Aug. 26-28. Learn more about adoption options & the adoption process from experts & other key note speakers. Spons. by APAC

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 and 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Held frequently. Learn about the adoption process. Need to register. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

July 17, & Sept. 18, 6-7:30 P.M. Join waiting families for dinner & discussion. Topics will vary. Spons. by Adoptions of Indiana.

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.

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.

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.

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.

July 14, 6:30-8:30 P.M., CHSFS Maryland Office, 8555 16th St., Ste. 600. Please reserve.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

July 11, 9-10:30 A.M., HOPE Adoption & Family Services, 5850 Omaha Ave. N., Learn about timelines, costs & types of adoption. Please register.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Aug. 6, &-8:30 P.M., 2 Tree Farm Rd, Ste A200. For those considering adoption. Pre-registration is required. Spons. by IAC Center.

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.

Sat., Nov. 7, all day, Rutgers University Busch Campus Center. 36 workshops on pre- and post-adoption issues. Coordinated by CPFA.

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.

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.

July 18, Campus of Sarah Lawrence College. Vending is open only to families who in the process of adopting.

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

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.

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.

July 8 & Sept. 1, 4-7 P.M., Spence-Chapin, 410 East 92nd St.

Jul. 15, 6-9 P.M.; Spence-Chapin, 410 East 92nd St.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Aug 15, 11 A.M. - 1 P.M., Mabee Hall, 6300 John Ryan Dr. An informative & educational session. Spons. by Gladney Center for Adoption.

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.

Sat., Oct. 24, Irving Bible Church. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption and Foster Care Ministry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

July 20, 6-8 P.M., 1616 Stafford Ave. Spons. by Bethany Christian Services.

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!

July 10, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, & Dec. 13, 4-6 P.M.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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