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ALABAMA
Statewide Adoption Conferences
Aug. 26-28. Learn more about adoption options & the adoption process from experts & other key note speakers. Spons. by APAC
Jamie Golden jgolden@casapac.org
BIRMINGHAM
ARKANSAS
Free Adoption Information Meeting
July 9, Henderson State Univ. Learn about adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Ethiopia, Russia, & upcoming programs in Ghana & Nepal. Spons. by Dillon Int'l, an affiliate of Buckner Int'l.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 501-791-9300 or DillonAR@dillonadopt.com
ARKADELPHIA
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Aug. 11, Dillon's office. Learn about adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Ethiopia, Russia, & upcoming programs in Ghana & Nepal. Spons. by Dillon Int'l, an affiliate of Buckner Int'l.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 501-791-9300 or DillonAR@dillonadopt.com
LITTLE ROCK
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Jul. 14, 6-7:30 P.M., Dillon's office, 4702 W. Commercial Dr., B-1. Learn about the adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, & India, also new opportunities in Ethiopia & Russia through affiliation with Buckner.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 501-791-9300 or DillonAR@dillonadopt.com
NORTH LITTLE ROCK
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Aug. 3, First Assembly of God. Learn about adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Ethiopia, Russia, & upcoming programs in Ghana & Nepal. Spons. by Dillon Int'l, an affiliate of Buckner Int'l.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 501-791-9300 or DillonAR@dillonadopt.com
RUSSELLVILLE
CALIFORNIA
Free Monthly Adoption Information Meetings
Please contact us for meetings & locations. Spons. by Sweet Beginnings Adoption Services
Lisa Sweet RN 925 408-7699 or sweetbeginningsadoptions@yahoo.com
EAST BAY
Granite Bay Foster Adoption Orientation Meeting
3rd Wed./mo. Learn about the benefits of adopting a local child & the ins and outs of adopting a foster child. RSVP. Spons. by Lilliput Children's Services.
www.lilliput.org Lilliput Children's Services 916-789-9700 or swalston@lilliput.org
GRANITE BAY
Transracial Adoption Parenting
Meets 1st Sat./mo., 12-2 P.M. Sponsored by Los Angeles Affiliate of the Southwest Region of RESOLVE.
mwgearty@aol.com Molly & Bill or 323-255-0566
LOS ANGELES
Baby Care for Adopted Infants
Oct. 17, 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Kaiser Oakland Medical Center, Mosswood Building, Rm. 1130A, 3505 Broadway. A baby care class designed especially for pre-adoptive parents. Spons. by Pact.
info@pactadopt.org
OAKLAND
"Fortune Cookies" Adoption Peer Led Support Group
Every other Wed., 6:30-9 P.M. For those who are considering or are in the process of adopting a child. Spons. by San Diego affiliate of RESOLVE Southwest Region.
Mary rupperts@cox.net
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Touched by Adoption
Adoptive families, adult adoptees, families waiting to adopt, & birthparents meet monthly, 10 A.M.-12 P.M., last Sat./mo., Jan.-Oct. Live Oak Family Resource Center, 1438 Capitola Road.
adoption@got.net
SANTA CRUZ
Free Adoption Information Meeting
July 18, 10:30 A.M.-12 P.M., Dillon's office. An overview of international adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, & India, plus new programs in Ethiopia & Russia through an affiliation with Buckner. Spons. by Dillon International.
www.dillonadopt.com Hedy 714-734-8600 or DillonCA@dillonadopt.com
TUSTIN
Foster-Adoptive Parenting Information Meeting
Tues. evenings, 6-8 P.M. 1838 Eastman Ave. Suite 100. Information meetings on how to become a Foster-Adopt Parent! Open your heart & home to a child in need & help create lifelong connections through the power of family.
Valerie Hoffman (805) 289-0120 or vhoffman@aspiranet.org
VENTURA
COLORADO
Rocky Mountain Ethiopian Adoption Support Group
Support group for families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting from Ethiopia. Meets 1st Tues. or Wed. each month (changes each month), 7-9 P.M., 899 Logan St.
misgriffvb@yahoo.com Kristi Griffith-Jones 303-425-4003 or shawn.rodda@gmail.com
DENVER
Free Hand In Hand Info Nights
3rd/Thurs every month. First Presbyterian Church, 531 S.College Ave. Thousands of children worldwide wait for families to call their own. Come learn about international adoption, country specific programs. RSVP required.
Kimberly Morgan 970-226-8948 or coloradohih@msn.com
FORT COLLINS
CONNECTICUT
FCA's Free Adoption Information Sessions
Jul. 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 14, Oct. 5 Nov. 16, & Dec. 7, 7–9 P.M., Family & Children’s Agency, 151 New Park Ave. Learn about domestic & international adoption. Registration is required.
Darlene Cirilli 860-586-2365 or dcirilli@fcagency.org
HARTFORD
FCA's Free Adoption Information Sessions in Norwalk
Jul. 16, Aug. 6, Sept. 17, Oct. 8, Nov. 19 & Dec. 10; 6:30 – 8:30 P.M., Family & Children’s Agency, 9 Mott Ave., Learn about domestic & international adoption. Registration is required.
Linda Hall 203-855-8765 or lhall@fcagency.org
NORWALK
General Adoption Information Meetings
1st Tues./mo., 7 P.M., Rocky Hill Office, 2139 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 201. Learn about your adoption options, both domestic and international. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of New England. Free, no obligation. Please call to reserve your space 24 hours in advance.
800-286-9889
ROCKY HILL
Free Informational Sessions.
1st Wed./Month, 7 P.M. Held at three Borders Books & Music Cafe locations: 1499 Post Rd in Fairfield, 470 Lewis Ave. in Meriden, & 915 Hartford Turnpike in Waterford. Spons. by Adopt a Cara Kid.
Sandra Couillard 860-444-0553 or Director@adoptacarakid.org
WATERFORD, FAIRFIELD, MERIDEN
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Held frequently. Learn about the adoption process. Need to register. Spons. by WHFC
Christine Millette 860-570-1740 or cmillette@whfc.org
WEST HARTFORD
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Baby Care Classes
Classes geared for adopting parents & specific adoption circumstances. $100 Fee. Taught by a nurse certified as a child care educator. Spons. by Families for Private Adoption.
Mary Ellen Gwynn R.N.C. 301-627-8830 or gwynn6710@msn.com
WASHINGTON
FLORIDA
Free International Adoption Workshop
July 11, 9:30-11:30 A.M., First Baptist Church of Winter Garden, 125 E. Plant St. Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, Rwanda & Mexico. Eligibility requirements, children available, cost, country heritage, travel information & more. Spons. by Great Wall China Adoption.
Susan Fremer 352-666-4853 or susan.fl@gwca.org
WINTER GARDEN
GEORGIA
Free International Adoption Workshop
Aug. 1 & 29, 10:45 A.M.-12:45 P.M., Vining Library, 4290 Paces Ferry Rd. N.W. Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, Rwanda & Mexico. Eligibility requirements, children available, cost, country heritage, travel information & more. Spons. by Great Wall China Adoption.
Beth Bronsted 678-858-1724 or beth.ga@gwca.org
ATLANTA
23rd Annual Conference on Treatment Foster Care
Aug. 2-5, Hyatt Regency, 265 Peachtree St, N.E. Join over 700 treatment foster care professionals & foster parents. Features over 60 workshops highlighting the best practices being applied in the field. Spons. by The Foster-Family Based Treatment Association.
Stacey Horowitz 800- 414-3382, ext.121 or shorowitz@ffta.org
ATLANTA
HAWAII
General Information Sessions
Spons. by Hawaii International Child & held at their Honolulu offices, 1st Tues./mo., 5:30-7 P.M. All families wanting an introduction to their adoption programs are welcome to attend. RSVP. Info on Parenting, CPR, & other classes available.
www.hawaiiinternationalchild.org Shannon Murphy 808-589-2367 or Shannon@h-i-c.org
HONOLULU
ILLINOIS
Adoption Information Meeting
Nov. 8, 2-4 P.M. Learn about international adoptions, domestic infant adoptions, & DCFS Waiting Children adoptions. Spons. by Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois.
Peggy Franklin 815-962-1043 or pfrankli@childrenshomeandaid.org
BELVIDERE
Adoption Information Meeting
July 26, 2-4 P.M. Learn about international adoptions, domestic infant adoptions, & DCFS waiting children adoptions. Spons. by Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois.
Peggy Franklin 815-962-1043 or pfrankli@childrenshomeandaid.org
BYRON
Adoptive Parent Support Group
3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 103 S. Country Fair Dr. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Free. Snacks & child care provided. Call to reserve child care. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
Judie Watson 217-398-3011
CHAMPAIGN
Adoption Information Meeting
Dec. 6, 2-4 P.M., Kishwaukee Hospital. Learn about international adoptions, domestic infant adoptions, & DCFS waiting children adoptions. Spons. by Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois.
Peggy Franklin 815-962-1043 or pfrankli@childrenshomeandaid.org
DEKALB
Adoptive Parent Support Group
2nd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 1616 Main St. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Free. Snacks and child care provided. Call to reserve child care. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
Kim Holder 618-997-9196 or Kimberly.Holder@lssi.org
MARION
Pre-Adoption Support Group
Meets last Wed./mo., 7-9 P.M., Lutheran General Hospital, 1700 Luther Lane. Spons. by RESOLVE - Great Lakes Region.
Mark and Jen marknjen2000@aol.com
PARK RIDGE
Adoptive Families Support Group
3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7 P.M., LSSI office, 4709 44th Street, Suite 1. Open to all parents who have adopted, are in the process of adopting, or anyone thinking of adopting. Hosted by Lutheran Social Services of IL.
Susan Goble 309-786-6400 or susan.goble@lssi.org
ROCK ISLAND
Adoption Information Meeting
Aug. 16, 1-3 P.M., OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Learn about international adoptions, domestic infant adoptions, & DCFS Waiting Children adoptions. Spons. by Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois.
Peggy Franklin 815-962-1043 or pfrankli@childrenshomeandaid.org
ROCKFORD
Adoptive Families Together: Adoptive Parent Support Group
1st Mon./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 321 W. State St., 4th Floor. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Free. Snacks & child care provided. Call to reserve child care. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
Stacy Rapach 815-969-8836
ROCKFORD
Adoption Information Meeting
Sept. 20, 2-4 P.M., CGH Medical Center. Learn about international adoptions, domestic infant adoptions, & DCFS Waiting Children adoptions. Spons. by Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois.
Peggy Franklin 815-962-1043 or pfrankli@childrenshomeandaid.org
STERLING
Adoptive Parent Support Group
4th Wed./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 3000 Rohmann Ave. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Free. Snacks and child care provided. Call to reserve child care. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
Alisa Hilliard 309-671-0300
WEST PEORIA
Adoption Information Meeting
Oct. 25, 2-4 P.M., Centegra Memorial Medical Center. Learn about international adoptions, domestic infant adoptions, $ DCFS Waiting Children adoptions. Spons. by Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois.
Peggy Franklin 815-962-1043 or pfrankli@childrenshomeandaid.org
WOODSTOCK
INDIANA
While We Wait
July 17, & Sept. 18, 6-7:30 P.M. Join waiting families for dinner & discussion. Topics will vary. Spons. by Adoptions of Indiana.
www.ad-in.org Allison Montgomery 317-574-8950 or amontgomery@ad-in.org
CARMEL
How to Adopt Seminar
Sept. 19, 10 A.M - 12 P.M., The Villages of Indiana, 625 N Girls School Rd, Ste 240. Learn how to adopt, adoption options, the process, how to adopt a foster child. Spons. by Indiana Foster Care & Adoption Association.
Pam Page 317-927-7159 or protectourchildren@pocinc.org
INDIANAPOLIS
KANSAS
Adoption Workshop
Aug. 22, Ascension Lutheran Church. Detailed information on the international adoption process. Counts for 6 hrs of certified Hague Adoption Education credit. Hosted by Dillon Int'l, an affiliate of Buckner Int'l.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 913-544-2805 or DillonKS@dillonadopt.com
WICHITA
LOUISIANA
Informational Seminar
5:30 P.M. on the first Mon. of every month. 5917 Jones Creek Rd. Suite 100B. Free informational seminar. We cover both Domestic & International Adoptions.
www.beaconhouseadoption.com Ada Castellano 225-753-5551 or ada@beaconhouseadopt.com
BATON ROUGE
MARYLAND
Adoption Orientation Session
Aug. 8, 8:45 A.M. - 12 P.M., 11 E. Mt. Royal Ave. 3rd Fl. This session is designed to give an overview of both domestic & international adoptions. Learn about the adoption process & what you need to know prior to adopting a child. Please register. Spons. by Catholic Charities.
410-659-4050
BALTIMORE
Free International Adoption Meeting
July 14, 6:30-8:30 P.M., CHSFS Maryland Office, 8555 16th St., Ste. 600. Please reserve.
888-904-2229
SILVER SPRING
AdoptionsWorks Training
Jul. 29 - Aug. 26,(Wed 6:30-9:00 P.M., Sat -9 A.M.-12 P.M.), 10230 New Hampshire Ave, Suite 200. Families are prepared to parent children with emotional challenges through a 27-hr specialized training program. The training is designed for parents who are considering the adoption of a school-aged child. Spons. by Adoptions Together.
Devon McLaughlin 301-422-5110 or dmclaughlin@adoptionstogether.org
SILVER SPRINGS
MASSACHUSETTS
Adoption Information Meeting
Aug. 29 10 A.M.-12 P.M. Explore building a family through int'l adoption. Advance registration required. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children.
Jessica Ellison 781-419-0397 or jellison@whfc.org
BEVERLY
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Held frequently. Learn about the adoption process. Need to register. Spons. by WHFC
Jessica Ellison 781-644-2350 or jellison@whfc.org
BEVERLY, BRAINTREE, NEEDHAM, WESTBORO & PITTSFIELD
Adoption Information Meeting
Jul. 18, 10:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M., Explore building a family through int'l adoption. Advance registration required. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children
Jessica Ellison 781-419-0397 or jellison@whfc.org
PLYMOUTH
Adoption Information Meeting
Jul. 7 & Aug. 11, 6:30 -8:30 P.M. Explore building a family through int'l adoption. Advance registration required. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children
Jessica Ellison 781-419-0397 or jellison@whfc.org
WALTHAM
Adoption Information Meeting
Jul. 8 & Aug. 5, 6:30 -8:30 P.M. Explore building a family through int'l adoption. Advance registration required. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children
Christine Millette 860-570-1740 or cmillette@whfc.org
WEST HARTFORD
Adoption Information Meeting
Aug. 1, 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. Explore building a family through int'l adoption. Adv. registration required. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children.
Jessica Ellison 781-419-0397 or jellison@whfc.org
WESTBORO
MICHIGAN
Free International Adoption Workshop
July 13, 7-9 P.M., Baker College, 1309 S. M-52. Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, Rwanda & Mexico. Eligibility requirements, children available, cost, country heritage, travel information & more. Spons. by Great Wall China Adoption.
Janeen Harsh 989-666-4968 or janeen.mi@gwca.org
OWOSSO
Parent Resources for Information, Development, & Education
Training series is scheduled for 2 consecutive Sat., July 11 & 25, Aug. 8 & 15, Sept. 12 & 19; 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., 16259 Northland Dr, Ste 100. Pre-service training for prospective foster & adoptive families. Spons. by Spaulding for Children.
Gloria Mitchell 248-443-0300 or gloriamitchell@spaulding.org
SOUTHFIELD
MINNESOTA
Free Adoption Information Meeting
July 11, 9-10:30 A.M., HOPE Adoption & Family Services, 5850 Omaha Ave. N., Learn about timelines, costs & types of adoption. Please register.
www.hopeadoptionservices.org Julie Kink 651-439-2446 or hope@hopeadoptionservices.org
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Waiting Families Support Group
2nd Tues./mo., 6-8 P.M., Children's Home Society & Family Services, 1605 Eustis Street.
Laura Nystrom 651-255-2255
ST. PAUL
MISSOURI
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Aug. 4, Dillon office. Learn about adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Ethiopia, Russia, & upcoming programs in Ghana & Nepal. Spons. by Dillon Int'l, an affiliate of Buckner Int'l.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 314-576-4100 or DillonMO@dillonadopt.com
ST. LOUIS
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Adoption Information Meeting
Jul. 20 & Aug. 17, 6-8 P.M. Explore building a family through int'l adoption. Adv registration required. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children.
Barb Drotos 603-792-2030 or bdrotos@whfc.org
BEDFORD
NEW JERSEY
Adoption Information Meeting
Meets 1st Weds./mo., 6:30-8 P.M. Please RSVP. Spons. by Adoption Options.
www.lsmnjadoption.org Terry Dingle 609-699-4110 or tdingle@lsmnj.org
BURLINGTON
Adoption Information Meeting
Jul. 18, 10 A.M. -12 P.M. Aug. 20, 6-8 P.M. Explore building a family through int'l adoption. Advance registration required. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children.
Christine Carroll 973-744-7400 or ccarroll@whfc.org
MONTCLAIR
Workshop Making the Decision to Adopt
Aug. 6, &-8:30 P.M., 2 Tree Farm Rd, Ste A200. For those considering adoption. Pre-registration is required. Spons. by IAC Center.
www.iaccenter.com 609-737-8750 or workshops@iaccenter.com
PENNINGTON
Pre-Adoptive Parents Support Groups
Domestic support group 7-8:30 P.M. in Pennington & 6-7:30 P.M. in NYC. Int'l support group 7-8:30 P.M.; Sun. in Summit. LGBT group for gay & lesbians, 7-8:30 P.M. Spons. by Infertility & Adoption Counseling Center.
Joni S. Mantell 609-737-8750 or supportgroups@iaccenter.com
PENNINGTON AND SUMMIT
28th Annual "Let's Talk Adoption" Conference
Sat., Nov. 7, all day, Rutgers University Busch Campus Center. 36 workshops on pre- and post-adoption issues. Coordinated by CPFA.
www.cpfanj.org
PISCATAWAY
Waiting Families Support Group
Meets 1st Wed./mo., Panera Bread, 136 Nassau St., 7-9 P.M. Singles & couples in the adoption process or waiting for a referral are welcome to attend our monthly RESOLVE "Waiting Parent" informal support group. This group is not associated with an adoption agency & features speakers every quarter.
Susan Merkel 609-694-5658 or resolveadoptionplsg-princeton@comcast.net
PRINCETON
NEW YORK
Adoption Information Meeting
July 11, 10 A.M.-12 P.M. & Aug. 11, 6-8 P.M. Explore building a family through int'l adoption. Advance registration required. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children.
Lori Johnson 413-448-8367 or ljohnson@whfc.org
ALBANY
Adoptive Family Flea Market
July 18, Campus of Sarah Lawrence College. Vending is open only to families who in the process of adopting.
Tara James 914-395-2405 or tjames@slc.edu
BRONXVILLE, NY
Pre-Adoption Support Group
Last Mon./mo., 8 P.M. Spons. by RESOLVE of the Northeast.
Aileen 516-596-7088 or catwatcher315@yahoo.com
LONG ISLAND
Adoption Information Meeting
Jul. 15, 6-8 P.M. & Aug. 8 10 A.M. -12 P.M. Explore building a family through int'l adoption. Advance registration required. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children.
Christine Carroll 516-922-0751 or ccarroll@whfc.org
MANHATTAN
WACAP Free Adoption Information Meetings
Every 2nd & 4th Weds. (except holidays) 7-9 P.M., WACAP Office, 39 W. 37th St., 15th Fl. (btwn. 5th & 6th Aves.) Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam, & the US. RSVP required.
212-302-6676
MANHATTAN
Spence-Chapin Free Domestic Information Meeting
July 8 & Sept. 1, 4-7 P.M., Spence-Chapin, 410 East 92nd St.
212-369-0300
MANHATTAN (UPPER EAST SIDE)
Spence-Chapin Free International Adoption Information Meetings
Jul. 15, 6-9 P.M.; Spence-Chapin, 410 East 92nd St.
212-369-0300
MANHATTAN (UPPER EAST SIDE)
Adoption Information Meeting
July 11 10 A.M. -12 P.M. & Aug 12, 6-8 P.M. Explore building a family through int'l adoption. Advance registration required. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children.
Christine Carroll 516-922-0751 or ccarroll@whfc.org
OYSTER BAY
NORTH CAROLINA
International Adoption Information Meeting
July 16, 6:30-7:30 P.M., Highland Business Park, 801 Tyvola Rd, Bldg 810, Ste. 112. Introduce prospective parents to the joys & journey of international adoption, facilitated by social workers. Spons. by Carolina Adoption Services.
info@carolinaadoption.org 800-632-9312.
CHARLOTTE
13th Annual Adoption Free Expo
Nov. 7, 8:30 A.M. - 4 P.M., International Trade Center, 200 N College St. Keynote speaker Adam Pertman, Executive Director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute. Includes the following topics: Getting started; The adoption process; Adopting as a single parent & many more. Open to the public. Spons. by SPAFA.
www.spafa.org Susan F Smith 704-443-6126 or runningsusan@yahoo.com
CHARLOTTE
OHIO
Free Adoption Information Sessions
3rd Wed./mo., 6 P.M. Spons. by A Child's Waiting Adoption Program.
Jennifer Marando 330-665-1811
AKRON
OKLAHOMA
Free ABCs of International Adoption
July 14; Aug. 11; Sept. 18; Oct. 13; Nov. 10; & Dec. 8, Dillon's International office. Learn about adopting a child from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Ethiopia, or Russia.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or info@dillonadopt.com
TULSA
Adoption Workshop
Aug. 8, Dillon's office. Detailed information on the int'l adoption process. Counts for 6 hrs of certified Hague Adoption Education credit. Spons. by Dillon Int'l, an affiliate of Buckner Int'l.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or info@dillonadopt.com
TULSA
Emotional & Physical Care of Newly Adopted Children
Aug. 22, Dillon's office. A social worker & registered nurse discuss the emotional & physical needs of newly adopted children. Counts for 4 hrs of certified Hague Adoption Education credit. Hosted by Dillon Int'l, an affiliate of Buckner Int'l.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or info@dillonadopt.com
TULSA
Adoption Again Internationally
Aug. 22, 1-4 P.M., 3227 E. 31st St, Ste 200. Workshop to prepare families who are adopting again internationally & to assist in meeting challenges in parenting children from different cultures. Spons. by Dillon International, Inc.
918-749-4600 or info@dillonadopt.com
TULSA
RHODE ISLAND
Adoption Information Meeting
July 16, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M., Explore building a family through int'l adoption. Advance registration required. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children.
Julie Matteo 401-421-4752 or jmatteo@whfc.org
PROVIDENCE
SOUTH CAROLINA
Free Online Information:
An overview of all international programs, process & fees. Designed for families who are thinking about adopting through Children's Home Society & Family Services.
www.childrenshomeadopt.org/Online_Phone_Conferences.html Alisa Matheson 800-952-9302, x2236 or welcome@chsfs.org
ONLINE
TEXAS
Free International Adoption Workshop
July 11 & Sept. 12, 11 A.M.-1:00 P.M., Austin Public Library, 12500 Amherst Dr. Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, Rwanda & Mexico. Eligibility requirements, children available, cost, country heritage, travel information & more. Spons. by Great Wall China Adoption.
Anna Cooper 512-303-1398 or anna.tx@gwca.org
AUSTIN
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Aug. 22, Yarborough Library. Learn about adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Ethiopia, Russia, & upcoming programs in Ghana & Nepal. Spons. by Dillon Int'l, an affiliate of Buckner Int'l.
www.dillonadopt.com Dillon representative 512-467-9177 or caitlin@dillonadopt.com
AUSTIN
Free Adoption Information Meetings
Jul. 10, 1:30 -5 P.M.; Learn about adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Ethiopia & Russia. July 17, 1:30 - 4:30 P.M.; Learn about domestic adoption. Buckner Children’s Home Campus, 5200 S. Buckner Blvd. Hosted by Dillon Int'l (an affiliate of Buckner Int'l).
www.dillonadopt.com Sharon Hedrick 866-236-7823 or shedrick@buckner.org
DALLAS
Free Adoption Information Meeting
July 16, Buckner Children’s Home campus. Learn about adopting from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Ethiopia & Russia; upcoming programs in Ghana & Nepal will also be discussed along with domestic adoption for Texas families. Spons. by Dillon Int'l & Buckner Children's Home.
www.dillonadopt.com Sharon 214-319-3426 or shedrick@buckner.org
DALLAS
Free International Adoption Workshop
Aug. 14, 1:30-5 P.M, Buckner Children's Home Campus, 5200 S. Buckner Blvd. Learn about the adoption process, fees & children available for adoption. Interested families must complete a pre-application & questionnaire.
www.beafamily.org Sharon Hedrick 866-236-7823 or shedrick@buckner.org
DALLAS
Free International Adoption Information Session
Aug 15, 11 A.M. - 1 P.M., Mabee Hall, 6300 John Ryan Dr. An informative & educational session. Spons. by Gladney Center for Adoption.
www.gladney.org Judy Hayes 800-924-0407 or judy.hayes@gladney.org
FORT WORTH
Free International Adoption Workshop
July 25, 3:30-5:30 P.M., Univ of St. Thomas, Crooker Ctr, 2nd Fl. Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, Rwanda & Mexico. Eligibility requirements, children available, cost, country heritage, travel information & more.
David Godwin 713-301-7276 or david.tx@gwca.org
HOUSTON
Tapestry Adoption and Foster Care Conference
Sat., Oct. 24, Irving Bible Church. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption and Foster Care Ministry.
Amy Monroe 972-315-9628 or tapestry@irvingbible.org
IRVING
Tapestry Waiting Famlies Groups
Two groups, 7:30 P.M., 1st group meets on the 1st Sat./mo, at Mike & Johnna Wolverton's home, & the 2nd group meets on the 4th Sat./mo. at Anthony & Kristin Violi's home. Coffee & dessert will be served. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.
Kristin Violi 972-395-1308 or ktvioli@gmail.com
IRVING
Dallas Moms Night Out
Moms and moms-to-be meet on the 4th Tues. every other month. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.
Amy Monroe 972-315-9628 or tapestry@irvingbible.org
NORTH DALLAS
Free International Adoption Workshop
July 11 & Aug. 8, 3- 5:00 P.M., L.E.R. Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Rd. Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, Rwanda & Mexico. Eligibility requirements, children available, cost, country heritage, travel information & more. Spons. by Great Wall China Adoption.
Melissa Lybrand 817-431-9979 or melissa.tx@gwca.org
PLANO
Free International Adoption Information Session
July 18, 10 A.M.- 12 P.M., First United Methodist Church, 3160 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. An informative and educational session. Spons. by Gladney Center for Adoption.
www.gladney.org Judy Hayes 800-924-0407 or judy.hayes@gladney.org
PLANO
Free International Adoption Workshop
July 21, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Northridge Pk Baptist Church, 2659 Eisenhauer Rd. Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, Rwanda & Mexico. Eligibility requirements, children available, cost, country heritage, travel information & more. Spons. by Great Wall China Adoption.
Cheri Riddle 210-380-5108 or cheri.tx@gwca.org
SAN ANTONIO
Free Adoption Information Seminar
July 23, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Methodist Mission Home, 6487 Whitby Rd. For all interested in infant domestic, older child, & international adoption programs. RSVP.
Leslie Gose 210-696-2410 ext. 128 or Leslie@mmhome.org
SAN ANTONIO
VERMONT
Adoption Information Meeting
Meetings held regularly. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children.
Barb Drotos 802-453-2581 or bdrotos@whfc.org
BURLINGTON
VIRGINIA
International Adoption Information Meeting
July 20, 6-8 P.M., 1616 Stafford Ave. Spons. by Bethany Christian Services.
540-373-5165
FREDERICKSBURG
Adoption Support Group
Meets 2nd Thurs./mo. Offers support to individuals and couples who have an interest in, or are in the process of adopting. Spons. by the Mid-Atlantic Region of RESOLVE.
Cristal Lake-Sanders Richmond@midatlantic.resolve.org
RICHMOND
Free Adoption Workshop
Workshops are held frequently. Learn about the adoption process.
www.jfsrichmond.org Teresa Birchett 804-282-5644 or adoption@jfsrichmond.org
RICHMOND
WASHINGTON
AWAIT Support Group Meetings
Meets on 2nd Mon./mo. 7-9 P.M. Bellevue Public Library: 1111—110th Ave.
www.affgs.org (206) 903-9664 or members@affgs.org
BELLEVUE
Adoption Information Meetings at WACAP
Every 1st & 3rd Thurs. (except for holidays) 7-9 P.M. WACAP Office, 315 S. Second St.Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam or the United States. Free & all are welcome!
206-575-4550
RENTON (SEATTLE)
Adopting Toddlers to Teens: Support and Solutions Group
July 10, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, & Dec. 13, 4-6 P.M.
www.wacap.org Zia Freeman ziaf@wacap.org
SEATTLE
Free Adoption Information Meeting at Amara
2nd Tues./mo., 6-8 P.M. & periodically on a Sat. morning, 3300 East Union St. Join us for an information meeting to learn more about the adoption process, adopting children from foster care & Amara's services.
Contact Amara to RSVP 206-260-1700 or amara@amaraparenting.org
SEATTLE
WISH (Waiting Is So Hard)
Monthly meetings sponsored by Kitsap Adoption Group on 2nd Thurs./mo, 7-9 P.M. at Joe & Gayle Kohler's home, 4937 NW Discovery Ridge Ct.
www.kitsapadoptiongroup.com Joe & Gayle Kohler 360-662-0630
SILVERDALE
Free International Adoption Workshop
July 25 & Aug. 16, 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Forza Conference Rm, 2829 E. 29th St. Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, Rwanda & Mexico. Eligibility requirements, children available, cost, country heritage, travel information & more. Spons. by Great Wall China Adoption.
Cortney Dotson 509-559-5929 or cortney.wa@gwca.org
SPOKANE
Free International Adoption Workshop
July 19, 11 A.M.-1 P.M., Forza Coffee Company, 2209 N. Pearl St. Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, Rwanda & Mexico. Eligibility requirements, children available, cost, country heritage, travel information & more. Spons. by Great Wall China Adoption.
Cortney Dotson 509-559-5929 or cortney.wa@gwca.org
TACOMA
NATIONWIDE
Adopting From Ethiopia Teleconference
July 14, 12-12:45 P.M., Aug. 13, 7-7:45 P.M., all ET. Learn the adoption program details & participate in a live Q&A session. Adv registration required. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children.
Ruth Stillman 781-419-0323 or rstillman@whfc.org
ONLINE
Adoption Information Teleconference
July 15, 12-12:45 P.M., Aug 19, 7-7:45 P.M., all ET. Explore building a family through int'l adoption. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children.
Ruth Stillman 781-419-0323 or rstillman@whfc.org
ONLINE
GERMANY
Kaiserslautern Military Community Adoption Support Group
Meets 3rd Tues./mo., 7 P.M. Health and Wellness Center (Bldg 3722) on Landstuhl Post. Members share pre- and post-adoption information.
www.usadopteurope.com Jeanie Veith 06371-47-6148 or usadopteurope@gmail.com
LANDSTUHL
 
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