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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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Reframing Parenting Training; Cortland Spring Series

May 23, 2019

Grace Christian Fellowship
1250 Fisher Ave, Cortland, NY 13045 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 SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

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

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

DURING THIS 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.

This workshop is open to all adoptive and guardianship parents. Foster Parents also welcome, dependent on space.

Child care and light dinner will be provided for every class.

Register Now!

Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 6/6, 6/13 and 6/20 at the Grace Christian Fellowship located at 1250 Fisher Avenue in Cortland.

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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Express Yourself; After School for Youth Adoptees

May 30, 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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Parents of Adopted Teens and Adopted Teens Support Group; Ithaca

June 5, 2019

Beverly J. Martin Elementary School
302 West Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, 607.272.0034 Parent Support Groups / Supportive Events

Come hang with other adoptive parents, share food, laughter and experiences while your adopted teens have their own space!

Oooof... We know what you're going through!

Teen years are tough, and our adopted teens add a multi-layered complexity that makes things even tougher. These are the years where they begin defining themselves, and at ...

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Come hang with other adoptive parents, share food, laughter and experiences while your adopted teens have their own space!

Oooof... We know what you're going through!

Teen years are tough, and our adopted teens add a multi-layered complexity that makes things even tougher. These are the years where they begin defining themselves, and at times without your supervision. Scary, we know, but they never stop being your children and deserving of our attention!

Please join us at this monthly gathering for parents of teenage adoptees, where you can find other adoptive parents with teens and offer support, discuss experiences, and share current information relevant to adoption, trauma and families.

Your teens are invited to come.

While parents gather, there will be a separate meeting for teens facilitated by adult adoptees. A range of fun artistic activities will be introduced to the teens at each session which include art-making, dance, and more! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Come share and learn with us!

Register Now!

2019 meetings scheduled for the first Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 7:30 PM on 1/16 (rescheduled from 1/9 snow date), 2/6, 3/6, 4/13, 5/1, 6/5, 9/11, 10/2, 11/6, and 12/4 from at the Beverly J. Martin Elementary School, 302 West Buffalo Street in 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.
If you plan to bring something to share, can you let us know what?
Will you be bringing your teen?*
- 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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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.

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