Post Adoption Resource Center: Adult & Parent Groups

NEW GROUPS FORMING!
Are you struggling with managing your child's behavior? Wondering if things that come up are adoption-related or not? Just wanting an opportunity for dialogue with other parents and adoption professionals? Join us one evening a month for support and conversation - contact by email Lynn Gabbard or call (860) 257-9899 if you would like to learn more or are interested in joining this ever-growing group. Meeting times and places vary.

Adoption Talk Series - Fall 2011

For Adoptive Parents and Parents-To-Be

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - Call (860) 257-9899 or email Lynn Gabbard

A series of open discussions for adoptive parents, adults in the process of adopting, and those thinking about adoption. Join us for facilitated discussions on a variety of topics unique to adoptive family life. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and chat with adoptive parents!

WHERE: TWO LOCATIONS

Bethany Lutheran Church
50 Court Street
Cromwell, CT

Bethesda Lutheran Church
305 Saint Ronan Street
New Haven, CT

WHEN: Evenings, 7:00-8:30pm (see dates below)

COST: $20 per family

ADOPTION AWARENESS DURING THE PRESCHOOL YEARS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, BETHESDA LUTHERAN CHURCH

This workshop is designed to help parents of preschoolers to better understand their child's growing understanding of adoption, from their first simple questions to their true perception of what "being adopted" means. Come prepare for coming years with fellow adoptive parents and take home a recommended reading list of adoption-related books for preschool aged children.

RACE AND CULTURE IN YOUR CHILD'S LIFE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

This workshop will address ways race and culture impact on your child's - and your family's life acorss the lifecycle. Strategies for dealing with prejudice and discrimination and helping your child to feel proud of his/her heritage will be discussed and this workshop always results in a thought-provoking and stimulating dialogue among parents.