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Statewide Post Adoption Support: A Vision Realized

Beginning in April 2019, the Coalition’s Adoptive and Guardianship Assistance Program for Everyone (AGAPE) will grow to serve four more counties – Madison, Cortland, Cayuga and Chenango. In total, we will provide post adoption services through OCFS’s Regional Permanency Resource Centers.

November is National Adoption Awareness Month; #Just Listen

As the month progresses and we all have the opportunity to engage others in conversations about adoption, foster and kinship care, let’s make the effort to really listen to and elevate the voices of those most affected. We need to look to the input of adult adoptees; to recognize their journey, celebrate their experiences, and value their voice.

Casting for Foster Care Documentary Training Film; Ithaca

We’ll be coming to the Ithaca area soon and are looking to continue doing short interviews with foster parents interested in speaking about their experiences. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form.

The Coalition Opposing the Aderholt Amendment

The “Aderholt Amendment” would allow foster care and adoption service providers across the country to discriminate against both children and potential parents based on sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and marital status.

Fifteen Reasons Why A5036B Must Not Become Law in New York

In general, the fight for Adoptee Rights in New York, and in many states around the country, centers on legislation to restore adult access to their original birth […]

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WNYFAPA’s 2019 Spring Training

April 27, 2019

Renovation Campus
567 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 (716) 858-1630 Family Information and Resources / Parent Education and Training / Parent Support Groups / Supportive Events https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-spring-training-tickets-55430436929?aff=ehomecard

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A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS, NOW WHAT?
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A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS, NOW WHAT?
ADVOCATING FOR YOUR CHILD

Andrea Marinelli, Family Support
Specialist

Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition
of New York

8:45-10:15 a.m.

In this
workshop we will examine the brain science behind your children’s behavior and
discuss getting the right mental health evaluation and understanding symptoms
of diagnoses. We will also explore advocating for hidden resources for home
based programs to improve family relationships.

Enough Abuse: Strategies for Your
Family and Community

Stephanie
Sacco and Ting Lee

Best Self
WNY

10:30-12:00
p.m.

The Enough
Abuse Campaign offers educational information
regarding child sexual abuse to prevent people from victimizing children and
youth prevent children from developing abusive behaviors in the future. The module
that will help you understand child sexual abuse as a public health
problem, the conditions that exist in our society today that support child
sexual abuse, who the abusers are and what their tactics are, what the possible
physical and behavioral signs of child sexual abuse are and how to prevent
child sexual abuse by communicating to our children about healthy body
boundaries and how to advocate for the children when a disclosure is made. The
campaign feels very strongly that it is the responsibility of adults to protect
our children!

THIS IS US: ADOPTION IN THE REAL
WORLD

Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition
Staff and Guest Panelists

12:30-2-30 p.m.

This is
Us has captured the attention of millions with its candid portrayal of families
today, the intricacies of who and what constitutes family and how these
relationships shape our identities as individuals and as a family unit.

Please
join the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York in collaboration with
The Western New York Foster Adoptive Families Association for a real life
discussion with our panel of characters including birth parents, adoptive parents,
adoption professionals and, adopted persons. Through a moderated panel
presentation, we will explore how we construct family today, the meaning this
has for us, and how to create a social context in which today’s families are
embraced and celebrated for the rich diversity this brings to all of our lives.

Television
programming such as This is Us allows us to use a culturally relevant and
timely media hit to have a deeper discussion about the complexities of families
today, the realities of these experiences, and the need to educate our
communities in order that all families have access to what they need to be
strong.

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This Is Us; Buffalo

April 27, 2019

Renovation Campus
567 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 6466884321 Adoption and Foster Care Conferences / Advocacy and Outreach / Supportive Events http://

This Is Us: Adoption In The Real World Buffalo

A moderated panel discussion about adoption, family and relationships

This is Us

This Is Us: Adoption In The Real World Buffalo

A moderated panel discussion about adoption, family and relationships

This is Us has captured the attention of millions with its candid portrayal of families today, the intricacies of who and what constitutes family and how these relationships shape our identities as individuals and as a family unit.

Please join the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York at the Western New York Foster and Adoptive Parent Association's Annual Spring Training ( see the flyer) for a real life discussion with our panel of characters including birth parents, adoptive parents, adoption professionals and, adopted persons.

We will explore how we construct family today, the meaning this has for us, and how to create a social context in which today’s families are embraced and celebrated for the rich diversity this brings to all of our lives.

Television programming such as This is Us allows us to use a culturally relevant and timely media hit to have a deeper discussion about the complexities of families today, the realities of these experiences, and the need to educate our communities in order that all families have access to what they need to be strong.

Western New York Foster Adoptive Families Association WNYFAPA

Western New York Foster Adoptive Families Association WNYFAPA

This Is Us: Adoption In The Real World will feature a panel of adoptees, adoptive parents, birth parents, caseworkers and others, talking honestly about adoption. Together, we will explore and discuss the way in which adoption and foster care impact all involved. We’ll also allow ample time for questions and answers.

Please register for WNYFAPA 2019 Annual Spring Training here.

Saturday, April 27th, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Renovation Campus located at 567 Hertel Avenue in Buffalo

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Reframing Parenting Training; Chemung Spring Series

April 30, 2019

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 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!

Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM on 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 and 8/20 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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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.

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Main office: 646-688-4321
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AGAPE Long Island: 631-598-1983
AGAPE Southern Tier Finger Lakes: 607-272-0034
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