Meets 1st Wed./mo., 6:30-8:30 P.M. A faith based training & support group for foster & adoptive families. Spons. by Alaska Center for Resource Families.

Monthly classes. Learn everything you need to know about adopting through the State of Alaska Office of Children's Services. Topics will include; ICWA laws, subsidies, legal free vs legal risk adoption, home studies & family preparation. Spons. by Alaska Center for Resource Families.

2nd Wed./mo., 6:30-8 P.M. The first step in learning about AASK's programs, processes & how to become involved in a life of a child through adoption, foster care & mentoring.

2nd Tue./mo., 6:30-8 P.M. The first step in learning about AASK's programs, processes & how to become involved in a life of a child through adoption, foster care & mentoring.

3rd Wed./mo., 6:30 P.M., Claim Jumper, 3063 W. Agua Fria Freeway (101 Freeway, Deer Valley Ctr). Spons. by RESOLVE of Arizona.

3rd Mon./mo., 6:30 P.M., California Pizza Kitchen (Tempe Marketplace), 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Spons. by RESOLVE of Arizona.

2nd/Sat./mo or 3rd/Tues./mo. The first step in learning about AASK's programs, processes & how to become involved in a life of a child through adoption, foster care & mentoring.

June 11, Sept. 10, Oct. 8 & Dec. 10. 6-7:30 P.M. Dillon International office will provide an overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, Ghana & Colombia. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.

2nd Wed./mo. Learn about the benefits of adopting a local child & the ins & outs of adopting a foster child. Spons. by Lilliput Children's Services.

1st Wed./mo., 7-9 P.M., The Shuken Auditorium, Vista Del Mar, 3200 Motor Ave. Facilitated by adoptions psychotherapist, & adult adoptee Jeanette Yoffe, MFT. Free to members of the Adoption Triad, adults only no kids. Please bring pot luck to share. Spons. by Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo., 7-9 P.M. An AASK social worker will present an overview of the child welfare system & the foster care & adoption processes. Parents can ask questions in a comfortable atmosphere & schedule an initial interview with a social worker. We strives to make adoption accessible to a diverse range of families, including: LGBT parents, parents of all ethnic backgrounds, single & partnered parents, We provide all social work services necessary to adopt a child from foster care at no cost to our families.

Held 2nd Tues./mo 6-7:30 P.M., 1045 W. Katella Ave.,#330. Spanish & English speaking staff. Our experienced social work team will provide information on how to become a foster parent &/or an adoptive parent. Get facts about the process, the children, & the benefits available. RSVP. Spons. by Hannah's Children's Homes.

Every other Wed., 6:30-9 P.M. For those who are considering or are in the process of adopting a child. Spons. by San Diego affiliate of RESOLVE Southwest Region.

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

May 25, June 15, July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, & Dec. 7. 10:30 A.M-12 P.M., Dillon's office. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, Ghana & Colombia. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.

Tues. 6-8 P.M., 1838 Eastman Ave. Ste 100. Open your heart & home to a child in need & help create lifelong connections through the power of family. Spons. by Aspiranet.

Meets 1st./Tues or Wed,/mo, 7-9 P.M., 899 Logan St. For families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting from Ethiopia.

Meets 3rd Thurs/.mo., First Presbyterian Church, 531 S.College Ave. Learn about int'l adoption, & country specific programs. RSVP required.

1st Tues./mo., 7 P.M., Rocky Hill Office, 2139 Silas Deane Hwy, Ste 201. Learn about your adoption options, both domestic and international. Reserve space. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of New England.

Meets 1st Tues./mo. in Rocky Hill & 3rd Mon./mo in New Haven. Information meetings about both domestic & international adoption

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

Jun. 15, 9 A.M.- 4:30 P.M., Buena Vista Palace, 1900 East Buena Vista Dr. For those interested in learning more about the positive option of adoption, considering pursuing adoption, or in the beginning stages of the adoption process. The sessions are guaranteed to boost your knowledge about the adoption process, adoption options, and resources available to you both pre- and post-adoption. You will have the opportunity to get your individual questions answered by adoption experts, hear personal stories from adopted individuals, birthparents, and adoptive parents.

1st mon./Mo, 5:30-7 P.M., 1681 Maitland Ave. Lead by Linda Barnby, adoption attorney & adoptive parent, she will educate, inform, & answer all your questions.

Jun. 13-14, 8 A.M.-5:30 P.M., Buena Vista Place, 1900 E Buena Vista Dr. Featuring Keynote Speaker; Lucas Daniel Boyce. Leading Change from Within: Aspire. Plan. Create. Every year at NCFA's annual conference, leaders in the field of adoption learn what is happening at the forefront of adoption policy and practice and how they can play an active role in improving and safe-guarding adoption to better serve their clients

Nov. 9, 9 A.M.-3 P.M., Double tree by Hilton Hotel, Houston Greenway Plaza, 6 Greenway Plaza E. The conferences will provide diverse and the latest information in the field of family building. There will be concurrent sessions addressing female and male fertility, common infertility challenges such as PCOS and endometriosis, natural and holistic treatment options, low tech / high tech assisted conception, third party and egg and sperm donor programs. The sessions also include many ways to adopt; domestic, foster and international. Also offers a unique opportunity to meet many specialists and professionals in the fertility and adoption field. Ask questions one-on-one and learn about exhibitors’ services and products. Our hope is that you gain knowledge, hope and inspiration, to help create a family of your own.

1st Tues./mo., 5:30-7 P.M. An introduction to our adoption programs, all are welcome. RSVP. Spons. by Hawaii International Child.

Oct. 12, 9 A.M., Lake Arlington. Come celebrate adoption! Any and all who support adoption are invited to attend. Spons. by IL/WI Chapter of Families Supporting Adoption and St. Mary's.

3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI. 103 S. Country Fair Dr. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Snacks & child care provided.

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. Snacks & child care provided.

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

3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI office, 4709 44th St, Ste 1. Open to all parents who have adopted, are in the process of adopting, or anyone thinking of adopting.

1st Mon./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., LSSI, 321 W. State St., 4th Fl. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Snacks & child care provided.

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. Snacks & child care provided.

Meets 2nd Sat./mo., 1-2 P.M., Adoptions of Indiana, 1980 E. 116th St, Ste 325. Presenter; Amy Nicholas, BSW.

1st Mon./mo, 5:30 P.M. Everything you need to make an informed decision about how to adopt & what will work best for your family; topics include homestudies, the adoption process, requirements & more. Pre-registration required. Spons. by Beacon House Adoption Services.

2nd Tues./mo., 6-8 P.M., Children's Home Society & Family Services, 1605 Eustis St.

June 4, Aug. 6, Oct. 1, Dec. 3, 7-8:30 P.M., Dillon's office. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong,Ghana & Colombia. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.

Meets 1st/Thru./mo., 7-9 P.M., Auditorium 1, Missouri Baptist Hospital. Peer-led group for prospective & current adoptive parents. Free & open to the public. Spons. by Infertility and Adoption Support, Inc.(IAS).

Meets 1st Weds./mo., 6:30-8 P.M. RSVP. Spons. by Adoption Options.

Meets 1st Tues./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., 6 Terri Lane. Learn about our Infant Open Adoption Program & our Waiting Child Adoption Program. Spons. by Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey.

Aug. 21, 6:30-8 P.M. We welcome you to attend one of our information meetings to learn about our programs and meet our staff. Spons. by Open Arms Adoption Network.

Jun. 10, Jul. 26 & Aug. 19, 6:30-8 P.M. We welcome you to attend one of our information meetings to learn about our programs and meet our staff. Spons. by Open Arms Adoption Network.

June 2, 10 A.M.-12:30 P.M., IAC Center, 2 Tree Farm Rd, Ste A200. This workshop is for you if you are adopting internationally and would like to learn about baby/child care and adjustment issues in a comfortable setting with other prospective international adoptive parents. In addition, some adoption agencies may accept this workshop as partial fulfillment of your home study requirements (certificates will be issued upon request). Facilitator: Jane Cramer, MSW, an IAC Center Educator has extensive experience in adoption internationally and through the foster care system.

June 2, 10 A.M.- 12:30 P.M., IAC Center, 2 Tree Farm Rd, Ste A200. This workshop is for you if you are adopting internationally and would like to learn about baby/child care and adjustment issues in a comfortable setting with other prospective international adoptive parents. In addition, some adoption agencies may accept this workshop as partial fulfillment of your home study requirements (certificates will be issued upon request).

Meets 3rd Sun./mo., 10-11:30 A.M. Spons. by IAC Center.

Meets 3rd Mon./mo., Panera Bread, 136 Nassau St., 7-9 P.M. Singles & couples in the adoption process or waiting for a referral are welcome to attend. Spons. by RESOLVE Northeast Region.

Meets 2nd Mon./mo. Learn about domestic adoption. Please registers. Spons. by A Loving Choice Adoption Associates. register.

Last Mon./mo., 8 P.M. Spons. by RESOLVE of the Northeast.

2nd Wed./mo. 6-7:30 P.M. Free interactive session led by staff of Ametz Adoption Program of JCC. Learn the difference in working with an agency or attorney, what to expect during the homestudy, costs, time-frames, & support before, during, & after adoption. Please register.

Meets 1st/Wed./mo. Spons. by IAC Center.

May 20-22, The Conference Center, 130 East 59th St. Topics will include; financial organizational empowerment, orphan care, and intercountry adoption. The Symposium will also feature country caucus discussions on the needs of children without family care specifically in Haiti, India, Ethiopia, and China.

Meets 1/Mon./mo, 6-8 P.M. Learn about the adoption process from a skilled professional. Infant, international & waiting child options all discussed.

Meets 1st Fri./mo, 7.30 P.M. Peer-led support group for members at any stage of the adoption process. We offer a friendly and confidential environment for all to share their journey with others who understand.

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

Jun. 11, Aug. 13, Oct. 8 & Dec. 10. 6-7:30 P.M., Dillon's office. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, Ghana & Colombia. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.

July 19, Sept. 21, Nov. 15. 2-3:30 P.M., Dillon's office. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, Ghana & Colombia. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.

Held 1st Tues./mo., 6:30-8 P.M., 018 SW Boundary Ct. Explore the Infant Adoption Program at Boys & Girls Aid. RSVP.

May 30, Jun. 19, Jul. 11 & 29 & Sept. 10, 6:30-8 P.M. We welcome you to attend one of our information meetings to learn about our programs and meet our staff. Spons. by Open Arms Adoption Network.

Jul. 15, Sept. 16, & Nov. 4., 6-7:30 P.M., Buckner Children's and Family Services campus. An overview of adoption from China, Korea, Haiti, India, Hong Kong, Ghana & Colombia. Adoption programs in Ethiopia, Russia & Honduras, available through an affiliation with Buckner, will also be discussed.

Two groups, 7:30 P.M., 1st group meets 1st Sat./mo, at Mike & Johnna Wolverton's home, & the 2nd group meets 4th Sat./mo. at Anthony & Kristin Violi's home. Coffee & dessert will be served. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Meets 4th Tues. every other month. For Moms & moms-to-be. Spons. by Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry.

Jun. 15 & Oct. 26. 9:30 A.M.-4 P.M., Dillon office. Comprehensive class addressing the needs & adjustments of newly adopted children & their adoptive families. Includes lunch & materials. Counts for 6 certified Hague adoption education hrs.

Individual meetings available upon request. Explore the exciting & rewarding opportunity of building a family through adoption. Learn about our programs & meet families & staff. Spons. by WHFC

Meets 2nd Thurs./mo. Offers support to individuals & couples who have an interest in, or are in the process of adopting. Spons. by the Mid-Atlantic Region of RESOLVE.

Meets on 2nd Mon./mo. 7-9 P.M. Bellevue Public Library: 1111—110th Ave.

Meets 1st & 3rd Thurs. (except for holidays) 7-9 P.M. WACAP Office, 315 S. Second St. Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam or the USA. Free & all are welcome.

2nd Tues./mo., 6-8 P.M. & periodically on a Sat. morning, 3300 East Union St. Learn about the adoption process, adopting children from foster care & Amara's services.

Meets 2nd Thurs./mo, 7-9 P.M. at Joe & Gayle Kohler's home, 4937 NW Discovery Ridge Ct. Spons. by Kitsap Adoption Group

May 29, 6:30 P.M., EST. Learn about the requirements and process for adopting from Haiti. Find out more about our partner orphanage in Haiti and the children there.

May 23, 6:30-7:30 P.M. There are a few different routes to adopting a child born in the USA, private agency, independent, and foster adopt options. This webinar is intended to support those families who are seeking viable domestic adoption programs. Families will have the opportunity to apply to the Partnership Program or access pre-adoption counseling after attending this webinar. Please note that Spence-Chapin’s full service Domestic program continues to be at capacity and families are unable to apply to this program. Note that you need to register in advance to join an online webinar.

Jun. 27, 6:30 P.M., EST. Offers families considering adoption the opportunity to learn about international adoption

Jun. 6, 6:30 P.M., EST. Learn about your options for adopting from Korea with Carolina Adoption Services.

Jun. 12, 6:30 P.M., EST. Learn all about adopting through Carolina Adotion Services - Uganda program- from getting started to traveling home with your child.

Jun. 20, 6:30 P.M., EST. International adoption is growing in Eastern Europe. Carolina Adoption Services has active programs and waiting child programs in Armenia, Bulgaria, and Moldova.

Meets 3rd Tues./mo., 7 P.M. Health & Wellness Center (Bldg 3722) on Landstuhl Post. Members share pre & post adoption information.