1. ANNOUNCEMENT

LOOKING FOR AUTHORS TO WRITE FOUR ADOPTION BOOKS
Adoption.com is looking for four different authors to each develop an online guide to one aspect of adoption (international adoption, how to adopt, adoption parenting, and crisis pregnancy & adoption). Each guide would be about 180 pages (65,000 words), and the author would be paid $2,000. Adoption.com would retain all rights on and off the Internet, and the primary use would be to reprint on the Adoption.com websites as a free community service. Because adoption is ever-changing, and because we would integrate the content with our websites, we would retain the right to change content as needed. We would be looking for the guide to be completed by the first week in September. For more information, please contact editor@adoptionmedia.com. The four guides are described below:

(1) International Adoption Guide
This would cover many aspects of international adoption (the process, choosing an agency, costs, homestudies, INS, applications, preparing for a referral, filing the orphan petition, medical evaluations, travel, health issues, meeting your child, returning home, post-placement issues, U.S. citizenship, multicultural families, language barriers, institutionalized children, etc.), and country-specific information, much of which can be compiled from public-domain sources. The book would have many similar elements to the printed international adoption books "How to Adopt Internationally" or "The International Adoption Handbook".

(2) “How to Adopt” Guide
This would cover many aspects of adoption (about adoption, risks, fears, costs, marriage issues, scams, homestudies, choosing an agency, attorney or facilitator, finalizing adoption, getting background information, birthmother relationships, dear birthmother letters, finding an adoption, waiting, getting ready for your child, open vs. closed adoption, adoption ceremonies and celebrations, children with special needs, transracial/multicultural adoption, failed adoption, adopting for the second time, etc.). There would also be sections with local information for each state and other English-speaking countries (Canada, UK, Australia, etc.), and basic information on the different types of adoption (foster child, domestic infant, international, stepparent, relative, etc.). The book would have similar elements to the printed adoption books "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Adoption", "The Unofficial Guide to Adoption", "The Adoption Resource Book", and "The Complete Adoption Book". This guide will be about pre-adoption issues, as we are developing another guide for post-adoption parenting.

(3) Adoption Parenting Guide
This would cover many aspects of post-adoption parenting (post-adoption feelings, naming, family adjustments, bonding and attachments, adoption breastfeeding, older child attachment, special needs, parenting the abused child, attachment disorder, talking about adoption, blended families, where to get support, the first year, lifebooks and scrapbooks, reunion issues, birthmother relationships, school issues, family trees, open adoption, medical histories, effects of drug and alcohol, ethnic and cultural identity, prejudice and racism, international adoption language and customs, developmental issues, serious behavioral problems, disruption, hild care, wills and life insurance, adopting a second child, sibling groups, biological and adopted children, honoring birthmothers, where to find support, etc.). This book would not cover pre-adoption or “how to adopt” issues. The book would have many similar elements to printed adoption parenting books such as "Raising Adopted Children" and “Real Parents, Real Children”. It could also have parenting information and advice that is not adoption-specific, and relevant to all parents.

(4) Crisis Pregnancy & Adoption Guide
This would cover many aspects of crisis pregnancy, with an emphasis on placing a child for adoption. It would cover issues such as choosing the type of adoption (open vs. closed), relationships with adoptive parents and adopted child, finding the right adoptive parents, making an adoption plan, pregnancy, hospital and birth, grief and loss, birthfathers, reunions, unkept promises, etc. This guide would not advocate abortion. It would also have sections on post-abortion syndrome, post-adoption birthparent support, birthfathers rights, birth grandparents, and avoiding foster care (placing a child for adoption before they are removed by the state in a crisis parenting situation). The book would have many similar elements to similar to Options Magazine, located at http://www.optionsmagazine.com/optmag/index.htm , and the printed book "The Third Option”.

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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.

He Did This for Us - new article by Nikki Lever
Once I got married, I wrote the DEFACS in Atlanta, Georgia, and got a copy of my non-identifying medical records. It gave me enough information to know that my birth mom was 16 when I was born, her mom owned a daycare, her dad was a carpenter, she had 2 sisters and one brother. It told me that her eyes were brown, her hair was brown, she stood 5'7. Much like myself. At that time, my husband said to me "Nikki, we can find these people." From reviewing the non-identifying information, I learned my conception wasn't a consented one, so I figured it was a bad situation, and I also figured my birth mom had moved on, etc http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=283

Adoption is Sharing for More Than One Family - new article by Tammy Black
He is just beginning to understand about adoption and we are so excited about him sharing the experience with us. Since he was about two, I have been explaining to him about adoption. My favorite book to read to him is, Tell Me Again About The Night I Was Born, by Jamie Lee Curtis. Of course, he doesn’t understand everything so I try to make it simple. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=284

Close, Yet So Distant - new article by Dr. Kristine H. Burns
Turns out that the night before I had told him to meet me at the arrival gate, and being as nervous as I was, he, of course, went down to baggage claim. Fortunately, when he arrived and didn't see me in baggage claim, he called his wife to find out if I had called, or if I was delayed. And she immediately told him to get back upstairs to the arrival gate and wait for me. She was right. We finally saw each other and instantly knew. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=285

Early Learning - The Key to Success in Life - new article by Dr. Jan Strydom and Benetta Strydom When the child is a little bigger, eye-hand coordination can be developed by playing throwing and catching games with the child with a ball or bean bags. Fine motor control, as a preparation for a good handwriting, can be developed by letting the child crumple papers. Start by tearing pages from an old telephone directory, and giving the child one page at a time to crumple into a tight ball with one hand only. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=286

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

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3. ADOPTION NEWS

A Complete Family: Porterville Family Adopts Two More Russian Babies (CA)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.portervillerecorder.com/articles/2003/06/10/news/local_state/news02.txt

Couple Adopts Siblings from Ukraine (WY)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.wyomingnews.com/more.asp?StoryID=6552

Father Grows Best (KS)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=8279788&BRD=1163&PAG=461&dept_id=103377&rfi=6

Foster Care: Keeping Children Safe in County (CO)
http://www.adoption.com/includes/frame.php?url=http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/Stories/0,1413,164%257E8315%257E1447667,00.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

OUR OWN - Adopting and Parenting the Older Child
In Our Own, dozens of adoptive families "tell it like it is" about the joys and challenges of adopting an older child. Adopting an older child is "not for wimps," as one social worker so aptly puts it. Kids who are no longer babies come with histories, fully formed personalities, and intense anger over what they’ve lost. They grieve, misbehave, and may feel like "houseguests" for a long time. But they also bring joy, laughter, and great resilience in the face of enormous loss.

For more information on this book, visit http://adoptionshop.com/cgi-bin/products/ADP00946.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

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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

Bradley is in good health and takes medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In school, he is an average student but has the potential to do better. He is learning to manage his anger but still has difficulties and can be aggressive with peers. Bradley needs a committed family that will love him unconditionally. They will need to be patient with him while setting boundaries and helping him reach his full potential. He would flourish in a family with no other children or one with an older child that could serve as a mentor. Bradley has two other siblings already adopted with whom he would like continued contact.

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 BUZZ

General Adoptive Parent Support: - Agency Fees
http://www.adoptionforums.com/t106649.html

Dialogue Between Adoptive Mothers and Birthmothers: - Need Advice from a Bmother
http://www.adoptionforums.com/t106382.html

Poetry: - Reflections
http://www.adoptionforums.com/t105262.html

How I Found Out - Stories of Discovery: - Starting the Search
http://www.adoptionforums.com/t106447.html

If any of the links above do not work, visit Adoption.com for direct links to these discussions.

For more online adoption discussions, visit http://www.AdoptionForums.com.

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8. ADOPTION GEM

9. ADOPTION SITE SPOTLIGHT

This week, our adoption spotlight is shining on: http://birthmother.adoption.com

Join the exclusive BirthMother.com community, Adoption.com’s FREE online support group and interactive resource center exclusively for women and men considering adoption for their unborn child, as well as women and men who have placed their child for adoption.

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

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10. 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 Poland.

Poland gained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by Germany and the Soviet Union in World War II. It became a Soviet satellite country following the war, but one that was comparatively tolerant and progressive. The ethnic groups represented in Poland are Polish 97.6%, German 1.3%, Ukrainian 0.6%, and Byelorussian 0.5% (1990 est.)

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

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11. JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT

FATHER'S DAY PRODUCT PLACEMENT

On Father's Day, a little boy decides to make his dad breakfast in bed. He makes scrambled eggs, toast and coffee. He brings it into his dad, hands him the cup of coffee and says,
''Try it, Dad.''

The dad takes a sip and nearly passes out because it is so strong.

The little boy asks,''How do you like it, Dad?''

The dad doesn't want to hurt the little boy's feelings so he says, ''This is....something else, I've never tasted coffee quite like this before, Son.''

The little boy smiles from ear to ear. And says, ''Drink some more, Pops.''

As the dad is drinking, he notices two army men in the bottom of the cup, and says,''Hey! Why did you put army men in here?''

The little boy again smiles and sings,''The best part of waking up...is SOLDIERS in your cup.''

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

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12. FEATURED ADOPTION PROFESSIONAL

Shorstein & Kelly, Attorneys at Law, P.A
Jacksonville, Florida
Toll Free: (800) 348-6434
Phone: (904) 348-6400
Adoption@Shorsteinkelly.com

Our law firm specializes in domestic, interstate, identified & family adoptions. Legal services provided to adoptive parents & birth parents. We represent a local adoption agency and assist adoptive parents seeking to be matched with birth parents.

Services: • Adoption Agencies • Adoption Attorneys

For more information on Shorstein & Kelly, Attorneys at Law, P.A, visit http://www.Adoption-USA.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

Hope Bracelet - Only $24.95

The Hope Bracelet is made with pink Swarski crystals, sterling silver beads and a sterling silver message charm that reads "hope" to encourage those waiting to never give up. This bracelet measures approximately 7". It comes in a gift box with two Bible verses of encouragement.

Romans 8:25 - But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience.

For more information and ordering instructions, visit http://adoptionshop.com/cgi-bin/products/NOL00004.html.

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

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14. SOUND COUNSEL

This section is not intended for search advise. It is meant to be an advise column for people with questions concerning their feelings, interested in the opinion of someone who can relate.

Question:

My son was adopted 34 years ago, at birth, by a very professional family. I thought that at some point he would be told he was adopted, but when the confidential intermediary contacted him last week, he did not know he was adopted. Now I feel bad for bringing it to his attention. He has not contacted me so far, and I am worried that he is upset that I caused this to be brought to his attention.

Do most adult adoptees want to at some point find their birthmother, or would they rather never know?

Answer:

Everyone is different. You have to keep in mind that your son went on with 34 years of his life thinking that his adopted parents were his biological parents. Can you imagine how you would feel if someone called you when you were 34 and said, "Hey, by the way, you were adopted and your biological mother is looking for you".

That's not to say what you did was wrong in any way. You had no idea he was never told of his situation. A week is not a very long time. He will need time to allow this information to sink in. It is unfortunate that his adopted parents never spoke to him about his adoption and allowed him to move along through life not knowing. I do not advocate that type of action in anyway, under any circumstance. I think that is one of the worst things you could do to someone. What's worse, you will now feel some repercussion from the decision his adopted parents made in not telling him.

Now, I believe most adult adoptees probably want something to do, in some way, with their biological parents. I believe it is just part of human nature to want to know where you came from. However, as I stated above, your son hasn't had the last 34 years to think about that. He has had a week. He hasn't had enough time to even fully comprehend the situation, much less make a decision upon whether or not he wants to contact you.

I would let it be for now. Give him time, be it another week, month, year or ten years. Your son has not been allowed time to emotionally deal with being adopted. Unfortunately, you have had 34 years to think about it, and it doesn't seem fair. I truly believe that the more you push in a situation like this, the worse the outcome will be. People need time, and he knows you are out there and want to contact him. Now let him get to the place where he wants to contact you.

I wish you the best, and good luck.

DB

Question:

My sister keeps saying that my daughter is lucky to have us. I think she says this because my daughter had heart problem that was discovered after we brought her home, and we might have given her better care than she would have gotten elsewhere (that's what she says when I say no we are the ones who are blessed to have her).

Can you think of something else I can say to let her know I am not comfortable with her statement and why? - M

Answer:

M:

You may not like my response; however, it is simple...sit her down and tell her how you feel. Explain to her that it is a very sensitive issue for you, and that you would appreciate it if she would not bring it up in the future.

To be honest, it sounds very innocent to me; however, I cannot judge tone of voice, etc. from an email. I am not sure I understand why it bothers you that she states your child is lucky to have you. Your child is as lucky to have loving parents who care about her, as you are to have a beautiful child whom you adopted. You are equally as lucky. I don't believe your sister is trying to be malicious in her statement.

I must note the above is irrelevant if it makes you uncomfortable. If that's the case, as I suggested above, simply sit down with her at dinner, etc. and just calmly and politely explain that it bothers you when she makes that statement, and you would appreciate if she stopped.

I am sure your sister will be respectful and honor your wishes. She just probably doesn't know it makes you uncomfortable.

Good luck...

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 name is Marisa L. Elkins. I am 28 years old, and I was adopted at six months old from Quito, Ecuador. I have always known I was adopted, and I am very grateful to my birth mom for making the toughest decision of her life. My dad and I are travelling to Ecuador tomorrow (06/06) to visit where I was born, and it started out just to start searching for my birth mom. Through God's amazing works, we have been able to locate her. She does not know that her long lost daughter is on her way to visit. I think it will be an amazing experience. I want to be able to look in her eyes and say, "Thank you for giving me a better life." I know that I have an older sister, and I will be able to ask questions about her and also ask about my medical history. We are about to embark on a glorious adventure. Will keep you posted about our reunion. I encourage people to adopt a child. There are so many children in this world that need love and a family.

Sincerely, Marisa L. Elkins

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Dear MT:

International Mission of Hope has recently re-opened their work in India. The founder of International Mission of Hope, Cherie Clark, can be reached via e-mail at: cherieIMH@yahoo.com. Her daughter, Beth, can be reached via e-mail at bethIMH@yahoo.com. Their website, www.imh-vn.org also has links to contacting someone who may be able to assist you. - Robin Brodeur

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I recently wed the love of my life of 11 years. I only missed the opportunity to have my adopted father walk me down the aisle or my mother in the crowd shedding a tear, due to them losing their lives before the blessed event. I am still looking for my biological mother and "alledged father". If anyone has any advice, I would appreciate the lead. I was born 11/29/69 in Independence, MO and adopted through Missouri Baptist Children's home in St. Charles, MO. Thanks for listening, Tonya

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We are looking for my son's parents. He was placed in my foster home at 5 days old. He was born May 14, 1965 in Albany, NY. We are trying to find the birth parents. If they are not interested in seeing him, I would like to know the medical background. Mother's name was Jane. Any info or suggestions would be welcome. E-mail me at bunnyfran@webtv.net. Thanks

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My husband was adopted 47years ago. We live in the state of Maryland. We would like to know how you go about opening adoption papers, or what do you do? Rosem55@hotmail.com

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I was adopted (male baby) in either 1975 or 1977 a few weeks after my birth at a hospital in Skokie, Illinois. I would like information about my birth parents, but it's difficult for me to search or gather information since I was told several different stories by several different people. There is even a birth certificate listing my adoptive parents as my birth parents! Crazy story, I know, any advice? Thanks. Are birth records of babies kept by hospitals? I know I was in the hospital in poor health for weeks after my birth... - A.V.

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 Older Child Adoption group:

Thanks Sharon and everyone else,

Oh I was so mad about this when it happened I could have screamed!! Thank-fully Roy did not get home till after 7 and both of us had time to think things over. We confronted him, and of course he lied. But when he found out we had already checked, then he owned up to it.

He was given a story about honesty and stealing that was told by our church, and he will make a 3 page book report about it. His excuse was he was only getting what was owed to him. Not that we owed him anything, but he seems to think so.

I guess what seems so frustrating to us over issues like this (is that) he has no understanding what we have done for him and how much we love him. Everything is about him and nobody else. No clue about the fact we could have left him in foster care. Of course I have not told him that, but it makes me feel like shouting sometimes to him; he should be grateful... LOLL

Oh how much I love him and only wish at times I knew the best way to deal with him. His counselor will come in the morning, and I am sure that we will discuss this in depth with him more.

I have struggled most of the day with him trying to teach him how to do his small report. It is often hard to remember that he may be 14 in years but his behavior is not there.

Cyber smiles to you,

Theresa In Fl

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

EYES OF LOVE

I watch her eyes, her gaze.
Eyes of wonder, eyes of love.
A perfect stare burning me
With the warmth of her perfect love.

Was this the gift you left for me.
Eyes of innocence, eyes of love.
Your love reflected in her eyes of brown
Filling me up with happiness.

Was this your look upon me,
Eyes of devotion, eyes of love.
Are these your eyes, is this you
staring deep into my soul.

I long to see, I long to gaze into
Eyes of wonder, eyes of love.
Is my only window into your soul,
the eyes of my baby girl.

I hope to know that yours was
Eyes of compassion, eyes of love.
Not regret for what you have given me,
My life for my children, I give back love.

By Hoang Thong Ngyuen
For Thi Cai Nguyen, somewhere you are there (Born in Long Chau, Vinh Long 10-22-1973, adopted 1974)

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:

LISTENING & COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR FAMILIES
June 18 (6:00 pm ­ 9:00 pm) - Bring lunch if you wish
Berea Children¹s Home, Center City Office, 2121 East 32nd St., Cleveland, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Presenter: Kim Langley
RSVP: Free workshop. Foster parent training certificates and social work/counselor CEU's provided. Registration is required, please call (216) 881-7511. Registration closes 3 day prior to workshop.

100 + WAYS YOU CAN AFFORD ADOPTION
July 19 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas
A Mother's Charm
Free and open to the public. Please see our website for more details at http://www.MothersCharm.com.

PARENTING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
June 21 (9:00 am ­ 4:00 pm) - Bring lunch if you wish
Berea Children¹s Home, Center City Office, 2121 East 32nd St., Cleveland, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Presenter: Kim Langley
RSVP: Free workshop. Foster parent training certificates and social work/counselor CEU's provided. Registration is required, please call (216) 881-7511. Registration closes 3 day prior to workshop.

NEW WAYS TO MANAGE DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR: PUTTING SOME FUN BACK IN PARENTING
June 23 (6:00 ­ 9:00 pm) - Bring lunch if you wish
Adoption Network Cleveland, 1667 East 40th St. Suite B-1, Cleveland, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Presenter: Arleta James
RSVP: Free workshop. Foster parent training certificates and social work/counselor CEU's provided. Registration is required, please call (216) 881-7511. Registration closes 3 day prior to workshop.

MISUNDERSTOOD MINDS: Getting a Handle on Learning Differences (Disabilities)
June 24 (9:30 am ­ 12:30 pm) - Bring lunch if you wish
BeechBrook, 3737 Lander Rd., Pepper Pike, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Presenter: Kim Langley
RSVP: Free workshop. Foster parent training certificates and social work/counselor CEU's provided. Registration is required, please call (216) 881-7511. Registration closes 3 day prior to workshop.

LAKE COUNTY GENERAL MEETING ­ New Location
June 24 (7:30 ­ 9:00 pm)
Deepwood North Apartments, Rental Office/Community Room, 8100 Deepwood Blvd. (off Rt. 84) Mentor, Ohio. Follow signs to rental office.
Adoption Network Cleveland
Who can attend: 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. For more information, contact Adoption Network Cleveland at (216) 881-7511, or on the web at http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SUPPORT MEETING
June 25 (7:00 ­ 8:30 pm)
Euclid Public Library, Erie Room, 631 E. 222nd. St., Euclid, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Who can attend: Adoptive parents or prospective adoptive parents of internationally adopted children. No registration or membership is required to attend. For more information, contact Adoption Network Cleveland at (216) 881-7511, or on the web at http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

WORKSHOP FOR PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS CONSIDERING CHINA ADOPTION
June 28 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Three Oaks Library, 3 North Elm St., Three Oaks, MI
Great Wall China Adoption
Free workshop for prospective adoptive parents and others seeking more information about adopting from China. Couples from ages 30 to 55 are eligible to adopt. A Great Wall China Adoption representative who has just completed her adoption will be presenting. For further information or to reserve a place at the workshop, please contact Kim Bakos at (269) 429-6292 or by e-mail at kimberbakos@yahoo.com.

BIRTHPARENT SUPPORT MEETING
July 2 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Adoption Network Cleveland, 1667 East 40th St. Suite B-1, Cleveland, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Who can attend: Birthparents who have placed a child for adoption. For more information contact us at (216) 881-7511 or on the web at http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

ROCKY RIVER GENERAL MEETING
July 3 (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
West Shore Unitarian Church, 20401 Hilliard Blvd., Rocky River, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Who can attend: 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. For more information contact us at (216) 881-7511 or on the web at http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

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.

HEIGHTS AREA GENERAL MEETING
July 17 (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
Unity of Greater Cleveland, 3350 Warrensville Ctr Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Who can attend: 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. For more information contact us at (216) 881-7511 or on the web at http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SUPPORT MEETING - Triggers for Adoption-Related Crisis
July 23 (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
Euclid Public Library, Erie Room, 631 E. 222nd. St., Euclid, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Speaker: Regina Kupecky
Who can attend: Adoptive parents or prospective adoptive parents of internationally adopted children. No registration or membership is required to attend. For more information contact us at (216) 881-7511 or on the web at http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

ADOPTION WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS- Attachment
July 24 (9:30 am - 12:30 pm)
Beech Brook, 3737 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, Ohio
Adoption Network Cleveland
Speaker: Regina Kupecky
RSVP: Free workshop. Foster parent training certificates and social work/counselor CEU's provided. Registration is required; please call 216-881-7511. Registration closes 3 days prior to workshop.

WORKSHOP FOR PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS CONSIDERING CHINA ADOPTION
August 2 (1:00 - 3:00 pm)
Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI
Great Wall China Adoption
Free workshop for prospective adoptive parents and others seeking more information about adopting from China. Couples from ages 30 to 55 are eligible to adopt. A Great Wall China Adoption representative who has just completed her adoption will be presenting. For further information or to reserve a place at the workshop, please contact Kim Bakos at (269) 429-6292 or by e-mail at kimberbakos@yahoo.com.

For local listings, regional seminars, and many other adoption events, visit AdoptionCalendar.com.

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