1. ANNOUNCEMENT

PLACE YOUR ORDERS PRIOR TO NACAC
Adoption.com will be attending the NACAC conference in Canada in less than two weeks. In preparation for the trip over, we are encouraging all Canadian attendees to visit AdoptionShop.com prior to the conference. You are welcome to place your orders now so we can provide you with your products at the conference, saving you shipping and handling costs. Feel free to contact shop@adoptionmedia.com for the placement of your orders.

LOOKING FOR CANADIAN ADOPTEE OR BIRTHPARENTS TO REUNITE ON TV
A major Canadian television program is filming an adoption search & reunion special and are looking for Canadian adoptees and birthparents who would like to be reunited on national television. Adoption.com will assist in the birthfamily location for the program. This TV program would like to cover stories where the reunion has not yet taken place. Because it is a youth-oriented program, one of the reunited parties must be under 30 years old, and the adoptee must be at least 18 years old. Here are some ideas of compelling stories the program would be interested in running:
1) A family searching for their child given up for adoption. The birthmother and father married after giving their first child up for adoption and have subsequently had more children.
2) A birthmother looking for twins adopted by different families.
3) An adoptee looking for his or her birthparents who was raised by a family of a different race.
4) An adoptee or adoptive parents looking for birthparents to find out important health information.
5) A young birthmother looking for her child she was forced to give up for adoption.
6) Any other compelling search & reunion story.
If your story matches these criteria, please send all the information about your adoption search to editor@adoptionmedia.com.

ADOPTABLEKIDS EXCHANGE - SIGN-UP AT NACAC!
Please stop by our exhibit in the foyer for information on how your state can be included in the AdoptableKids photolisiting on AdoptableKids.com. This is a free community service. Our staff sets up your listings and updates your photos monthly at no charge. Can't make NACAC? Then please e-mail lanae@adoptionmedia.com.

SHARE YOUR FAMILY FUN IDEAS
Adoption.com is developing a new section with family fun ideas for adoptive families. We invite you to share your family fun ideas via e-mail to editor@adoptionmedia.com.

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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.

Sharmyra - new article by Lynnette Burr Eadson Williams
I gave birth to a 6-lbs 12oz beautiful chocolate baby girl whom I named Sharmyra Eugenia Burr. Sharmyra was born at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA. All I could remember is her beautiful eyes and the most precious looking baby I had ever seen. I was only 13 years old and very afraid. I wanted to keep my baby so bad that I had asked my mother to give her to a family member or some of my friends that were much older than I. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=300

Summary of Ohio Law Regarding Access to Birthparent Information & Adoption Records - new article by Anonymous
Under H.B. 419 (for adoptive placements occurring after September 18, 1996), birthparents must complete the ODHS/JFS 1693 Ohio Law and Adoption Materials form. As part of this form, a birthparent must choose to: 1) allow identifying information released to the adoptive parent or adopted person, OR 2) prohibit the release of identifying information to the adoptive parent and adopted person. This decision can be changed at any time by a birthparent filling a new ODHS/JFS 1693 with the Ohio Department of Health. In order for the adopted person to receive identifying information, the birthparents must have signed the ODHS/JFS 1693 giving permission to release identifying information to the adoptive parent or adopted person. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=301

John Gabriel - new article contributed by Leonette Boiarski
John and I got to meet yesterday and he came back to the hotel to stay with me. The meeting was very nice at the orphanage. He was extremely bashful at first, then he started to plow through my bag to see all of the goodies for him. I got a tour of the orphanage. It is a very lovely place, and they take extremely good care of the children. You can tell immediately that they are surrounded with love. The cutest thing that made everyone laugh was when he told the orphanage nurse that his new dialect is going to be English. They have been giving him some tutoring since the match was made. http://e-magazine.adoption.com/article.php?articleid=302

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

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3. ADOPTION BOOK CLUB

ADOPTIONS ARE MADE IN HEAVEN
This book is a fairy-tale story of how God planned out adoption and how He makes it possible. The book tells the story of adoption. When God sees that many people are brokenhearted because they cannot have children, He gathers his host of angels. He assigns them as His messengers who will sow seeds in these people's hearts. Even though they cannot have children of their own, they can adopt kids who also need their love.

For more information on this book, visit http://adoptionshop.com/cgi-bin/products/ADP32121.html.

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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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4. MEET NEW HOPEFUL ADOPTIVE PARENTS

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Adoption is music to our ears...now it can be for you, too.




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5. FEATURED WAITING CHILD

Matilda is a caring child who is kind and helpful to others. This young person is from Ghana, having arrived in this country in 1999. She has a positive relationship with adults and peers. She has a great sense of humor and likes to laugh with friends. Matilda enjoys drawing, listening to music, swimming, biking, going shopping and spending time with friends. Matilda is interested in extra-curricular activities that will help to develop her talents in arts and sports. She is not on grade level and is receiving special services to help her advance. She wants to do well in school and responds well to individual assistance in completing her schoolwork. She has lots of potential and will benefit from extra support with her education. Matilda looks forward to being a part of a family to call her own. She will thrive with lots of love, attention and praise.

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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6. ADOPTION GEM

7. ADOPTION SITE SPOTLIGHT

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

This website is dedicated to providing resources and support to the adoptive family after adoption. Helpful information on adoption benefits, camps, magazines, etc. are available at AdoptiveFamily.com.

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

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8. 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 Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone is located between Guinea and Liberia. It is an extremely poor African nation with tremendous inequality in income distribution. It does have substantial mineral, agricultural, and fishery resources. However, the economic and social infrastructure is not well developed, and serious social disorders continue to hamper economic development.

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

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9. JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT

CLOUD-MAKING PLANT

When taking our 4-year-old grandson home, we passed the Hunington Beach, CA power plant. Papa told David to look at the steam coming out of the pipes. David looked up and very seriously stated, "That's not steam, those are clouds". He continued stating, "Don't you know that this is a cloud making plant and that is why there were so many clouds in the sky?!?!"

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

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10. FEATURED ADOPTION PROFESSIONAL

Wide Horizons for Children - Oyster Bay, NY
Oyster Bay, NY
Phone: (516) 922-0751
info@whfc.org

Northeast's largest private, nonprofit adoption and child welfare agency, providing comprehensive pre and post adoption services and birthparent counseling. Adoption programs in 12 countries, including the US. Accredited in Russia.

Countries: • Cambodia • China • Colombia • Guatemala • India • Korea • Moldova • Philippines • Russia • Ukraine

For more information on Wide Horizons for Children, visit http://www.whfc.org/.

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

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12. 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. The views expressed by this author is solely his own, and for which the author is responsible. These views do not necessarily represent the views of Adoption Week e-Magazine.

Question:

First time writer, but I enjoy reading your column.

We have a 4 year-old adopted daughter from Russia, who has blessed our lives for two and a half years now - but she (and her Dad) struggle with the "real" Mom and Dad question from her peers. She sometimes initiates the situation by announcing she was born in Russia and giving her Russian name, and then "interviewing" her friends/classmates/neighborhood playmates about their families, which I understand is simple curiosity in how other families operate. She becomes a little dumbfounded when they ask if she knows what her "Real Mom" looks like or about her grandparents in Russia. I try to help her answer, but only if she asks; while her Dad protectively just stops the conversation. I feel as if this is a primer for school experiences - this will happen and she needs to be prepared to answer a question, even if it's with "I Don't Know". For accuracy purposes, we briefly saw a black & white picture of her mother with height and weight - but that's about it. The rest we've been very up front and honest about - reviewing the video and trip pictures whenever she asks. What's the best way - she's overly verbal and social - I don't worry that she can't handle it - just should she be handling it? It hurts to watch sometimes. Thanks for any insight you can give. - KNH, Indianapolis

Answer:

KNH

Thank you for your letter. I believe it is important for adopted children to know where they came from and to understand the adoption situation, regardless of. (I have known for as long as I can remember). I had books written for children, that explain adoption in such a way that it helps a child understand where they came from (in regard to the adoption process in general) and how special they are.

Your daughter will be confronted with that question (and others) for the rest of her life, and you're right, she should learn how to answer those questions. I can't remember a time when someone didn't ask me that question just after finding out that I am adopted. It is always the first thing someone asks. The answer is simple, however. I just say that I don't know, and explain briefly that I was adopted in a state which has closed records and at this time I cannot receive identifying information. In fact, my parents were not US citizens, (I was born in the US, however) and a search would be that much harder for me to conduct than I am ready to take on at this time. I am simply not ready to tackle that yet.

I wouldn't expect a four-year-old to go that far into it, but there is nothing wrong with her stating that she just doesn't know. It isn't a lie, and most people understand that fact. I rarely have someone press further than that first question. Other than, "Do you want to find your parents?" Of course. That's always the second question.

My advice is to go to your local bookstore and try to find some books geared for kids your daughter's age. That may help you put the words together if you have trouble explaining it yourself. Plus, kids love books, so it makes the experience more entertaining for them, and not so scary. I used to read the books my parents gave me about adoption everyday. Just remember, your daughter is adopted, and there is no reason to hide that. She knows it, and she will continue to tell people about it. She should understand how to handle people's questions about it, even if it is simply, "I don't know for sure, but I would like to know more someday".

Good luck, and I believe you are on the right track. Just be honest with her.

Best wishes,

DB

Question:

Hello,

I was adopted when I was 10 by a good and loving family. Now at the age of 22, I'm in college and doing really well. But at the age of 16, my adopted mother found my birth mother. (I never saw her before this time.) When I did meet her I was so happy and felt complete. I was told by my social worker that she was on drugs when I was born and was still on drugs when I met her at the age of 16. Our relationship was going good for a couple of months, but when I started asking questions about why me and my other two sisters were given up, my question was not answered, or why did she keep my only brother and did not take us girls? I was told by her own sister that she does not like girls. So she pushed me away and said that I was not her daughter and she wanted nothing to do with me anymore. Now at the age of 22, I feel an emptiness still just knowing I have a birth mother that does not want me. Sometimes I blame myself. Maybe I should have not asked any questions of why? My adoptive parents said to forgive her because she is on drugs, but it is so hard to do that. My question to you - is my adoptive mother right? Thank you for your time and for listening. - A.

Answer:

A.

I believe your adoptive mother is right. Forgiveness, no matter how difficult, is always the best action. You will never put it behind you until you can forgive someone. You cannot change how your biological mother feels, nor how she acts towards you. But you can help how you handle the situation.

I am not sure that the reason your biological mother gave you up, or decided to end the contact with you has to do with the fact that you and your sisters are girls. I think it has more to do with her addictions. Drugs allow a person to only think about one thing, the drugs. The closest second that a person focuses on when addicted to drugs is themselves. Please do not blame yourself. Be happy that at least you were able to have some contact with her, and you never know...maybe when she cleans herself up, she will contact you.

My advice is to listen to your adoptive mother. If you still have your biological mother's contact information, I would let her know that you are there for her if she needs any help, but until then not to contact you until she is clean. Make the decision to no longer have contact, your decision, not hers, and hopefully she will want to have a relationship with you once she gets her life in order. Her motivation for cutting contact (I assume) is probably the idea that she does not want you to be a part of her mistakes (drug addiction), and she is protecting you from that. It is protection in a twisted way, but I believe that is probably her motivation.

Best wishes,

DB

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13. SPEAK OUT

I just joined the e-Magazine, and I am sooo excited. I was adopted when I was a baby and now that I am 17, I am about to start college and really would like to know if there are scholarships out there for me and others like me. My family is not rich, and we are trying to do the best we can to get me in school and hopefully keep me in school. The only other problem is I don't even know where to begin searching. Now I am not throwing myself a pity party of any type, but I would really appreciate it if I knew where I could find some help. If you know, will you PLEASE send any info to my e-mail at ritadacutie@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance.

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Dear P.D.,

It would probably help if we knew if you are male or female, along with where and when you were born. That way we have a few markers to let us know if we might be able to help you. Just a suggestion. Don't give up, and God bless you. - Irene (Renie222@hotmail.com)

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Hello, my name is David Bruce Gammie, and my birth name was Keith Donald Haines. I am 44 years old, and have made Stand-up Comedy my career for the last 16 years. I use "David Bruce" for my stage name, and currently reside in Vancouver, B.C. Two years ago, I finally overpowered the nameless fear and feelings of 'not good enough', and found my BMom, 2 bros, and 2 sisters, plus the usual assortment of blood relatives, and not a moment to soon, because Shirley Haines, my dear BMom, passed away two days before Mother's Day this past May. I had 2 years of knowing her, which is way better than none. I'm so gratefull for that, but now- I've got to find my BDad. I've been putting it off...Can't put it off no mo'. His name was/is Donald Walton, and he was a Police Officer in Ontario. If ANYBODY has a clue as how to go about this, please e-mail me at dbruce41@hotmail.com. Thank you, dbgkdh

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I began looking for my birth mother 15 years ago; still searching today. The information I have about her has been limiting. My records show her name as Bernice Marincick - Caucasian - born in Eugene, Oregon September 5, 1941 - unmarried - living in Honolulu, Hawaii and 25 yrs of age at the time of my adoption - Natural but not legal father as 35 yr old Caucasian. My searches, both personal and professional, have been quite odd. They have all ended - open-ended - with either disappearing people, leads, or investigators. Leaving me with more questions and less valid information.

I'd like to post what little information I do have in the hopes that someone knowing more than myself might recognize something to help me in piecing together my search. My name today is the same name given to me at birth by my adoptive parents: Teresa Andrea Pearrell. I was born July 24, 1967 at Kapiolani Maternity & Gynecological Hospital aka Queen Kapiolani Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. My adoption was taken care of through the Family Court, First Circuit by Attorney Betty M. Vitousek and William H. Hindle, MD of the Straub Clinic, 888 S. King St. Honolulu. In search of my unknown.

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To Whoever Can Help:

While I am not the birth parent, I am looking for a girl who was adopted in the Homestead/Miami, Florida area in 1975. Her birth name was "Valerie" (although her adoptive parents may have changed that). She was born on May 30, 1975 at the James Archer Smith Hospital. She was given up for adoption at 3 weeks old and has 2 full-blooded sisters and a step brother. If you have any leads, please e-mail me at extrasadvertising@earthlink.net. Thanks...CO'H

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I am seeking information related to my biological parents. I was born on July 1, 1960 in Dublin, Ireland. My birth name was Aloysius McGivney; I stayed in an orphanage on Navan Road in Dublin. I was adopted to Chicago through Catholic Charities. I arrived in Chicago in August of 1961. Please help, I am dying. - T.H.

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I'm searching for the son I gave up for adoption in Wa state. He was born on 11-16-67. I believe the birth was at a Belvue Hosp. Anyone with info, email pnsmith@consolidated.net.

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My husband is looking for his birth parents. We don't know where to start. If it was a closed adoption, then we have to go through the courts, or what? We live in Maryland. rosem55@hotmail.com. Thank you, Lisa K.

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Over the past few years I have found my natural parents, met one sister and brother on my mother's side but I have reason to believe she had two more children after myself that she gave up for adoption. She had three children which she kept and after those three, there were two more and possibly two more after me. I'm trying to locate these sibling: one brother born 12/25/62 in Los Angeles who was not given a name at birth, only a last name of Steele. And a sister born 6/24/62 in Kern County, CA who may have been given the name Barbara J. Steele. Our mother's maiden name is Gomez. If anyone out there knows anything, please contact this site. AKA: Mary Ellen Counts

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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14. ADOPTION ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP REVIEW

Here's a recent post from the Adoptive Moms group:

My 17-year-old just met his birth sister and her family. She lives only a mile away. He was told recently who his birth family was shortly after we heard about it. I just wanted to know about any experiences good or bad that I should be prepared for. It's tough.

dc

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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15. ADOPTION POETRY

LITTLE BOY OF MINE

Oh, little boy of mine

Born into my heart
three little years old
Before you came to me
Into trials born
and struggles so far
Than most will never see

It took me some time
to learn of your past
And what they did to you
Cherish, care and love
not soreness and loss
What they're supposed to do

Foster, Birth parents
both have let you down
Shortchanged your tiny life
Nurture and kindness
care, giggles and hugs
Should have been, not such strife
Are you gonna trust
my absolute love
Unending devotion
When all you have known
is loss and neglect
Else is just a notion

I've promised myself
by no means give up
Try until it slays me
You will someday know
love yourself and life
Being 'Ever Family

Thank you so much for your time.

Heather L.M. Cieslik

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

Submit your adoption poetry to editor@adoptionmedia.com.

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16. 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:

ADOPTING FROM CHINA
August 2 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Great Wall China Adoption Houston, TX
Are you interested in international adoption, but aren't sure how to get started? Would you like to learn more about China's international adoption program? If the answer is "yes" we invite you to join us for an in-depth look at China’s adoption program. To register, visit us online at http://www.gwcadopt.org/wsregister.htm or contact Diana Prause at (512)323-9595 x 2510. Seating is limited, so please register early to reserve your spot.

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.

BIRTHPARENT SUPPORT MEETING
August 6 (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, call (216) 881-7511 or visit http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

ROCKY RIVER GENERAL MEETING
August 7 (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, call (216) 881-7511 or visit http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND GENERAL MEETING
August 8 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm) (Bring lunch if you wish)
Adoption Network Cleveland, 1667 East 40th St. Suite B-1, Cleveland, 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, call (216) 881-7511 or visit http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

AKRON GENERAL MEETING
August 13 (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
Akron General Health and Wellness Center, 4125 Medina Road, Akron, 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, call (216) 881-7511 or visit http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

HEIGHTA AREA GENERAL MEETING
August 21 (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, call (216) 881-7511 or visit http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

LAKE COUNTY GENERAL MEETING
August 26 (7:30 pm - 9:30 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, call (216) 881-7511 or visit http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SUPPORT MEETING
August 27 (7:00 pm - 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, call (216) 881-7511 or visit http://www.AdoptionNetwork.org.

WORKSHOP FOR NON-RESIDENT INDIAN (NRI) FAMILIES CONSIDERING ADOPTION
August 28 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
38 Edge Hill Road, Waltham, MA
Wide Horizons For Children
Free workshop for couples of Indian heritage and others seeking more information about adopting from India. Couples up to age 40 may adopt an infant; up to age 50 for older children. A family who has just completed their adoption will speak about their experience. For further information, or to reserve a place at the workshop, please contact Homai Dalal Schmidt at (781) 419-0323 or by e-mail at hschmidt@whfc.org.

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

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