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Building Forever Families Adoptive Workshop Series
Have you and your family ever considered adopting a child?
Do you want a safe place where your questions, doubts and fears about adoption can be addressed?
Building Forever Families, C.A.'s foster/adoption ministry has put together a four part adoption series that will answer some of your questions. Join us this spring on Sundays from 4 - 6 p.m. at 2435 Colorado Blvd, Room 20.
Each session will provide answers that will help you become a more equipped parent who understands their child's unique needs. Together we will learn, share and pray as you are better able to meet the challenges and joys of parenting an adopted child.
One of our own C.A. adoptive mothers, Michelle Harwell, MFTI, will present information and answer questions concerning the care of children joining the family through adoption. Participants will explore topics including attachment, grief and loss, becoming a multiracial family, and talking to their child about adoption. They will also have the opportunity to hear from other adoptive families who will share their personal adoption stories.
Whether your adoption journey is just starting or nearing completion this series will supply you with the resources and information that will help you now and into the future.
SESSION TOPICS:
February 21, 2010, Sunday, 4 - 6 p.m., 2435 Colorado Blvd, Room 20
What should I expect when I'm adopting?
The Impact of Expectation and Loss in the Adoptive Family
This session will cover common issues people experience in considering adoption and throughout the adoption process: learn what to expect emotionally; how to deal with your own feelings, and how to take the first steps toward building your family through adoption in a way that is thoughtful of long term considerations.
March 21, 2010, Sunday, 4 - 6 p.m., 2435 Colorado Blvd, Room 20
Will my adopted child bond with me?
Building a Secure Foundation: Attachment 101
If you are interested in creating healthy parent/child attachments in your adoptive family, this class is for you. Come network with other families and learn how to recognize attachment difficulties and take home some practical strategies and resources.
April 18, 2010, Sunday, 4 - 6 p.m., 2435 Colorado Blvd, Room 20
What will be the impact of an adoption on my family?
Making the Adoption Transition
This class will cover the stages of adjustment that children can go through when arriving home with their adoptive families and parenting strategies to ease the transition. We will also cover ways parents can simultaneously learn to manage their own energy and emotions during this time of transition.
May 16, 2010, Sunday, 4 - 6 p.m., 2435 Colorado Blvd, Room 20
What questions and challenges will my child face as she grows?
The Adoptive Child's Journey
This class addresses common questions, fears, and concerns adopted children have regarding birth parents, adoptive parents and siblings, extended families and peers. Adults who were adopted will share their perspectives and personal experiences with adoption.
For more information or to register, click here to email Building Forever Families at CA or call 323.908.6120
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