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Adoption Stories and Memoirs from the Birth Parents Perspective

October 20, 2014July 5, 2018 Admin Uncategorized

Essential books recommended by the Coalition for foster and adoptive families, plus anyone else who can benefit from a greater understanding of adoption and foster care.

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Express Yourself; After School for Youth Adoptees

February 21, 2019

Lehman Alternative Community School
402 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY 14850 607-272-0034 Supportive Events

A place for adoptees to connect through various forms of expression
such as movement, music and art.

In collaboration with Lehman Alternative Community School, the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York presents Express Yourself, an after school project for adoptees.

We will cover a wide range of creative activities including but not limited to
drawing, painting, weaving, dancing, ...

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A place for adoptees to connect through various forms of expression
such as movement, music and art.

In collaboration with Lehman Alternative Community School, the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York presents Express Yourself, an after school project for adoptees.

We will cover a wide range of creative activities including but not limited to
drawing, painting, weaving, dancing, music and just all around fun stuff.
Led by:

Sarah Gotowka, a Korean adoptee and textile-based artist.

Mac Morris, an African American adoptee movement-based artist from Brooklyn.

Register Now!

Questions? Contact Sarah at sarah@affcny.org or 607-272-0034

SIX Thursdays starting 2/21 from 3:25 to 4:25 PM at the Lehman Alternative Community School, Room #U1 located at 402 Chestnut Street, Ithaca.

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.
Please tell us about the teen that will be attending.
Please provide the name and age of each teen below:*
Please tell us about any special medical needs, developmental or behavior needs.*
Do/does the teen 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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Reframing Parenting; Suffolk Winter Series

February 23, 2019

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, ...

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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!

Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2 and 3/9 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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Adoptions Connections; Beacon

February 23, 2019

Howland Public Library
313 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508 845 679 9900 Family Information and Resources / Parent Education and Training / Parent Support Groups / Supportive Events

For all Adoptive Parents, Relative Caregivers and Foster Parents

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Hudson Valley Parent Support Group in Beacon, New York

An opportunity for adoptive parents, relative caregivers and foster parents to come together in a safe, no-judgment space facilitated by a foster and adoptive parent to gain support, share stories and find connection.

Free for all Adoptive Parents, Relative Caregivers and Foster Parents

Support groups can be a great place to speak with others that are going through the same frustrations and stress you are going through. It is comforting to know you are not alone in this journey. Come together with other parents in a safe, non-judgment space facilitated by adoptive parents to share and connect with others. All are welcome.

Refreshments and snacks provided. Childcare available with advanced registration.

Questions? Call Ali at 845-679-9900 or email her ali@affcny.org

Register Now!

Saturday, February 23rd from 10AM to 12PM at the Howland Library located at 313 Main Street in Beacon.

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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