Adoption Seminars

Upcoming Adoption Seminars and Events

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January 13, 2013 By sharla Leave a Comment

Families Forever Adoption Fairs:

January 19, 2013, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Simpsonville First Baptist Church, Simpsonville, SC

February 9, 2013, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, N. Charleston

March 2, 2013 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, SC

For more information or to register, please visit their website.

Finding Families for South Carolina’s Waiting Kids:

Saturday, March 2, 2013, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Baptist Church, Simpsonville

For more information or to register, please visit I Care About Orphans.

Dr. Karyn Purvis Workshop:

Friday, April 12, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
12345 40th Street Southeast, Calgary, AB, Canada

For more information or to register, please visit Waiting to Belong.

Adoption Information Seminar:

Saturday, January 19, 2013, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Southgate Church, Langley, B.C., Canada

For more information or to register, please visit Waiting to Belong.

A Discussion on Trans-Racial Parenting:

Saturday, January 26, 2013, 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
460 Riverbend Square, Edmonton, AB, Canada

For more information or to register, please e-mail kathy.williams@christianadoption.ab.ca

Talking with Children About Adoption:

Thursday, January 17, 2013, 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EST
Webinar

To register, please visit C.A.S.E.

Beneath the Mask – Understanding Adopted Teens:

Thursday, February 21, 2013, 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EST
Webinar

To register, please visit C.A.S.E.

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Defend the Cause

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June 12, 2012 By sharla 1 Comment

author: Bev Summers

Gray Road Baptist Church is hosting it’s second annual “defend the cause, an Adoption & Orphan Care Expo” on Saturday, August 11, 2012. The hours are 9:00AM – 2:00PM. Gray Road is located at 5500 S. Gray Road, on the south side of Indianapolis. There will be representatives from various agencies available to provide both education to those who are looking for answers and to encourage those who are already on their journey.

Our guest speaker is Dr. A. Charles Ware, President of Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis. He and his wife Sharon have been married for 38 years and are the parents of six (6) children, four (4) biological and two (two) adopted. Their names are Kristin, Timothy, Jonathon, Matthew, Karen and Justin.

Dr. Ware’s first seminar is titled “Defend the Cause: The Passion of God for Children Without Parents” (James 1:27), and later in the day he will speak on “Defend the Cause: The Participation of Christians in the Lives of Children Without Parents” (James 1:27).

This event is FREE to the community. Refreshments will be available for purchase, including Chick-fil-A sandwiches for lunch. Merchandise will also be available for purchase. Proceeds will go directly toward orphan care ministry.

Dr. Ware is the author of several books that will also be available for sale.

For more information please go to defendthecause.org or contact Bev Summers at bevsum4@gmail.com.

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Together for Adoption Conference 2012

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April 10, 2012 By sharla 1 Comment

I am so excited for this conference! I have registered to go and am really looking forward to it. This conference is for anyone from adoption professionals, pastors or church members interested in starting adoption ministries in their congregations, those interested in learning more about adoption, and foster and adoptive parents. The breakout sessions include things such as:

Adoption 101

The Impact of Trauma on Children

Parenting a Child with Fetal Alcohol Challenges

Launching an Orphan’s Ministry in Your Church

Preparing Your Family for a New Child

Funding an Adoption

Churches Caring for Children

Men and the Fatherless

The Together for Adoption: Answering the Call Conference is May 11-12, 2012 in Surrey, B.C. and even features a Worship Concert with Brian Doerksen. For more information or to register, check out Abba Canada.

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Adopting a Child Living with HIV Information Evening

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March 29, 2012 By sharla Leave a Comment

The Children’s Bridge is presenting an Information Evening on Adopting a Child Living with HIV. The goal is to provide information to those who are considering, or already are in the process of adopting a child living with HIV or for family and friends of the adopting family wanting to learn more. The event will also be useful to adoption practitioners. *This event is open to all families, not just those families adopting through The Children’s Bridge.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about:

Basic facts about HIV – transmission, treatment and risk factors
Parenting a child living with HIV
Psycho-social issues such as stigma, discrimination and disclosure
Anti-retroviral treatments including information regarding provincial drug plans and insurance
Resources and support groups in Ontario
The adoption process – countries/programs, the citizenship and immigration process, including HIV in your homestudy

Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik (Masai Centre, Guelph, HIV/AIDS pediatrician)

When: Saturday, April 14th, 2012, 7:00PM to 9:00PM

Where: Holiday Inn, 2565 Argentia Road, Mississauga, Ontario

Suggested Donation: $10/per person or $20 per family to the Bracelet of Hope Foundation: http://www.braceletofhope.ca

***Any donations to The Bracelet of Hope Campaign can be made on the evening of the Information Session. Small items will also be available for sale with all proceeds going towards various HIV/AIDS related charities.

Please RSVP by April 6th, 2012 to Karyn Bakelaar (Program Manager HIV & Kids Adoption Program) at karyn.bakelaar@childrensbridge.com.

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Ethiopian Easter Celebration

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March 26, 2012 By sharla Leave a Comment

If you live in the Edmonton area and have adopted from Ethiopia (or are in the process of adopting from Ethiopia), there is an incredible opportunity coming up.

What: Ethiopian Easter Celebration Dinner and a planning session for future classes (*see notes below)

When: Saturday, April 14, 2012

Where: All Nations Centre (10704 – 107 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta)

Time: 4:30 p.m. with the supper being served at 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 per adult OR $15 per family

They will be serving Ethiopian food for the meal, but macaroni and cheese will be offered for the kids who prefer it or you are welcome to bring your own food.

*If you are interested in learning to cook Ethiopian food, instruction will be offered in the afternoon while preparing the evening meal.

*In the afternoon, registrations will be taken for Amharic classes. These classes will run for approximately 90 minutes once a month and be held on Saturday afternoons at the All Nations Centre.

*There will also be a discussion about planning cultural awareness classes for Ethiopian adoptees and their families.