Join Pact’s Executive Director and fellow adoptive parent, Beth Hall, to find community and talk about parenting adopted and foster teens and young adults of color, including challenges, helpful strategies and how to support yourself and your loved ones. This call is open to current Pact members … [Read more...]

Digging Deeper - Viewing & Live Discussion Receive a pre-recorded webinar to view prior to attending a live conversation and Q&A session. Hear from BIPOC adoptees in same-race placements as they explore the complexities around “invisible" adoptions for people of color, the nuances around … [Read more...]

In this support call first/birth parents will be able to connect, listen and share their experiences of adoption, both private and through the child welfare system. Space will also be provided for participants to explore and share experiences around open adoptions, closed adoptions, recent reunions, … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

The Birth Mother Gathering Committee is pleased to invite you to the 28th Annual Birth Mother’s Gathering! This year’s Gathering will take place at Spence-Chapin’s headquarters in Union Square. We hope you will be able to join us this year as we share, connect, and come together for another special … [Read more...]

FREE! Spence-Chapin’s Birth Parent Support Group is a virtual meet-up for individuals who made an adoption plan (with Spence-Chapin or elsewhere) and are in any stage in their placement journey. This group is a safe place to get support and know that you are not alone. Topics will include coping … [Read more...]

FREE! Spence-Chapin’s Birth Parent Support Group is a virtual meet-up for individuals who made an adoption plan (with Spence-Chapin or elsewhere) and are in any stage in their placement journey. This group is a safe place to get support and know that you are not alone. Topics will include coping … [Read more...]

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-Chapin • Private Domestic Adoption with … [Read more...]

What happens when an adopted child, after a lifetime of abandonment trauma, finally discovers her family of origin? Janet Sherlund, an adoptee and former Morris County resident, will discuss her recent memoir, “Abandoned at Birth”, and talk about issues pertaining to adoption and the adopted … [Read more...]

The Summit will be a gathering of local organizations to provide information about resources available to anyone interested in foster care and adoption, anyone already involved in FC/A, as well as anyone praying over how to be a support to someone they know who has adopted or fostered. Our goal is … [Read more...]