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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Teen Voices of Adoption, (TVOA) is a space created by adoptees for adoptees! Teen adoptees 13-17 years old, born internationally and domestically are invited to share in this open space to meet, connect, and create community via discussion. Hosted by Rebecca Fiore, a transracial adoptee and Adoptee … [Read more...]

Voices of Adoption (VOA) is a space created by adoptees for adoptees! Adoptees (adopted people) 18+, born internationally and domestically are invited to share in this open space to meet, connect and create community via discussion. Hosted by Jessica M. Luciere, a transracial adoptee and Adoptee … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

1 CE/Contact Hour | Free for live attendees This webinar will offer a general overview of adoption assistance and subsidies at the Federal and State level. The speakers will discuss interstate issues; eligibility concerns; common mistakes; and the process for applying for non-ward subsidies. This … [Read more...]

1 CE/Contact Hour | Free for live attendees This webinar will prepare parents with children already in the home with the knowledge and tools necessary to successfully navigate their adoption journey. The presentation will provide parents with practical strategies to prepare their children and … [Read more...]

NAMI Family & Friends is a free 90-minute seminar that informs people who have loved ones with a mental health condition how to best support them. It’s also an opportunity to meet other people in similar situations and gain community support. The seminar is led by trained volunteers with lived … [Read more...]

Forming and maintaining positive relationships is often challenging and having a positive open adoption is no exception. An open adoption is a unique relationship between you, the adoptive family, and the child – and there are no roadmaps to follow. Relationships need commitment and effort to grow … [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 an … [Read more...]