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Register here: www.bit.ly/3wdsJui APC’s Annual Adoption Conference serves to promote a better awareness of adoption, and provide members with accurate information concerning adoption and parenting issues. This one-day event is in-person and will take place at St. John's University in Queens, NY. Sunday, June 2, 2024 St. John's University 8000 Utopia Parkway Jamaica, NY 11439 Building: Marillac Hall (Check In at the Cafeteria, across from entrance to Tobin Business College where the general meeting is located) Conference participants will have the opportunity to attend numerous workshops, seminars, lectures and panel discussions. Led by professionals and experts in the adoption field including attorneys, social workers, physicians, adoptive parents, agency representatives, adoptees and educators, the workshops provide up-to-date information as well as a forum for discussions. Our conference is for those who are considering adoption as a way to build their family, those who have already adopted and for those professionals and advocates who are involved in the adoption and foster care fields. Come and learn with us, share ideas and join together in promoting the joys of adoption. Please note: While APC is committed to children, some of the topics discussed at our conference may be sensitive to younger children. Therefore, we do not allow children to attend the conference. #AdoptionIsLove #AdoptionRocks #TransracialAdoption #AdoptionJourney #AdoptionFamily #AdoptionEducation

Transracial Adoption, Identity, Connections and Adoption Competent Therapy

We have partnered with Coram to help more people learn about how they can build a family through fostering or adoption. Join us for a webinar at lunchtime on the 27th of March to explore whether you can be a parent for a child who needs one at some point in your life ?? We hear from people like you that the world of fostering and adoption seems confusing and difficult to navigate. This event is perfect if you are at the beginning of your journey, or if you haven't even started yet. It'll help you think about whether family building is something you can do in the future ?? Through fostering and adoption you can: - Build a family for children who cannot be cared by their own birth family - Offer children love, stability and unwavering support - Enable children to flourish in a positive environment - Build lifelong bonds Join us on the 27th of March to find out more #adoption #fostering #fostercare #fostercareawareness #adoptionawareness #adoptionjourney #familybuilding

Adoption can be a wonderful way to grow your family and provide a loving home for a child in need. However, the adoption process can be complex and overwhelming, especially if you are unfamiliar with your state’s laws and regulations. If you are considering adopting a child in the state of Georgia, there are several key things that you should know to help ensure a smooth and successful adoption experience. Explore our initial guide to the adoption process here: https://lnkd.in/eyK5eYmA

November is National Adoption Awareness Month! Over the next few weeks, I’ll celebrate by posting about some of the lesser-known or misunderstood aspects of adoption. Let’s start by recognizing the child’s role in adoption. At CONCERN - Professional Services for Children, Youth and Families, children are active participants in the adoption process. Their work begins in the Child Preparation phase, where our staff prepares them to make the transition from foster care to their forever home. The kids work through complex emotions including grief and loss, abandonment, identity, control, loyalty, attachment, and shame. We give them a voice in the process, honor their past, create connections, answer questions, and prepare for their future. We also employ a process called Child Specific Recruitment (CSR), which involves creating a plan for each child and working with prospective families to ensure appropriate matches. Children are asked for their input and help to create flyers and videos that highlight their strengths. In each of these steps, youth play an active role in finding their forever home. Adoption shouldn't be something that "happens" to a child. It should be an experience they help to facilitate. Visit CONCERN’s website to learn more about our adoption services: https://lnkd.in/efDD2sww. #Concern4Kids #Adoption #NationalAdoptionAwarenessMonth

Curious about adoption and the process in the US? Here are some of the most common adoption questions - and easy to understand answers. We found them interesting... hope you do, too! #adoptioneducation #learnaboutadoption #normalizeadoption #CreatingAFamily #Family #adoptivefamily

Books do such a wonderful job of helping parents, educators, counselors, and social workers tackle tough conversations in a way that reaches a child where they are. The books in this article aren't only wonderful for adoptees, but also for all children and adults to gain awareness about adoption. #familyfun #Ittakesavillage #onelove #adoptioneducation #learnaboutadoption #normalizeadoption #booksaboutadoption #childrensbooksaboutadoption #adoptioninliterature #normalizeadoption #Family #adoptivefamily

If you're a mom searching for information about adoption for your child, it means that you love them so much that you want the very best for them. No matter what you’re going through, please know you’re not alone. With open adoption, you can select your child's adoptive parents, choose how the transition plan goes, and stay in touch! #adoptionsupport #adoptionislove #openadoption

When we started talking to people about children in care, we encountered a lot of confusion about what fostering is like, how it differs from adoption, and the options that people have if they want to support a child who needs a family. We're working with Be My Family, part of Coram, to raise the profile about family building options through both fostering and adoption. Perhaps you have thought 'Yes, I'd like to do that some time' or maybe you haven't thought about it at all but you'd like to learn more! Join us at lunchtime, online, on the 27th of March to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eFGcJMbf If you are at the beginning of your journey, this is a good place to start! You'll learn about the intricacies of both options, how fostering and adoption support children who need more loving adults in their lives, and what it would take for you to be that person for a child as they grow up ?? What you can expect from the event: 1?? - Lots of information about what children need and how it works 2?? - No pressure to sign up to anything! 3?? - An opportunity to ask any questions at the event 4?? - The option to book a one-to-one follow-up conversation to talk about your personal circumstances. #Fostering #Adoption #FamilyBuilding #BeMyFamily #Coram #CommunitySupport

As a birth parent who is already navigating creating an adoption plan, it can be difficult to know what type of openness you see occurring. This is an important decision and there are adoption professionals willing to help you think this through. #Birthparentsmatter #adoptioneducation #learnaboutadoption #normalizeadoption #Ittakesavillage #onelove #Family #adoptivefamily