An affordable, online conference for adoption professionals seeking training, continuing education, connection and community. The National Adoption Conference brings together professionals, resource organizations, and advocates from around the country who serve in a variety of fields, and all … [Read more...]

The 14th Annual Conference on Child Well-Being, hosted by Maryland CASA Association, will bring together professionals and volunteer advocates from across the state and beyond to learn from national and regional experts on topics of emerging importance. Taking place on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, … [Read more...]

This year's conference, What's Adoption Got to Do with It? will provide participants the opportunity to explore the nuances of adoption and the lifelong impact that an adoption can have on an adoptee, their birth parents, and their adoptive parents. Tweens/Teens will also have the opportunity to … [Read more...]

Too often in the adoption field, the adoptee perspective is subordinated to that of the adoptive parent. The voices of Black adopted adults, born both domestically and internationally, will be featured. Call-In Instructions Will Be Emailed After Registration Pricing Description: $36 per … [Read more...]

Join Theraplay® therapist and trainer, Andrea Bushala, to learn how to incorporate stories and play into your family’s routine. Attachment can be challenging for adopted children and parents. By using simple activities designed to build interaction, Andrea will teach parents different techniques to … [Read more...]

Join us for Food, Crafts, Cooking, Music & Dancing Bring a dish to share of your family's favorite cultural food for lunch Beverages will be provided Members Free.  $10 per family for non-members RSVP by March 6, 2020   … [Read more...]

Age-friendly communities are gaining traction in New Jersey. Find out how other communities are becoming more inclusive, responding to changing demographics, and joining the movement to create livable places for the lifespan. Regular admission: $50 (on or after March 2: $60) Continuing … [Read more...]

Join Jessica Luciere, international adoptee and Program Facilitator of Spence-Chapin’s Mentorship Program, for a night of conversation and connection! Voices of Adoption is a safe and open space for adoptees to share stories and have an open discussion about adoption. Adoptee Only Event (Ages … [Read more...]

Some parents always seem to know all the answers. Wouldn’t you like to know what they know? Join us for this parent leadership roundtable. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with other parent leaders, school professionals and community members to share information, resources, tips and strategies … [Read more...]

Join Us For This FREE Workshop!  Bullying is a harmful action towards another student or any act that infringes on a student’s rights at school.  It is important to know ways to prevent and respond to bullying in school.  This presentation will discuss what schools are required to do under the … [Read more...]