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 the children waiting for adoptive families. We’ll discuss the scope of all Spence-Chapin adoption … [Read more...]

Identity is an important, individualized, and complex process among adoptees. Through a discussion facilitated by a clinical social worker and an adult adoptee, we will explore the crucial role parents play in helping their children develop a healthy self-concept that incorporates all aspects of who … [Read more...]

Join us for a virtual event on May 4th as we hear from leading pediatric health professionals and social workers on the developmental and emotional impact the pandemic has had on children around the world, and learn how the Spence-Chapin Granny Program is addressing those challenges in orphanages … [Read more...]

Often, when kids are in the elementary school-age years more questions may arise surrounding their adoption story, and sometimes parents feel stuck on when and how to start talking about it. This webinar will provide parents of school-aged children with best-practices and perspectives on how to … [Read more...]

APC’s Annual Conference serves to promote a better awareness and understanding of adoption and provide members with accurate information concerning adoption and parenting issues. Conference participants will have the opportunity to attend numerous workshops, seminars, and panel discussions. Led by … [Read more...]

Join us virtually July 20–23, 2021 for this four-day educational event that covers a wide variety of foster care and adoption topics—to meet the diverse needs and levels of experience of adoptive and foster parents, child welfare professionals, and people who were adopted or in foster … [Read more...]

For many parents, knowing the importance of talking openly with their child about adoption is the easy part and knowing what to say and how to say it can be more challenging. It can be hard to come up with the words in the moment – what if I say the wrong thing? This training will cover how to talk … [Read more...]

Dr. Melissa Goldstein, a pediatrician specializing in international adoption, will discuss common diagnoses and medical needs of children who are adopted internationally. Dr. Goldstein has spent over 15 years working with adoptive families, providing medical counseling during the home study phase, … [Read more...]

We will cover the concepts that lead to secure relationships, how to address attachment challenges inherent in adoption, and how to support your child in developing healthy connections that form the foundation for how they view themselves and others. We acknowledge that adoption involves loss for … [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...]