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Teen Adoptees Speak

Join us on Tuesday, June 4th at the United Methodist Church of Westport/Weston at 7:00 p.m. for our monthly meeting. We will have a panel of teen adoptees speaking about…
- Posted by DebbieFFW to Connecticut Adoptive Families on May 10, 2013 at 10:49am | 0 Comments | Post a reply
Registration is now open for our first annual retreat for adoptive and

Registration is now open for our first annual retreat for adoptive and pre-adoptive moms. Joy for the Journey Retreats is a weekend making new friendships with other women who “get…
- Posted by Pam05 to Connecticut Adoptive Families on May 09, 2013 at 2:59am | 0 Comments | Post a reply
Retreat for Adoptive Moms in Maryland -- Nov. 15 to 17

Joy for the Journey Retreats is an annual retreat for adoptive & pre-adoptive moms. It’s a weekend to get away with other moms who “get it.” The retreats are held…
- Posted by Pam05 to Connecticut Adoptive Families on Apr 02, 2013 at 4:56pm | 0 Comments | Post a reply
Consider hosting an available child from the Philippines!

I am a social worker from an agency from CT that is running a host program over the summer for kids from the Philippines. They are between the ages of…
- Posted by karena to Connecticut Adoptive Families on Feb 11, 2013 at 5:09pm | 0 Comments | Post a reply
Transracial Adoption Parenting Workshops October 2012 - April 2013 in

AFCAF/NY (Adoptive Families with Children of African Heritage and Their Friends, NY) in collaboration with FCCNY (Families with Children from China Greater NewYork) and the Adoption Initiative of St. John�s University, New York, present: Transracial Adoption Parenting Workshops October 2012 - April 2013 in New York City Every Second Tuesday of the Month The idea behind this monthly series of seven, two-hour Tuesday evenings (7-9 pm) is to address subjects regarding parenting the transracially adopted child, subjects that are both challenging for speakers and audience and beyond the well known stories within the larger adoption community. The format is that of two speakers per evening, one who takes the perspective of the adult adoptee and one who voices the side of the adoptive parent. After the two presentations speakers and audience discuss the subject of the evening under the guidance of moderator, clinical psychologist, KellySykes. We secured the collaboration of great adoption specialists in the New York area. Full biographies of the speakers on the FCCNY store page, or on request: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) //= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') output += "&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"; else output += unescape(l[i]); } document.getElementById('eeEncEmail_q5bgS52qXR').innerHTML = output; //]]> For whom The evenings are meant for adoptive parents, prospective adoptive parents, social workers and therapists (CEU credits available), students of social studies and social work and all who are touched by adoption. The Evenings Moderated by Kelly Sykes October 9, 2012, 7pm:Parenting in Public: the Visibility and Isolation of Transracial Families Marissa Martin & Barbara Katz Rothman November 13, 2012, 7pm:The Burden of Difference on the Transracially Adopted Child and Her/His Family Tara Linh Leaman & Nancy Kim Parsons December 11, 2102, 7pm:The Power of Normalcy: Destructive or Necessary? Kacy Ames & Billie Pivnick January 8, 2013, 7pm:The Eyes of the First Parents Here and Abroad: Guiltand Parenting Joy Lieberthal & Martha Crawford February 12, 2013, 7pm:An Extra Layer: Learning Differences and Behavioral Problems Madelyn Freundlich & Sarah Gerstenzang March 12, 2013, 7pm:Race, Racism and White Privilege In and Outside the Transracial Family Amanda Baden & Eddie Moore Jr. April 9, 2013, 7pm: About Black Men and Asian Girls: Sexuality and Its Stereotypes Barb Lee & Stephen McCall Location Saval Auditorium, St John�s University, Manhattan Campus, 101 Murray Street, New York,NY 10007. The venue can be reached easily by subway: 1,2,3,4 and 5, A and C, and N and R. Fee and Payments by Credit Card Fee: 150 dollars for the series; 30 dollar per evening. Payment: Go to the website of Families with Children of China Greater New York: http://www.fccny.org. Click `click here� under Register for Events. If not an FCC member, click `Ignore� and you will land on the FCCNY Store page, select this event from the drop down window. Curators AFCAF/NY Board (Leah and Joel Katz, Lexi Mitchell and Frank Ligtvoet), Liz Raleigh and Amanda Baden, with the advice of Beth Hall (Pact. An Adoption Alliance). CEU Credits We are able to offer CEU Credits throughthe Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY. For More Information Frank Ligtvoet .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) //= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') output += "&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"; else output += unescape(l[i]); } document.getElementById('eeEncEmail_70uvFTsiCj').innerHTML = output; //]]> 176 State Street Brooklyn NY 11201
- Posted by Frank Ligtvoet to Connecticut Adoptive Families on Sep 21, 2012 at 1:32pm | 0 Comments | Post a reply
Joyful Journey International Hosting Program for Orphans

Dear Friends: A new non-profit organization has been registered in the state of Connecticut for the purpose of offering orphans an opportunity for a better quality of life. Thanks to the efforts and commitment of a group of adoptive parents, Joyful Journey International Hosting Program for orphans, Inc. was made possible on April 12, 2012. We are very excited about our organization and want you to join in our excitement. We need your support in order make our organization a success for all orphans who are longing to have a loving family and a better future. Our main goal is to find families for all orphans and we need your support! Presently, our organization is working on our Summer Hosting Program for Ukrainian orphans estimated to occur during July/August 2012. Please visit our Facebook page and website for details: http://www.facebook.com/JoyfulJourneyforOrphans or website http://www.JoyfulJourney.org How can you support our organization? � Like us on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/JoyfulJourneyforOrphans � Invite your friends and family to �like� us on our Facebook page. � Share this message on your Facebook wall. � Copy and past this message to an e-mail and send it to all your friends and family members. � If you know of a family who is interested in hosting a child, please refer them to us: Call 1-888-852-0005; visit our website http://www.JoyfulJourney.org or send us a message to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) //= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') output += "&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"; else output += unescape(l[i]); } document.getElementById('eeEncEmail_KirvUcKp9i').innerHTML = output; //]]> � Become a volunteer to support our Hosting Programs. Please send us a message for more details: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) //= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') output += "&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"; else output += unescape(l[i]); } document.getElementById('eeEncEmail_Jo1S6GLqqB').innerHTML = output; //]]> Thank you for your support! Betty Girasulo
- Posted by bgadopt to Connecticut Adoptive Families on May 01, 2012 at 7:31pm | 0 Comments | Post a reply
new parents

Hey all any one else out there looking for a new adoptive parent meet up group? We are new parents in Bridgeport and looking for a meet up to meet…
- Posted by awhite3680 to Connecticut Adoptive Families on Apr 30, 2012 at 5:22pm | 1 Comment | Post a reply
6 Evenings on Transracial Adoption with Adult Adoptees NY

ADOPTED. The Movie. We Can Do Better 6 Evenings on Transracial Adoption with Adult Adoptees Watch the film and discuss the themes Curated by Dr. Amanda Baden With Barb Lee, Nancy Kim Parsons, Joy Lieberthal and many others February � May 2012 Saval Auditorium St. John’s University Downtown Manhattan Campus Six Tuesday evenings 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1 6:30 � 8:30 pm Series: Adult $120, students $60—No tickets are sold for separate evenings. REGISTER online at http://www.fccny.org To register please visit http://www.fccny.org and click on “Events”; you do not have to join FCC to register. Just click on IGNORE when asked to login. Problems? Contact Kathy .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) //= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') output += "&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"; else output += unescape(l[i]); } document.getElementById('eeEncEmail_cYBkhSI0ZD').innerHTML = output; //]]> Introduction The documentary Adopted. The Movie (2009) by filmmaker Barb Lee reveals the grit rather than the glamour of transracial adoption. Lee goes deep into the intimate lives of two well-meaning families and shows us the subtle challenges they face. One family is just beginning the process of adopting a baby from China and is filled with hope and possibility. The other family’s adopted Korean daughter is now 32 years old. Prompted by her adoptive mother’s terminal illness, she tries to create the bond they never had. The results are riveting, unpredictable and telling. While the two families are at opposite ends of the journey, their stories converge to show us that love isn’t always enough. Because of the thought provoking nature of this challenging film it made a splash in the adoption community and beyond. The Movie was followed by an educational companion DVD We Can do Better in which five themes are discussed: Intentions behind Adopting, Parenting the Adopted Child, the MultiRacial Family, Identity for the Transracial Adoptee and Tough Questions. See the website: http://www.adoptedthemovie.com In six evenings we will show the film and the five sections of the companion DVD. Each evening is introduced by adult adoptee experts, who will also facilitate the discussion afterward. The series is curated by Dr. Amanda Baden, an expert on transracial adoption and Associate Professor at Montclair State University, Montclair NJ:http://www.transracialadoption.net/About/About.html For whom The series is meant for adopted persons; prospective adoptive parents; for adoptive parents, who want to revisit themes of race and identity in their families; for social workers at adoption agencies and in government, interested in the adult adoptee’s perspective; for policy makers in local and national administrations and foundations; for teachers and educators on all academic levels; for students in education and social work; for all of us who have experiences with adoption. ADOPTED is appropriate for teens and older. There are issues related to families, adoption and ethnicity that might be challenging for some. This film will likely lead to some important and powerful discussions within families, so parents should expect to talk about it afterward. Dates, subjects and presenters Tuesday February 28: Adopted.The Movie: Amanda Baden Tuesday March 6: Session 1: Intentions: Nancy Kim Parsons Tuesday March 13: Session 2: Parenting the Adopted Child: Joy Lieberthal Tuesday April 3: Session 3: The MultiRacial Family: Tara Linh Leaman and Liz Raleigh Tuesday April 17: Session 4: Identity for the Transracial Adoptee: Nancy Kim Parsons with the protagonist of ADOPTED Jennifer Fero (to be confirmed) Tuesday May 1: Session 5: Tough Questions: Kacy Ames Venue Saval Auditorium St. John’s University Downtown Manhattan Campus 101 Murray Street New York, NY 10007 Public transportation:http://www.stjohns.edu/about/general/directions/directions/manhattan/public.stj Organizers Adoptive Families with Children of African Heritage and their Friends, Families with Children from China of Greater New York, New York St. John’s University, Adoption Initiative Fee The fee for six evenings is $120. For students there is a reduced fee of $60. No tickets are sold for separate evenings. REGISTER through the FCC website at http://www.fccny.org. More information Contact Frank Ligtvoet at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) //= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == ' ') output += "&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"; else output += unescape(l[i]); } document.getElementById('eeEncEmail_fnwirq2otv').innerHTML = output; //]]>
- Posted by Frank Ligtvoet to Connecticut Adoptive Families on Jan 23, 2012 at 9:37pm | 0 Comments | Post a reply