Meets 4th Saturday/mo. for casual pot-luck meetings in a private home. Guest speakers. Open to FCC members & prospective members.

Sat., May 31, 9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M., The Church at Rock Creek, 11500 West 36th Street. To prepare adoptive families who are adopting internationally from China, India, Haiti, Korea, or Vietnam. Attendees will learn about the steps in the adoption process & how to prepare for each step, the adoption home study, putting together the dossier for your child's country, getting ready to travel to receive your child, & initial adjustments after your child comes home. Societal issues related to international adoption will also be covered. Spons. by Dillon International.

June 28, 4-6 P.M. Dee Brown Library, 6325 Baseline Rd. Info about China adoption (costs, time frame, SN, etc.) Seminar gives 2 Hague Training Hours.

May 13, June 10, Sept. 9, & Nov. 11, 6-8 P.M., Dillon International office, 4702 W. Commercial Dr., Suite B-1. Come get your questions answered about international adoption & the benefits of working with Dillon International. RSVP.

Join us starting April 24 for a 6-week group discussing the process of adoption: domestic, foster or international; fears & myths; attachment & bonding; transracial family; talking about adoption to family & friends.

April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 13, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, & Dec. 17, 7 P.M., & Sat., March 15, April 19, May 24, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, & Nov. 22, 9 A.M., Union Presbyterian Church, 858 University Avenue. An overview of the need, the foster care system, training requirements, & ways to volunteer with foster children or families. Child care available with advance notice. CPR & First Aid class on above Saturdays, 8:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. Spons. by Help One Child.

Meets 1st Sat./mo., 12-2pm. Sponsored by Los Angeles Affiliate of the Southwest Region of RESOLVE.

Meet & play with other families in the Los Angeles area who have adopted from or who are waiting for children from Guatemala. Upcoming Families with Children From Guatemala Forever meets: Sun., March 9; Sat., April 12; Sun., May 4; Sat., June 14; Sun., July 13; & Sat., Aug. 9. Email to join & for locations of events.

Join us at the Martinez Adult Education for a great opportunity for an overview of the domestic & international & foster adoption process. Each meeting limited to 12 participants.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo., 7-9 P.M. Spons. by Orange County Affiliate of Southwest Region of RESOLVE.

Thurs. May 15,7:00 P.M. Adoption Options is hosting a free informational seminar to show how you can successfully make your international adoption dreams come true!

Every other Wed., 6:30-9 P.M. Spons. by RESOLVE South West Region.

Thurs.,May 1, 8, 15, & 22, 7-9 P.M., 2150 Post St. Five-session series for couples & individuals considering open, domestic adoption, or who have already begun the process. Contact for more information.

A great opportunity for an overview of the domestic & international and foster adoption process. Each meeting limited to 12 participants. No charge to attend and donations are accepted.

Adoptive families, adult adoptees, families waiting to adopt, & birthparents meet monthly, 10 A.M.-12 P.M., last Sat./mo., Jan.-Oct. Live Oak Family Resource Center, 1438 Capitola Road.

Thurs. May 29, 6:30 P.M. Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 East Janss Rd. Adoption Options, Inc. is hosting a free informational seminar to show how you can successfully make your international adoption dreams come true!

June 21, Sept. 6, & Dec. 6, 9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M., Dillon International office, 18001 Irvine Blvd., Suite 101. To prepare adoptive families who are adopting internationally from China, India, Haiti, Korea, or Vietnam. Attendees will learn about the steps in the adoption process & how to prepare for each step, the adoption home study, putting together the dossier for your child's country, getting ready to travel to receive your child, & initial adjustments after your child comes home. Societal issues related to international adoption will also be covered.

July 12 & Oct. 4, 9 A.M.- 12 P.M., Dillon International Orange County Office, 18001 Irvine Blvd., Suite 101. RSVP.

June 7, July 12, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, & Nov. 15, 10:30 A.M.-12 P.M., Dillon International Orange County office, 18001 Irvine Blvd., Suite 101. Get your questions answered about international adoption & the benefits of working with Dillon International. RSVP.

Meets Fridays, 9:30 A.M., Dillon International office, 18001 Irvine Blvd., Suite 101.

Support group for families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting from Ethiopia. Meets LAST Tues./mo., 7-9 P.M. Location varies.

Free state-wide informational sessions for people interested in finding out more about adoption, held on 1st Wed./mo.: March 5, April 2, May 7, & June 5, 7-8 P.M., Borders Books & Music Seattle's Best Cafe, 1499 Post Rd. A CARA social worker will explain different types of adoption & offer a step-by-step outline to adopting a child. Adopting a child from Connecticut state foster care through Project Connecticut’s Child, a grant funded low cost or free (based on geographic location) adoption program, will be discussed, as well as international & domestic infant adoption. Spons. by Child Adoption Resource Association. No registration required.

May 5, June 2, July 1, Aug. 4, Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, & Dec. 1, 7-9 P.M., The Adoption Center, FCA Hartford. Learn about U.S. & International adoption opportunities. Everything you need to know to get started. No fee but pre-registration required.

Free state-wide informational sessions for people interested in finding out more about adoption, held on 1st Wed./mo.: April 2, May 7, & June 5, 7-8 P.M., Borders Books & Music Seattle's Best Cafe, 470 Lewis Ave., Suite 7000. A CARA social worker will explain different types of adoption & offer a step-by-step outline to adopting a child. Adopting a child from Connecticut state foster care through Project Connecticut’s Child, a grant funded low cost or free (based on geographic location) adoption program, will be discussed, as well as international & domestic infant adoption. Spons. by Child Adoption Resource Association. No registration required.

April 16, May 7, June 4, July 16, Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 12, & Dec. 10, 7-9 P.M. Free monthly informational meetings in Family & Children's Agency's office. Meetings will address questions & concerns about international. & domestic adoptions.

1st Tues./mo., 7 P.M., Rocky Hill Office, 2139 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 201. Learn about your adoption options, both domestic & international. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of New England. Free, no obligation. Please call to reserve your space 24 hours in advance.

Free state-wide informational sessions for people interested in finding out more about adoption, held on 1st Wed./mo.:April 2, May 7, & June 5, 7-8 P.M., Borders Books & Music Seattle's Best Cafe, Waterford Commons, Route 85. A CARA social worker will explain different types of adoption & offer a step-by-step outline to adopting a child. Adopting a child from Connecticut state foster care through Project Connecticut’s Child, a grant funded low cost or free (based on geographic location) adoption program, will be discussed, as well as international & domestic infant adoption. Spons. by Child Adoption Resource Association. No registration required.

Tues. May 13, 6:30- 8:00 P.M. at WHFC Join us for a symposium providing pre-adoptive & adoptive parents helpful, reassuring insight into their child's medical information. Advance registration required.

Tues., May 13, 6:30-8 P.M., World Horizons For Children CT Regional Office, 776 Farmington Avenue. Dr. Aarti Chandawarkar will discuss what medical information is available for children from Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, & Latin America; common medical issues from specific countries & regions; provide insight on onterpreting a child's medical record. A question & answer forum will follow the presentation. Pre-registration required.

Adoption Info Meetings held May 7, June 4, July 9 & Aug 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Wide Horizons in West Hartford. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

Classes geared for adopting parents & specific adoption circumstances. $100 Fee. Taught by a nurse certified as a child care educator. Spons. by Families for Private Adoption.

Spons. by Hawaii International Child & held at their Honolulu offices, 1st Tues./mo., 5:30-7 P.M. All families wanting an introduction to their adoption programs are welcome to attend. RSVP. Info on Parenting, CPR, & other classes available.

Held last Tues. of each month. Please join us regardless of which agency you are working with. Hosted by A New Beginning, Adoption Agency, Inc., 4700 N. Cloverdale Rd., Ste. 204.

3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 103 S. Country Fair Dr. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Free. Snacks & child care provided. Call to reserve child care. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

May 13, 6:30-9:30 P.M. American Heart Association Infant / Child CPR Certification Class. This is the class required by DCFS & certifies you for a two year period.

4th Mon./mo., 7:30-9 P.M., Jewish Child & Family Services, 3145 W. Pratt Blvd. A support & discussion group.

Sun., Nov. 2, 7:30 A.M.-5 P.M., Trinity College. An educational conference for pre-adoptive parents, adoptive & foster families, birth parents, adult adoptees, & professionals. Keynote speaker: Dr. John Raible. Spons. by Adoptive Families Today, Stars of David, & Families with Children from China.

May 13, 7-9 P.M. at The Cradle in Evanston. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

2nd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 1616 Main St. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Free. Snacks & child care provided. Call to reserve child care. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

Monthly presentations & discussions. 2nd Thurs./mo., 6-8 P.M., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 611 Randolph. Dinner & childcare provided at no cost. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

Meets last Wed./mo., 7-9 P.M., Lutheran General Hospital, 1700 Luther Lane. Spons. by RESOLVE - Great Lakes Region.

3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7 P.M., LSSI office, 4709 44th Street, Suite 1. Open to all parents who have adopted, are in the process of adopting, or anyone thinking of adopting. Hosted by Lutheran Social Services of IL.

Considering Adoption? Attend one of our monthly adoption information meetings to learn about international adoptions, domestic infant adoptions, & DCFS Waiting Children adoptions. Please call for details & meeting dates. Spons. by Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois.

1st Mon./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 321 W. State St., 4th Floor. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Free. Snacks & child care provided. Call to reserve child care. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

4th Wed./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 3000 Rohmann Ave. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Free. Snacks & child care provided. Call to reserve child care. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

Sat. May 17, 2008 10-12 P.M. & Sat. Oct. 11, 2009 10-12 P.M. An educational opportunity for extended family to learn about the adoptive experience, their role in the process, and how to support their loved ones.

Thurs. March 20,6-7:30 P.M., May 1, 6-7:30 P.M., July 17, 6-7:30 P.M. Sept 18, 6-7:30 P.M.Thurs. Nov. 20, 6-7:30 P.M. Adoptive Parent Support Group. Come join other waiting families for an informal dinner & discussion. Topics will vary based on participants needs.

Families Thru International Adoption (FTIA) hosts informational seminars for those interested in learning more about International Adoption. Scdedule of events is available.

May 7 6-8 P.M., Methodist Hospital. As you prepare to bring your child home this class can help with survival tips, making sense of the wait & "waiting" projects. Spons. by Clarian Adoption Resource and Education (CARE Program).

Sat., May 10, 9 A.M.-4 P.M., Methodist Conference Center; or April 8, 6-9 P.M , Methodist Hospital. This 6-hour, Hague compliant workshop defines attachment & bonding & how they relate to the adopted child. Comprehensive & evidence-based curriculum is filled with information on techniques, research, & physiological aspects of attachment. Spons. by Clarian Adoption Resource and Education (CARE Program).

Thurs., May 15 & Oct. 23, 6-9 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th Street, Suite 325. Presented by Patricia Irwin Johnston, author, adoption educator, & publisher of Perspectives Press & Meg Sterchi, Executive Director of Adoptions of Indiana.

May 17, 9-11 A.M., Methodist Conference Center. You have just returned home with your adopted child...now what? Expecations, support, resources, finalization, re-adoption, & post-placement reports are all discussed at this class ideal for those families needing logistical post-adoption information or resource support. Spons. by Clarian Adoption Resource and Education (CARE Program).

April 28, or May 20, 9 A.M.-4 P.M., Methodist Hospital. Gives perspective to adoptive parents about the potentially unique challenges that the internationally adopted child might face. Topics include the 7 core issues of adoption, challenges for the post-institutionalized child, community resources, & skill set development for easing transitions. Spons. by Clarian Adoption Resource and Education (CARE Program).

May 28, 6-8 P.M., Methodist Conference Center DG422A. Since adoption impacts the entire family, this workshop introduces the implications of adoption & how grandparents can be a positive influence on their adopted grandchildren. For adoptive parents & grandparents to attend together. Spons. by Clarian Adoption Resource and Education (CARE Program).

May 9, 10,30 & 31; June 20 & 21st, July 25 & 26. CARE believes that class participation, asking questions that are relevant to your own story & experiencing the joy of connecting with other growing families should be the standard for Hague compliant education. CARE offers this to you in a convenient week-end workshop format as you prepare for adoption.

May 3, 1:30-3:30 P.M.; & June 11, 5:30-7:30 P.M., Methodist Hospital. Clarian Adoption Resource and Education offers a free informational workshop on how to choose an agency, what you need to be prepared for, & where to find information to help you grow your family.

Thurs.-Fri., June 12-13, 8 A.M.-5 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th Street, Suite 325. Includes all topics with breakouts for specific domestic/international issues (15 hours).

Sat., July 12 & Nov. 15, 8:30 A.M.-12 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th Street, Suite 325. Presented by Natalie Stevens, Adoption Specialist.

Sat. Aug. 23, 8:30 A.M.-12 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th Street, Suite 325. Presented by Jennifer Morrissey, Coordinator of International Adoption Services.

Sat., Sept. 13, 8:30 A.M.-12 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th Street, Suite 325. Presented by Meg Sterchi, Executive Director.

Thurs., Sept. 25, 6-9 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th Street, Suite 325. Presented by Patricia Irwin Johnston, author, adopion educator, & publisher of Perspectives Press.

Aug. 23, 9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M., Ascension Lutheran Church, 842 North Tyler Road. To prepare adoptive families who are adopting internationally from China, India, Haiti, Korea, or Vietnam. Attendees will learn about the steps in the adoption process & how to prepare for each step, the adoption home study, putting together the dossier for your child's country, getting ready to travel to receive your child, & initial adjustments after your child comes home. Societal issues related to international adoption will also be covered. Spons. by Dillon International.

Families Thru International Adoption (FTIA) hosts informational seminars for anyone interested in learning more about International Adoption. For a schedule of our upcoming seminars in the Elizabethtown area, please visit our website for locations, dates, times, & contact information.

Families Thru International Adoption (FTIA) hosts informational seminars for anyone interested in learning more about International Adoption. For a schedule of our upcoming seminars in the Lexington area, please visit our website for locations, dates, times, & contact information.

Children’s Hope International (CHI) hosts informational seminars for anyone interested in learning more about international adoption. CHI offers programs in China, Vietnam, Russia, Kazakhstan, Colombia, & Ethiopia.

Families Thru International Adoption (FTIA) hosts informational seminars for anyone interested in learning more about International Adoption. For a schedule of our upcoming seminars in the Louisville area, please visit our website for locations, dates, times, & contact information.

May 13, July 8, Sept. 9, & Nov. 11, 7-8:15 P.M., Adoptions Together, 5750 Executive Drive, Suite 107.

May 12, 6:30-9 P.M.; Sat., June 7, 9:30 A.M.-12 P.M., Barker Foundation offices. RSVP required.

Sat. May 10, & June 14, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. Barker Foundation Offices. Registration required.

Meets 1st Wed./mo. Hosted by Joanne & John MacMillan. Spons. by RESOLVE - Mid-Atlantic region.

May 17, 9 A.M.-4 P.M., Grace Episcopal Day School, 9411 Connecticut Ave. For those considering adoption. Legal information for Virginia, Maryland, & District of Columbia will be available.

Thurs., June 12, 7-8:30 P.M., Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA), 6123 Montrose Road. Fpr both prospective & adoptive parents. Workshop led by Ellen Singer, L.C.S.W.-C. & Beth Lutton, L.C.S.W., Executive Director of Adoption Options, which will include a panel of adopted adults & Rabbi Philip Pohl of Nevey Shalom in Bowie, MD. The common questions & concerns of prospective & adoptive parents, including developing one's Jewish identity & acceptance by the Jewish community, will be discussed. Spons. by The Center for Adoption Support and Education & the Adoption Option Program of the Jewish Social Service Agency. Preregistration required.

May 20, July 15, Sept. 16, & Nov. 18, 7-8:15 P.M., Adoptions Together, 10230 New Hampshire Ave., Suite 200. Free information meeting spons. by Adoptions Together.

June 10, Aug. 12, Oct. 14, & Dec. 9, 7-8:15 P.M., Adoptions Together, 10230 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 200.

Mar. 8 & May 17, 10-12 P.M., Beverly Public Library. Learn about Wide Horizons For Children’s programs & meet our families & staff. Advance registration required.

July 19 & Sept. 13, 10 A.M.-12 P.M. Beverly Public Library. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

March 10-April 7, South Shore Plaza. Exhibit of portraits of children in the state's foster care system in need of adoption. Organized by the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc. (MARE).

May 31, 10 A.M.-12 P.M. Thayer Library. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

June 21 & August 16, 10-12 P.M. Thayer Library. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

Aug. 25-Sept. 22, Burlington Mall. Exhibit of portraits of children in the state's foster care system in need of adoption. Organized by the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc. (MARE).

April 30, June 25 & August 20 from 6-8 P.M. at Holyoke Community College. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

June 2-June 30, Berkshire Mall. Exhibit of portraits of children in the state's foster care system in need of adoption. Organized by the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc. (MARE).

Thurs., May 9, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Wide Horizons For Children Eastern MA Office, 21 Highland Circle, 1st Floor. For 1st time parents waiting to adopt children between the ages of 6-18 months. Presented by Lindy Salkin, founder of Stepping Stones New Parent Consulting.

May 13, & June 19, 6:30-8:30 P.M., WHFC's office. Learn about Wide Horizons For Children’s programs & meet our families & staff. Advance registration required.

May 13, June 19, July 22, Aug 26 & Sept. 25. 6:30-8:30 P.M. Wide Horizons For Children. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

Thurs. May 8, 6:30-8:30 P.M. Wide Horizons For Children's Office. Baby Care 101 is a fun & informative learning opportunity for first time parents waiting to adopt children between the ages 6-18 months. Advance registration required.

May 17, 10 A.M.-12 P.M. & July 30, 6-8 P.M. at WHFC’s office. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

June 30-July 28, Eastfield Mall. Exhibit of portraits of children in the state's foster care system in need of adoption. Organized by the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc. (MARE).

Mon., June 9, 6:30-8:30 P.M., Wide Horizons For Children Central Office, 38 Edge Hill Road. Featuring Dr. Lisa Albers Prock. Learn what medical information is avilable for children from Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, & Latin America; find out about common medical issues from specific countries & regions; gain insight on how to interpret a child's medical record once you have their medical history; participate in an open quesion & answer forum. Pre-registration required.

Mon. June 16, 6:30-8:30 P.M. at Wide Horizons For Children. Join us for a symposium providing pre & post adoptive parents helpful, reassuring insight into their child's medical information. Advance registration required.

Mar.1, Apr. 19 & May 31, 10-12 P.M., Tatnucks Bookseller. Learn about Wide Horizons For Children’s programs & meet our families & staff. Advance registration required.

July 12 & Aug 23, 10 A.M.-12 P.M. at Tatnucks Bookseller. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

May 5-June 2, Worcester City Clerk's Office, & July 29-Aug. 25, Saint Vincent's Hospital. Exhibit of portraits of children in the state's foster care system in need of adoption. Organized by the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc. (MARE).

Free, ongoing, monthly group to discuss issues involved in adopting domestic or international older children. Meets 2nd Fri./mo., 6:30-8:30 P.M. A specific topic will be discussed each month, & attendees will share experiences & gather advice from others who have adopted older children. Spons. by Hands Across The Water. Please call to register.

Tues. May 13,7:00 P.M. Adoption Associates, Inc. is hosting a free domestic infant & international adoption information meeting. Please RSVP or call for more information.

June 1, Lafayette Square. To celebrate adoption & provide resources for families that are interested in adoption. by Lutheran Social Services Adoption.

2nd Tues./mo., Children's Home Society & Family Services, 1605 Eustis Street.

May 17, 7:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Calvary Center, Golden Valley. This conference addresses the medical & emotional issues associated with infertility & adoption.

May 10 & Sept. 13, 9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 13014 Olie Blvd. To prepare adoptive families who are adopting internationally from China, India, Haiti, Korea, or Vietnam. Attendees will learn about the steps in the adoption process & how to prepare for each step, the adoption home study, putting together the dossier for your child's country, getting ready to travel to receive your child, & initial adjustments after your child comes home. Societal issues related to international adoption will also be covered. Spons. by Dillon International.

June 21, 7-8:30 P.M., First Baptist Church of Harvester, 4075 Hwy 94 South. Get your questions answered about international adoption & learn more about the services offered by Dillon International.

June 3, Aug. 5, & Oct. 7, 7-8:30 P.M., Dillon International Missouri office, 1 First Missouri Center, #115. Come get your questions answered about international adoption & learn more about the services offered by Dillon International.

June 3, 6:30-8:30 P.M. at WHFC’s office. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption. Learn about Wide Horizons For Children’s programs & meet our families & staff. Advance registration required.

1st Tues./mo., 7 P.M. Learn about your adoption options, both domestic & international. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of New England. Free, no obligation. Please call to reserve your space 24 hours in advance.

May 13, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at the Portsmouth Public Library. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption. Learn about Wide Horizons For Children’s programs and meet our families and staff. Advance registration require.

May 20, July 8 & Aug 19 from 7-9 P.M. at WHFC’s office. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

Families Thru International Adoption (FTIA) hosts free informational seminars for those interested in learning more about International Adoption. For a schedule of our upcoming seminars in the New Jersey area, please visit our website for locations, dates, times, & contact information.

Sat. May 3, 10 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. 2 Tree Farm Rd., Suite A200. This workshop is for you if you are waiting to adopt internationally & would like to learn about baby/child care & adjustment.

Sat., May 10 A.M.-12:30 P.M., IAC Center, 2 Tree Farm Road, Suite A200. Learn about baby/child adjustment & care in a comfortable setting with other prospective international adoptive parents. Workshop Facilitator: Jane Cramer, MSW. Pre-registration required.

June 21, 8:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. at the Princeton Hyatt.

June 21, 8:30 A.M.-1 P.M., Princeton Hyatt, 102 Carnegie Center. Pre-registration required. In this workshop you will learn: What to expect emotionally, how to deal with your own emotions & any issues between yourself & your partner, what the adoption process is really like, what is like to be a family formed through adoption, & how to prepare your friends, family, & employer for your adoption. Spons. by IAC Center.

New York State Citizens' Coalition for Children, Inc.'s 19th Annual Adoption Conference, May 8-10, Marriott Hotel. Nationally known speakers & 30 workshops. Includes Institute, "Mentoring in Child Welfare" Institute, Thurs., May 8, 1-5 P.M.

May 10 & June 7-10 A.M. East Greenbush Library. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

May. 17, Garden City Center, 100 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd. Adoptive Parents Committee Long Island Monthly Meetings Free monthly parent support group meetings offering pre- & post-adoption information workshops.

Second Tues./mo., 8 P.M. Spons. by RESOLVE.

Sat. June 7. 10 A.M. The Gladney Center for Adoption, 3rd Fl. 363 Seventh Ave.

Sat. May 10. 10 A.M.- 12 P.M.,254 West 31st St, 5th Floor. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

April 26, 10 A.M.-12 P.M. & May 14, 6-8 P.M. Wide Horizons in Oyster Bay. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

May 12, 6:00-7:00 P.M. at St. Bernard's School of Theology & Ministry in Pittsford. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

May 13, 6:30-8:30 P.M. Jewish Family Services in Rochester. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption. or by calling

Fri. June 20, 7-8:30 P.M. Stephentown Memorial Library. Join us for our very popular symposium providing pre-adoptive & adoptive parents helpful, reassuring insight into their child's medical information. Advance registration required

May 28, 6:30-8:30 P.M. YWCA Activities Center. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

May 29, 6:30-8:30 P.M. YWCA Activities Center. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

Sun., May 4, 3-5 P.M., Charlotte Main Library, 310 North Tryon St. Presented by Beacon House Adoption Services & International Adoption Guides. Adoption overview; Domestic versus international; The homestudy process; International programs - Ethiopia, China, Panama, & Russia; Questions & answers. Please pre-register.

Fri., June 27, 9 A.M.-12 P.M. Akron City Hospital Isabelle Firestone Building, 55 Arch St., Professional Center South, basement level. Registration & pre-payment required: $25 training plus $5 CEU credit. Spons. by A Child's Waiting Adoption Program.

3rd Wed./mo., 6 P.M. Spons. by A Child's Waiting Adoption Program.

June 15, 12-2 P.M. Hampton Inn & Suites. FREE seminars to the community to teach about the process of international adoption.

12-2 P.M. FREE seminars to the community about the process of international adoption. Contact for more information.

5-week seminar series on the medical issues in international adoption. All sessions held at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital on Thursday evenings, 7-9 P.M. April 17 (Room #D2.22): "Health Issues to Think about Before I Adopt Internationally", with Mary Allen Staat, MD, MPH; April 24 (Room #D2.22): "Health Issues to Think about After I Adopt Internationally", with Mary Allen Staat, MD, MPH; May 1 (Room #D2.22): "Speech, Developmental & Sensory Integration Issues" with Rebecca Shundich, MS, CCC & Barb Elleman, MHS, OTR/L; May 8 (Room #D2.46: "Adjustment & Attachment: A Look at Socialization", with Debbie Joy, MA, LPCC; & May 15 (Room #D2.22): "Parent Panel". Spons. by The International Adoption Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Preregistration required. To be repeated on Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, & 23.

3rd Thurs./mo., 5-6 P.M.:00 - 6:00 P.M. Spons. by A Center for Homestudies and Placement Services.

May 18, 1:30-3:30 P.M. N. Ridgeville Libary. Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc., provides free seminars about the process of international adoption. Staff members are on-hand to answer questions.

June 8, 1-3 P.M. FREE seminars to the community to teach about the process of international adoption.

March 5- May 28, 7-9 P.M. Adoption Academy is a 3 track/12 week webcast featuring speakers who are educated & well respected within the adoption community. Hear what they have to say about domestic & international adoption.

May 4, 1:30-3:30 P.M. Medina City Library. Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc.provides free seminars about the process of international adoption. Staff members are on-hand to answer questions.

Nov. 8, 9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M., Trinity Baptist Church, 801 N. Peters Street. To prepare adoptive families who are adopting internationally from China, India, Haiti, Korea, or Vietnam. Attendees will learn about the steps in the adoption process & how to prepare for each step, the adoption home study, putting together the dossier for your child's country, getting ready to travel to receive your child, & initial adjustments after your child comes home. Societal issues related to international adoption will also be covered. Spons. by Dillon International.

June 1, July 13, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, 1 P.M. Junior League of Oklahoma City Meeting Room, 1001 NW Grand Blvd.

July 12, 10 A.M.-12 P.M. Jacquelyn Franklin will talk about her years teaching English to medical students in China. Her work as a volunteer has led her to facilitate the adoption of several special needs children, as well as form an organization to improve the quality of life for children who remain in orphanages. Spons. by Dillon International.

July 26, 10 A.M.-12 P.M. A personal memoir from Patty Holt, an adopted child conceived by rape. Spons. by Dillon International.

Aug. 9, Oct. 11, & Dec. 6, 9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M., Dillon International office, 3227 East 31st Street, Suite 200. To prepare adoptive families who are adopting internationally from China, India, Haiti, Korea, or Vietnam. Attendees will learn about the steps in the adoption process & how to prepare for each step, the adoption home study, putting together the dossier for your child's country, getting ready to travel to receive your child, & initial adjustments after your child comes home. Societal issues related to international adoption will also be covered.

1st Tues/mo. 6:30-8 P.M. Learn about infant adoption . Spons. by Boys & Girls Aid., Oregon’s most experienced adoption agency. Call for info. & registration.

Sat., May 17, & Oct. 18, 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. (registration begins at 8 A.M.), Legacy Meridian Park Hospital, off I-5 at the Tualatin Exit. Spons. by Northwest Adoptive Families Association, Inc. Registration required.

May 10, June 14, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, & Nov. 8, Legacy Emanuel Hospital. A new topic every month relevant to waiting families plus time to socialize with other waiting families & NAFA parents. Spons. by Northwest Adoptive Families Association, Inc.

3rd Wed./mo., 6:30P.M., Wesley United Methodist Church, 2540 Center Street. For families who are adopting from all countries. Spons. by Families with Children from China - Lehigh Valley.

April 24 & June 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Wide Horizons in Providence, RI. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption. Learn about Wide Horizons For Children’s programs and meet our families and staff. Advance registration required at http://www.whfc.org/events or by calling 401-421-4752.

June 12, July 21 & Sept 11. 6:30-8:30 P.M. Wide Horizons. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

May 10, 10 A.M.-12 P.M. South Kingstown Public Library / Peace Dale Library. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through international adoption.

Thurs. June 12 & Nov. 18, 6:30-9 P.M., St. Francis Hospital - Eastside. Core Issues of international adoption, Post Institutional Effects (PIE) expectations, medical issues, resources, & more. Course meets Hague standards. $15 fee per family. Register.

July 10, 6:30-9 P.M., St. Francis Hospital - Eastside. Includes basic childcare information while addressing the unique need of adopted children from Russia. Child development, orphanage care, early days together, pre- & post-adoption resources, adoption travel, & more. This course meets Hague standards for pre-adoption education. 2.5 Credit Hours/certificates are available for adoptive parents & certified investigators.

Nov. 7, 8 A.M.-4:30 P.M., Memphis Marriott. Come learn from noted regional speakers & nationally-known authors & adoption experts. Keynote speakers will include: David Cross, Ph.D., Associate Director at Texas Christian University’s Institute of Child Development & co-author of "The Connected Child"; Debbie Riley, M.S., Executive Director of The Center for Adoption Support & Education, Inc., guest writer for "Adoptive Parents Magazine", & co-author of "Beneath the Mask". Spons. by The Adoption Center of the Mid-South.

May 13, Sept. 16, & Nov. 11, 6:30-8 P.M., Dallas Preston-Royal Library (meeting will be in auditorium), 5626 Royal Lane. Get your questions answered about international adoption & the benefits of working with Dillon International. RSVP.

May 17 & Dec. 6, 9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M., First United Methodist Church, 313 North Center, in Arlington. To prepare adoptive families who are adopting internationally from China, India, Haiti, Korea, or Vietnam. Attendees will learn about the steps in the adoption process & how to prepare for each step, the adoption home study, putting together the dossier for your child's country, getting ready to travel to receive your child, & initial adjustments after your child comes home. Societal issues related to international adoption will also be covered. Spons. by Dillon International.

June 21, 11 A.M., Gladney Center for Adoption Mabee Hall, 6300 John Ryan Drive.

May 10, & June 14, 10 A.M., Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive. The international adoption process for Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, China, Guatemala, Mexico, Colombia, & Ethiopia will be discussed. Spons. by the Gladney Center for Adoption.

Sat., Oct. 25, Irving Bible Church.

Sat. May 17, 2-4 P.M. La Porte Community Library. Considering adopting? Join us to learn more about adopting from China.

Sat. June 21, 2-4 P.M. Pearland Library. Considering adopting? Join us to learn more about adopting from China.

July 12 & Sept. 13, 10 A.M., First United Methodist Church of Plano, 3160 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.

May 29-31, Marriott Crystal Gateway. Spons. by National Embryo Donation Center.

May 19, 7-9 P.M., 8505 Arlington Blvd., Suite 100. Participants will learn ways to facilitate attachment to their children. Practical suggestions & techniques to avoid will be discussed. Presented by Susan Alvarado, LPC, PLLC & Marianne Heilferty, LCSW. Spons. by the International Adoption Center at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children.

Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 7-9 P.M., International Adoption Center, 8505 Arlington Blvd., Suite 100. 5-class series focusing on the unique needs of the recently adopted child from birth to age 4 years. Topics include an overview of ways the internationally adopted child differs from U.S. children, medical issues, bonding & attachment, nutrition, speech & language development, gross & fine motor developmetn, sleep, safety, general baby & child care, & travel tips. Pre-registration required.

Peer-led support group for people thinking about adoption meets 1st Tues./mo. Spons. by the Mid-Atlantic Region of RESOLVE.

July 10, Sept. 4, & Nov. 6, 7-8:15 P.M., Adoptions Together, 427A Carlisle Drive.

Aug. 7, Oct. 2, & Dec. 4, 7-8:15 P.M., Adoptions Together, 427A Carlisle Drive. Free information meeting spons. by Adoptions Together.

Sat., May 17, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane. Will cover legal information for VA, MD, & DC home study; open adoption or retaining confidentiality; avoiding contested adoption; & birthparent perspective. Spons. by Families for Private Adoption.

Meets 2nd Thurs./mo., 6:30-8 P.M. Peer-led support group for individuals & couples who are thinking about adoption & want to meet others who have adopted or are in the process of adopting. Facilitated by Cristal Lake-sanders. Spons. by RESOLVE Mid-Atlantic Region.

Monthly family get-togethers & quarterly parent workshops for families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting from a Latin American country.

Sat., June 14, 9:30-11:30 A.M., WACAP office, 315 S. Second St. All adoptive grandparents are invited to hear a panel of grandparents who have traveled to meet their new grandchild, get tips on being a conspicuous grandparent, & learnhow your new family member attaches to parents & grandparents. RSVP.

Sun./month, Next meetings: April 27, May 25, June 29, Aug. 31, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, & Nov. 30. 4:30-6:30 P.M., WACAP headquarters, 315 S. Second St. Monthly support group for single adoptive parents (& soon-to-be adoptive parents) of infants to preschoolers. Facilitated by WACAP social worker Becky Dion. Meets one

Fri., Sept. 12, 6-8 P.M., WACAP office, 315 S. Second St. Learn how open adoption works, & its benefits & challenges. RSVP.

Wed., Nov. 19, 7-9 P.M., WACAP office, 315 S. Second St. A discussion of the effects of foster care or institutional care on a child's cognitive, emotional, & social development. Both general & country-specific information will be presented. RSVP.

Wed., Dec. 10, 7-8:30 P.M., WACAP office, 315 S. Second St. A discussion of how adopting a sibling for your child is the same as & different from adding a sibling by birth. RSVP.

Learn about adoption from China, India, Korea, Russia, Thailand, or the United States. Every 1st & 3rd Thurs., except for holidays, 7-9 P.M.. Free & all are welcome! WACAP, 315 S. Second Street.

Sat., May 10, Swedish/Cherry Hill campus, 500 17th Ave.

Thurs. June 12, 7-9 P.M. University Heights Center Rm 109. 4031 University Way NE. Join us for a lively & informative discussion about the journies of adoptive families.

2nd Tues./mo., 6-8 P.M., 3300 East Union St. Join us for an information meeting to learn more about the adoption process & Amara's services.

Monthly meetings sponsored by Kitsap Adoption Group on 2nd Thurs./mo, 7-9pm at Joe & Gayle Kohler's home, 4937 NW Discovery Ridge Ct.

2nd Thurs./mo., 7 P.M., St. Aloysius Parish Center, 330 E. Boone.

Did you know there are 513,000 American children in foster care because their own families are in crisis? May is National Foster Care Month. All young people, including those in foster care, deserve & benefit from enduring relationships with caring adults. Across the country, people just like you are helping these youth build brighter futures by serving as their foster parents, relative caregivers, mentors, advocates, social workers, & volunteers. But much more help is needed. No matter how much time you have to give, you have the power to do something positive that will “Change a Lifetime” for a young person in foster care. For more information on how you can make a difference, visit our web site or call. Spons. by The National Foster Care Month Partnership.

May 14, 8:30 P.M. BBAS provides free webinars about the process of international adoption. Staff members are on-hand to answer all questions about homestudies, paperwork, travel, & countries to adopt from.

May 28, 1 P.M. EST. BBAS provides free webinars to families about the process of international adoption. Staff members are on-hand to answer all questions about homestudies, paperwork, travel, and countries to adopt from.

Feb. 7, 7:30 P.M.; Feb. 20, 12 P.M.; April 30, 7:30 P.M.; & May 6, 12 P.M. EASTERN TIME. Meet us online to learn more about adopting a child from Russia & hear program details & updates. Participate in a live Q&A with staff & families, conducted via the telephone & Internet. Advance registration required.

Feb. 11, 7-7:45 P.M., Mar. 24, 12-12:45 P.M., Apr. 21, 7-7:45 P.M., & May 21, 12-12:45 (EASTERN TIME) Learn about Wide Horizons For Children’s programs & meet our families & staff at this introductory online teleconference. Advance registration required.

June 25 & Aug 12 at 7:30 P.M. EASTERN TIME. Meet us online to learn more about adopting a child from Russia & hear program details & updates.

April 29 at 12 P.M., May 7 at 7 P.M., May 20 at 12 P.M., June 11 at 7 P.M. & June 24 at 12 P.M. EASTERN TIME. Meet us online to learn more about adopting a child from Ethiopia. Find out about program details & updates. Participate in a live Q&A with staff & families. This 45 minute session requires advance registration & is conducted via the telephone & internet.

May 24-25, 9:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M., Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Wellington Room South, 864 Exeter Road. Adoption parenting workshop geared tpwards [re-adoptive families covering coming home, health matters, bonding & attachment, tranracial issues in adoptive families, talking to your child about adoption, journey of a lifetime - trip preparation. Registration required. Spons. by The Children's Bridge.

3rd Thurs./mo., 7-9 P.M., Real Canadian Superstore, Dundas/Trafalgar - Upstairs. Enjoy an evening with other adoptive parents. Spons. by The Children's Bridge International Adoption Consultants.

July 30-Aug. 2, Westin Ottawa & The Ottawa Congress Centre. Pre-conference sessions, July 30.

May 10. Adoption-related seminars throughout the day. Spons. by KMC Adoption Support Group.

Meets third Tues./mo., 7 P.M. Health & Wellness Center (Bldg 3722) on Landstuhl Post. Members share pre- & post-adoption information.