VFA's annual National Adoption Month Briefing with guest speakers Senator Grassley (R-IA) and Senator Wyden (D-OR). Attend and hear from families who have adopted from foster care, child welfare workers and agencies, and more. This is a great way to get informed on the issues our adoption … [Read more...]

The National Adoption Conference is a groundbreaking two days of education, training, networking and invaluable resources for all members of the adoption and foster care ‘constellation’. Taking full advantage of an entirely ‘virtual’ conference, we will bring you face to face with some of the … [Read more...]

Town Hall:  Adult Adoptee Lived Experience RSVP:  Adoption@state.gov (NLT November 10, 2020) - Response should include include your name, email address, and if willing to share, the country from which you were adopted. Participation details will be sent by email on November 12, in the afternoon, … [Read more...]

What does it take to develop an effective program for young people of color and to demonstrate evidence of its effectiveness? Why aren’t more programs geared to these young people, especially those involved with public systems? And how can evidence shape culture and culture shape evidence? The … [Read more...]

Join Spence‐Chapin staff members and fellow adoptive parents along with adoptee voices for an open discussion about adoption, race and identity. Our conversation will focus on having discussions about racism with you extended family and how to navigate the upcoming holiday season as a multiracial … [Read more...]

Cost: $15 per person. Certificates will be provided upon request for 5 hours of foster care or adoption education. This workshop will provide a window into the nuanced first-hand narratives of adoptees through videos, anonymized case studies and Angela’s personal stories. This interactive … [Read more...]

The National Adoption Conference is a groundbreaking two days of education, training, networking and invaluable resources for all members of the adoption and foster care ‘constellation’. Taking full advantage of an entirely ‘virtual’ conference, we will bring you face to face with some of the … [Read more...]

2020 Virtual Annual Adoption & Foster Care Conference This year's conference, What's Adoption Got to Do with It? will provide participants the opportunity to explore the nuances of adoption and the lifelong impact that an adoption can have on an adoptee, their birth parents, and their adoptive … [Read more...]

2020 Adoptive Parents Committee Conference Our conference is for those who are considering adoption as a way to build their family, those who have already adopted, and for those professionals and advocates who are involved in the adoption and foster care fields. This year, our event is … [Read more...]

This group will offer single prospective parents an opportunity to meet other people hoping to grow their family through adoption. We will discuss the unique challenges and joys associated with the journey toward single parenthood. Join us and find a community to support you! We are facilitating … [Read more...]