Adoption involves mountains of paperwork, and it can be hard to know which documents are most important for the lifetime of the adoptee.  In this webinar, two Holt social workers with decades of experience will walk you through the documentation all international adoptees should have access to for … [Read more...]

This workshop for professionals and families will address how families adjust to life after adopting an older child. The presenters will share knowledge gained through interviews with forty families who have adopted older children. Topics covered include significant adjustments in the entire … [Read more...]

This 15-hour curriculum, developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) with support from SAMHSA, helps adoptive, foster, and kinship parents understand and respond to the effects of trauma in children. The course aims to create trauma-informed caregivers who can guide their … [Read more...]

The Birth Mother Gathering Committee is pleased to invite you to the 28th Annual Birth Mother’s Gathering! This year’s Gathering will take place at Spence-Chapin’s headquarters in Union Square. We hope you will be able to join us this year as we share, connect, and come together for another special … [Read more...]

Are you considering growing your family through adoption? Please join us in-person to learn about how Spence-Chapin can support you in your adoption journey! You will be hearing from experts in Spence-Chapin’s international and domestic adoption programs as well as Spence-Chapin adoptive families … [Read more...]

We invite you to be part of a special evening of Broadway performances that celebrate Family in all its beautiful iterations. Join an incredible ensemble of performers as we showcase what Family means in our lives through song, dance, and joy. All proceeds from the event go to support the work of … [Read more...]

FREE! We're excited to invite you to an insightful masterclass designed for non-profit and social service organizations, law enforcement, healthcare professionals,community leaders, educators, and anyone passionate about fostering safe and supportive environments. This masterclass will delve into … [Read more...]

Fee: $99.99 This webinar offers a roadmap for professionals eager to make meaningful changes within the justice system by embedding trauma-informed practices into everyday interactions and organizational structures. Attendees will gain an understanding of how early traumatic experiences can … [Read more...]

Trauma can flood children with overwhelming thoughts, memories, and feelings that they may not have the tools to process or the words to explain. In this Digital Dialogue, we’ll talk with Eliana Gil, a licensed clinician, about play as one crucial tool in our efforts to support resilience and … [Read more...]

In this support call first/birth parents will be able to connect, listen and share their experiences of adoption, both private and through the child welfare system. Space will also be provided for participants to explore and share experiences around open adoptions, closed adoptions, recent reunions, … [Read more...]