Celebrate
Adoption
A Support Group for
Families Formed by Adoption
Come celebrate the joys of adoptive
parenting with us. Learn to prepare for and face the challenges
with confidence.
Join us for Celebrate
Adoption's Annual Family Picnic
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Blue Ash Nature Center - Sycamore Shelter
(Behind the Recreation Center)
4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Clowns and Games for the
Kids
Facility has hiking trails, creek, playground equipment, restroom
facilities and lots of shade
Fried Chicken, table service and drinks provided
Please bring a dish to share based on you last name as follows:
A to M = Side Dish N to
Z = Dessert or Fruit
Celebrate Adoption
members, non-members and guests are welcome
Free to Celebrate Adoption members
Guest cost is just $5.00 / adult and $3.00 / child
Make checks
payable to Celebrate Adoption. Pay at the Park
For more information and
reservations please contact:
Pam Saulters @ (513) 777-5753 or
midzag@aol.com
Celebrate Adoption is a support group
open to all members of the community who have formed their families
through adoption. The support group started in 1989 with support
of Adoption Connection and Jewish Family Service.
Professional support is offered by the staff
of Adoption Connection, guiding families to understand the unique
developmental challenges of adoption on the child and his/her family.
Through discussion groups, educational
programs, and social activities, families can benefit from the
experiences of one another. Activities include the annual holiday
party, spring picnic, and summer playgroups.
An event unique to Celebrate Adoption
is the Birthmother's Tea, a ceremony designed to honor our children's
lifegivers. Adoptive mothers, birthmothers and even grandmothers attend
this yearly event in May near Mother's Day. The ceremony includes
tender readings and moving songs that celebrate all birthmothers and
their unique gift to an adopted child.
Benefits of Adoption Support
Groups, Seminars and Workshops
- Monthly Adoption Discussion Groups
- School Presentations to Educators
- How to Talk Adoption with Children
- Talking Adoption at School
- Creating a Lifebook for Your Child
- Educating Extended Family Members
- Developmental Stages of Adopted Children
- How to Survive the Holidays
- Additional professionally led parenting
enrichment classes are offered through Alan R. Mack Parents Center at
Jewish Family Service. The updated class schedule is available at
http://www.jfscinti.org/Parents/classes.asp
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