1.   ANNOUNCEMENTS:
     - Happy Mother's Day!
     - Looking for moderator of parenting forums 
     - Birthfather chat
     - New AdoptionSearch.com search engine
     - Looking for blog beta-testers 
2.   NEW ARTICLES
3.   ADOPTION NEWS
4.   ADOPTION BOOK CLUB - adoption book review
5.   MEET NEW HOPEFUL ADOPTIVE PARENTS
6.   FEATURED WAITING CHILD
7.   ADOPTION GEM - inspirational thought
8.   ADOPTION SITE SPOTLIGHT
9.   ADOPTION DESTINATIONS - international adoption
10.  JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT - clean weekly humor
11.  TO BIRTHMOTHERS AROUND THE WORLD
12.  FEATURED ADOPTION PROFESSIONAL
13.  ADOPTIONSHOP.COM PICK - review of an adoption product
14.  SOUND COUNSEL - question and answer/advice column 
15.  SPEAK OUT - contributions from our readers
16.  ADOPTION ONLINE GROUP REVIEW
17.  ADOPTION POETRY
18.  ADOPTION CALENDAR - adoption events, seminars, & chats

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2. NEW ARTICLES

The views expressed by the authors are solely their own, and for which the authors are responsible. These views do not necessarily represent the views of Adoption Week e-Magazine.

A Reunion Gone Great! - new article by Laurie S.
Now, the search question of adoption came to me through my own children. I would never leave a question hanging on them, the way my adoptive parents have done to me. Any subject a child wants to discuss should be discussed. If you bypass it once, they might not come to you a second time. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=264

Honoring Veteran Birthmothers - new article by Skye Hardwick
Their parents were ashamed of the deed their daughters had done and, fearing what their pastor, their neighbors, their friends, and co-workers would say, they shipped their daughters off to a cold maternity home, often states away, appeasing curious neighbors with the lie, "Oh, she is staying with an aunt." http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=265

Grieving: Natural, Normal, and Necessary - new article by Nicole Lambert Strickland
For birthmothers, grieving the loss of a placed child is a very hard thing, as the child is still alive, just not with them. Some birthmothers do not take the time to grieve and mourn the loss of a placed child. In most cases, it comes back to them later down the road. It is best for birthmothers to allow themselves the right and the opportunity to healthily grieve. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=266

Making A World of Difference! - new article by Marian J. Schurz
The idea of hosting is really quite simple. Families welcome a student into their home and treat them like a member of the family…as if your niece or nephew were coming to live with you for 10 months. He or she attends your local high school, does homework, helps with chores around the house, makes friends, and takes part in normal family and school activities. Hosts need to provide a bed, a quiet place to study, meals with the family, support and encouragement, and the same rules, responsibilities and privileges you would offer a teen of your own. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=267

Read these articles or contribute an article at http://e-magazine.adoption.com.

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3. ADOPTION NEWS

Lost and Found: Family Reunited by an Amazing Coincidence (FL)
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/2020/Living/2020_adoption030502.html

Mother and Daughter Reunited (UK)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.femail.co.uk/pages/standard/article.html?in_article_id=179820&in_page_id=110

Clifton Couple Finds 'Blessings' in Adopting Chinese Children (TX)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.wacotrib.com/news/newsfd/auto/feed/news/2003/05/07/1052285258.00303.2970.4513.html

'Kids Need Somebody' (IN)
http://www.myinky.com/ecp/gleaner_news/article/0,1626,ECP_4476_1940203,00.html

DNA Test Shows Child is not Missing Florida Girl (FL)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://newsobserver.com/24hour/nation/story/880914p-6139850c.html

If any of the links to the news articles do not work, visit http://www.adoption.com/news for a list of headlines.

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4. ADOPTION BOOK CLUB

TWENTY LIFE-TRANSFORMING CHOICES ADOPTEES NEED TO MAKE
Sherrie Eldridge has interviewed more than 70 adoptees, who transparently share their powerful stories. For and by adoptees, this book invigorates the healing process by engaging the difficult questions and emphasizing your ability to take control of your emotions through the choices you make. Hardbound Version

For more information on this book, visit http://adoptionshop.com/cgi-bin/products/ADJ00002.html.

Find 7,000+ other adoption products at AdoptionShop.com.

To share your favorite adoption book with others, join the Adoption Book Club on AdoptionLists.com at http://adoptionlists. com/index.php?action=lists&listname=adoptionbookclub.

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5. MEET NEW HOPEFUL ADOPTIVE PARENTS

Outdated material has been removed. Please visit ParentProfiles.com.

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Adoption is music to our ears...now it can be for you, too. Adoption.com's new adoption CD, "Adoption...The Songs You Love", is dedicated to everyone who has been touched by adoption in one way or another. ORDER YOUR CD! http://adoptionshop.com/cgi-bin/products/ADP00022.html



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6. FEATURED WAITING CHILD

Moses is a playful, friendly, hispanic boy. He easily engages in conversation and is typically social. A good student, he tells others he is "very smart" and that his favorite subject is reading. He likes Christian music. Moses has a strong bond to his sister, Maria, and would like to be adopted with his siblings. A family for Moses would need to be consistent and have clear expectations plus boundaries. Moses would benefit from a positive relationship to a father figure. A family for Moses would also need to be understanding of his strong bond to his foster family.

http://photolisting.adoption.com is a free community service of Adoption.com featuring more than 1,800 children awaiting loving, permanent homes.

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7. ADOPTION GEM

8. ADOPTION SITE SPOTLIGHT

This week, our adoption spotlight is shining on: AdoptionScrapbooking.com

Inspire others. Share your favorite personal adoption-related scrapbooking pages on AdoptionScrapbooking.com. Visit http://AdoptionScrapbooking.com/ to submit color copies of your scrapbook pages or articles.

For a list of our favorite adoption websites, visit http://adoptions.adoption.com.

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9. ADOPTION DESTINATIONS

InternationalAdoption.org is the internet's authoritative destination for international adoption. You will find fact sheets, adoption information, travel information, culture and heritage, maps, weather, books, currency exchange rates, periodicals, news and much more for dozens of different countries with active international adoption programs.

This week, the country of focus is Paraguay.

Paraguay is located in Central South America, northeast of Argentina. It has a market economy marked by a large informal sector. The informal sector features both reexport of imported consumer goods to neighboring countries as well as the activities of thousands of microenterprises and urban street vendors. Because of the importance of the informal sector, accurate economic measures are difficult to obtain.

To learn more about the Paraguay's government, geography, and communication information, or its history, visit http://Paraguay.Adoption.com.

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10. JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT

PRAYING LIKE MOMMY

A woman invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?"

"I wouldn't know what to say," the little girl replied.

"Just say what you hear Mommy say, " the mother said.

The little girl bowed her head and said, "Dear Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?"

E-mail your humorous story or joke to editor@adoptionmedia.com.

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11. TO BIRTHMOTHERS AROUND THE WORLD

Whether you are still searching for her, have met her, or know little about her, one thing remains true - she gave you the only gift you may have ever received from her, but which is invaluable - life.

Saturday, May 10th is the day that has been chosen to honor these special, unique women in the lives of so many. As Mary Jean Wolch-Marsh, the "mother" of Birthmother's Day, simply put it:

"May Birth Mother's Day bring acknowledgement and recognition to every birth mother who ever loved a child lost to adoption. May it honor and celebrate every mother who became childless after birthing a child, and was forgotten on Mother's Day."

To all birthmothers across the globe, THANK YOU for the joy you have brought into the lives of many adoptive families and hope you have given your children all around the world!!!


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12. FEATURED ADOPTION PROFESSIONAL

Complete Adoption Services of Family Counseling Clinic, Inc.
Mundelin, Il
Toll Free (866) 566-7121
Phone: (847) 566-7121
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Since 1970, our licensed non-profit, non-sectarian child welfare agency has been providing confidential total adoption services for any adoption. We are dedicated to providing personal service to each adoptive family, regardless of religion, age, or marital status. We are your advocate. We are here to help you realize your adoption plan.

Services: • Adoption Agencies • Home Studies • International Adoption
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For more information on Family Counseling Clinic, Inc., visit http://www.familycounselingclinic.com/.

Find adoption agencies, attorneys and other adoption professionals at http://directory.adoption.com.

To see your ad here, visit http://adoptiondirectory.com/upgrade.php.

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13. ADOPTIONSHOP.COM PICK

Mother's Prayer Bracelet - Only $24.95

"Children are a gift from God, to hold and to treasure, to pray for without measure".
The Mother's Prayer Bracelet is hand strung with deep blue and light green Czech Crystals, Bali Silver and Silver plated leaf accents. A cross delicately hangs from the toggle clasp to remind you to pray for your children. Personalize it with up to six silver block initials, or letters of a name. Comes with a box perfect for gift giving.

For more information and ordering instructions, visit http://adoptionshop.com/cgi-bin/products/NOL00001.html.


For more adoption products, visit http://adoptionshop.com.

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14. SOUND COUNSEL

Question:

I was adopted in 1965 in Gainesville, Florida. How could I find any information about my bio-parents? I would like to know their medical history, because I am having some medical problems that could be genetic. If I could get that info w/o knowing their names, that would be fine with me. It would be nice to contact them, but my motivating factor is knowing my bio-family medical history.

Thanks,

M.

Answer:

M:

You can always start by petitioning the courts to provide you with non-identifying information. This is rarely not obtainable. You may also want to try your search with the following links:

http://Reunite.com/.

http://www.Angelfire.com/fl/commonbond/index.html.

Hope this helps.

DB

To submit your questions, e-mail adoptionquestions2003@yahoo.com

In order for your questions/comments to be answered in the next week's issue, questions need to be submitted before 12 noon each Thursday.

In addition, please remember to keep your questions appropriate for Adoption Week e-Magazine; otherwise, they will not be answered or included in the next week's edition.

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15. SPEAK OUT

My brother Jeff and I are both adopted. As a child, my parnets always said they picked us out. Now, when I was young, I got the choice - did I want a little brother? Now, being only 3, I said yes. Then the joke was my folks would tease me and say they were going to give him back. (Smiling, of course.) Now, I get mad and say, no way, he was MY little brother!! Of course as a teenager, I was sure I had been crazy as a child lol. But Jeff is my real brother and I love him despite that fact lol. Now, as an adult, I have 3 nephews and 1 niece from him. A nice real family. Adoption is as real as it gets, folks. - LISA

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I am the proud Mama of five, two of which are adopted transracially (I am white, and they are African American). I was at the doctor with one of my babies and a lady asked, "Is he yours?"
Me: Yep, all 20 pounds of him.
Lady: Are you married?
Me: Yes
Lady: Which one of you is black?
Me: Niether...me: thinking--- duh
Lady: mouth open in question
Me: Laughing... He is an adopted angel
Lady: What is he?
Me: A wonderful baby...African American
Lady: Where is he from?
Me: Heaven, just like all babies
Doctor's front desk people: Smiles and nods
- Barbara L Richardson (Mama to five --- two through open adoptions)

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Hi, does anyone know Adrian Gilbert who used to work with The Difference, and how we could get ahold of him? Please e-mail editor@adoptionmedia.com with his contact information. Thank you.

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I am searching for my birth mom. I was born April 19, 1970 in Tacoma, Wa. My birth mom is Susan Brandt. If anyone knows anything, could they please e-mail me at kittybroke@aol.com? I want to know who I am. Thank you. - Stephanie

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I had a son on June 10, 1975 by Caesarean Section at Scott AFB in Illinois. His birth name is Jason Shawn Brigman. He was adopted in August of 1975 by an Air Force couple. I only want to know that he is okay and how he looks, as I have not seen him since he was 2 months old. His father and I split up after his birth, and I was alone in a city with no one to help me, so I put him up for adoption. My foster parents in North Carolina disowned me because of the pregnancy, and I have been alone since then. I was a foster child myself. Apparently my dad walked out on my mom and left her with ten kids, and I was the baby and put up for adoption. I was always a foster child, never adopted. So Brigman is my birth name. If you know about Jason and would like to contact me, or about any of my siblings by birth, you can contact me at rachelbrig@yahoo.com.

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My name is Pamela Morales and I am searching for two of my children who were adopted in San Diego, Ca. My son was named Floyd Dallas Thompson; we call him "Dallas". His birthdate is 4/12/1984. His birthplace is Waukegan, Il. My daughter was named Amy Lynn Thompson, and her birthplace is also Waukegan, Il, birthdate 4/10/1985. I haven't seen them since 1989, in San Diego,Ca. I was not for the adoption, but it was out of my hands. I just want to let them know that I have never given up on them & that I love them with all of my heart. - MoralesFamily8@aol.com

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I was born Lisa Kaye Johnson on 10-14-1967 to Marlene (Mercer) Johnson and Jimmy Johnson at Jefferson Davis Memorial Hospital in Houston Texas. My birth mother had 5 other children, and I was eventually adopted by my maternal grandmother and step grandfather at the age of three. I have been searching for many years and have copies of all court papers and original birth certificate which states Jimmy Johnson was a burglar alarm installer. He may have also worked on the docks in Galveston Texas where he met Marlene while she was working in a bar. Anyone with information (no matter how insignificant) may reach me at my email address of JCR0928@Msn.com.

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I am looking for my birth father and/or members of his family. I am a female, born on July 11, 1935, at Booth Hospital in Los Angeles, California. I was adopted through the Children's Home Society in Los Angeles. I believe my birth father's name was LLOYD BARHANIM, and he was a ticket agent for a railroad in Los Angeles. He was about 29-years-old at the time of my birth. His father was deceased; he had three brothers and one sister. My birth parents were not married. My birth mother was Ruth Joyce Masterson, 19 years old, and she went by her middle name. Joyce died of Embolus 1 1/2 hours after my birth. She had a son named Robert (Bobby) Temple, she was divorced from Bobby's father, Thomas Henry Temple. Joyce resided with her parents, Edward and Ruth Masterson, and lived at 2160 Prosser Ave., W. Los Angeles, CA, at the time of her death. I was adopted by friends of my maternal birth family, and grew up knowing my maternal birth family. My 1/2 brother and I are the only one's in our family still living, that we know of. I am DESPERATE for medical information, and I don't have the finances to pay an attorney to go to court for information on my birth father. If anyone has any information regarding anyone by the name of BARHANIM, please e-mail me at marilynandrus@aol.com. Thank you for your help.

To Speak Out and share your opinion or a comment, or to respond to a message, e-mail editor@adoptionmedia.com.

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16. ADOPTION ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP REVIEW

Here's a recent post from the Hopeful Parents group:

Dear Carrie,

Right now, we have a birthmother looking at our profile, but she has not made a decision yet. She is due in May. She cannot make up her mind, and our lawyer said it will be a last minute decision. I am trying not to get my hopes up, as I think that if she knew who she wanted, then she would have already decided by now. We checked in earlier in April with our lawyer....have not talked with her since. I guess originally, the birthmother wanted a family who already had children in their family. Now she is looking at three profiles-- couples without children.

Scott and I went with a smaller agency, as that is all we can afford. We have not looked into foster care through the state. We did not look into international adoption, as we cannot afford that either. We went through one IVF that failed--all out-of-pocket expense, still paying on that for another 3 years.

It is very hard waiting, as we have wanted children since we were married, almost 7 years now in May. I am planning on calling our agency here soon. I feel like I am pestering them; but they do not call and give us updates. It is only when we do the asking that they tell what is happening.

How long have you been waiting for your child through dosmestic adoption? Our agency told us it could be anywhere from 2-5 years, but when everyone else on the list has been chosen, it is hard knowing that you are the longest waiting on the list. We are looking to adopt a Caucasian baby.

--Robin
Urbandale, IA

To be part of this group, or one of 70+ other adoption-related online e- mail discussion groups, visit http://AdoptionLists.com, register, and join.

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17. ADOPTION POETRY

MY CHILD

My child, I carried you in my heart before you were even born
And dared to dream that you were real.
My child, I carried your picture with me since the day I received it,
And dared to love a child I was yet to meet.
My child, I carried you in my arms at last, and gazed in helpless wonder
at your face,
And dared to lose my heart to you.
And now, my child, a dream fulfilled, a prayer answered, a family
created, I have dared to become a mom.
And so now, my precious child,
I shall carry you home.

Copyright Jill Work 1998

Contributed by: Liz Adams
I am a birthmom in a failed reunion with my birthson, but my daughter works with a lady who is waiting for a call any day that she is to travel to China to pick up the baby girl she is adopting. My daughter found this verse on the Internet somewhere and forwarded it to me so that I could "fancy" it up as she wants to frame it and give it to her co-worker. In many ways, I related the verse to myself many years ago, but I thought it was truly meant for all those wonderful adoptive moms out there.

For more adoption poetry, visit http://poetry.adoption.com.

Submit your adoption poetry to editor@adoptionmedia.com.

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18. ADOPTION CALENDAR

CHAT SCHEDULE:

Sunday:
Reunion Support Group Chat with Loretta in the Search and Reunion room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern

Monday:
Join Dr. Art Becker-Weidman in the hosted chat room at 2pm Pacific, 3pm Mountain, 4pm Central, 5pm Eastern and ask him questions on attachment therapy and treating children with trauma-attachment disorders.

Adoptee Chat with Thea in the hosted chat room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern. Thea is a caring adoptee that has recently reunited with her birthmother.

Tuesday:
Birth mom chat with Angelwings. Angel is a birthmom and adoptee. Her chat is held in the BirthMother.chat room at 4pm Pacific, 5pm Mountain, 6pm Central, 7pm Eastern

Birth father's General Support Chat in the hosted chat room with adoptee and birthfather, Terry. All are invited at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm central, 9pm Eastern

Attachment Disorder: A Journey of Hope Chat with Parent Nancy Geoghegan; educational weekly chat at 7pm Pacific, 8pm Mountain, 9pm Central, 10pm Eastern

Wednesday:
Pre- and adoptive parent chat with JJ and friends - Help as you begin the adoption process. Hosted in Adoptive Parents chat room at 5pm Pacific, 6pm Mountain, 7pm Central, 8pm Eastern.

Parenting issues for adoptive/foster parents with Dimasmom in FosterCare chat room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern.

Join an informative chat on the ups and downs of reunion hosted by Sabra since 1997. Talk out your next step and share your experiences in search and reunion at 7pm Pacific, 8pm Mountain, 9pm Central, 10pm Eastern in the Search and Reunion chat room.

Thursday:
Evening with Colleen Buckner, search expert, in Search and Reunion chat room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern.

Friday:
If you are having a "limbo" type experience with your reunion, come and talk it over with those who've "been there-done that" themselves. Join co-hosting birth mothers, April and Judy, in the Search and Reunion room on Fridays: 5pm Pacific, 6pm Mountain, 7pm Central, 8pm Eastern.

Saturday:
Older child adoption/foster care behavioral issues with Jerry in FosterCare chat room at 6pm Pacific, 7pm Mountain, 8pm Central, 9pm Eastern.

For a listing of times and descriptions and to attend scheduled chats, or join the live chat, visit http://forums.adoption.com/chat.

ADOPTION EVENTS:

BIRTH PARENT SUPPORT MEETING -Topic: Intimacy
May 7 (6:30 - 8:30 pm)
1667 East 40th St. Suite B-1, Cleveland, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Attendees: Birth parents who have given up a child for adoption

EXPLORING ADOPTION: AN INTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL SERIES FOR PEOPLE CONSIDERING ADOPTING CHILDREN
May 7, 14, 21, & 28 (7:00 - 9:00 pm)
Santa Cruz, CA
Adoption Paths
Four Wednesday evenings in May, Adoption Paths, an educational organization unaffiliated with any adoption agency, invites prospective adoptive parents to explore their questions and concerns about all types of adoption. The series will be taught by Sara Lively, M.S.Ed. The fee for all four sessions is $100 per person or $150 per couple. For more information and to register, contact (831) 476-7252 or http://www.AdoptionPaths.com.

BIRTH MOTHER'S DAY CEREMONY
May 10 (5:00 pm)
1667 East 40th St. Suite B-1, Cleveland, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Program: Birthmother¹s Day Ceremony is an opportunity for birth mother¹s, whose children have been adopted, to share in their birth mother experience through poetry, song and ritual. Following the ceremony there will be a light potluck ­ please bring an hors d¹oeuvre or dessert to share. Who can attend: Open to the public. Birth mothers and all who support birth mothers are welcome. RSVP: There is no cost for attending, but registration is required by Saturday, May 3. Please call (216) 881-7511 to register.

THE EUPOREAN ADOPTION SYMPOSIUM: FAMILY BUILDING THROUGH ADOPTION
May 10 (0800 - 1630)
Faith Baptist Church, Lichtenbrucherstrasse 17, Einsiedlerhof-Kaiserslautern, Germany
Landstuhl American Red Cross and the Ramstein Air Base Family Support Center
The 11th of the series, this symposium will educate and prepare prospective adoptive parents for their task in the adoption procedure and the parenting role, as well as provide current adoptive parents with resources and support for raising their children. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from legal advisors, American immigration officials, adoption agency representatives, and others considered experts in understanding adoption issues and adoptive children. Adoption oriented books will be available for purchase through special arrangements with a consignment agency. Bring cash or checks for purchases. Persons wishing to contribute to this effort (in expertise, time, resources or monetary donations), may contact the American Red Cross at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (DSN 486-7298 or CIV 06371-86-7298) or Jeanie Veith at veithjjj@bunt.com and tel. (in Germany) 06383-5565. Directions will be available by email in April upon request. Please call the Ramstein Air Force Base Family Support Center at DSN 480-5100 and CIV (in Germany) 06371-47-5100.

A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH ONE STEP
May 12 (6:30 - 8:00 pm)
Yankee Clipper Branch Library in Grand Rapids, MI
AAC Adoption and Family Network
AAC Adoption and Family Network invite you to a free informational meeting on adopting from China. Please call (810) 844-0278, or e-mail mamakgreen@yahoo.com to register! Space is limited.

FREE TRAINING FOR PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE AND FOSTER PARENTS OR KINSHIP CAREGIVERS
Series: May 13 - May 31 (Times vary per day; please call for specific times. Each segment is 3 hours long.)
1667 East 40th St. Suite B-1, Cleveland, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Program: Pre-placement training for prospective adoptive/foster/kinship caregivers through the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program. Topics include: Orientation and overview of foster care/adoption/kinship care;family systems and abuse and neglect; attachment, sexual abuse. Attendees: Prospective adoptive parents, foster parents, or kinship caregivers. RSVP: There is no cost for attending, but registration is required at least 3 days in advance on a space available basis. Please call (216) 881-7511 to register. Foster parent training credits will be given.

AKRON GENERAL MEETING
May 14 (7:30 - 9:30 pm)
Akron General Health and Wellness Center, 4125 Medina Road, Akron, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Attendees: Adult adoptees, birth parents, siblings, adoptive parents, prospective adoptive parents, professionals and anyone who is interested in lifelong adoption issues. No registration or membership is required to attend.

HOW TO ADOPT WORKSHOP FOR NY & NJ RESIDENTS
May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13 (6:00 - 8:00 pm)
130 East 59 Street (UJA-Federation), Manhattan
$25 per person
Ametz Adoption Program, JCCA
A good place to start if you are just thinking about adoption. Includes domestic and international adoption options, working with attorneys and agencies, costs, time frames, adoption home studies and first steps. Presentations by Ametz and international adoption agency staff. Questions are encouraged. For more information or to register, please contact Susan Kupferberg at (212) 558-9949 or e-mail ametz@jccany.org.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS GENERAL MEETING
May 22 (7:30 - 9:30 pm)
Fairmount Presbyterian Church, 2757 Fairmount Blvd., Fullerton Room, Cleveland Hts., Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Attendees: Adult adoptees, birthparents, siblings, adoptive parents, prospective adoptive parents, professionals and anyone who is interested in lifelong adoption issues. No registration or membership is required to attend.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS GENERAL MEETING
May 22 (7:30 - 9:30 pm)
Fairmount Presbyterian Church, 2757 Fairmount Blvd., Fullerton Room, Cleveland Hts., Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Attendees: Adult adoptees, birthparents, siblings, adoptive parents, prospective adoptive parents, professionals and anyone who is interested in lifelong adoption issues. No registration or membership is required to attend.

WICKLIFFE GENERAL MEETING - Topic: Loss
May 27 (7:30 - 9:30 pm)
Schrembs Hall, CSS, 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Attendees: Adult adoptees, birthparents, siblings, adoptive parents, prospective adoptive parents, professionals and anyone who is interested in lifelong adoption issues. No registration or membership is required to attend.

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SUPPORT MEETING - Topic: School Issues & Advocacy
May 28 (7:00 - 8:30 pm)
Euclid Public Library, Erie Room, 631 E. 222nd. St., Euclid, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Attendees: Adoptive parents or prospective adoptive parents of internationally adopted children. No registration or membership is required to attend.

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SESSION
May 29 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
First Baptist Church of Jonesboro
Genesis Adoptions
Thousands of children around the world dream of finding loving and permanent homes. Learn the process of international adoption. Free, but please call to pre-register (678) 432-9118. This session will also be held on June 26th, July 31st, Aug. 28th and Sept. 25th.

18TH ANNUAL ARCHEOLOGY: Summer Intensives on Adoption and Complex Families
July 7 - 8 (Session I; 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
July 9 (Session II; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
July 10 - 11 (Session III; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm and 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, respectively)
Provincetown, MA
Adoption Resource Center & Center For Family Connections
Session I: Advanced Clinical Intensives ; $400
Session II: The Community of Adoption; $200 for newcomers/$100 for repeat attendees
Session III: 2nd Annual International Adoption Video/Film Festival; $200 for both days/$150 for single day
Fee for Sessions I, II, and III = $725
Payment is non-refundable.
(Proceeds from the Video/Film Festival go to the Expressive Therapy Programs of CFFC)
The ARC Summer Intensives are based on Dr. Pavao's Normative Crisis framework, her years of clinical experience, and her consulting and training expertise. The workshops utilize family systems theory, which is the basis of Dr. Pavao's work. Systemic thinking is woven throughout the design of each workshop.
Register as soon as possible, there is limited space. Social Work and LMFT CEUs are available for an additional $35 per session. Limited scholarships are available (scholarships do not apply to the Video/Film Festival or CEUs). Check our website, http://www.Kinnect.org, for updates. Accommodation information and directions are available upon registration.

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