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Reframing Parenting; Suffolk Summer Series

July 24, 2018

Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO)
755 Waverly Ave, Holtsville, NY 11742 631-598-1983 Family Information and Resources / Parent Education and Training / Parent Support Groups

FREE workshop series for adoptive and guardianship parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

DURING THIS SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

Supporting your child through their sometimes difficult behavior to get them back on track to more socially acceptable behavior.

Concepts of self-care, figure out where your relationship with your child is blocked and how to deepen connections with them.

Refreshments and childcare provided.

Open to all adoptive parents and relative caregivers who have ...

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FREE workshop series for adoptive and guardianship parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

DURING THIS SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

Supporting your child through their sometimes difficult behavior to get them back on track to more socially acceptable behavior.

Concepts of self-care, figure out where your relationship with your child is blocked and how to deepen connections with them.

Refreshments and childcare provided.

Open to all adoptive parents and relative caregivers who have guardianship of the child in their care. Foster parents and

relative with custody also welcome depending on space.

Register Now!

Tuesdays from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/14 and 8/21 at the Suffolk Independent Living Organization (S.I.L.O.) Offices at 755 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Please confirm the county you live in:*
Email*
Phone*
I am a:*
- Kinship Care Giver
- Foster Parent
- Adoptive Parent
- Adoptee
- Foster Care Alumni
- Kinship Care Alumni
- Birth Parent
- Child Welfare Professional
- other
Check all that apply.
Do you need childcare?*
- yes
- no
- maybe
Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.
Please provide the name and age of each child below:*
Please tell us about any special medical needs, developmental or behavior needs for any of the children.*
Do/does the child/ren have any allergies or special dietary needs that we should know about?*
Attestation for AGAPE Services
I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.
Electronic signature certificating attestation:*
Family formed by:*
- Adoption
- Guardianship
- Both

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AGAPE Family Fun Night with the Hudson Valley Renegades; Dutchess County

August 17, 2018

Dutchess Stadium
1500 NY-9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 845-679-9900 Advocacy and Outreach / Supportive Events https://www.milb.com/hudson-valley

Join us for an AGAPE Family Fun Night for Adoptive, Foster and Guardianship Families!

A FREE night out at the ball game with the Hudson Valley Renegades!

This event is for the whole family and includes a $5.00 per person

food voucher.

RSVP IS REQUIRED. Register Now!

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Join us for an AGAPE Family Fun Night for Adoptive, Foster and Guardianship Families!

A FREE night out at the ball game with the Hudson Valley Renegades!

This event is for the whole family and includes a $5.00 per person

food voucher.

RSVP IS REQUIRED. Register Now!

Friday, August 17 at 6:30pm at Dutchess Stadium, 1500 Route 9D Wappingers Falls

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Please confirm the county you live in:*
Email*
Phone*
I am a:*
Check all that apply.
- Kinship Care Giver
- Foster Parent
- Adoptive Parent
- Adoptee
- Foster Care Alumni
- Kinship Care Alumni
- Birth Parent
- Child Welfare Professional
- other
Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.
Please provide the name and age of each child below:*
Please tell us about any special medical needs, developmental or behavior needs for any of the children.
Attestation for AGAPE Services
I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.
Electronic signature certificating attestation:*
Family formed by:*
- Adoption
- Guardianship
- Both

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Reframing Parenting Series; Chemung

September 15, 2018

Higher Hope Church
356 Maple St, Big Flats, NY 14814 607-272-0034 Family Information and Resources / Parent Education and Training / Parent Support Groups / Supportive Events http://

A Free Workshop for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

DURING THIS FIVE WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

Supporting your child through their sometimes difficult behavior to get them back on track to more socially acceptable behavior.

Concepts of self-care, figure out where your relationship with your child is blocked and how to deepen connections with them.

Open to all adoptive parents and relative caregivers who have guardianship of the child in their care.

More

A Free Workshop for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

DURING THIS FIVE WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

Supporting your child through their sometimes difficult behavior to get them back on track to more socially acceptable behavior.

Concepts of self-care, figure out where your relationship with your child is blocked and how to deepen connections with them.

Open to all adoptive parents and relative caregivers who have guardianship of the child in their care.

Refreshments and childcare provided.

Register Now!

Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13 and 10/20 at the Higher Hope Church on 356 Maple Street, Big Flats, NY.

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Please confirm the county you live in:*
Email*
Phone*
I am a:*
- Kinship Care Giver
- Foster Parent
- Adoptive Parent
- Adoptee
- Foster Care Alumni
- Kinship Care Alumni
- Birth Parent
- Child Welfare Professional
- other
Check all that apply.
Do you need childcare?*
- yes
- no
- maybe
Please tell us about the children that will be attending with you.
Please provide the name and age of each child below:*
Please tell us about any special medical needs, developmental or behavior needs for any of the children.*
Do/does the child/ren have any allergies or special dietary needs that we should know about?*
Attestation for AGAPE Services
I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.
Electronic signature certificating attestation:*
Family formed by:*
- Adoption
- Guardianship
- Both

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Parents of Adult Adoptees Support Group; Tompkins County

September 15, 2018

Camp Earth Connection
63 Hammond Hill Road Freeville, NY 13068 607-272-0034 Parent Support Groups / Supportive Events

Join us for a BBQ Pot Luck in September!

They might be all grown up, but they never stop being your children! Please join us at this gathering for parents of adult adoptees, where you can find and offer support, discuss experiences, and share current information relevant to adoption, trauma and families.

Feel free to bring food to share or BBQ. We will have a fire and grill going. We will be meeting under a pavilion so it will happen, rain or shine!

About the Parents of Adult Adoptees Support Group

We hold monthly support group gathering for parents of adult adoptees. These gatherings will be every second Saturday of the month from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

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Join us for a BBQ Pot Luck in September!

They might be all grown up, but they never stop being your children! Please join us at this gathering for parents of adult adoptees, where you can find and offer support, discuss experiences, and share current information relevant to adoption, trauma and families.

Feel free to bring food to share or BBQ. We will have a fire and grill going. We will be meeting under a pavilion so it will happen, rain or shine!

About the Parents of Adult Adoptees Support Group

We hold monthly support group gathering for parents of adult adoptees. These gatherings will be every second Saturday of the month from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

There are no meetings scheduled for July or August 2018; The next meeting date is Saturday, September 15th from 12 to 2 PM at Camp Earth Connection. At that meeting, we will decide future meeting times. Meetings during winter months will be held at the Dryden Community Cafe.

For more information, please email Susan Rausch at Susan@affcny.org or Christiane Lister: cl243@cornell.edu

RSVP for the BBQ Pot Luck in September!

Saturday, September 15th from 12 to 2 PM at Camp Earth Connection at 63 Hammond Hill Rd, Freeville

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Please confirm the county you live in:*
Email*
Phone*
I am a:*
- Kinship Care Giver
- Foster Parent
- Adoptive Parent
- Adoptee
- Foster Care Alumni
- Kinship Care Alumni
- Birth Parent
- Child Welfare Professional
- other
Check all that apply.
If you plan to bring something to share, can you let us know what?
Attestation for AGAPE Services
I attest that my family was formed by adoption or guardianship via a court order. I understand that the services provided by AGAPE are for adoptive and guardianship families. By indicating here, I understand that I may be asked by AFFCNY to provide proof of adoption or guardianship and certify that I will provide this documentation upon request.
Electronic signature certificating attestation:*
Family formed by:*
- Adoption
- Guardianship
- Both

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ABOUT THE COALITION

The Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York was founded in 1975 as the New York State Citizens Coalition. The Coalition provides support, information and advocacy for foster, kinship and adoptive families in the Empire State and the professionals who serve them.

A member of the National Foster Parent Association and Voice for Adoption.

108 Main Street, Suite 5, New Paltz, NY 12561
Free 24/7 HelpLine: 888-354-1342
Main office: 646-688-4321
AGAPE Hudson Valley: 845-679-9900
AGAPE Long Island: 631-598-1983
AGAPE Southern Tier Finger Lakes: 607-272-0034
Fax: 845-633-8041
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