SAN DIEGO–National Adoption Month is the ideal time to learn and discuss the ins and outs of the Adoption process. On Sunday, November 15, Adoption Alliance is hosting Embracing Adoption: A Conference for adoptive families and professionals who work in adoption services. Adoption Alliance of Southern California is a Hague Accredited non-profit adoption agency licensed by the State of California. A program of Jewish Family Service of San Diego, Adoption Alliance provides programs and services that facilitate, support, and celebrate adoption. The program serves individuals and couples who are seeking to expand and enhance their family through adoption, regardless of their age, religion, culture, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
The conference features Dr. Gary Feldman, Medical Director of the Stramski International Adoption Program, who will be speaking on Attachment, Bonding, and Medical Concerns. Additional workshops throughout the day include: Domestic Adoption 101 with Adoption Attorney; After the Adoption: Creating An Everlasting Bond; Supporting the Adoption Journey (for Adoption Professionals Only); Parenting in the Adolescent Years: A Workshop For Adoptive Parents; and Panel of Adoptive Families.
The conference will take place at the Jewish Family Service – Turk Family Center located at 8804 Balboa Ave., San Diego, 92123 from 10:00am-3:00pm. The event is $25 for individuals, and $35 for couples, including lunch. CEUs are available for MFTs and LCSWs for $35. For more information or to register, contact (858) 637-3060 or register online at www.jfssd.org.
Few choices in life are as significant as the decision to adopt a child. The Hague Accredited Adoption Alliance of Southern California is aimed at making the adoption process as smooth and effortless as possible by offering: home studies; pre-adoption counseling; parent education workshops; post-placement services; counseling and support groups; infertility support; resource lending library; adoption conferences and seminars; post-adoption support; and licensed counselors specializing in the adoption process. For more information about Adoption Alliance and the above programs or to register, contact (858) 637-3060 or visit www.jfssd.org/adoption.
Calendar Listing
What: The Adoption Experience, a conference in honor of National Adoption Month
When: Sunday, November 15, 2009 • 10:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Jewish Family Service, Turk Family Center, 8804 Balboa Ave., San Diego, 92123
Description: A conference for adoption families and adoption professionals focusing on issues surrounding international and domestic adoption. This year’s conference features Dr. Gary Feldman, Medical Director of the Stramski International Adoption Program. For more information visit www.jfssd.org/adoption.
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Preceding provided by Jewish Family Service of San Diego