If you are curious about international adoption, or know someone who is, please join Gladney's Asia Program Director live on Zoom as she introduces international adoption through Gladney's China and Taiwan programs! Expect to learn about: common characteristics of waiting … [Read more...]

For over 30 years, the Conference has been the premier gathering for adoption professionals to get expert training and continuing education. This year will be no different. Choose from sessions in the Clinical Practice or Leadership and Management Track, featuring a lineup of inspiring, experienced … [Read more...]

Join us as we discuss attachment-based, trauma-informed, connected parenting strategies that are designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. We will be using “The Connected Child” by Purvis & Cross to guide our discussions. The Connected Child has helped countless adoptive and … [Read more...]

For over three decades, the Coalition’s annual statewide conference has provided an opportunity for foster/kinship care/adoptive parents to be inspired, network and learn about the latest in the field. Aimed at parents and professionals alike, the conference brings leaders in the child welfare … [Read more...]

Community Health Law Project (CHLP) offers a wide range of workshops for consumers and professionals. With the support of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, it presents one to two Law & Disability Issues conferences a year at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. Subjects include general … [Read more...]

Join host Zack Fried, transracial domestic Adoptee, in an evening of discussion for adoptees who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. In honor of PRIDE month, this space was created to not only support the adoptee voices, but adoptees who identify as LGBTQ+. This open platform will allow those in … [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. This … [Read more...]

Thinking about adopting as an LGBTQ parent? Join us for a FREE webinar that will shed light on adopting, including an overview of the home study process, state regulations for second parent adoption, and how to select an affirming adoption service provider. Bring your questions – there will be … [Read more...]

Considering adopting? Want to learn about adoption programs at Spence-Chapin? Join Spence-Chapin to learn more about adoption pathways for prospective adoptive parents in their 40s and 50s. We will provide an overview of our programs and opportunities available for parents in this age range. Bring … [Read more...]

Parenting a child with a trauma history can feel like you’re following a different set of rules. Join us to learn tips and techniques for addressing common behavioral challenges including tantrums, lying, food hoarding and sleep issues. This interactive virtual training will cover principles from … [Read more...]