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Whether you are beginning your adoption journey or just starting to explore adoption as a way of building your family, join us for a free adoption orientation. We will provide introductory information about the adoption process and can answer many of your questions.
The upcoming free Adoption Orientations for domestic and international adoption information will be held at Adoption Connection, 8487 Ridge Road, Amberley Village, OH 45236 in the Mayerson JCC building on The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Campus (south, at the exit of Ridge and Ronald Reagan/Cross County Highway) and are scheduled for:
- Wednesday, January 18, 2012 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 15, 2012 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 21, 2012 6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 18, 2012 6:30 p.m.
European Adoption Consultants will join us to share information on adopting from Russia, China, Columbia, Honduras, Latin America, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and India
European Adoption Consultants will join us to share information on adopting from Russia, China, Columbia, Honduras, Latin America, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and India
Homestudy Education
Adoption Connection in Cincinnati provides Homestudy Education as required by the State of Ohio. Our Homestudy Education groups are open, interactive, and informative forums consisting of prospective adoptive parents.
The upcoming Homestudy Education groups are scheduled for:
- Saturday, January 28, 2012 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
- Tuesday, January 31, 2012 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 4, 2012 10 a.m. - Noon
- Saturday, February 11, 2012 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
The Best of Transracial Adoption: The Long-Term and Inclusive Vision
What impact does transracial adoption have on the children and families? Join Adoption Connection’s partner Celebrate Adoption when author and guest speaker Rhonda M. Roorda, M.A. presents The Best of Transracial Adoption: The Long-Term and Inclusive Vision 10 am - noon Saturday February 4th at Adoption Connection, 8487 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236 (located in the Mayerson JCC building). Roorda, African American, was raised as the only adopted child in a Caucasian family with two other siblings. She is co-author to three seminal books on transracial adoption. Advanced registration is required. Submit each attendee's name, phone number, and email to Shannon Adkins at smadkins@cincin.rr.com by February 2nd. The event is free to Celebrate Adoption members, $15 for non- members, and $25 for non-member couples.
Reduce your wait
Adoption Connection has a philosophy that hopefully will help you have a shorter time until your placement.
Instead of asking you, as prospective adoptive parents, to just WAIT with us, we are inviting you to WORK with us. This training was developed by an adoptive father after he and his wife used these specific techniques to adopt their two children. It is offered through Adoption Connection's Supportive Services.
For information, contact Angie at (513) 489-1616.
Past classes you may have missed:
Adopted Tweens: You're not Alone
Tweens, ages 10-12
Preadolescence is a time of emerging understanding of adoption issues. This group setting provides tweens an opportunity to voice their thoughts, feelings, and questions with peers who are also adopted. A variety of art and media activities will be utilized. Parents join their child in the final half hour of the third session
Creating your Family StoryAdoptive parents and their children, ages 4-6
Session 1 Parents only. Developmental stages of adoption and the child's understanding, issues of openness, answering common questions, and positive adoption language are addressed
Session 2 & 3 Parents and children. Age-appropriate activities stimulate communication about adoption and each child's unique story. Stories, songs and a creative project encourage discussions