Hi all, If any of you reading this with Ethiopian kids, in process of an Ethiopian adoption or just thinking about adopting from Ethiopia would be interested in a COLORADO SPRINGS region group please let me know. An official list is being compiled for a get together. You can just comment here, please leave your email address. If you would rather you can email me with it at jillanddave@yahoo.com
Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteRegistration is filling up for "Journey of Asian Adoption: Building a
Multicultural Family.”
If you have adopted or are considering adoption (domestic or international), this conference is for you!
This conference is for current and prospective adoptive families. The Asian Pacific Development Center (APDC) is bringing together leaders, resources and therapists from across the country to discuss issues of concern to this audience.
This is a MUST ATTEND for any adoptive parent!
Please forward the link to any friends you think might be interested in the
Friday, October 9, APDC Gala Dinner and the Saturday, October 10 Adoption Conference. There is a special keynote address by
author and Philadelphia Inquirer writer, Jeff Gammage who wrote the bestselling
book: China Ghosts, during lunch at the conference on October 10.
SELECT WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE:
*Trials and Tribulations of Adolescence and What Your Adopted Child Might Not Tell You
*What My Adoptive Child Has Taught Me
*Adopting Children with Special Medical Needs
*Adoption 101: Get the Real Facts
(If you are considering adoption, check with your adoption agency to see how our workshops will contribute towards your Colorado pre-adoption education requirements)
**For all gala dinner and conference information/registration - please visit:
www.apdc.org**
"Journey of Asian Adoption: Building a Multicultural Family"
Friday, October 9 - Gala Dinner Reception, featuring sportswriter Rick Reilly and his twenty year old daughter Rae, who he adopted from Korea as an infant.
6:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn
Denver Tech Center
Saturday, October 10 - Western Region Adoption Conference
8:30am - 5:30pm
Hilton Garden Inn
Denver Tech Center
Questions? Visit apdc.org or 303-365-2959 ext. 113
Financial Aid is available for the Journey of Asian Adoption. If you are interested in receiving aid or in sponsoring a family, please contact Denise Gliwa at denise@mac.com.
Thanks for your support!
Jean Gordon