Our International Team is excited to host this webinar and to share information about adopting from South Africa. Spence-Chapin is proud to have the longest history of any US-based agency of facilitating adoption from South Africa and we work with adoptive families living across the entire United … [Read more...]

This webinar prepares adoption professionals to work effectively with single adoptive parents, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities these populations face throughout the adoption process. Participants will gain insights into legal and social dynamics, learn strategies for supporting … [Read more...]

This high-impact training is designed for adoption professionals to advance their skills and knowledge base for improved service provision to the adoption community. Session speakers include Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD; Allison Davis Maxon, LMFT; Dr. Elaine Schulte, MD, MPH, PCC, BCC; and Lori … [Read more...]

Creating a Family offers this evidence-based, trauma-informed workshop to help parents recognize the signs and symptoms of prenatal substance exposure and train them on techniques that work best with these kids. We are able to offer this workshop free with the support of the Jockey Being Family® … [Read more...]

We are eager to talk with you about the intensive technical assistance (TA) we can offer your State, Tribe, or territory. TA involves communication between a specialist and an organization to implement and sustain change. … [Read more...]

FREE! A Special Conversation for National Adoption Awareness Month Explore what it means to be connected to adoption Join Spence-Chapin for Stories of Adoption, a special event in honor of National Adoption Awareness Month, where we will explore the transformative nature of open adoption. Hear … [Read more...]

FREE! Talking early and often with children about body safety is an essential component of child sexual abuse prevention—and should be part of everyday household safety routines​. ​Join guest panelists from Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) to learn practical ways that parents and caregivers can … [Read more...]

This webinar aims to provide a stimulating look into the journey of a grandmother who has navigated the complex realms of both informal and formal kinship caregiving over different generations. Through storytelling, expert insights, and interactive discussions, participants will gain a deep … [Read more...]

Fee: $15.00 In the United States, Adoption and Christianity have been intrinsically linked since the rise in popularity in formal adoptions first took place. However, the impact of religion on adoption practice, and on the identities of adoptees, is infrequently discussed in public discourse. In … [Read more...]

Join us for an informative session learning about Diakon Adoption & Foster Care programs. The information session can help you to make a decision whether you are comfortable taking the next steps to become a licensed Diakon foster family.  Sessions are offered without obligation; participants … [Read more...]