Meets 1st Wed./mo., 6:30-8:30 P.M. A faith based training & support group for foster & adoptive families. Spons. by Alaska Center for Resource Families.

Monthly classes. Learn everything you need to know about adopting through the State of Alaska Office of Children's Services. Topics will include; ICWA laws, subsidies, legal free vs legal risk adoption, home studies & family preparation. Spons. by Alaska Center for Resource Families.

2nd Wed./mo., 6:30-8 P.M. The first step in learning about AASK's programs, processes & how to become involved in a life of a child through adoption, foster care & mentoring.

2nd Tue./mo., 6:30-8 P.M. The first step in learning about AASK's programs, processes & how to become involved in a life of a child through adoption, foster care & mentoring.

3rd Wed./mo., 6:30 P.M., Claim Jumper, 3063 W. Agua Fria Freeway (101 Freeway, Deer Valley Ctr). Spons. by RESOLVE of Arizona.

3rd Mon./mo., 6:30 P.M., California Pizza Kitchen (Tempe Marketplace), 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Spons. by RESOLVE of Arizona.

2nd/Sat./mo or 3rd/Tues./mo. The first step in learning about AASK's programs, processes & how to become involved in a life of a child through adoption, foster care & mentoring.

May 18 & Sept. 7, 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Dillon office. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Includes lunch & materials. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs.

Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 8, Jun. 12, Jul. 10, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, & Nov. 13, 6-7:30 P.M., Dillon's office. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India & Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.

Feb. 11, Apr. 21, Aug. 25, & Oct. 27, 10:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. St. Louis R, Jones Center for Families. Spons. by Dillon Intl. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India & Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.

2nd Wed./mo. Learn about the benefits of adopting a local child & the ins & outs of adopting a foster child. Spons. by Lilliput Children's Services.

Meets 1st Sat./mo., 12-2 P.M. Sponsored by Los Angeles Affiliate of the Southwest Region of RESOLVE.

1st Wed./mo., 7-9 P.M., The Shuken Auditorium, Vista Del Mar, 3200 Motor Ave. Facilitated by adoptions psychotherapist, & adult adoptee Jeanette Yoffe, MFT. Free to members of the Adoption Triad, adults only no kids. Please bring pot luck to share. Spons. by Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo., 7-9 P.M. An AASK social worker will present an overview of the child welfare system & the foster care & adoption processes. Parents can ask questions in a comfortable atmosphere & schedule an initial interview with a social worker. We strives to make adoption accessible to a diverse range of families, including: LGBT parents, parents of all ethnic backgrounds, single & partnered parents, We provide all social work services necessary to adopt a child from foster care at no cost to our families.

Mar. 10, 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Head-Royce School Campus, 4315 Lincoln Ave. Keynote speaker Pat Irwin Johnston, MS. Whether an adopted child has ongoing contact with their birthparents, or none at all, adoptees must “weave” together their own narrative to create a healthy identity. $75/pp or $80/individuals wishing to earn CEUs. Spons. by Adoption Connection.

Held 2nd Tues./mo 6-7:30 P.M., 1045 W. Katella Ave.,#330. Spanish & English speaking staff. Our experienced social work team will provide information on how to become a foster parent &/or an adoptive parent. Get facts about the process, the children, & the benefits available. RSVP. Spons. by Hannah's Children's Homes.

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.

Meets last Sat./mo., Jan-Oct, 10 A.M.-12 P.M., Live Oak Family Resource Ctr, 1438 Capitola Rd. Adoptive families, adult adoptees, families waiting to adopt, & birthparents.

Feb. 11, Mar. 31, Apr. 28, May 19, Jun. 30, Jul. 21, Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Oct. 27, & Dec. 1, 10:30 A.M-12 P.M., Dillon's office. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India & Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.

Mar. 31, June 2, Sept. 29, & Dec. 3, 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Dillon office. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Includes lunch & materials. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs.

Tues. 6-8 P.M., 1838 Eastman Ave. Ste 100. Open your heart & home to a child in need & help create lifelong connections through the power of family. Spons. by Aspiranet.

Feb. 10, 9 A.M -1 P.M., Armed Services YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Dr. Registration is required by Feb. 8. Topics will include; who can adopt, steps in agency adoption, open adoption, independent adoption, adoption panel, domestic/internationaladoption & more.

Meets 1st./Tues or Wed,/mo, 7-9 P.M., 899 Logan St. For families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting from Ethiopia.

Meets 3rd Thurs/.mo., First Presbyterian Church, 531 S.College Ave. Learn about int'l adoption, & country specific programs. RSVP required.

1st Tues./mo., 7 P.M., Rocky Hill Office, 2139 Silas Deane Hwy, Ste 201. Learn about your adoption options, both domestic and international. Reserve space. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of New England.

May 19, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane. A practical "how to" guide to successful private adoption, this workshop's goal is to launch couples singles on an accelerated path to parenthood. Experience & advice will be shared by those directly involved with domestic adoption, including adoption attorneys, social workers, adoptive parents as well as a birthmother.

Classes geared for adopting parents & specific adoption circumstances. Taught by a nurse certified as a child care educator. Spons. by Families for Private Adoption.

1st mon./Mo, 5:30-7 P.M., 1681 Maitland Ave. Lead by Linda Barnby, adoption attorney & adoptive parent, she will educate, inform, & answer all your questions.

1st Tues./mo., 5:30-7 P.M. An introduction to our adoption programs, all are welcome. RSVP. Spons. by Hawaii International Child.

3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI. 103 S. Country Fair Dr. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Snacks & child care provided.

Mar. 21, 7-9 P.M., Deerfield High School, 1959 N. Waukegan Rd. Focuses on types of adoption, initiating your search, & current openness in adoption. Presented by Chicago & Northbrook attorney Sally Wildman. Spons. by Continuing Education District 113

Apr. 11, 7-9.15 P.M., Lyons High School, 100 South Brainard Ave. Focuses on types of adoption, initiating your search, & current openness in adoption. Presented by Chicago & Northbrook attorney Sally Wildman. Spons. by Adult Education Lyons Twp.

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. Snacks & child care provided.

Apr. 18, 7-9.15 P.M., Fremd High School, 1000 S. Quentin Rd. Focuses on types of adoption, initiating your search, & current openness in adoption. Presented by Chicago & Northbrook attorney Sally Wildman. Spons. by Community Education District 211.

Meets last Wed./mo., 7-9 P.M., Lutheran General Hospital, 1700 Luther Ln. Spons. by RESOLVE, Great Lakes Region.

3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI office, 4709 44th St, Ste 1. Open to all parents who have adopted, are in the process of adopting, or anyone thinking of adopting.

1st Mon./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI, 321 W. State St., 4th Fl. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Snacks & child care provided.

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. Snacks & child care provided.

Feb. 17, May 18, Aug. 17 & Nov. 16, 8:30 A.M.- 12 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana 1980 E. 116th St, Ste 325. Presenter: Natalie Stevens, MSW, LSW & birth parent volunteers. Gain an understanding of birth parents & their needs, as well as what leads them to make an adoption plan for their child. Free to agency clients;$75 non-client couple’s fee.

Apr. 20, July 20, Oct. 19, 8:30 A.M.- 12 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th St, Ste 325. Introductory workshop designed to help you revisit the issues which brought you to adoption, move through the differences between parenting by birth & parenting in adoption & offers practical tools for helping families form strong connections & attachments. Presenter: Patricia Irwin Johnston, adoption author, educator, & retired publisher of Perspectives Press. Free for agency clients & $75 non-client (per couple).

Apr. 21, July 21, Oct. 20, 8:30 A.M.-1 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th St, Ste 325. Presenter: Jennifer Morrissey, MSW, LSW. Learn the specifics related to the country you are adopting from & information regarding international travel. Additional topics include grief & loss, attachment & parent/child expectations. This class meets the criteria of the Hague regulations covering international processing, risks & procedures. Free to agency clients, $75 non-client couple’s fee.

Mar. 2-3, 7.30 A.M.-4.30 P.M., Adventureland Resort, 3200 Adventureland Dr. 15 workshopes for foster & adoptive parents, kinship caregivers & social workers. Registration deadline Feb. 14.

Apr. 1, 2-5 P.M., Jewish Family & Career Services, 2821 Klempner Way. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.

1st Mon./mo, 5:30 P.M. Everything you need to make an informed decision about how to adopt & what will work best for your family; topics include homestudies, the adoption process, requirements & more. Pre-registration required. Spons. by Beacon House Adoption Services.

May 19, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane. A practical "how to" guide to successful private adoption, this workshop's goal is to launch couples singles on an accelerated path to parenthood. Experience & advice will be shared by those directly involved with domestic adoption, including adoption attorneys, social workers, adoptive parents as well as a birthmother.

Apr. 14, Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Ctr. Keynote speaker Allison Larkin author of The English American. Spons. by The Adoption Community of New England.

Mar. 6, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.

Feb. 13, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Shelby Township Community Ctr, 51670 Van Dyke Ave. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.

Feb. 16, 2-4 P.M., 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. Adoption specialists will present options to prospective families. Spons. by Bethany Christian Services.

Feb. 16, 9 A.M. -12 P.M., 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. Adoption specialists will present options to prospective families. Spons. by Bethany Christian Services.

Feb. 7. 7-8:30 P.M., HOPE Adoption & Family Services, 5850 Omaha Ave N. If you're considering adopting but don't know where to start, or are unsure whether infant or international adoption is for you, come learn more. Led by HOPE staff, & will include an adoptive family sharing their experience & advice. Please register.

Feb. 13, 7-8:30 P.M., HOPE Adoption, 5850 Omaha Ave N. Families are needed for kids 2-8 yrs. Parents should be 35-50 yrs & childless; Single women are permitted; Couples should be married 10 yrs +. Registration required.

2nd Tues./mo., 6-8 P.M., Children's Home Society & Family Services, 1605 Eustis St.

Meets 1st/Thru./mo., 7-9 P.M., Auditorium 1, Missouri Baptist Hospital. Peer-led group for prospective & current adoptive parents. Free & open to the public. Spons. by Infertility and Adoption Support, Inc.(IAS).

2012 Meetings: Feb. 7, April 3, June 5, Aug. 7, Oct. 2, & Dec. 4. Dillon's office. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India & Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.

Apr. 21 & Oct. 6. 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Dillon office. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Includes lunch & materials. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs.

Meets 1st Weds./mo., 6:30-8 P.M. RSVP. Spons. by Adoption Options.

Meets 1st Tues./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., 6 Terri Lane. Learn about our Infant Open Adoption Program & our Waiting Child Adoption Program. Spons. by Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey.

1st & 3rd. Mon/.mon, 7-8:30 PM. Spons. by IAC Center.

Meets 3rd Sun./mo., 10-11:30 A.M. Spons. by IAC Center.

Meets 2nd Sat./mo, 10 11:30 A.M. Spons. by IAC Center.

Meets 4th Sun./mo 10-11:30 A.M. Spons. by IAC Center.

Meets 3rd/Thur./mo., 10:30- 12 P.M. Spons. by IAC Center.

Meets 3rd Mon./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. Spons. by RESOLVE Northeast Region.

Mar. 31, 1-5 P.M.. Princeton Hyatt, 102 Carnegie Center. This workshop is for you if you are just considering adoption, third party reproductive options or if you are waiting to adopt, do a donor cycle or use a gestational carrier; or deciding amongst these options. This workshop has been developed by Joni S. Mantell, LCSW, director of the IAC Center, psychotherapist specializing in infertility & adoption & Andrea Braverman, Ph.D., psychotherapist specializing in infertility & third party reproduction issues. Pre-registration is required.

Meets 2nd Mon./mo. Learn about domestic adoption. Please registers. Spons. by A Loving Choice Adoption Associates. register.

Last Mon./mo., 8 P.M. Spons. by RESOLVE of the Northeast.

Mar. 27, 6:30-8 P.M., Chocolations, 607 East Boston Post Rd. Opened to all interested in or involved with the adoption process, including professionals, community members, expectant parents, adoptive or potential adoptive parents, & adoptees. Learn about the domestic & international adoption process & meet the staff of FFTA.

2nd Wed./mo. 6-7:30 P.M. Free interactive session led by staff of Ametz Adoption Program of JCC. Learn the difference in working with an agency or attorney, what to expect during the homestudy, costs, time-frames, & support before, during, & after adoption. Please register.

Meets 1st/Wed./mo. Spons. by IAC Center.

Feb. 29, 6-8 P.M., JCC of Manhattan, 76th St & Amsterdam Ave. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.

Sun., Mar. 11, The Conference Center, 130 E. 59th St., 8:45 A.M.-5 P.M. 25 workshops with adoption experts. Adam Pertman, keynote speaker: "Adoption through the Generations".

Meets 1/Mon./mo, 6-8 P.M. Learn about the adoption process from a skilled professional. Infant, international & waiting child options all discussed.

Apr. 21, 8 A.M - 2:30 P.M., Hilton Westchester, 699 Westerchester Ave. Admin. $20/pp. Spons. by RESOLVE.

Mar. 24, 10 A.M.-1 P.M., Country Inn & Ste, 2001 Mount Harmony Rd. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.

3rd Wed./mo., 6 P.M. Spons. by A Child's Waiting Adoption Program.

Feb. 12, 12:30 -2:30 P.M., EAC Headquarters office, 12608 Alameda Dr. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America.

2012 Meeting Schedule: Feb. 7, April 10, June 12, Aug. 14, Oct. 9, & Dec. 11, 6-7:30 P.M., Dillon's office. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, & Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.

Mar. 16, May 19, July 20, Sept. 15, Nov. 2. 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Dillon office. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Includes lunch & materials. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs.

March 16, May 19, July 20, Sept. 15, & Nov. 2, 2-3:30 P.M., Dillon's office. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India & Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.

Held 1st Tues./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., 018 SW Boundary Ct. Explore the Infant Adoption Program at Boys & Girls Aid. RSVP.

Feb. 18, 10 A.M.- 1:30 P.M. Domestic & International Adoption. Spons.by the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division with ACES

Feb. 25 & Mar. 24, 2-4 P.M., Hampton Inn & Suites, 7712 E. Riverside Dr. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.

Feb. 10, May 18, Sept. 7 & Nov. 9. 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Dillon office. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Includes lunch & materials. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs.

March 19, May 14, July 16, Sept. 17, & Nov. 5, 6-7:30 P.M., Buckner Children's Home campus. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, & Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana. A domestic program for Texas families & adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia, & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed. Spons. by Dillon Intl.

Feb. 18, 10 A.M.-1 P.M., Adoption Home Study Specialists, 4203 Montrose Blvd., Ste 310. Hear about the wide selection of programs we offer including Latin America. Spons. by EAC.

Two groups, 7:30 P.M., 1st group meets 1st Sat./mo, at Mike & Johnna Wolverton's home, & the 2nd group meets 4th Sat./mo. at Anthony & Kristin Violi's home. Coffee & dessert will be served. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Feb. 4, Rhea's Mill Baptist Church, 5733 N Custer Rd. Learn about the process to becoming a foster or adoptive parent in the state of TX. Many child placing agencies will be present to answer your questions. The morning will consist of an information meeting along with a panel discussion from existing foster-adoptive parents. Spons. by Embrace.

Meets 4th Tues. every other month. For Moms & moms-to-be. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Individual meetings available upon request. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through adoption. Learn about our programs & meet families & staff. Spons. by WHFC

May 19, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane. A practical "how to" guide to successful private adoption, this workshop's goal is to launch couples singles on an accelerated path to parenthood. Experience & advice will be shared by those directly involved with domestic adoption, including adoption attorneys, social workers, adoptive parents as well as a birthmother.

Meets 2nd Thurs./mo. Offers support to individuals & couples who have an interest in, or are in the process of adopting. Spons. by the Mid-Atlantic Region of RESOLVE.

Meets on 2nd Mon./mo. 7-9 P.M. Bellevue Public Library: 1111—110th Ave.

Meets 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 USA. Free & all are welcome.

2nd Tues./mo., 6-8 P.M. & periodically on a Sat. morning, 3300 East Union St. Learn about the adoption process, adopting children from foster care & Amara's services.

Meets 2nd Thurs./mo, 7-9 P.M. at Joe & Gayle Kohler's home, 4937 NW Discovery Ridge Ct. Spons. by Kitsap Adoption Group

Meets 3rd Tues./mo., 7 P.M. Health & Wellness Center (Bldg 3722) on Landstuhl Post. Members share pre & post adoption information.