, NJ. |
| Contact(s): | (908) 454-5645 |
| Email: | |
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| Notes: |
| Date: | June 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Discover International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
451 Woodland Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
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| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | June 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
1 Bethany Rd Ste. 81 Bldg 6, Hazlet NJ 07730
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| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | June 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | CHATS- Connected Hearts Adoption Triad |
| Topic: | Second Language Development and the Internationally Adopted Child – Attaining Success For Second Language Learners |
| Speaker(s): |
Deborah Jill Chitester, M.S., CCC/SLP, bilingual speech and language pathologist |
| Location: | Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Alyce (732) 227-0607 |
| Email: | Alycemj@aol.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.wapc.net/chats.htm |
| Notes: |
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| Date: | June 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Adoption Life Group |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
The Cafe, Long Hill
Chapel, |
| Contact(s): | For more info please call the Church Office @ (973) 377-2255 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
This is an informal Christian Group with time of prayer and short devotional followed by group-led discussion. |
| Date: | June 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Discover Adoption: China, Vietnam, Kazakhstan |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
1 Bethany Rd Ste. 81 Bldg 6, Hazlet NJ 07730
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| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| JULY |
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| Date: | July 10, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption - Free Information Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Hazlet, NJ
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| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 11, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | Cindy Marrone and guest families |
| Location: | Monmouth County Library, 2700 Allaire Rd. Wall, NJ 07719 |
| Contact(s): | Pam Runyon (609) 882-4972 |
| Email: | pamr@holtintl.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 5:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | Allison Schmidlin and guest family |
| Location: | Evasham Branch Library, 984 Tuckerton Road, Marlton, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Allison Schmidlin |
| Email: | allisons@holtintl.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | FSOBC |
| Topic: | Understanding Your Adolescent's Development (ages 13-18) |
| Speaker(s): | Dr. Joan Badin, Family Guidance |
| Location: | FSOBC, 0-108 29th Street Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410 |
| Contact(s): | (201) 796-6209,102 |
| Email: | lbfsobc@covad.net |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Call to register by July 11th Free - no cost to attend |
| Date: | July 14, 2007 |
| Time: | Noon to Dusk |
| Sponsor: | Concerned Persons for Adoption (CPFA) |
| Topic: | Summer Picnic |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Sunrise Lake, Lewis Morris Park, Morris Township. For directions, log onto http://www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/lmmain.asp |
| Contact(s): | Lynn Riker (973) 736-7032 |
| Email: | riker@njit.edu |
| Web Site: |
http://cpfanj.wscape.net/events/ For more information: http://cpfanj.wscape.net/events/picnic07.pdf |
| Notes: | Come join our family of adoptive families for a fun
afternoon in the sun and water at Sunrise Lake in Lewis Morris County Park,
Morris Township. Please bring a picnic meal for your family, snacks, chairs, towels, beach toys, beach umbrella. Free for members (vendor fee for paddle boating); non-members pay beach fees (approximately $10.00 per family). |
| Date: | July 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Explore International Adoption - Free Information Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Hazlet, NJ
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| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption - Free Information Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Cherry Hill, NJ
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| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption - Free Information Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Wynnewood, PA
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| Contact(s): | (610) 642-7200 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Learn About Adoption - Free Informational Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Dover, DE
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| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption - Free Information Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Greenville, DE
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| Contact(s): | (302) 658-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Discover International Adoption - Free Information Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Allentown, PA
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| Contact(s): | (610) 432-2384 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 18, 2007 | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM | |
| Sponsor: |
Morristown Post-Adoption Support Group
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| Topic: | “MAKING ROOM IN OUR HEARTS: Keeping Family Ties Through Open Adoption” | |
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| Email: | ||
| Web Site: | http://www.routledgementalhealth.com/duxbury/ | |
| Notes: | This book fills
an important need by providing adoption professionals, birth and adoptive
families and their extended familial networks with a wealth of practical
and personal information. |
| Date: | July 19, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Explore International Adoption - Free Information Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Wynnewood, PA
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| Contact(s): | (610) 642-7200 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 19, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center |
| Topic: | Making the Decision to Adopt |
| Speaker(s): | Joni S. Mantell, LCSW |
| Location: | IAC Center Pennington, New Jersey |
| Contact(s): | Joni S. Mantell, LCSW |
| Email: | JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com |
| Web Site: | www.iaccenter.com |
| Notes: | A discussion of the emotional and practical aspects of making the decision to adopt and how to take the first steps to adoption. |
| Date: | July 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Monmouth/Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
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| Topic: | No Meeting |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ
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| Contact(s): | Liz (743) 473-9113, or Danielle (732) 845-0791 |
| Email: |
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| Web Site: | www.freewebs.com/mocafsg |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | CHATS- Connected Hearts Adoption Triad |
| Topic: | Book discussion |
| Speaker(s): |
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| Location: | Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Alyce (732) 227-0607 |
| Email: | Alycemj@aol.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.wapc.net/chats.htm |
| Notes: |
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| Date: | July 24, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Discover International Adoption - Free Information Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Greenville, DE
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| Contact(s): | (302) 658-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption - Free Information Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Allentown, PA
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| Contact(s): | (610) 432-2384 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Connected Hearts Adoption Triad Support (CHATS)
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| Topic: | "Second Language Development and the Internationally Adopted Child -- Attaining Success For Second Language Learners." |
| Speaker(s): | Deborah Jill Chitester, M.D., CCC/SLP, Bilingual speech and Language Pathologist |
| Location: |
170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
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| Contact(s): | For further information call Dot at (908) 755-6978 or Alyce at (732) 227-0607 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://www.wapc.net/chats.htm |
| Notes: | Often children who must learn a new language do not achieve the same educational outcomes as Anglo children. Based on 14 years professional experience working with this unique population, Deborah will provide for parents and educators specific guidance and tips on how to optimize educational outcomes with this population as well as share programs offered at the Second Language, Literacy, & Learning Connection. |
| Date: | July 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Learn About Adoption - Free Information Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Chesapeake, VA
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| Contact(s): | (757) 361-0008 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 28, 2007 |
| Time: | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
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| Topic: | Information Party |
| Speaker(s): | Charles Paragian and Daniel Sernekos, from the documentary “All Aboard Rosie’s Family Cruise” and co-founders of Everybody’s Children Foundation will host an informational session about being a foster and/or adoptive parent. |
| Location: |
Starlight Dance Studio, 7 High Street, Nutley, NJ 07110
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| Contact(s): | |
| Email: |
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| Web Site: | www.everybodyschildrenfoundation.org |
| Notes: | Light refreshments will be served. Representatives from Children’s Aid and Family Services will be speaking along with other speakers. |
| Date: | July 29, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - Noon |
| Sponsor: | Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center |
| Topic: | Transracial Adoption Issues |
| Speaker(s): | Panel of transracially adopted adults |
| Location: | IAC Center Pennington, New Jersey |
| Contact(s): | Joni S. Mantell, LCSW |
| Email: | JMantellMSW@iaccenter.com |
| Web Site: | www.iaccenter.com |
| Notes: | Adults who were adopted into transracial families share their experiences and perspectives about how parents can help their children and teens to deal with them. |
| Date: | July 29, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Discover International Adoption - Free Information Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Greensburg, PA
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| Contact(s): | (724) 853-6533 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 29, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - Noon |
| Sponsor: |
Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
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| Topic: | Transracial Adoption Issues |
| Speaker(s): | Panel of transracially adopted adults |
| Location: |
IAC Center Pennington, NJ
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| Contact(s): | Joni S. Mantell, LCSW |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://iaccenter.com/workshop.transracial.asp |
| Notes: | Adults who were adopted into transracial families share their experiences and perspectives about how parents can help their children and teens to deal with them. |
| Date: | July 30, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Adoption Life Group |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
The Cafe, Long Hill
Chapel, |
| Contact(s): | For more info please call the Church Office @ (973) 377-2255 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
This is an informal Christian Group with time of prayer and short devotional followed by group-led discussion. |
| Date: | July 30, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | Stacey Puleio and guest family |
| Location: | North Brunswick Library, 880 Herman Road, N Brunswick, NJ 08902 |
| Contact(s): | Stacey Puleio (609) 882-4972 |
| Email: | staceyp@holtintl.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | July 31, 2007 - August 5, 2007 |
| Time: | |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | International Korean Adoptee Conference 2007 |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Seul, Korea |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://ikaa.org/en/page/139 |
| Notes: |
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| Date: | July 31, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart
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| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption - Free Information Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Greensburg, PA
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| Contact(s): | (724) 853-6533 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
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| Date: | August 1, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoption Options
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| Topic: | Learn about Domestic Infant and Older Child Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
6 Terri Lane, Suite 300,
Burlington, NJ 08016 |
| Contact(s): | Terry Dingle ( 800) 458-0651 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.ismnjadoption.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 7, 2007 | |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |
| Sponsor: |
NJPC
Parents Empowerment Academy,
Summer Training Workshops for Parents & Caregivers, Professional Parent Advocacy |
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| Topic: |
Navigating the Special
Education System Understanding the IEP Process |
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| Speaker(s): |
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| Location: |
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| Contact(s): | To register, contact Regina Bracey, NJPC Chapter Director of Passaic County at 973-668-6917 or 973-742-6114 or register via e-mail below | |
| Email: | ||
| Web Site: | http://www.newjerseyparentscaucus.org/htmls/Empowerment.htm | |
| Notes: |
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| Date: | August 6, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Lancaster Office
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| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Lancaster, PA
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| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 8, 2007 | |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | |
| Sponsor: |
NJPC
Parents Empowerment Academy,
Summer Training Workshops for Parents & Caregivers, Professional Parent Advocacy |
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| Topic: |
Navigating the Special
Education System Understanding the IEP Process |
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| Speaker(s): |
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| Location: |
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| Contact(s): | To register, contact Regina Bracey, NJPC Chapter Director of Passaic County at 973-668-6917 or 973-742-6114 or register via e-mail below | |
| Email: | ||
| Web Site: | http://www.newjerseyparentscaucus.org/htmls/Empowerment.htm | |
| Notes: |
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| Date: | August 8, 2007 |
| Time: | Noon |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Lancaster Office
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| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Lancaster, PA
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| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 8, 2007 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Lancaster Office
|
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Lancaster, PA
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| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 8, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Lancaster Office
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| Topic: | International Adoption: China, Vietnam and Guatemala |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Lancaster, PA
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| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 10 -12, 2007 |
| Time: | |
| Sponsor: |
Behavioral Therapy Associates, P.A.
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| Topic: | Weekend For Improving Social Effectiveness |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Briarwood Day Camp, Bucks County, PA
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| Contact(s): | (732) 873-1212 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | A specialized overnight recreational / learning experience for children with social skills difficulties, ages 7 - 14. |
| Date: | August 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Rainbow Families of NJ
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| Topic: | A Day at the Beach |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Bradley Beach, NJ
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| Contact(s): | (973) 763-8511 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.rainbowfamiliesnj.org |
| Notes: | Parking is on the street. We will meet at the badge booth on the boardwalk (near Ocean Avenue and Park Place) at 10:00am. Those who arrive later, look for our banner or a rainbow flag on the beach. Each person is responsible for purchasing her/his own beach badge - $7/day for adults; no charge for children ages 13 and under. RFNJ will provide juice, water and sand toys. There are bathrooms, snack bars and playgrounds in walking distance. For a map of Bradley Beach, go to www.bradley-beach.com |
| Date: | August 15, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Lancaster Office
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| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Lancaster, PA
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| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 16, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Lancaster Office
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| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Atonement Lutheran Church;
5 Wyomissing Blvd. Wyomissing, PA |
| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 16, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Wynnewood Office
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| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Wynnewood, PA
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| Contact(s): | (610) 642-7200 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Monmouth/Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
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| Topic: | No Meeting |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ
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| Contact(s): | Liz (743) 473-9113, or Danielle (732) 845-0791 |
| Email: |
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| Web Site: | www.freewebs.com/mocafsg |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 17, 2007 |
| Time: | Noon |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Lancaster Office
|
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Lancaster, PA
|
| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Wynnewood Office
|
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Wynnewood, PA
|
| Contact(s): | (610) 642-7200 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Cherry Hill Office
|
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Cherry Hill, NJ
|
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 22, 2007 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Lancaster Office
|
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Lancaster, PA
|
| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Hazlet Office
|
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Hazlet, NJ
|
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Cherry Hill Office
|
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Cherry Hill, NJ
|
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Hazlet Office
|
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Manalapan Library;
Symmes Drive; Manalapan, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Virginia Office
|
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Chesterfield County Midlothian Library:
521 Coalfield Rd. Midlothian, VA |
| Contact(s): | (757) 361-0008 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoptions From The Heart- Virginia Office
|
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Virginia Beach Central Library
|
| Contact(s): | (757) 361-0008 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | August 27, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Adoption Life Group |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
The Cafe, Long Hill
Chapel, |
| Contact(s): | For more info please call the Church Office @ (973) 377-2255 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
This is an informal Christian Group with time of prayer and short devotional followed by group-led discussion. |
| Date: | August 27, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | Joan Regan, LCSW |
| Location: |
St. Mark's Church, |
| Contact(s): | Joan Regan (201) 316 - 7094 |
| Email: | Joanr@holtintl.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: |
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| SEPTEMBER |
 |
| Date: | September 7, 2007 |
| Time: | 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Delaware |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 18-A Trolley Square, Wilmington, DE 19806 |
| Contact(s): | (302) 658-8883 |
| Email: | pauletteh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 8, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services with Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption |
| Topic: | Annual "Meet and Greet" Evant |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
North Haledon |
| Contact(s): | Wendy’s
Wonderful Kids recruiter Shena Romney at (201) 226-0300 x 225 Melissa Goring, Adoption Specialist at (201) 226-0300 x 246 |
| Email: | sromney@cafsnj.org , mgoring@cafsnj.org. |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | The Meet & Greet will be a relaxed, fun filled environment where families seeking to adopt can interact with children in need of a loving home. This year’s event includes our version of a popular television game show; we’re calling ours “Are you smarter than a Wendy’s Wonderful Kid?” Test your skills and meet our waiting children. Wendy’s Wonderful Kids is a signature program of the Dave Thomas Foundation, which has partnered with Children’s Aid and Family Services to find adoptive homes for the children in our care. |
| Date: | September 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoption Options
|
| Topic: | Learn about Domestic Infant and Older Child Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
6 Terri Lane, Suite 300,
Burlington, NJ 08016 |
| Contact(s): | Terry Dingle ( 800) 458-0651 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.ismnjadoption.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | September 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | Chris Schuetz, Branch Director, and guest family |
| Location: | 340 Scotch Road, 2nd Floor, Trenton, NJ 08628 |
| Contact(s): | (609) 882-4972 NJ Branch Office |
| Email: | chriss@holtintl.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: | Please register either by phone or e-mail. |
| Date: | September 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | State College, PA |
| Contact(s): | (717) 232-1787 |
| Email: | judithd@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 13, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | Kay Bambach and guest families |
| Location: | Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 4 Richards Avenue, Dover, NJ 07801 |
| Contact(s): | Kay Bambach (973) 508-4127 |
| Email: | kayb@holtintl.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: | Please register either by phone or e-mail. |
| Date: | September 14, 2007 |
| Time: | 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Lancaster |
| Topic: | Learn About International and Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 1525 Oregon Pike, Suite 402, Lancaster, PA 17601 |
| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | amyh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 16, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Pittsburgh |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 206 North Main St. Suite 3, Greensburg, PA 15601 |
| Contact(s): | (724) 853-6533 |
| Email: | katieh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free meeting! |
| Date: | September 16, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptive Parents Committee |
| Topic: | Attachment and Separation from Toddler to Adolescent, Complications for the Adopted Child |
| Speaker(s): | Beth Peritz |
| Location: | Panera Bread, Ramsey Square, Ramsey, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (201) 689-0995 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.adoptiveparents.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | September 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 9:00 AM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Lancaster |
| Topic: | Learn About International and Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 1525 Oregon Pike, Suite 402, Lancaster, PA 17601 |
| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | amyh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Pittsburgh |
| Topic: | Explore Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 206 North Main St. Suite 3, Greensburg, PA 15601 |
| Contact(s): | (724) 853-6533 |
| Email: | katieh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free meeting! |
| Date: | September 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Harrisburg |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 4331 N. Front St. Harrisburg, PA 17110 |
| Contact(s): | (717) 232-1787 |
| Email: | judithd@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Wynnewood |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 30-31 Hampstead Circle, Wynnewood, PA 19096 |
| Contact(s): | (610) 642-7200 |
| Email: | tonib@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Cherry Hill |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 451 Woodland Ave Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | jenniferb@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Hazlet |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 1 Bethany Rd, Ste. 81, Bldg.6 Hazlet, NJ 07730 |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | deborahd@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children |
| Topic: | FREE ADOPTION INFORMATION MEETING International Adoption, African-American and Hispanic |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St., Maplewood, NJ |
| Contact(s): | To register, contact the Adoption Dept. at Spence-Chapin
Services (212-369-0300 or
info@spence-chapin.org ). You may also register online at www.spence-chapin.org. |
| Email: | info@spence-chapin.org |
| Web Site: | www.spence-chapin.org |
| Notes: | Interested in adopting a baby? Not sure where to begin? Hear from Spence-Chapin's adoption specialists who will provide detailed information about all of their adoption programs and services. Topics will include: how to begin the process, the costs involved in adopting a baby, and how to make it affordable. Question-and-answer session will follow. |
| Date: | September 19, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Nazareth, PA |
| Contact(s): | (610) 432-2384 |
| Email: | karenf@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Wynnewood |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 30-31 Hampstead Circle, Wynnewood, PA 19096 |
| Contact(s): | (610) 642-7200 |
| Email: | tonib@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Hazlet |
| Topic: | Discover International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 1 Bethany Rd, Ste. 81, Bldg.6 Hazlet, NJ 07730 |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | deborahd@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Delaware |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 18-A Trolley Square, Wilmington, DE 19806 |
| Contact(s): | (302) 658-8883 |
| Email: | pauletteh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Monmouth / Ocean County Adoptive Parents Support Group |
| Speaker(s): | Dana Fried, NJARCH |
| Location: | St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Danielle (732) 845-079 or LIz (732) 473-9113 |
| Email: | http://www.freewebs.com/mocafsg |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Join us for a discussion on those dreaded school topics - family trees, how to handle adoption issues with your schools. members are free, non-members $10 fee |
| Date: | September 24, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | CHATS- Connected Hearts Adoption Triad |
| Topic: | The Adoptive Parent’s Journey |
| Speaker(s): |
Joni Mantell, LCSW, CSW, psychotherapist, Director of the Infertility Adoption Counseling Center, and Adoption Coordinator for Resolve, Northeast region. |
| Location: | Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Alyce at (732) 227-0607 |
| Email: | Alycemj@aol.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.wapc.net/chats.htm |
| Notes: |
Please make reservations to attend at (732) 227-0607 or Alycemj@aol.com |
| Date: | September 24, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Warren County Foster and Adoptive Placement Services (FAFS) |
| Topic: | First meeting of the year |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Harmony Presbyterian Church |
| Contact(s): | (908) 454-7574 |
| Email: | tammi568@ptd.net |
| Web Site: | www.fafsonline.org |
| Notes: |
Free meeting! |
| Date: | September 24, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Adoption Life Group |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
The Cafe, Long Hill
Chapel, |
| Contact(s): | For more info please call the Church Office @ (973) 377-2255 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
This is an informal Christian Group with time of prayer and short devotional followed by group-led discussion. |
| Date: | September 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | Cindy Page and guest family |
| Location: | New Egypt Middle School, IMC, Library, 115 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533 |
| Contact(s): | (609) 882-4972 branch office |
| Email: | cindyp@holtinternational.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinternational.org |
| Notes: | Please register either by phone or e-mail. |
| Date: | September 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Harrisburg |
| Topic: | Explore Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 4331 N. Front St. Harrisburg, PA 17110 |
| Contact(s): | (717) 232-1787 |
| Email: | judithd@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Schnecksville, PA |
| Contact(s): | (610) 432-2384 |
| Email: | karenf@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 27, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Allentown |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 2212 Union Blvd. Allentown, PA 18109 |
| Contact(s): | (610) 432-2384 |
| Email: | karenf@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free meeting! |
| Date: | September 28, 2007 |
| Time: | 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Lancaster |
| Topic: | Learn About International and Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 1525 Oregon Pike, Suite 402, Lancaster, PA 17601 |
| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | amyh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | September 29, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Sponsor: | Families Thru International Adoption |
| Topic: | Informational Meeting about our International Adoption Programs |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Cherry Hill Public Library 1100 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | nj@ftia.org |
| Web Site: | www.ftia.org |
| Notes: | Informational Meeting open to anyone interested in learning more about the International Adoption process: the paperwork, fees and timeline needed to complete an international Adoption |
| OCTOBER |
 |
| Date: | October 3, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoption Options
|
| Topic: | Learn about Domestic Infant and Older Child Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
6 Terri Lane, Suite 300,
Burlington, NJ 08016 |
| Contact(s): | Terry Dingle ( 800) 458-0651 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.ismnjadoption.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 5, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
The
Morris County Foster Parent Association
|
| Topic: | Annual Tricky Tray |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Budd
Lake Fire House,
Route #46 , Budd Lake, New Jersey |
| Contact(s): | For any further questions, please call Michelle at (908) 850-8303 |
| Email: |
|
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Hundreds of baskets and prizes. Free coffee and cake. All proceeds to benefit foster children living in and around Morris County. Hope to see you there. |
| Date: | October 6, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Sponsor: | Families Thru International Adoption |
| Topic: | Informational Meeting about our International Adoption programs |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Morris County Public Library 30 East Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ 07981 |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | nj@ftia.org |
| Web Site: | www.ftia.org |
| Notes: | Informational Meeting open to anyone interested in learning more about the international adoption process: the paperwork, fees and time frames needed to complete an international adoption |
| Date: | October 8, 2007 |
| Time: | Noon |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Lancaster Office |
| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | amyh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 9, 2007 | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services, Inc. | |
| Topic: | Single Parents Group | |
| Speaker(s): | ||
| Location: | Children's Aid and Family Services 148 Prospect St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 |
|
| Contact(s): | Marianne at (201) 455-7015 x 221 | |
| Email: | ||
| Web Site: | www.cafs.org | |
| Notes: |
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| Date: | October 9, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | West Bergen Mental Healthcare |
| Topic: | Copping with Middle School |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: | Center for Children and Youth, One Cherry Line, Ramsey, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Call Katherine Kandravy at (201) 934-1160 Ext. 7230 or Kate Rose at Ext. 7335 for more information and details on the workshops. |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://www.westbergen.org/Children%20Services%20HTML/CSaspergers.htm |
| Notes: | Asperger’s Services Department will present a series of workshops for professionals, family members and students. Participation is limited. Fee id $25.00 per workshop, except Fun with Food, which is $35.00. Pre- registration is required. For more information, please see link above. |
| Date: | October 11, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Hazlet |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Hazlet Office |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | deborahd@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 12, 2007 |
| Time: | Noon |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Cherry Hill |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Cherry Hill Office |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | jenniferb@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 13, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Infertility &Adoption Counseling Center (IAC Center) and Monmouth / Ocean County Adoptive Parents Support Group |
| Topic: | "Wise Up" Workshop (W.I.S.E. UP!) Workshop |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | St. Mary's Church, Colts Neck, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Lauren Scheiner, MSW (609)737-8750 |
| Email: | workshops@iaccenter.com |
| Web Site: | http://iaccenter.com/WiseUpworkshop.asp |
| Notes: | A workshop designed to empower adopted children to handle
uncomfortable questions and comments about adoption. Two
therapists, one for the children (for ages 5-12) and one therapist for the
parents will be holding the workshop. Cost: $75 per family attending (not per person). If a paid member, the cost is $65. Lunch will be provided and babysitting available for a small fee. Register: http://iaccenter.com/signup_wiseup.pdf |
| Date: | October 15, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Adopt from Eastern Europe |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | APTH - Delaware Office |
| Contact(s): | (302) 658-8883 |
| Email: | pauletteh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 16, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart |
| Topic: | International and Domestic Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Wyomissing, PA |
| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | amyh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 16 & 18, 2007 | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM- One Session | |
| Sponsor: |
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| Email: | ||
| Web Site: | To register online: http://www.newjerseyparentscaucus.org | |
| Notes: | FREE Training Workshop for Parents and Caregivers raising Children with Emotional and Behavioral challenges through its Parents Empowerment Academy. Parents and caregivers attending the training are given the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of the systems that serve their families and their rights and responsibilities within the Special Education System. The training will be provided in both English and Spanish and is offered during the day and in the evening. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so please register early |
| Date: | October 16, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Wynnewood office |
| Contact(s): | (610) 642-7200 |
| Email: | tonib@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 16, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Harrisburg |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Harrisburg Office |
| Contact(s): | (717) 232-1787 |
| Email: | judithd@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 16, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Cherry Hill |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Cherry Hill Office |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | jenniferb@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | West Bergen Mental Healthcare |
| Topic: | Planning a Playdate for Children with Special Needs |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: | Center for Children and Youth, One Cherry Line, Ramsey, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Call Katherine Kandravy at (201) 934-1160 Ext. 7230 or Kate Rose at Ext. 7335 for more information and details on the workshops. |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://www.westbergen.org/Children%20Services%20HTML/CSaspergers.htm |
| Notes: | Asperger’s Services Department will present a series of workshops for professionals, family members and students. Participation is limited. Fee id $25.00 per workshop, except Fun with Food, which is $35.00. Pre- registration is required. For more information, please see link above. |
| Date: | October 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Hazlet |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Hazlet Office |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | deborahd@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Allentown |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH Allentown Office |
| Contact(s): | (610) 432-2384 |
| Email: | karenf@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart |
| Topic: | International and Domestic Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Lancaster Office |
| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | amyh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Cherry Hill |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Cherry Hill Office |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | jenniferb@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | APTH - Delaware Office |
| Contact(s): | (302) 658-8883 |
| Email: | pauletteh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin Services to Children and Families |
| Topic: | Different Kids/Different Stories: “How Come She/He has a Picture and I Don’t?” |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Calvary
Episcopal Church |
| Contact(s): | To register, contact Alison at (973) 744-0364 |
| Email: | alison.ganci.aiello@gmail.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.spence-chapin.org/workshops.html. |
| Notes: |
When
siblings’ adoption stories vary, or one child is adopted and another
isn’t, parents often worry that one child will feel less valued than the
other. There is a program fee of $20 per person. Bring a friend or relative and receive a $5 discount per person! |
| Date: | October 19, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Monmouth/Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
|
| Topic: | Baby Care for Adoptive Families |
| Speaker(s): | Carrie Kitze, Author |
| Location: |
St. Mary's Church - Spiritual Center
|
| Contact(s): | Danielle (732) 845-0791 or Liz (732) 473-9113 |
| Email: |
|
| Web Site: | www.freewebs.com/mocafsg/ |
| Notes: | Join us for a wonderful discussion from a well known author. |
| Date: | October 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services Inc. |
| Topic: | Wine and Food Tasting |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | St. Leon's Church Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Cyndy Mitchell (201) 261-2800 x 222 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: |
www.cafsnj.org http://www.cafsnj.org/how_to_help_/wine-tasting |
| Notes: | The proceeds from this special event will focus on supporting programs for infants and young children in the agency's care, and will particularly benefit Baby Basics. Tickets for the event are $75. |
| Date: | October 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Rutgers University |
| Topic: | Cultural Enrichment & Academic Support Program for children ages 4-13 |
| Speaker(s): | The program emphasis: Civil Rights |
| Location: | Rutgers University Douglas College, New Brunswick, NJ 100 George Street Room 301 |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | Barutim@aol.com |
| Web Site: |
For complete schedule and information log onto info@kates.kidz.com |
| Notes: | Offering children between the ages of 4 – 13 the opportunity to become culturally aware, sharpen their academic skills and have a lot of fun. The fee is $200.00 per academic year. |
| Date: | October 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Pittsburgh |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Pittsburgh Office |
| Contact(s): | (724) 853-6533 |
| Email: | katieh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 21, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptive Parents Committee |
| Topic: | Successful Adoptions in New Jersey |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: | Panera Bread Community Room Ransey Square (after KFC); 1300 Rt. 17 North, Ramsey, NJ |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | apcconf2003@msn.com |
| Web Site: | www.adoptiveparents.org |
| Notes: | Come join us as some of our adoptive parents share their
stories of how their families were formed through adoption. Following the topic, you might share in our roundtable discussion covering pre-adopt or post topics of concern. Bring your story and queastions. |
| Date: | October 22, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | CHATS- Connected Hearts AdoptionTriad |
| Topic: | Through the Eyes and Hearts of Our Children – A Personal Family Story |
| Speaker(s): |
Carol Gustavson, pioneer adoptive mother in reaching out to birth parents to create a bridge for mutual understanding and respect, founder and leader of APFOR (Adopted Parents For Open Records), teacher in Cedar Grove, NJ, Congressional Angel In Adoption |
| Location: | Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Alyce (732) 227-0607 |
| Email: | Alycemj@aol.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.wapc.net/chats.htm |
| Notes: |
|
| Date: | October 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Lancaster Office |
| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | amyh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 23, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Pittsburgh |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Pittsburgh Office |
| Contact(s): | (724) 853-6533 |
| Email: | katieh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 24, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart - Allentown |
| Topic: | Consider Adoption: Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH Allentown Office |
| Contact(s): | (610) 432-2384 |
| Email: | karenf@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 24, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart |
| Topic: | Explore Adoption in Eastern Europe |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Lancaster Office |
| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | amyh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 24, 2007 | |
| Time: | 10:00 - 2:00 PM- One Session | |
| Sponsor: |
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| Topic: |
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| Speaker(s): |
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| Location: |
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| Contact(s): |
|
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| Email: | ||
| Web Site: | To register online: http://www.newjerseyparentscaucus.org | |
| Notes: | FREE Training Workshop for Parents and Caregivers raising Children with Emotional and Behavioral challenges through its Parents Empowerment Academy. Parents and caregivers attending the training are given the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of the systems that serve their families and their rights and responsibilities within the Special Education System. The training will be provided in both English and Spanish and is offered during the day and in the evening. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so please register early |
| Date: | October 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Hazlet |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Hazlet Office |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | deborahd@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | APTH - Delaware Office |
| Contact(s): | (302) 658-8883 |
| Email: | pauletteh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Wynnewood office |
| Contact(s): | (610) 642-7200 |
| Email: | tonib@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Virginia Office |
| Contact(s): | (804) 218-2569 |
| Email: | irisl@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 25, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - VA Office |
| Contact(s): | (757) 361-0008 |
| Email: | irisl@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Lancaster Office |
| Contact(s): | (717) 399-7766 |
| Email: | amyh@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Cherry Hill |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Cherry Hill Office |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | jenniferb@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | October 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies |
| Topic: | Understanding relationships from the perspective of adoptive parents, birthparents, and blended families. |
| Speaker(s): | Ruth Meyers, PhD Josie Oppenheim, MA, LP |
| Location: | 16 West Tenth Street, NYC, NY 10011 |
| Contact(s): | (212) 260-7050 |
| Email: | cmps@cmps.edu |
| Web Site: | www.cmps.edu |
| Notes: | RSVP requested, the evening will conclude with conversatin
and refreshments. Suggested contribution: $10 |
| Date: | October 27, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
|
| Topic: | Baby Care for Adoptive Families |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
IAC Center Office, Pennington, NJ
|
| Contact(s): | Joni Mantell |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://www.iaccenter.com/BabyCareWorkshop.asp |
| Notes: | to register log onto:
http://www.iaccenter.com/signup_external.pdf $100 per person, $150 per couple |
| Date: | October 27, 2007 |
| Time: | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
Adoption Center of Delaware Valley
|
| Topic: | 2007 Match Party |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
Independence Seaport Museum;
Penn's Landing 211 S. Columbus Blvd. and Walnut St Philadelphia, PA |
| Contact(s): | (215)735-9988 |
| Email: |
|
| Web Site: | www.adopt.org |
| Notes: | Match party will give you an opportunity to meet children face to face, talk with social workers view the photo board of all the children at the party. Registration required by October 19th please. |
| Date: | October 29, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Adoption Life Group |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
The Cafe, Long Hill
Chapel, |
| Contact(s): | For more info please call the Church Office @ (973) 377-2255 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
This is an informal Christian Group with time of prayer and short devotional followed by group-led discussion. |
| Date: | October 29, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin |
| Topic: | Identical Strangers: A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited by Elyse Schein & Paula Bernstein |
| Speaker(s): | Moderated by Sarah Saffian, author of Ithaka: A Daughter's Memoir of Being Found. |
| Location: |
Spence-Chapin Services, 410 East 92nd Street, Manhattan |
| Contact(s): | (212) 369-0300 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: |
For
complete schedule and information log onto www.spence-chapin. |
| Notes: |
In their powerful memoir, Bernstein, a freelance writer, and Schein, a filmmaker, take turns recounting the story of how each woman, at age 35, discovered she had an identical twin sister, and the events that followed. The twins were placed in separate adoptive families while they were infants by the Louise Wise adoption agency in the 1960s. Schein and Bernstein will read from their book; and be joined by Ronny Diamond, director of Spence-Chapin’s Adoption Counseling Team, for a discussion on their separation and reunion, nature vs. nurture, issues of identity and family, etc. which will be moderated by Sarah Saffian, author of Ithaka: A Daughter's Memoir of Being Found. |
| Date: | October 30, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | State College, PA |
| Contact(s): | (717) 232-1787 |
| Email: | judithd@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: |
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| Date: | November 3, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Rutgers University |
| Topic: | Cultural Enrichment & Academic Support Program for children ages 4-13 |
| Speaker(s): | The program emphasis: Civil Rights |
| Location: | Rutgers University Douglas College, New Brunswick, NJ 100 George Street Room 301 |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | Barutim@aol.com |
| Web Site: |
For complete schedule and information log onto info@kates.kidz.com |
| Notes: | Offering children between the ages of 4 – 13 the opportunity to become culturally aware, sharpen their academic skills and have a lot of fun. The fee is $200.00 per academic year. |
| Date: | November 3, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Concerned Parents for Adoption (CPFA) |
| Topic: | 26th Annual "Let's Talk Adoption" Conference |
| Speaker(s): | Key Note Address: “Getting at the Mysteries of Children’s Behavior” presented by Frank R. Kunstal, Ed.D, P.C, co-author of “Troubled Transplants" |
| Location: | Rutgers University, Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (908)273-5694 |
| Email: | Conference07@cpfanj.org |
| Web Site: |
For
complete schedule and information log onto www.cpfanj.org; select Conference |
| Notes: | 36 workshops on pre and post adoptive issues. Limited Time Offer: A Free “Adoption and the Schools” Handbook available to the first 50 teachers, social workers and/or guidance counselors who register and attend. Cost before 10/20: $40.00 per person/ after 10/20: $45.00 per person. $20.00 fee for Continuing Education Hours (up to 5) |
| Date: | November 4, 2007 |
| Time: | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Ask the Adoption Expert |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Cherry Hill Public Library, Cherry Hill, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Deborah E. Spivack (215) 763-5550 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
| Date: | November 7, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | West Bergen Mental Healthcare |
| Topic: | Let's Celebrate: Planning for Holidays and Special Events for the Child on the Asperger's HFA/PDD, NOS Spectrum |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: | Center for Children and Youth, One Cherry Line, Ramsey, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Call Katherine Kandravy at (201) 934-1160 Ext. 7230 or Kate Rose at Ext. 7335 for more information and details on the workshops. |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://www.westbergen.org/Children%20Services%20HTML/CSaspergers.htm |
| Notes: | Asperger’s Services Department will present a series of workshops for professionals, family members and students. Participation is limited. Fee id $25.00 per workshop, except Fun with Food, which is $35.00. Pre- registration is required. For more information, please see link above. |
| Date: | November 7, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Jewish Family Services of MetroWest |
| Topic: | Options for International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | Stephanie D'Amico, Director, La Vida
International Mary Jean Weston, LCSW, Director of Adoption Services JFS of MetroWest |
| Location: | Jewish family Service of Metro West 256 Columbia Tpk, Suite 105, Florham Park, NJ 07932 |
| Contact(s): | Marylou Facher, CSW (973)765-9050 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Agenda: International adoption programs, Meet families who recently adopted, Home Study and Post Placement Services, Discuss how to begin the adoption process, Photographs of infants and toddlers will be shared. Admission is free. |
| Date: | November 8, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart, Virginia Office |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Chesapeake, VA |
| Contact(s): | (757) 361-0008 |
| Email: | irisl@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Celebrate National Adoption Month this November. |
| Date: | November 10, 2007 |
| Time: | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Rainbow families |
| Topic: | RAINBOW FAMILY NJ CONFERENCE 2007 “We ARE Rainbow Families!" |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: | Montclair State University |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | conference@rainbowfamiliesnj.org |
| Web Site: |
For complete schedule and
information log onto http://www.rainbowfamiliesnj.org/Rainbow%20Family%20Brochure.pdf To Register on line log onto: http://www.rainbowfamiliesnj.org/what/conference.html |
| Notes: | The Rainbow Family Conference offers LGBT families and their friends and families. Broad array of workshops and programs with content ranging from those considering parenting, to general parenting, to school strategies to legal and financial information. |
| Date: | November 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | West Bergen Mental Healthcare |
| Topic: | Two or Three for One: the Complexity of Co-Morbidity (additional diagnosis) in Asperger's and Related Disorders |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: | Center for Children and Youth, One Cherry Line, Ramsey, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Call Katherine Kandravy at (201) 934-1160 Ext. 7230 or Kate Rose at Ext. 7335 for more information and details on the workshops. |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://www.westbergen.org/Children%20Services%20HTML/CSaspergers.htm |
| Notes: | Asperger’s Services Department will present a series of workshops for professionals, family members and students. Participation is limited. Fee id $25.00 per workshop, except Fun with Food, which is $35.00. Pre- registration is required. For more information, please see link above. |
| Date: | November 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | West Bergen Mental Healthcare |
| Topic: | Fun With Food |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: | Center for Children and Youth, One Cherry Line, Ramsey, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Call Katherine Kandravy at (201) 934-1160 Ext. 7230 or Kate Rose at Ext. 7335 for more information and details on the workshops. |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://www.westbergen.org/Children%20Services%20HTML/CSaspergers.htm |
| Notes: | Asperger’s Services Department will present a series of workshops for professionals, family members and students. Participation is limited. Fee id $25.00 per workshop, except Fun with Food, which is $35.00. Pre- registration is required. For more information, please see link above. |
| Date: | November 13, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Cherry Hill, NJ |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 451 Woodland Ave Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | jenniferb@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | November 15, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Cherry Hill, NJ |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | 451 Woodland Ave Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | jenniferb@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Free Information Meeting! |
| Date: | November 16, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Monmouth/Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group |
| Topic: | Age appropriate development |
| Speaker(s): | Evelyn Fano, Therapist |
| Location: | St. Mary's Church, colts Neck, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Danielle (732) 845-0791 or Liz (732) 473-9113 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://www.freewebs.com/mocafsg/ |
| Notes: | Ms Fano will discuss age appropriate development, school age writing and help navigate the early intervention system as well as special services provided by the schools. |
| Date: | November 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
New Jersey Parents Caucus |
| Topic: |
The Parents’ Empowerment Academy: Professional Parent
Advocacy Training |
| Speaker(s): |
Kelly Grieco, Director of Special Education Advocacy, NJPC Karen Helmstetter, Director of Education Programs, NJPC Kathy Wright, Executive Director, NJPC; Consultant, National Cultural Competency Center, Georgetown University; Consultant, National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health, Georgetown University Barbara Ransom, Esq., Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia |
| Location: |
Alexander Hamilton Academy,
11-21 Sixteenth Ave. Paterson, NJ 07501 |
| Contact(s): | Kelly Grieco (973) 989-8866 |
| Email: | newjerseyparentscaucus@hotmail.com |
| Web Site: | www.newjersyparentscaucus.org |
| Notes: |
NJPC is
offering a FREE five-week Professional Parent Advocacy Training program for
parents, grandparents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and other
caregivers raising children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Parents and caregivers attending the training are given the opportunity to
strengthen their knowledge of the systems that serve their families, their
rights and responsibilities within those systems and the advocacy,
professional, and collaborative skills needed to successfully negotiate
those systems. Parents will become better able to advocate for themselves
and other parents in their communities, resulting in increased access to
appropriate care and treatment for their children. Lunch will be served and
transportation stipends are available. |
| Date: | November 17, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Rutgers University |
| Topic: | Cultural Enrichment & Academic Support Program for children ages 4-13 |
| Speaker(s): | The program emphasis: Civil Rights |
| Location: | Rutgers University Douglas College, New Brunswick, NJ 100 George Street Room 301 |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | Barutim@aol.com |
| Web Site: |
For complete schedule and information log onto info@kates.kidz.com |
| Notes: | Offering children between the ages of 4 – 13 the opportunity to become culturally aware, sharpen their academic skills and have a lot of fun. The fee is $200.00 per academic year. |
| Date: | November 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptive Parents Committee, Inc. |
| Topic: | 27th Annual Adoption Conference Over 60 workshops led by professionals in the field, attorneys, agency representatives, adoptees, and educators. |
| Speaker(s): | Keynote: Amanda L. Baden PHD |
| Location: | Montclair State University- Conference Center- University Hall |
| Contact(s): | Josephine Matala |
| Email: | apc2007@optonline.net |
| Web Site: | www.adoptiveparents.org |
| Notes: | For those who are considering adoption, and those who have already adopted. For adoption professionals and advocates who are involved in the adoption and foster care fields. |
| Date: | November 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Children's Aid and Family Services |
| Topic: | What Does Family Mean to You |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
West Essex YMCA 321 South Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Eileen Jones, Director, Family Recruitment &Community Relations at (973) 762-5887 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Children's Aid and Family Services invites you to an informal meeting to
learn more about the many ways you can help a child. Please RSVP by Friday November 9. Light refreshments will be served |
| Date: | November 19, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | Debbie Cowan and guest family |
| Location: |
Glassboro Public Library, 2 Center St, Glassboro, NJ 08028 |
| Contact(s): | Debbie Cowan (609) 882-4972 |
| Email: | debbiec@holtintl.org |
| Web Site: | http://www.holtintl.org/flash/index.shtml |
| Notes: | Please register either by phone or e-mail |
| Date: | November 20, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Hazlet |
| Topic: | Learn About Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Montclair, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | deborahd@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Celebrate National Adoption Month this November ! |
| Date: | November 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM |
| Sponsor: | CHATS- Connected Hearts Adoption Triad |
| Topic: | The Lifelong Impact Of Adoption On Everyone Involved |
| Speaker(s): |
Hollee McGinnis, MSSW, adult adoptee, founder of AKA, Policy & Operations Director, Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute (Rescheduled from 2005) |
| Location: | Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Alyce (732) 227-0607 |
| Email: | Alycemj@aol.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.wapc.net/chats.htm |
| Notes: |
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| Date: | November 26, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Adoption Life Group |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
The Cafe, Long Hill
Chapel, |
| Contact(s): | For more info please call the Church Office @ (973) 377-2255 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
This is an informal Christian Group with time of prayer and short devotional followed by group-led discussion. |
| Date: | November 27, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart, Wynnewood Office |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Wynnewood office |
| Contact(s): | (610) 642-7200 |
| Email: | tonib@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Celebrate National Adoption Month this November ! |
| Date: | November 29, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart- Hazlet |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Woodbridge, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | deborahd@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Celebrate National Adoption Month this November ! |
| Date: | November 29, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart, Wynnewood Office |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | AFTH - Wynnewood office |
| Contact(s): | (610) 642-7200 |
| Email: | tonib@afth.org |
| Web Site: | www.adoptionsfromtheheart.org |
| Notes: | Celebrate National Adoption Month this November ! |
| Date: | November 29, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Spence-Chapin’s Adoption Resource Center |
| Topic: | Discipline and Adoption, Are we too slow to say no? |
| Speaker(s): | Join Rita Taddonio, LCSW, director of the Adoption Resource Center and Kristine Peterson, LMSW |
| Location: |
Unitarian
Church |
| Contact(s): | Alison at (516) 883-3609 |
| Email: | alison.ganci.aiello@gmail.com |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
Does being
an adoptive parent change the rules on discipline?
How adoption issues and developmental stages influence the way we parent our children. Practical strategies for setting limits, managing temper tantrums and encouraging cooperative behavior will be discussed.
Workshop Fee: $20 per person (Bring a friend
or relative and receive a $5 discount per person)
Spence-Chapin’s waiting parents may attend this workshop for free. |
| Date: | November 30, 2007 | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | |
| Sponsor: |
|
|
| Topic: | Search and Reunion | |
| Speaker(s): | Wendy Freund, MSEd, LCSW | |
| Location: | 16 West 10th Street, NYC | |
| Contact(s): | CMPS: (212) 260-7050 | |
| Email: | cmps@cmps.edu | |
| Web Site: |
For
complete schedule and information log onto http://www.cmps.edu/extension/adoption.html for details on workshops. |
|
| Notes: | A series of workshops designed for adoptive parents, grandparents, birth parents, professionals and anyone interested in or involved in the adoption process. Next set of workshops will take place on January 11 and February 15th. See EVENTS for more information on these workshops. |
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| Date: | December 1, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Rutgers University |
| Topic: | Cultural Enrichment & Academic Support Program for children ages 4-13 |
| Speaker(s): | The program emphasis: Civil Rights |
| Location: | Rutgers University Douglas College, New Brunswick, NJ 100 George Street Room 301 |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | Barutim@aol.com |
| Web Site: |
For complete schedule and information log onto info@kates.kidz.com |
| Notes: | Offering children between the ages of 4 – 13 the opportunity to become culturally aware, sharpen their academic skills and have a lot of fun. The fee is $200.00 per academic year. |
| Date: | December 1, 2007 |
| Time: | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
New Jersey Parents Caucus |
| Topic: |
The Parents’ Empowerment Academy: Professional Parent
Advocacy Training |
| Speaker(s): |
Kelly Grieco, Director of Special Education Advocacy, NJPC Karen Helmstetter, Director of Education Programs, NJPC Kathy Wright, Executive Director, NJPC; Consultant, National Cultural Competency Center, Georgetown University; Consultant, National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health, Georgetown University Barbara Ransom, Esq., Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia |
| Location: |
Alexander Hamilton Academy,
11-21 Sixteenth Ave. Paterson, NJ 07501 |
| Contact(s): | Kelly Grieco (973) 989-8866 |
| Email: | newjerseyparentscaucus@hotmail.com |
| Web Site: | www.newjersyparentscaucus.org |
| Notes: |
NJPC is
offering a FREE five-week Professional Parent Advocacy Training program for
parents, grandparents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and other
caregivers raising children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Parents and caregivers attending the training are given the opportunity to
strengthen their knowledge of the systems that serve their families, their
rights and responsibilities within those systems and the advocacy,
professional, and collaborative skills needed to successfully negotiate
those systems. Parents will become better able to advocate for themselves
and other parents in their communities, resulting in increased access to
appropriate care and treatment for their children. Lunch will be served and
transportation stipends are available. |
| Date: | December 3, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | New Jersey Parents Caucus |
| Topic: | Navigating the Special Education System & The IEP Process |
| Speaker(s): |
Karen Helmstetter, NJPC Board Member, Advocate & Parent Kelly Grieco, NJPC Director of Special Education Advocacy & Parent Kathy Wright, NJPC Executive Director & Paren |
| Location: | Shepard of
the Hills Church 246 Woodport Road Sparta, NJ 07871 |
| Contact(s): |
Kelly Grieco |
| Email: | kellyg@njparentcaucus.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Free Training Workshop for Parents and Caregivers raising Children with Emotional and Behavioral challenges. Parents and caregivers attending the training are given the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of the systems that serve their families and their rights and responsibilities within those systems. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so please register early. Registration flyer is attached. |
| Date: | December 6, 2007 |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | West Bergen Mental Healthcare |
| Topic: | Coping for Parents of children with Asperger's and Similar Disorders |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: | Center for Children and Youth, One Cherry Line, Ramsey, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Call Katherine Kandravy at (201) 934-1160 Ext. 7230 or Kate Rose at Ext. 7335 for more information and details on the workshops. |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | http://www.westbergen.org/Children%20Services%20HTML/CSaspergers.htm |
| Notes: | Asperger’s Services Department will present a series of workshops for professionals, family members and students. Participation is limited. Fee id $25.00 per workshop, except Fun with Food, which is $35.00. Pre- registration is required. For more information, please see link above. |
| Date: | December 8, 2007 |
| Time: | 1:00 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 |
| Contact(s): | Danielle (732) 845-0791 or Liz (732) 743-9113 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | www.freewebs.com/mocafsg |
| Notes: |
Please join us as we
celebrate the holiday season with our families, |
| Date: | December 8, 2007 |
| Time: | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
New Jersey Parents Caucus |
| Topic: |
The Parents’ Empowerment Academy: Professional Parent
Advocacy Training |
| Speaker(s): |
Kelly Grieco, Director of Special Education Advocacy, NJPC Karen Helmstetter, Director of Education Programs, NJPC Kathy Wright, Executive Director, NJPC; Consultant, National Cultural Competency Center, Georgetown University; Consultant, National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health, Georgetown University Barbara Ransom, Esq., Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia |
| Location: |
Alexander Hamilton Academy,
11-21 Sixteenth Ave. Paterson, NJ 07501 |
| Contact(s): | Kelly Grieco (973) 989-8866 |
| Email: | newjerseyparentscaucus@hotmail.com |
| Web Site: | www.newjersyparentscaucus.org |
| Notes: |
NJPC is
offering a FREE five-week Professional Parent Advocacy Training program for
parents, grandparents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and other
caregivers raising children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Parents and caregivers attending the training are given the opportunity to
strengthen their knowledge of the systems that serve their families, their
rights and responsibilities within those systems and the advocacy,
professional, and collaborative skills needed to successfully negotiate
those systems. Parents will become better able to advocate for themselves
and other parents in their communities, resulting in increased access to
appropriate care and treatment for their children. Lunch will be served and
transportation stipends are available. |
| Date: | December 9, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptive Parent Committee |
| Topic: | Choosing an Adoption Method: Domestic Agency or Independent Attorney |
| Speaker(s): | Various |
| Location: | Penera Bread, Route 17, Ramsey, NJ |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | apcconf2003@msn.com |
| Web Site: | www.adoptiveparents.org |
| Notes: | Come for an evening of discussion and questions for the agency representative and attorney panel. If you have already chosen a method, then just come and tell us what formed your decision. Following the topic, you may share in our roundtable discussion covering pre-adopt or post adopt topics of concern |
| Date: | December 10, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | New Jersey Parents Caucus |
| Topic: | Navigating the Special Education System & The IEP Process |
| Speaker(s): |
Karen Helmstetter, NJPC Board Member, Advocate & Parent Kelly Grieco, NJPC Director of Special Education Advocacy & Parent Kathy Wright, NJPC Executive Director & Paren |
| Location: | Shepard of
the Hills Church 246 Woodport Road Sparta, NJ 07871 |
| Contact(s): |
Kelly Grieco |
| Email: | kellyg@njparentcaucus.org |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: | Free Training Workshop for Parents and Caregivers raising Children with Emotional and Behavioral challenges. Parents and caregivers attending the training are given the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of the systems that serve their families and their rights and responsibilities within those systems. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so please register early. Registration flyer is attached. |
| Date: | December 11, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | AFTH - Cherry Hill, NJ |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Cherry Hill, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | jenniferb@afth,org |
| Web Site: | www.afth.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | December 12, 2007 |
| Time: | 6:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | Lisa Morra and guest family |
| Location: | Holt, 340 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ 08628 |
| Contact(s): | Pam Runyon (609) 882-4972 |
| Email: | pamr@holtintlorg |
| Web Site: | www.holtintrnational.org |
| Notes: | Please register by phone or e-mail |
| Date: | December 13, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Holt International Children's Services |
| Topic: | International Adoption Seminar |
| Speaker(s): | Joan Regan and guest family |
| Location: |
Cedar Hill Christian reform Church, |
| Contact(s): | Joan Regan (201) 316-7094 |
| Email: | Joanr@holtinterantional.org |
| Web Site: | www.holtinterantional.org |
| Notes: |
Please register by phone or e-mail |
| Date: | December 13, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From The Heart |
| Topic: | Explore International Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Cherry Hill, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (856) 665-5655 |
| Email: | jenniferb@afth,org |
| Web Site: | www.afth.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | December 15 , 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Rutgers University |
| Topic: | Cultural Enrichment & Academic Support Program for children ages 4-13 |
| Speaker(s): | The program emphasis: Civil Rights |
| Location: | Rutgers University Douglas College, New Brunswick, NJ 100 George Street Room 301 |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | Barutim@aol.com |
| Web Site: |
For complete schedule and information log onto info@kates.kidz.com |
| Notes: | Offering children between the ages of 4 – 13 the opportunity to become culturally aware, sharpen their academic skills and have a lot of fun. The fee is $200.00 per academic year. |
| Date: | December 15, 2007 |
| Time: | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: |
New Jersey Parents Caucus |
| Topic: |
The Parents’ Empowerment Academy: Professional Parent
Advocacy Training |
| Speaker(s): |
Kelly Grieco, Director of Special Education Advocacy, NJPC Karen Helmstetter, Director of Education Programs, NJPC Kathy Wright, Executive Director, NJPC; Consultant, National Cultural Competency Center, Georgetown University; Consultant, National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health, Georgetown University Barbara Ransom, Esq., Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia |
| Location: |
Alexander Hamilton Academy,
11-21 Sixteenth Ave. Paterson, NJ 07501 |
| Contact(s): | Kelly Grieco (973) 989-8866 |
| Email: | newjerseyparentscaucus@hotmail.com |
| Web Site: | www.newjersyparentscaucus.org |
| Notes: |
NJPC is
offering a FREE five-week Professional Parent Advocacy Training program for
parents, grandparents, foster parents, adoptive parents, and other
caregivers raising children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Parents and caregivers attending the training are given the opportunity to
strengthen their knowledge of the systems that serve their families, their
rights and responsibilities within those systems and the advocacy,
professional, and collaborative skills needed to successfully negotiate
those systems. Parents will become better able to advocate for themselves
and other parents in their communities, resulting in increased access to
appropriate care and treatment for their children. Lunch will be served and
transportation stipends are available. |
| Date: | December 15, 2007 |
| Time: | 11:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Foster and Adoptive Family Services |
| Topic: | Newark Volunteer Committee |
| Speaker(s): | Annual Holiday Party |
| Location: |
Secret heart Church, 481 Sanford Ave, Newark, NJ |
| Contact(s): | Mike Moore (800) 334-6930 x 2166 |
| Email: | big_mike_moore@yahoo.com |
| Web Site: | www.fafsonline.org |
| Notes: | Please join us as we celebrate the holiday season with our families. Call for details. |
| Date: | December 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | AFTH - Wynnewood, PA |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Wynnewood, PA |
| Contact(s): | (610) 642-7200 |
| Email: | tonib@afth,org |
| Web Site: | www.afth.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | December 18, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Adoptions From the Heart |
| Topic: | Discover Domestic Adoption |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: | Hazlet, NJ |
| Contact(s): | (732) 335-8883 |
| Email: | deborahd@afth,org |
| Web Site: | www.afth.org |
| Notes: |
| Date: | December 21, 2007 |
| 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: | http://www.freewebs.com/mocafsg/ |
| Notes: | Bring a great topic to discuss with a friendly and open group. |
| Date: | December 29, 2007 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Sponsor: | Rutgers University |
| Topic: | Kwanzaa Program |
| Speaker(s): | The program emphasis: Civil Rights |
| Location: | Rutgers University Douglas College, New Brunswick, NJ TBA |
| Contact(s): | |
| Email: | Barutim@aol.com |
| Web Site: |
For complete schedule and information log onto info@kates.kidz.com |
| Notes: | Offering children between the ages of 4 – 13 the opportunity to become culturally aware, sharpen their academic skills and have a lot of fun. The fee is $200.00 per academic year. |
| Date: | December 31, 2007 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Sponsor: | |
| Topic: | Adoption Life Group |
| Speaker(s): | |
| Location: |
The Cafe, Long Hill
Chapel, |
| Contact(s): | For more info please call the Church Office @ (973) 377-2255 |
| Email: | |
| Web Site: | |
| Notes: |
This is an informal Christian Group with time of prayer and short devotional followed by group-led discussion. |
