Found in Korea Film: Q&A with Nam Holtz We will host a discussion about our interest, disinterest, experience or thoughts about the process of search. How do these conversations happen at home? How do we manage expectations around the process? What does it mean to go through the search … [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 the children waiting for adoptive families. We’ll discuss the scope of all Spence-Chapin adoption … [Read more...]

Learn language that will help you better communicate with your teen when you or they want to talk about sex/sexuality. We will discuss terminology like cis gender, gender fluid, pronouns, binary and non-binary. This event will be facilitated virtually; register for zoom link. The fee for this … [Read more...]

2020 – 2021 Monthly Strengthening Your Family live stream webinar series For Parents and Professionals The first 600 registrations are FREE each month … [Read more...]

Learn language that will help you better communicate with your teen when you or they want to talk about sex/sexuality. We will discuss terminology like cis gender, gender fluid, pronouns, binary and non-binary. This event will be facilitated virtually; registration is required to receive the Zoom … [Read more...]

Join adoptive parents, adult adoptees and Spence-Chapin staff members for an open discussion about adoption, race, and identity. Our conversation will focus on racism and discrimination experienced in the Latinx community and promoting a positive identity formation for adoptees of this birth … [Read more...]

Parenting a child with a disorder on the fetal alcohol spectrum can present many challenges for foster and adoptive families. It is vital for these families and the professionals who support them to understand the reasons behind the learning and behavioral challenges so they, together, can “try … [Read more...]

Be Immersed in the latest research and education. Be Inspired and prepared to move your practice forward in our changing and challenging world. A lineup of outstanding speakers will take you to new depths on topics ranging from the latest research on early life adversity to policy solutions for … [Read more...]

It’s easy when it’s easy, and it’s hard when it’s hard. With the overwhelming presence and impact of both COVID-19 and racism, we know that families are experiencing stress and trauma in new ways. Conversations about the current challenges we all face are hard. This webinar will explore how we can … [Read more...]

PATH (Promoting Attachment and Trauma Healing) is a comprehensive framework of education that supports caregivers who are parenting children with known trauma effects and/or attachment difficulties. The overall goals of this framework are to increase understanding; to build and strengthen skills; … [Read more...]