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.

Classes offered monthly. 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.

3rd Wed./mo., 6:30 P.M., Claim Jumper, 3063 W. Agua Fria Freeway (101 Freeway, Deer Valley Center). 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.

Feb. 9, 6-7:30 P.M., Dillon office. Learn about adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, + upcoming opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Adoption programs in Russia, Ethiopia, & Honduras, available through Buckner Adoption & Maternity Services. Spons. by Dillon Int'l.

Feb. 27, May 22, 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Fellowship Bible Church. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs. Spons. by Dillon Int'l.

Mar. 9, 6-7:30 P.M., Dillon Int'l office. Learn about adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong & new opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras available through an affiliation with Buckner Adoption & Maternity Services will also be discussed. Spons. by Dillon Int'l.

Oct. 12 & Nov. 9. 6-7:30 P.M., Dillon Int'l office. Learn about adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, + upcoming opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Adoption programs in Russia, Ethiopia, & Honduras, available through Buckner Adoption & Maternity Services.

Apr. 13 & Jun. 8, 6-7:30 P.M., Dillon Int'l office. Learn about adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through affiliation with Buckner Adoption & Maternity Services, also discussed.

Mar. 27, 6-7:30 P.M., Jones Ctr for Families. Learn about adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through affiliation with Buckner Adoption & Maternity Services, also discussed..

Please contact us for meetings & locations. Spons. by Sweet Beginnings Adoption Services

3rd Wed./mo. Learn about the benefits of adopting a local child & the ins & outs of adopting a foster child. RSVP. 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.

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.

Feb. 10, 7 P.M., Victoria Gardens Cultural Ctr, Clebration Hall, 12505 Cultural Ctr Dr. Learn about the international adoption process & how you can successfully adopt a child. Please RSVP. Spons. by Adoption Options, Inc.

Mar. 18-21, Sheraton Grand, 1230 J St. Voices of Adoption: Speaking our Truth, Restoring our Rights. AAC in conjunction with PACER.

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.

Feb. 24, 7:30-8:45 P.M., Noe Valley Branch Library. Learn about adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, + upcoming opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Adoption programs in Russia, Ethiopia, & Honduras, available through Buckner Adoption & Maternity Services.

8 Tues., Feb. 2 thru Mar. 23, 7-9 P.M. Pre-registration required. Spons. by Open Path.

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.

Mar. 27, Jun. 12, Oct. 2, 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M.,, Dillon's office. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Registration includes lunch & materials; counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs.

Meets last Sat./mo., 10:30 A.M - 12 P.M., Dillon Int'l office. Learn about adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong & new opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras available through an affiliation with Buckner Adoption & Maternity Services will also be discussed.

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.

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.

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.

Aug. 5-7, Connecticut Convention Ctr, 100 Columbus Blvd. Will feature close to 100 workshops by expert professionals & parents addressing a wide variety of topics.

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.

First Thurs./mo., 7 P.M., Borders Books & Music stores in Waterford, Milford, and Manchester. A Connecticut Adoption and Family Services worker will explain different types of adoption and offer a step-by-step outline to adopting a child, Includes domestic, international, and adopting from foster care in CT.

Held monthly. Learn about our international & domestic adoption programs. Spons. by WHFC

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.

Mon.meetings. Learn about adoption costs, requirements, available children & countries. Spons. by Christian World Adoption.

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.

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.

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.

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

3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 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. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of IL.

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.

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.

Mar. 5 & 6, Courtyard by Marriott, 2405 SE Creekview Dr. Families are invited to come & meet other foster/adoptive families for a fun & informative weekend of training, networking, good food & prizes.

May 1 & Sept. 18, 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M. St. Luke's South Hospital/Wellness Conf. Rm. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs. Spons. by Dillon International.

Mar. 24, 6-7:30 P.M., Corinth Library. Learn about adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through affiliation with Buckner Adoption & Maternity Services, will also be discussed. Spons. by Dillon Int'l.

March 24, 6-7:30 P.M., Corinth Library. Learn about adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong & new opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras available through an affiliation with Buckner Adoption & Maternity Services will also be discussed. Spons. by Dillon International.

Feb. 26-27, Southern Seminary, 2825 Lexington Rd. Speakers; Russell Moore, Justin Taylor, David Platt, & Jedd Medefind. Music by Andrew Peterson.

Mar. 17-20, Sheraton City Center Hotel, 101 W.Fayette St. Medical Institute, Annual & Adoptee Institute conference.

Mar. 20, 9 A.M.-5:30 P.M., Sheraton City Center Hotel, 101 W.Fayette St. Fulfilling Hope: Building & Supporting Families, this information packed conference will have separate tracks for pre & post adoptive families as well as a track for adult adoptees (age 15+). Issues such as searching for birth families, maintaining contact with birth families, & the pros & cons of international adoption, from an adoptees perspective, will be discussed. Also include information on medical, attachment & school issues as well as the adoption process. Exhibitors providing services to families will be available throughout the day.

July 6-9, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr on the Potomac, 201 Waterfront St. Spons. by National Council For Adoption.

Apr. 17, Bellingham High School, 60 Blackstone St. This annual gathering attracts all members of the adoption triad; adoptive families, birth families, adopted individuals & adoption professionals. Keynote speaker Debbie B. Riley M.S.

Held frequently. Learn about the adoption process. Need to register. Spons. by WHFC

Apr. 7, 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Marriott Courtyard, 423 Russell St. New Worlds of Adoption: Linking Research with Practice. Spons. by the Rudd Adoption Research Program, The Center for Research on Families, Dept of Psychology, College of Natural Sciences & College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Univ. of MA Amherst & the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute.

Feb. 11, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. Intercountry meeting 9-11 A.M. & a state adoption/foster care meeting 1-4 P.M. Spons. by Bethany Christian Services.

Mar. 15, Apr. 15, May 11, Jun. 8, Jul. 14, Aug. 10, Sept. 21, Oct. 14, Nov. 8, & Dec. 6, 6-8 P.M., HOPE Adoption & Family Services, 5850 Omaha Ave. N. Almost 500 children in MN need parents, there are no fees for these adoptions. Please register.

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

Apr. 27. Features a silent auction of new & like-new designer handbags. All proceeds are used to recruit foster & adoptive families for over 5,000 children in Metro St. Louis who are waiting for a forever family. Appetizers & drinks will be served. Spons. by Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition.

Feb. 27, Jun. 26, & Nov. 6, 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Dillon office. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Registration includes lunch & materials, counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs.

Apr. 6 & Jun. 8, 7-8:30 P.M., Dillon Int'l office. Learn about adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through affiliation with Buckner Adoption & Maternity Services, also discussed.

Oct. 5 & Dec 7, 7-8:30 P.M, Dillon Int'l office. Learn about adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, + upcoming opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Adoption programs in Russia, Ethiopia, & Honduras, available through Buckner Adoption & Maternity Services.

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

Feb. 16. Learn about adoption programs currently accepting applications & find the program that is right for your family. Discuss the adoption process, adoption myths vs. facts, financial assistance, benefits of open adoption, & travel requirements.

Mar. 20, 9 A.M. -2 P.M., Unitarian Church, 67 Church St. For parents considering adopting a child over the age of two & professionals working with these families. Participants will learn typical characteristics & behaviors of older adopted children & the long term parenting skills necessary to facilitate a successful outcome. This program has been approved for 5 continuing education contact hrs. Spons. by Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center.

Apr. 10, 10 A.M.-12:30 P.M. For those waiting to adopt who would like to learn about baby care. Some adoption agencies will accept this workshop as partial fulfillment of your home study requirements (cert. will be issued). Spons. by Infertility and Adoption Counseling 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 our monthly RESOLVE "Waiting Parent" informal support group. This group is not associated with an adoption agency and features speakers every quarter.

Meetings held 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.

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. Spons. by JCC of Manhattan.

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.

Feb. 10, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Spence-Chapin, 410 East 92 St. Becoming a parent of a young child in your 40s and 50s presents unique challenges. This workshop explores those challenges as well as the assets of being an older parent and gives practical suggestions for coping with common concerns. Spons. by Spence-Chapin's Adoption Research Center. Advance registration required.

Wed., Feb. 17, 6-9 P.M., Spence-Chapin, 410 E 92nd St. Spence-Chapin, in partnership with Children's Home Society & Family Services, will be holding an information meeting about Russian and Ethiopian adoption that is open to the public. Reservations required.

Sept. 24-25, The Park Central Hotel, 870 7th Ave. An educational conference about realities, & the lifelong effects of adoption & the need for family preservation. 5 keynote presentations & 40 workshops. Spons. by Adoption Crossroads, Adoption Healing, Baby Scoop Era Research Initiative, Origins Inc. Australia, & Origins Canada.

Feb. 23, 6:30 -8 P.M., Greenburgh Town Hall Auditorium, 177 Hillside Ave. Open to anyone interested in or involved with the adoption process including potential & adoptive parents, expectant parents & community members. Spons. by Forever Families Through Adoption, Inc.

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

Feb. 9, 7-8:30 P.M., Moore Library. Learn about adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, + upcoming opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Adoption programs in Russia, Ethiopia, & Honduras, available through Buckner. Spons. by Dillon Internations, Inc.

Mar. 6, & Nov 6, 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Trinity Baptist Church. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Includes lunch & materials. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs. Spons. by Dillon International.

Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, Jun. 8, Jul. 13, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, & Dec. 14, 6-7:30 P.M., Dillon Int'l office. Learn about adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through affiliation with Buckner Adoption & Maternity Services, also discussed.

Apr. 3, May 22, Aug. 21, Oct 2, & Dec. 4, 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.

May 8, 5:30 P.M., The Melody Ballroom, 615 S.E. Alder St. Proceeds will help provide supplies, infrastructure & experiences for some of the more than 4 million orphans in Ethiopia. Oral & silent auction & dinner. Spons. by Ethiopian Orphan Relief, Inc.

July 23-25, Holiday Inn Harrisburg E., 4751 Lindle Rd. Support networking & build understanding among adoptees, adoptive families, Koreans & Korean Americans.

Feb. 28 10 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Spons. by Open Arms Adoption Network.

Feb. 15 6:30-8 P.M., 2100 Arch St. Learn about our programs & meet the staff. Registration required. Spons. by Open Arms Adoption Network.

March 23, 6:30-8:00 P.M., Lovett Library, 6945 Germantown Ave. Learn about our programs & meet the staff. Registration required. Spons. by Open Arms Adoption Network.

Feb. 20, 10 A.M. - 1 P.M., Felix C. Davis Community Ctr. Workshops on domestic & international adoption, & foster care. Spons. by the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division & ACES.

An overview of all international programs, process & fees. Designed for families who are thinking about adopting through Children's Home Society & Family Services.

Aug. 1-4, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Ctr, 2800 Opryland Dr. This conference offers a wealth of expertise, information & talent in this unique field. 70 workshops for every type of treatment foster care professional.

Feb. 27, May 8, Aug 7, & Oct 30, 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Buckner Children’s Home Campus. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Registration includes lunch & materials; counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs. Spons. by Dillon Int'l.

Mar, 18, May 27, July 22 & Sept 23, 6-7:30 P.M., Buckner Children's Home campus. Learn about adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, plus new opportunities in Ghana & Nepal. Programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through Buckner Adoption & Maternity Services, also discussed.

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.

Moms and moms-to-be meet on the 4th Tues. every other month. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Meetings held regularly. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption. Spons. by Wide Horizons For Children.

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.

Workshops are held frequently. Learn about the adoption process.

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

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!

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.

Feb. 27, 1-4 P.M., Meadowbrook Community Ctr. Meet other families who have adopted from Eastern Europe or Central Asia. Bring potluck ethnic dish. Russian cooking demo, & culture corners. Encourage traditional dress. Spons. by FRUA INC.

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.

Mar. 13, 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., St. Norbert College campus. “Adoption Through the Years". Keynote speaker Debbie B. Riley, M.S. & featured speakers; Ellen Singer, LCSW-C, Michelle Hughes & Jennifer Demar. Spons. by Ours Through Adoption of NE WI.

Feb. 18, 7-8:30 P.M., 1092 Speers Rd, activity room. Review of significant research findings & implications, training curriculum & resources, & future program implementation strategy. Spons. by Halton Multicultural Council.

May 8, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This symposium will educate & prepare prospective adoptive parents for their task in the adoption procedure & the parenting role, as well as provide current adoptive parents with resources & support for raising their children. Hear from successful adoptive parents, American immigration officials, adoption agency reps, & others experts. Spons. by the 435th Air Base Wing Chapel.

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