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Date: May 1, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor: AFCAF/NY in collaboration with FCCNY and St. John's Adoption Initiative
Topic: ADOPTED The Movie-We Can Do Better
Six evenings on Transracial Adoption with Adult Adoptees
Watch the film and discuss the themes
Session 5 - Tough Questions
Speaker(s):

Curated by Dr. Amanda Baden

With Barb Lee, Nancy Kim Parsons, Joy Lieberthal and many others
Location:

Venue Saval Auditorium

St. John's University Downtown Manhattan Campus

101 Murray Street

New York, NY 10007
Contact(s): Kathy at FCCNYBrooklyn@aol.com
Email:  
Web Site:

REGISTER through the FCC website .
Notes:

In six evenings we will show the film and the five sections of the companion DVD. Each evening is introduced by adult adoptee experts, who will also facilitate the discussion afterward. The series is curated by Dr. Amanda Baden, an expert on transracial adoption and Associate Professor at Montclair State University, Montclair NJ: http://www.transracialadoption.net/About/About.html
The fee for six evenings is $120. For students there is a reduced fee of $60.
No tickets are sold for separate evenings.

 

Date: May 1, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor: Children's Aid and Family Services
Topic: FREE group for adopted pre-teens
Speaker(s):  
Location:

Family and Adoption Services Center
148 Prospect Street Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Contact(s):

Christie Sutera, LCSW  (201) 445-7015 Ext. 222
Email:  
Web Site:  
Notes:

Meet and speak with other adopted pre-teens
Participate in fun group adoption related activities
Group meets for 1 1/2 hours once a month
Snacks will be provided!
To view the flyer please click here.

 

Date: May 3 - 4, 2012
Time:  
Sponsor: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI)
Topic: 2012 Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit VIII
Speaker(s):  
Location: Lake Forest, California
Contact(s):  
Email:  
Web Site:  
Notes: Register HERE

 

Date: May 5, 2012
Time: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sponsor: Family Options
Topic: Ready, Get Set, Grow!
Speaker(s):  
Location:

Family Options
45 Riverside Avenue
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Contact(s): (732) 936-0770
Email:  
Web Site:  
Notes: This workshop covers the basics of adoption. Using lecture, discussion, and interactive activities, Ready, Get Set, Grow! offers information surrounding the history of the adoption process , understanding the members of the adoption triad, openness in adoption, talking with children about adoption, preparing for a match meeting, and so much more
Fee: $150 per person.

 

Date: May 5, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sponsor: Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic: Coffee & Conversation about LGBT Family Building Options and Family Life
Speaker(s):  
Location: 2 Tree Farm Road, Suite A200
Pennington, NJ
Contact(s): Joni Mantell (609) 737- 8750
Email: emorgan@iaccenter.com/workshops
Web Site: http://iaccenter.com/workshops
Notes:  

 

Date: May 6, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sponsor: APC - Adoptive Parents Committee
Topic: Private Adoption: Navigating the Internet
Speaker(s): Deborah Steincolor, Esq.
Location: 80 Park Street
Montclair, NJ
Contact(s): (201) 920-0502'
Email: newjersey@adoptiveparents.org
Web Site: www.adoptiveparents.org
Notes:

The internet provides a powerful networking tool for prospective adoptive parents to connect with birth mothers. Learn how you can strategize with your attorney to develop an internet networking plan that fits your financial and other concerns. You can easily create your own website and link it to adoption-friendly and other sites while you attorney screens the birth mother for you. How to communicate with birth parents, obtaining the birth parents' medical/social family history and prenatal care records, and ascertaining safety and risks of the birth mother's situation will be addressed.
Since 1987, Deborah Steincolor, a licensed NJ/NY attorney has participated in  over 1,900 adoptions representing prospective adoptive parents in achieving their dreams through private networking, creating and coordinating adoption plans, and finalizing the adoption placements. Deborah obtained License in Social Work to be more in tune with her clients and have more skill in screening birth parents. She serves as Chair of the Private Adoption-ART Networking Committee of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.
Following the speaker, you are invited to share in our roundtable discussion covering pre-adopt or post adopt topics of concern.
Light Refreshments will be served

 

Date: May 05, 2012 and May 24, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM -9:00 AM
Sponsor: Bethany Christian Services
Topic: International Adoption Webinars: Africa Series Part 1 and 2
Africa's Children Need Families Now!
Speaker(s):  
Location: Webinar
Contact(s):  
Email:  
Web Site: www.bethany.org/internationalwebinar
Notes: Bethany Christian Services is thrilled to announce an upcoming live webinar series on Africa's waiting children. This 2-part series will have a special and intentional focus on finding safe and loving families for older children and children living with HIV.

 

Date: May 11-12, 2012
Time:  
Sponsor:  
Topic: NYSCCC Conference
Speaker(s):  
Location: Albany Marriott Hotel
Contact(s):  
Email:  
Web Site: http://nysccc.org/conference/2012-conference-family/
Notes:
All children need to grow up in families.  Join us at our conference this year as we celebrate those parenting or working with children in foster care or who have been adopted.  At this year’s conference: Family!, you will learn new strategies to help children develop to their potential and as well as hear what is new in law, policy, practice and research.
Download the full 2012 Conference Brochure and use our handy online Conference Registration form.

 

Date: May 12, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sponsor: Family Options
Topic: Building Relationships Between Birth and Adoptive Families
Speaker(s):  
Location:

Family Options
45 Riverside Avenue
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Contact(s): (732) 936-0770
Email:  
Web Site:  
Notes:

     This 2 ½hour interactive workshop explores the concept of openness as it is practiced in adoption today. Through discussion and activities, this workshop seeks to enhance families’ knowledge base about openness through exploring what openness means.  Families will leave feeling more confident and prepared to nurture this unique and important relationship in their child’s life. The workshop will conclude with insights from adoptive parents who currently maintain a relationship with their child’s birth family.
Fee: $50.00 per person

 

Date: May 14, 2012
Time:  
Sponsor: Spence-Chapin
Topic: Adoption 101: Domestic or International? | MANHATTAN
Speaker(s):  
Location: New York
Contact(s):  
Email: info@spence-chapin.org
Web Site: http://www.spence-chapin.org
Notes: Sponsored by Spence-Chapin Adoption Services * | DETAILS | Want to become a parent? Learn how through domestic & international adoption. Hear from Spence-Chapin’s experts as they provide detailed information about how you can adopt an infant, toddler, older child or sibling group through their programs here, and abroad in Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America. A Q&A session will follow. For more information, please call 212-400-8150

 

Date: May 16, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sponsor: Montclair State University
Co-sponsored by the Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health (CAECMH),
Children’s Aid and Family Services, Inc. & West Bergen Mental Healthcare.
Topic: Inaugural Todd Ouida Children’s Foundation Annual Conference
Strengthening the Supports: Enriching the “Everyday Leaders” Who Support
the Mental Health and Well-Being of Infants, Children and Families.
Speaker(s):  
Location: Montclair State University Conference Center
Contact(s):  
Email:  
Web Site:  
Notes:

Registration Fee of $40 includes breakfast, lunch and a resource CD.  For more information, please call (973) 655-6685.  Attendees will receive five (5) Social Work CEUs in accordance with #N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.4(b)4 or two (2) LPC Continuing Ed hours approved by NBCC. To register, please visit http://tocfconference.eventbrite.com

 

Date: May 18, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM
Sponsor: Monmouth/Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
Topic: Birthmother Panel
Speaker(s): Birthmothers who've recently chosen adoption & Christine Latizia-A Loving Choice
Location: St. Mary's Church, Spiritual Center
Colts Neck
Contact(s): Kristen
Email: kkilgan875@aol.com
Web Site: http://adoptivefamiliessupportgroupnj.weebly.com/index.html
Notes:

Join us as we welcome Christine Letizia from A Loving Choice along with some birthmothers who will be there to share their experiences and answer our questions.
For those wishing to become members, the annual fee is $40 per family.
Please note, non-members are charged $10 per family per group meeting. 

 

Date: May 18, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor: Family Options
Topic: Preparing your Profile
Speaker(s):  
Location:

Family Options
45 Riverside Avenue
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Contact(s): (732) 936-0770
Email:  
Web Site:  
Notes:

     This 2 hour hands on workshop is designed to help families embarking on the adoption process.  Attendees will learn tips and tools for creating a meaningful profile. The audience will be given information surrounding how to develop a profile that is unique and really shines! Families are welcome to bring photos and “works in progress” to receive feedback on how their profile is coming together and to work with the group on preparing their book. In addition, self advertising tips and tools will be discussed.
Fee: $50.00 per person

 

Date: May 18, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Sponsor: APSAC - NJ
Topic: Lost In Transition:
Helping Adolescents with Abuse Histories
Make the Jump to Adulthood
Speaker(s): Mark S. Ali, Esq., Assistant Prosecutor in Essex County and Director of the Child
Abuse Unit
Kristin Briggs, Ed.D., a licensed psychologist at the Child Abuse Research &
Education Service (CARES) Institute at UMDNJ
Amy L. Hoch, Psy.D., a licensed psychologist at the Rowan University
Counseling & Psychological Services Center
Debra Lancaster, MLIR, the Director of the Office of Child Health Services in
the Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
201 Lyons Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
Parsonnet-Danzis Auditorium (3rd floor of the hospital)
Contact(s):  
Email:  
Web Site: Register at www.APSACNJ.com
Notes:  

 

Date: May 19, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sponsor: Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic: Coffee & Conversation about LGBT Family Building Options and Family Life
Speaker(s):  
Location: 2 Tree Farm Road, Suite A200
Pennington, NJ
Contact(s): Joni Mantell (609) 737- 8750
Email: emorgan@iaccenter.com/workshops
Web Site: http://iaccenter.com/workshops
Notes:  

 

Date: May 20, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Sponsor: Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic: Pennington Parents through International Adoption group
Speaker(s):  
Location: Pennington, NJ
Contact(s): Joni Mantell (609) 737-8750
Email: info@iaccenter.com
Web Site: http://www.iaccenter.com
Notes:  

 

Date: May 22, 2012
Time: 7:00 Central Time
Sponsor: Adoption Learning Partners
Topic: An Insider's Guide to Identity and Adoption  
Real Life Stories. Expert Advice    
Speaker(s):  
Location: Webinar
Contact(s):  
Email:  
Web Site: http://www.adoptionlearningpartners.org/catalog/webinars/an-insiders-guide-to-identity-and-adoption.cfm?utm_source=4.2.12parentsid&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4.12identity
Notes: Join us for a guided discussion on the impact adoption has on identity formation. A panel of adult adoptees will share personal stories from their childhood and teenage years, reflecting back on how adoption factored into their identity formation. Lead by Dr. Gina Samuels, a researcher, educator and adopted person, the panel will give adopted parents practical insight into how they can best support their children to form a healthy sense of self.
  • Learn the challenges your children may face when forming their identity
  • Hear stories and examples of how others have faced these challenges
  • Pose your own questions to the panel

 

Date: May 30, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Sponsor:  
Topic: "Bully" Movie screening.
Speaker(s):  
Location: Bergen performing Arts Center
Englewood, NJ
Contact(s):  
Email:  
Web Site:  
Notes:

Assemblywoman Huttle is hosting two screenings of this film at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ.  The first will be at 12:00pm on Wednesday, May 30th for high school students across the county.  There will be a brief panel regarding bullying immediately after.  The second showing at 6 pm will be for parents, educators, administrators, PTA’s and public officials. That showing will also be followed by a panel discussion. 


 

               JUNE

 

Date: June 2, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sponsor: Family Options
Topic: A.S.A.P: Advanced Strategies for Adoptive Parents.
Speaker(s):  
Location:

Family Options
45 Riverside Avenue
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Contact(s): (732) 936-0770
Email:  
Web Site:  
Notes: This 2 ½ hour interactive workshop is perfect for families who have already adopted and are seeking to build their family through adoption again. A.S.A.P will cover information surrounding the adoption process, preparing your child for a new sibling, talking with children about adoption, navigating differing levels of openness that may exist between you and your children’s birth families, and a variety of tips and tools designed to enhance your second adoption experience.
Fee: $75.00 per person (pre and post adoptive families)
 $125.00 per person (private individual certified session)
$35.00 per person (extended adoptive family members

 

Date: June 7, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sponsor: Family Options
Topic: Family Diversity: Exploring Inter-Cultural Adoption
Speaker(s):  
Location:

Family Options
45 Riverside Avenue
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Contact(s): (732) 936-0770
Email:  
Web Site:  
Notes:

This 2 ½ hour workshop is designed to help parents understand the process of building an inter-cultural family through adoption. This workshop will assist families in learning about the unique dynamics of a multi-racial family and offers tips and tools for families that seeking to adopt across cultural and racial lines. Through activities and group discussions, families will develop skills to ensure they are prepared for this family building journey.
Fee: $50.00 per person

 

Date: June 8 - 10, 2012
Time:  
Sponsor: NJY Camps and Jewish Family Services of Greenwich
Topic: Forever Families Weekend for Jewish Families Touched by Adoption
Speaker(s): Multiple adoption professionals
Location: Camps Nah-Jee-Wah and Cedar Lake
Contact(s): Debbie Schwartz
Email: dschwartz@jfsgreenwich.org
Web Site: http://njycamps.org/families/html/forever_families.html
Notes: Fourth annual Forever Families Weekend!  Meet other Jewish families touched by adoption for a weekend of fun, family-activities and adoption workshops for children and adults.  All-inclusive pricing.  Kids stay free!  Families with children under age 4 can bring a babysitter at no additional charge.

 

Date: June 15, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM
Sponsor: Monmouth/Ocean County Adoptive Families Support Group
Topic: Open Discussion
Speaker(s):  
Location: St. Mary's Church, Spiritual Center
Colts Neck
Contact(s): Kristen
Email: kkilgan875@aol.com
Web Site: http://adoptivefamiliessupportgroupnj.weebly.com/index.html
Notes:

'Considering adoption? In the adoption process? Have already adopted?
Join us as we discuss all of the stages of adoption.
We share adoption experiences as well as offer support for those just looking into the possibility of adoption, in the process of adopting, and for those who have already adopted. For those wishing to become members, the annual fee is $40 per family.
Please note, non-members are charged $10 per family per group meeting. 

 

Date: June 16, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sponsor: Family Options
Topic: Talking with Kids about Birth Parents and Adoption
Speaker(s):  
Location:

Family Options
45 Riverside Avenue
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Contact(s): (732) 936-0770
Email:  
Web Site:  
Notes:

     This 2 ½ hour workshop is designed to help parents develop tools to talk about adoption and birth families with their children. The workshop will offer information about children’s understanding of adoption based on their age and offer insight to parents about facilitating adoption dialogue throughout their child’s development.
Fee: $50.00 per person

 

Date: June 16, 2012
Time: 11:30 AM
Sponsor:  
Topic: Parent Group Conference Call
Speaker(s): Maris Blechner
Executive Director of Family Focus Adoption Services
Location:  
Contact(s):  
Email:  
Web Site:  
Notes: Maris is an entertaining and inspiring speaker and will have great information to share about creating adoption covenants and ceremonies which recognize a family's decision to unconditionally commit to one another - first for an adult becoming a parent to a child, and then for that child accepting the promises the adult has made. See the Family Focus website for some examples of Adoption Covenants. 
Visit our conference call pages to learn more about joining the call and view topics for upcoming calls.  We are interested in hearing from you about topics you are interested in for future calls.  

 

Date: June 19, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM
Sponsor: Mental Health Association of New Jersey
Topic: An Evening of Excellence
Speaker(s):  
Location: The Crystal Plaza
Livingston , NJ
Contact(s):  
Email:  
Web Site:  
Notes:

You are cordially invited to celebrate individuals and corporations in

New Jersey that have contributed to the lives of those with mental illness.

 

Date: June 23, 2012
Time:  
Sponsor: Holt International Children's Services
Topic: Holt Family Picnics New Jersey
Speaker(s):  
Location: New Jersey
Contact(s):  
Email: sallyd@holtinternational.org
Web Site: http://www.holtinternational.org
Notes: Deer Path Park - Overlook Pavilion 11am to 3pm Bring the whole family and a friend and come celebrate adoption at Holt International’s annual picnic. . Whether you’re considering adoption, waiting to receive your child, adopted many years ago, or are adopted yourself—this picnic is for you! This is your chance to see old friends, make new ones, and for your children to enjoy fun-filled activities. Please RSVP online at holtinternational.org/picnics or contact Sally at sallyd@holtinternational.org  or 888.355.HOLT x. 13

 

Date: June 24, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Sponsor: Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center
Topic: Pennington Parents through International Adoption group
Speaker(s):  
Location: Pennington, NJ
Contact(s): Joni Mantell (609) 737-8750
Email: info@iaccenter.com
Web Site: http://www.iaccenter.com
Notes:  

 

Date: June 30, 2012
Time: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sponsor: Family Options
Topic: Ready, Get Set, Grow!
Speaker(s):  
Location:

Family Options
45 Riverside Avenue
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Contact(s): (732) 936-0770
Email:  
Web Site:  
Notes: This workshop covers the basics of adoption. Using lecture, discussion, and interactive activities, Ready, Get Set, Grow! offers information surrounding the history of the adoption process , understanding the members of the adoption triad, openness in adoption, talking with children about adoption, preparing for a match meeting, and so much more
Fee: $150 per person.

 

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