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    February
  • Introduction to Adoption from Colombia February 19, 2026

    Join us to learn about our Colombia Adoption Program. Our Colombia Adoption Program is open to singles, married couples, unmarried couples, and welcomes LGBTQ+ parents. In this webinar, we will detail the pathways to adopt from Colombia, including pathways available to individuals without Colombian Heritage as well as pathways available to individuals who hold a Colombian Cedula. We will share information about the system of child protection in Colombia and will share photos of some of the children’s homes where children reside while in protective care. We will discuss common medical and special needs of children who are awaiting adoption in Colombia. We will speak about eligibility factors for prospective adoptive parents in Colombia. Bring your questions – we’ll save time for Q&A.

    DATE TIME
    02/19/2026 01:00 pm
    02/19/2026 02:00 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/intro-to-adoption-colombia-feb-2026/?datetime=775

    Webinar

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • March
  • Teen Voices of Adoption March 11, 2026

    Teen Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual community where adopted teens ages 13–17 from around the world can connect, meet peers, and have real conversations about the topics that matter most 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
    03/11/2026 06:00 pm
    03/11/2026 07:30 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/teen-voa-march-2026/?datetime=752

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • Voices of Adoption March 12, 2026

    Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual space for adopted people 18+ world-wide to join in conversation, meet peers and talk about the topics that are important to them. Hosted by Jessica M. Luciere, transracial adoptee born in Bogota, Colombia, and Manager of Community Engagement at Spence-Chapin, V.O.A. welcomes adopted people of all backgrounds to experience community amongst other adoptees.

    DATE TIME
    03/12/2026 06:00 pm
    03/12/2026 08:00 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/voices-of-adoption-march-2026/?datetime=747

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • Introduction to Adoption from South Africa March 24, 2026

    Our International Team is excited to host this webinar and to share information about adopting from South Africa. Spence-Chapin is proud to have the longest history of any US-based agency of facilitating adoption from South Africa and we work with adoptive families living across the entire United States. The South Africa program welcomes adoptive applicants regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. In this webinar we will discuss common medical and developmental needs of children who are currently living in South Africa and waiting for their forever families. We will provide an overview the adoption process. We look forward to answering any questions you may have about adoption in general and specific questions about adoption from South Africa.

    DATE TIME
    03/24/2026 05:00 pm
    03/24/2026 06:00 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/intro-to-adoption-south-africa-march-2026/?datetime=760

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • Introduction to Adoption from Colombia March 25, 2026

    Join us to learn about our Colombia Adoption Program. Our Colombia Adoption Program is open to singles, married couples, unmarried couples, and welcomes LGBTQ+ parents. In this webinar, we will detail the pathways to adopt from Colombia, including pathways available to individuals without Colombian Heritage as well as pathways available to individuals who hold a Colombian Cedula. We will share information about the system of child protection in Colombia and will share photos of some of the children’s homes where children reside while in protective care. We will discuss common medical and special needs of children who are awaiting adoption in Colombia. We will speak about eligibility factors for prospective adoptive parents in Colombia. Bring your questions – we’ll save time for Q&A.

    DATE TIME
    03/25/2026 05:00 pm
    03/25/2026 06:00 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/intro-to-adoption-colombia-march-2026/?datetime=766

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • April
  • Voices of Adoption April 09, 2026

    Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual space for adopted people 18+ world-wide to join in conversation, meet peers and talk about the topics that are important to them. Hosted by Jessica M. Luciere, transracial adoptee born in Bogota, Colombia, and Manager of Community Engagement at Spence-Chapin, V.O.A. welcomes adopted people of all backgrounds to experience community amongst other adoptees.

    DATE TIME
    04/09/2026 06:00 pm
    04/09/2026 08:00 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/voices-of-adoption-april-2026/?datetime=748

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • Teen Voices of Adoption April 15, 2026

    Teen Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual community where adopted teens ages 13–17 from around the world can connect, meet peers, and have real conversations about the topics that matter most 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
    04/15/2026 06:00 pm
    04/15/2026 07:30 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/teen-voa-april-2026/?datetime=753

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • Introduction to Adoption from South Africa April 22, 2026

    Our International Team is excited to host this webinar and to share information about adopting from South Africa. Spence-Chapin is proud to have the longest history of any US-based agency of facilitating adoption from South Africa and we work with adoptive families living across the entire United States. The South Africa program welcomes adoptive applicants regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. In this webinar we will discuss common medical and developmental needs of children who are currently living in South Africa and waiting for their forever families. We will provide an overview the adoption process. We look forward to answering any questions you may have about adoption in general and specific questions about adoption from South Africa.

    DATE TIME
    04/22/2026 01:00 pm
    04/22/2026 02:00 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/intro-to-adoption-south-africa-april-2026/?datetime=776

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • Introduction to Adoption from Colombia April 23, 2026

    Join us to learn about our Colombia Adoption Program. Our Colombia Adoption Program is open to singles, married couples, unmarried couples, and welcomes LGBTQ+ parents. In this webinar, we will detail the pathways to adopt from Colombia, including pathways available to individuals without Colombian Heritage as well as pathways available to individuals who hold a Colombian Cedula. We will share information about the system of child protection in Colombia and will share photos of some of the children’s homes where children reside while in protective care. We will discuss common medical and special needs of children who are awaiting adoption in Colombia. We will speak about eligibility factors for prospective adoptive parents in Colombia. Bring your questions – we’ll save time for Q&A.

    DATE TIME
    04/23/2026 01:00 pm
    04/23/2026 02:00 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/intro-to-adoption-colombia-april-2026/?datetime=777

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • May
  • Introduction to Adoption from South Africa May 12, 2026

    Our International Team is excited to host this webinar and to share information about adopting from South Africa. Spence-Chapin is proud to have the longest history of any US-based agency of facilitating adoption from South Africa and we work with adoptive families living across the entire United States. The South Africa program welcomes adoptive applicants regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. In this webinar we will discuss common medical and developmental needs of children who are currently living in South Africa and waiting for their forever families. We will provide an overview the adoption process. We look forward to answering any questions you may have about adoption in general and specific questions about adoption from South Africa.

    DATE TIME
    05/12/2026 05:00 pm
    05/12/2026 06:00 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/intro-to-adoption-south-africa-may-2026/?datetime=761

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • Introduction to Adoption from Colombia May 13, 2026

    Join us to learn about our Colombia Adoption Program. Our Colombia Adoption Program is open to singles, married couples, unmarried couples, and welcomes LGBTQ+ parents. In this webinar, we will detail the pathways to adopt from Colombia, including pathways available to individuals without Colombian Heritage as well as pathways available to individuals who hold a Colombian Cedula. We will share information about the system of child protection in Colombia and will share photos of some of the children’s homes where children reside while in protective care. We will discuss common medical and special needs of children who are awaiting adoption in Colombia. We will speak about eligibility factors for prospective adoptive parents in Colombia. Bring your questions – we’ll save time for Q&A.

    DATE TIME
    05/13/2026 04:00 pm
    05/13/2026 06:00 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/intro-to-adoption-colombia-may-2026/?datetime=767

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • Teen Voices of Adoption May 13, 2026

    Teen Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual community where adopted teens ages 13–17 from around the world can connect, meet peers, and have real conversations about the topics that matter most 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
    05/13/2026 06:00 pm
    05/13/2026 07:30 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/teen-voa-may-2026/?datetime=754

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • Voices of Adoption May 14, 2026

    Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual space for adopted people 18+ world-wide to join in conversation, meet peers and talk about the topics that are important to them. Hosted by Jessica M. Luciere, transracial adoptee born in Bogota, Colombia, and Manager of Community Engagement at Spence-Chapin, V.O.A. welcomes adopted people of all backgrounds to experience community amongst other adoptees.

    DATE TIME
    05/14/2026 06:00 pm
    05/14/2026 07:00 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/voices-of-adoption-may-2026/?datetime=749

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • June
  • Voices of Adoption June 11, 2026

    Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual space for adopted people 18+ world-wide to join in conversation, meet peers and talk about the topics that are important to them. Hosted by Jessica M. Luciere, transracial adoptee born in Bogota, Colombia, and Manager of Community Engagement at Spence-Chapin, V.O.A. welcomes adopted people of all backgrounds to experience community amongst other adoptees.

    DATE TIME
    06/11/2026 06:00 pm
    06/11/2026 08:00 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/voices-of-adoption-june-2026/?datetime=750

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

  • Teen Voices of Adoption June 17, 2026

    🌈Celebrate PRIDE with Teen Voices of Adoption! 🌈

    Get ready for a fun and empowering event just open to adopted people 13-17 years old who identify as LGBTQ+. This special edition of Teen Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is all about celebrating PRIDE and creating space for real conversations, connections, and community.

    Join adoptees from around the world in this virtual hangout to meet new friends, share your experiences, and talk about the topics that matter most to you. The event is hosted by Rebecca Fiore—a transracial adoptee from Paraguay and passionate Adoptee Advocate—who’s all about creating a welcoming and inclusive space.

    T.V.O.A. welcomes adopted people of all backgrounds to experience community amongst other adoptees.

    DATE TIME
    06/17/2026 06:00 pm
    06/17/2026 07:30 pm

    https://spence-chapin.org/events/teen-voa-june-2026/?datetime=755

    Zoom

    (212) 369-0300 (Phone)
    info@spence-chapin.org (Email)

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