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ANNUAL OCA+CAA SUMMER FAMILY PICNIC September 07, 2024
Join the Chinese Adoptee Alliance (CAA), OCA-WHV, OCA – Long Island, OCA – New Jersey, and OCA – New York for a barbecue and potluck picnic.
All members of participating organizations and their families are welcome!
DATE TIME 09/07/2024 11:00 am 09/07/2024 03:00 pm Ridge Road Park, Pavilion 3
287 Ridge Road
Hartsdale, NY 10530 -
Adoption and Schools September 11, 2024
To tap into the full potential of adopted and fostered children of color, educators must not only confront their racial biases, they must become adoption-literate and trauma-informed. Academic ability and learning differences are often misinterpreted by both parents and educators. This conversation will include the voices of the foremost experts on the experience of being adopted: adoptees of color, ages 10 to 17, speaking about their experiences to give us a deeper understanding of how schools work and how schools understand/misunderstand our children. A specific focus will be on how schools can be pushed to best serve all children and particularly adopted children of color. Target audience: Teachers, school administrators, parents.
Webinar Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm Pacific time.
Cost and Registration: $38.50, with a 20% discount for Pact members. Become a Pact member today for $75 per year.
DATE TIME 09/11/2024 02:00 pm 09/11/2024 03:30 pm https://pactadopt.org/events-calendar/
Webinar
Beth Hall
(510) 243-9460 (Phone)
info@pactadopt.org (Email) -
Adoption Pathways Information Night at Spence-Chapin September 12, 2024
FREE!
Are you considering growing your family through adoption? Discover the right adoption pathway for you at our special evening event. Learn more about 4 different ways to adopt:
• International Adoption with Spence-Chapin
• Domestic Adoption with Spence-Chapinx
• Private Domestic Adoption with an attorney
• Adoption From Foster Care
Families interested in applying to Spence-Chapin’s Domestic Adoption Program can obtain the Domestic Adoption Program Application by attending this event!
DATE TIME 09/12/2024 06:00 pm 09/12/2024 08:30 pm https://spence-chapin.org/events/adoption-pathways-sept-2024/
120 East 16th Street
Floor 11
New York, NY 10003(212) 369-0300 (Phone)
info@spence-chapin.org (Email) -
MHB 2024 East Coast Surrogacy Conference & Expo in New York City September 13, 2024
MHB is returning with our comprehensive conference format offering everything you need to know and everyone you need to meet to start your parenting journey!
Known for its unbiased, comprehensive conferences for gay men, the nonprofit Men Having Babies (MHB) returns to New York for its annual Surrogacy Conference & Gay Parenting Expo. If you are considering becoming a father, or are already in process, we invite you to come interact and consult with gay dads, experts, and over 50 reputable gay-friendly agencies, clinics, law firms, and other surrogacy providers.
While the event is organized by gay parenting organizations, non-gay prospective parents are welcome, and will no doubt highly benefit from it as well.
DATE TIME 09/13/2024 04:30 pm 09/15/2024 12:15 pm https://www.menhavingbabies.org/surrogacy-seminars/ny/
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036 -
Adoptive Parent Panel: Long Waiting Families September 16, 2024
Fee: $25.00
Join us as we hear from families who were placed with AFTH after 1.5 6 years of waiting to be chosen. They will share what they wish they knew then and their experiences with waiting, placement, and beyond.
DATE TIME 09/16/2024 06:00 pm 09/16/2024 07:30 pm Live Webinar
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Trauma of Separation and How It Manifests in Developmental Stages September 19, 2024
Fee: $15.00
This webinar will explore how being separated from birth parents affect adoptees at different stages of their lives. The facilitator will discuss how this early trauma manifests in various ways as adoptees grow from infants to adults, including forming relationships and understanding their identity. Through expert insights and personal stories, this webinar will reveal the long-term effects of early family separation and how adoptees cope with these complex experiences over time.
Led by an experienced professional in adoption this webinar will provide practical advice and support strategies for parents and professionals at every stage of an adoptee’s life. Helpful techniques to promote resilience and healing will also be offered. This webinar will offer valuable knowledge and tools to better understand and support adoptees who have experienced the trauma of family separation. This webinar is for adoptive parents, adoptees, mental health professionals and other members of the adoption constellation.
DATE TIME 09/19/2024 01:00 pm 09/19/2024 02:30 pm Webinar
Astrid Castro
(301) 476-8525 (Phone)
caseadopt@adoptionsupport.org (Email) -
Teen Voices of Adoption September 25, 2024
FREE!
Teen Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual space for adopted teens 13-17 world-wide to join in conversation, meet peers and talk about the topics that are important to them. Hosted by Rebecca Fiore, transracial adoptee born in Paraguay, and Adoptee Advocate. V.O.A. welcomes adopted people of all backgrounds to experience community amongst other adoptees.
DATE TIME 09/25/2024 06:00 pm 09/25/2024 07:30 pm https://spence-chapin.org/events/teen-voices-of-adoption-sept-2024/
Zoom Meeting
(212) 369-0300 (Phone)
info@spence-chapin.org (Email) -
Explore Open Adoption September 25, 2024
The webinar is a great way to learn more about Adoptions From The Hearts Open Adoption Program which places infants directly from the hospital. IMPORTANT NOTE: Adoptions From The Heart is ONLY accepting applicants who are open to adopting children of all racial backgrounds and heritages. In addition, because we are an open adoption agency and are seeing an increase in the requested number of yearly visits, all prospective adoptive parents must also be open to a minimum of 2 visits a year with the childs birth parents. And while it is not a requirement, AFTH encourages open relationships through direct communication with birth parents, via text/phone and email post placement. We look forward to connecting with you.
DATE TIME 09/25/2024 06:30 pm 09/25/2024 08:00 pm https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-mupjkuE9M2epHtf_uHfP-JtSODvrlg#/registration
Zoom Meeting
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Concerned United Birthparents (CUB) 2024 Annual Retreat September 27, 2024
Registration includes:
- Attendance: All sessions + entertainment including welcome/hospitality event Thursday evening
- Meals (5): Three breakfasts (Fri/Sat/Sun) and two dinners (Fri/Sat)
CUB Support Group Facilitators Discount: If you are a current and official CUB support group facilitator (both in-person and zoom groups), we have already applied an additional 10% discount to your accounts. We appreciate you! 🙏 (Note: this discount is non-transferrable, your registration must be for you!)
DATE TIME 09/27/2024 All Day 09/29/2024 All Day https://concernedunitedbirthparents.org/events#!event/2024/9/27/2024-cub-retreat
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
4445 Main St.
Kansas City, MO 64111 -
EMDR with Neurodivergence in Play Therapy – Live/Virtual September 27, 2024
$210.00
This play therapy training is offered Live In-Person (6-Contact CE’s) and Virtual via Zoom (6- Live-Webinar CE’s).
Does EMDR and Play Therapy work for children and young people experiencing ADHD and Autism? The answer is yes. Those who are neurodivergent can experience the full beauty of EMDR and Play Therapy. And no, EMDR and Play Therapy absolutely does not “cure” ADHD and Autism.
But then again, are ADHD and Autism the actual reasons people come into play therapy? Not in my experience. Typically, they come into play therapy due to the distress surrounding the diagnoses. EMDR and Play Therapy is an incredible tool to treat this distress!
EMDR and Play Therapy works excellently with individuals experiencing both ADHD and Autism spectrum disorders. As EMDR Play Therapists, we can provide specific resourcing and targeting that allow relief for individuals experiencing neurodivergence and dysregulation. Not only does this make their caregivers and teachers happy, but also, and more importantly, it enriches the lives of our clients.
DATE TIME 09/27/2024 All Day 09/27/2024 All Day 4500 Mercantile Plaza Drive
Suite 307
Fort Worth, TX 76137Nik John
(817) 232-9400 (Phone)
info@playtherapytrainingresources.com (Email) -
NAS Babies: What to expect in the hospital and long October 03, 2024
Fee: $25.00
Talk with Adoptive Parents who have had NAS babies in the NICU and how they navigated that time. Adoptive families will share their experiences about the withdrawal process and spending time in a NICU day to day. They will also discuss what to expect when returning home and navigating the long-term experiences with their children.
DATE TIME 10/03/2024 07:00 pm 10/03/2024 08:30 pm Live Webinar
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Engaging Teens Creatively with Play Therapy – Live/Virtual October 04, 2024
$210.00
This play therapy training is offered Live In-Person (6-Contact CE’s) and Virtual via Zoom (6 Live-Webinar CE’s).
Therapy with teens involves adaptive techniques to address various presenting symptoms while considering an adolescent’s developmental level and establishing strong rapport. Play Therapy Adaptation for Teens with Creative Interventions is an informational and experiential training that provides therapists the opportunity to gain skills for the therapy room when working with adolescent clients. The training provides therapists various considerations to assess a teen’s readiness for therapy and levels of parent involvement. Creative interventions, a focus on client’s strengths, and integrating the therapist’s modalities will be explored to generate new approaches for the therapy room when working with this population. Therapists will identify complications they have experienced in working with teens that may be impacting the therapeutic relationship. Participants will we be taught creative interventions for building rapport, addressing self-esteem, approaching social relationships, and exploring negative cognitions.
DATE TIME 10/04/2024 All Day 10/04/2024 All Day 4500 Mercantile Plaza Drive
Suite 307
Fort Worth, TX 76137Nik Johnson
(817) 232-9400 (Phone)
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Parents of Color: Talking to Children about Race and Racism October 09, 2024
Adoptive parents of color join in a practical discussion about how to talk to children of color about race. Topics covered include developmental milestones, cultural context, social narratives, and strategies for maintaining joy and pride despite it all. Parents share strategies they like to support their children. Target audience: Pre- and post-adoptive parents of color, professionals working with pre- and post-adoptive parents of color.
Webinar Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm Pacific time.
Cost and Registration: $38.50, with a 20% discount for Pact members. Become a Pact member today for $75 per year.
DATE TIME 10/09/2024 02:00 pm 10/09/2024 03:30 pm https://pactadopt.org/events-calendar/
Webinar
Malaika Parker
Raquel Vivanco(510) 243-9460 (Phone)
info@pactadopt.org (Email) -
Domestic Adoption in Arizona with Spence-Chapin October 10, 2024
FREE!
This event is at 8:00AM Arizona time.
Do you live in Arizona and are considering adopting an infant? Learn about Spence-Chapin’s Domestic Adoption Program for Arizona families during this free webinar! This webinar is the first step for families interested in applying to Spence-Chapin as all webinar attendees will receive a Domestic Adoption Program application. Our team will share details about the adoption program, including the application process, open adoption, demographics of the children in need of adoption, the matching process, options counseling for birth parents, and more!
Bring your questions! The meeting will include ample opportunity to have your questions answered.
Spence-Chapin’s Domestic Adoption Program is open to residents of Arizona, New York, and New Jersey. If you reside in New York or New Jersey, please register for a webinar dedicated to Spence-Chapin’s Domestic Adoption Program for New York and New Jersey families. These events can be found on the Events Calendar page of Spence-Chapin’s website.
If you are unable to register for this webinar, please contact us to schedule a call to discuss additional pathways to grow your family through domestic infant adoption.
DATE TIME 10/10/2024 08:00 am 10/10/2024 09:00 am https://spence-chapin.org/events/domestic-adoption-in-arizona-oct-2024/
Webinar
(212) 369-0300 (Phone)
info@spence-chapin.org (Email) -
Domestic Adoption in New York & New Jersey with Spence-Chapin October 10, 2024
Do you live in New York or New Jersey and are considering adopting an infant? Learn about Spence-Chapin’s Domestic Adoption Program for New York and New Jersey families during this free webinar! This webinar is the first step for families interested in applying to Spence-Chapin as all webinar attendees will receive a Domestic Adoption Program application. Our team will share details about the adoption program, including the application process, open adoption, demographics of the children in need of adoption, the matching process, options counseling for birth parents, and more!
Bring your questions! The meeting will include ample opportunity to have your questions answered.
Spence-Chapin’s Domestic Adoption Program is open to residents of New York, New Jersey, and Arizona. If you reside in Arizona, please register for a webinar dedicated to Spence-Chapin’s Domestic Adoption Program for Arizona families. These events can be found here.
If you are unable to register for this webinar, please contact us to schedule a call to discuss additional pathways to grow your family through domestic infant adoption.
DATE TIME 10/10/2024 12:30 pm 10/10/2024 01:30 pm https://spence-chapin.org/events/domestic-adoption-in-ny-nj-oct-2024/
Webinar
(212) 369-0300 (Phone)
info@spence-chapin.org (Email) -
Navigating Open Adoption Through Pictures, Letters and Visits October 10, 2024
Fee: $25.00
This educational seminar will provide information and insight on selecting photographs and an outline for writing the letter for the initial picture and letter updates during the first six months and annually after that. The social work staff, along with input from adoptive parents, will provide guidelines, suggestions, and strategies for in person visits between birth and adoptive parents, as well as tips and techniques on how to build open adoption relationships.
DATE TIME 10/10/2024 07:00 pm 10/10/2024 08:30 pm Live Webinar
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Teen Voices of Adoption October 16, 2024
FREE!
Teen Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual space for adopted teens 13-17 world-wide to join in conversation, meet peers and talk about the topics that are important to them. Hosted by Rebecca Fiore, transracial adoptee born in Paraguay, and Adoptee Advocate. V.O.A. welcomes adopted people of all backgrounds to experience community amongst other adoptees.
DATE TIME 10/16/2024 06:00 pm 10/16/2024 07:30 pm https://spence-chapin.org/events/teen-voices-of-adoption-oct-2024/
Zoom Meeting
Rebecca Fiore
(212) 369-0300 (Phone)
info@spence-chapin.org (Email) -
Q&A with Adoption Therapist Julia Ruggiero October 16, 2024
Fee: $25.00
Hear from Adoption Therapist Julia Ruggiero, LCSW about the importance and benefits of adoption focused therapy, and share a safe space to ask questions about adoption related challenges.
DATE TIME 10/16/2024 06:00 pm 10/16/2024 07:30 pm Live Webinar
Julia Ruggiero
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Adoption 101 October 21, 2024
Free!
Considering adopting? Want to learn about adoption programs at Spence-Chapin? Join Spence-Chapin staff to learn about the current landscape of international and domestic adoption and the needs of children waiting for adoptive families. We’ll discuss the scope of all Spence-Chapin adoption programs including international adoption (South Africa,
Colombia, Jamaica and the Eastern Caribbean), and domestic adoption, as well as Spence-Chapins’ adoption services. Bring your questions! This meeting will include ample opportunity to have your questions answered.DATE TIME 10/21/2024 05:00 pm 10/21/2024 07:00 pm https://spence-chapin.org/events/introduction-to-adoption-from-colombia-2/
Webinar
(212) 369-0300 (Phone)
info@spence-chapin.org (Email) -
EMDR with Adoption Trauma in Play Therapy -Live/Virtual October 21, 2024
$210.00
This training requires participants to first take an EMDR basic training before taking this advanced training. Participants are required to be post basic training, however, are not required to be certified in EMDR.
This play therapy training is offered Live In-Person and Virtual via Zoom Platform.
Non-directive play therapy and EMDR are both powerful interventions that can complement each other. For EMDR to be effective with children, it should be adapted for play therapy. Explanations of how to adapt the 8 phases of EMDR for play therapy will be given along with describing EMDR to children and parents in play therapy. Participants will demonstrate use of specialized EMDR worksheets that can be adapted to the developmental level of children in play therapy.DATE TIME 10/21/2024 All Day 10/21/2024 All Day 4500 Mercantile Plaza Drive
Suite 307
Fort Worth, TX 76137Nik Johnson
(817) 232-9400 (Phone)
info@playtherapytrainingresources.com (Email)