Inscripción por teléfono: (973) 642-8100 ext. 123 o por correo electrónico start@spannj.org Esta conferencia ayudará a las familias a desarrollar las destrezas para abogar por los derechos de sus hijos e impactar los sistemas que afectan a sus hijos desde su nacimiento hasta los 8 años y más. … [Read more...]
The 30th Annual ARC Summer Intensives
Our 30th annual ARC Summer Intensives is a three-day event for professionals, parents (birth, adoptive, foster, etc), adult adopted people, and extended family to end 30 years of intensive discussion and learning. We will segue into a Salon approach of "conversations" about adoption and complex … [Read more...]
Free Information Meeting for Perspective Parents
Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), a licensed, non-profit agency is hosting a free information meeting as an opportunity for perspective adoptive parents to have a personalized meeting with a licensed social worker. These meetings, held monthly, offer individualized attention in a small group setting, … [Read more...]
Anxiety and Depression in Adopted Children
Studies show that the rate of anxiety and depression in adopted kids is more than double that of the general population. Depression, while usually associated with lethargy in adults, often looks like anger in kids. Anxiety typically sounds fearful in adults, but looks more like avoidance, annoyance … [Read more...]
Post Adoption Advice for the “What Ifs”
Register by April 8th $25/person or $35/couple Come learn about what’s next on your adoption journey. Whether you are already parenting or still a waiting family, it is always a great time to think about the future. We will discuss the “what ifs”: if your open adoption changes, if your child’s … [Read more...]
Impact of Birthparent Mental Health Disorders on Adopted Children
Register by April 18th $25/person or $35/couple This class will explore the characteristics of mental health disorders in birth parents, including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. … [Read more...]
The Effects of Parental Behavior Health Disorders on Children
Register by April 4th $25/person or $35/couple The class will explore the characteristics of the behavioral health diagnoses including Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. The series will also examine what the current research shows about the possible hereditary and genetic … [Read more...]
Adoption Information Webinar
Wide Horizons For Children is actively seeking families for young children in China, Colombia, Korea, and newborn children in the U.S.! Join us to learn more about these exciting opportunities. Our experienced Adoption Educators will help you understand more about: The adoption process Choosing … [Read more...]
WACAP General Information Webinar
Join us for a virtual information meeting that includes an introduction to WACAP, our history, our adoption programs from Bulgaria, Chia, DRC, Haiti, India, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and U.S. foster care; as well as basic information about how the adoption process works. … [Read more...]
The International Adoption Journey Webinar
This webinar will include: Guidance on how to choose a country program. Live Q&A with two adoption workers who can speak insight about the adoption process and next steps. The opportunity to watch and learn from the comfort of your home. … [Read more...]