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...]

This is a follow-up interactive discussion of the August 31 webinar on this same topic. Come discuss the challenges and successes you’re having in leading your support group in a way that prioritizes joy, humor, and hope. This will be an opportunity to ask questions and share strategies which have … [Read more...]

During this webinar, presenters will provide guidance to support group leaders to help you create a culture where members are encouraged to meet their challenges with humor and hope. Presenters will share tools and strategies to help you make your group a place where joy can grow and thrive. … [Read more...]

In this 90-minute AdoptUSKids webinar, presenters will share the importance of considering race and culture when making adoption permanency decisions. First, they will provide a brief overview of structural racism and its lingering effects on the child welfare system. Additionally, they will explore … [Read more...]