APC’s conference promotes a better awareness of adoption (pre- and post-), foster care, and provides attendees with accurate information on adoption and parenting issues. Workshops discuss on all aspects of adoption, foster care, adoption-related vendors/exhibits, and a book store. Our conference … [Read more...]

FREE! APC serves to educate with accurate information concerning adoption and parenting issues. This workshop is virtual and will take place on Zoom. 7pm Welcome and open discussion 8pm Workshops (Choose 1) Pre-Adopt: Domestic Adoption: Agency vs. Independent There is no "right" … [Read more...]

Pre-adopt: Open Discussion and Q&A Post-adopt: AGAPE facilitating a Tween/Teen Chat Support Group If you would like to become a member for only $25 a year, there is an opportunity to join when registering for this event. Members receive access to private Facebook page and special event pricing … [Read more...]

Explore Open Adoption Description: 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 … [Read more...]

Fee: $15 Is your child’s behavior often confusing or concerning? Would you like to feel more confident that you can keep your child’s emotions and behaviors regulated? The “story of why” we tell ourselves about our kids’ behavior can really inform how we react, and whether or not situations … [Read more...]

Fee: $15 Everyone, particularly those who have experienced trauma, go through periods of stress and adversity in their lives. Resilience is often defined as the capacity to “bounce-back” after adversity and to grow and thrive while healing from trauma. This requires the development of critical … [Read more...]

Free! In honor of National Adoption Month, C.A.S.E. is excited to launch the Adult Adoptee Support Group, a support group for adult adoptees over 18. In this monthly group facilitated by adult adoptees Tony Hynes and Rachel Shifaraw, adoptees will share, build community, and learn from other … [Read more...]

Monthly virtual parent group for parents of tween adoptees hosted by Olivia Hornik, Social Work intern at Spence-Chapin. This group will meet once monthly for parents of adopted children 10-12 years old. In this space, parents have an opportunity to share about things they are navigating at home … [Read more...]

Considering adopting an infant? Learn about Spence-Chapin’s full-service Domestic Adoption Program 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 … [Read more...]

Monthly virtual parent group for parents of teen adoptees hosted by Olivia Hornik, Social Work intern at Spence-Chapin. This group will meet once monthly for parents of adopted children 13-18 years old. In this space, parents have an opportunity to share about things they are navigating at home and … [Read more...]