Aug. 26-28. Learn more about adoption options & the adoption process from experts & other key note speakers.

Free Online Information Meetings Topics include: An overview of ALL International programs, information about the adoption process, & fees. Adopting from RUSSIA information, Adopting from ETHIOPIA information.

Sat. Jan. 10- Mar. 14, 10 A.M. Agape Adoption Agency of Arizona, Inc. 4039 E. Raymond St.

Meets 4th Saturday/mo. for casual pot-luck meetings in a private home. Guest speakers. Open to FCC members & prospective members.

Free Online Information Meetings Topics include: An overview of ALL International programs, information about the adoption process, programs & fees. Adopting from RUSSIA information, Adopting from ETHIOPIA information.

Feb. 27, 9:40 A.M. Marriott Anaheim, 700 W. Convention Way.

Meets 1st Sat./mo., 12-2pm. Sponsored by Los Angeles Affiliate of the Southwest Region of RESOLVE.

Meet & play with other families in the Los Angeles area who have adopted from or who are waiting for children from Guatemala. Upcoming Families with Children From Guatemala Forever meets: Sun., March 9; Sat., April 12; Sun., May 4; Sat., June 14; Sun., July 13; & Sat., Aug. 9. Email to join & for locations of events.

Jan. 11- Feb. 8, Sundays, 6-8 P.M. This 5 wk information & support group will allow you to explore deeply the alternatives for building your family when you are unable to conceive your child. $150 per person or $300 per couple.

Jan. 11- Feb. 8, 6-8 P.M. 5 wk. support group that explores family building alternatives when you are unable conceive. $150 per person/ $300 per couple.

Jan. 11- Feb. 8, 6-8 P.M. 5 wk. support group that explores family building alternatives when you are unable conceive. $150 per person/ $300 per couple.

Meets 2nd Tues./mo., 7-9 P.M. Spons. by Orange County Affiliate of Southwest Region of RESOLVE.

Every other Wed., 6:30-9 P.M. Spons. by RESOLVE South West Region.

Meets the third Thursday of every month from 7-9PM. A Support Group for Waiting Parents Meet with others who are also in the "waiting" stage of their adoption process. Each session focuses on a specific issue and also allows time for open discussion. This is a professionally facilitated meeting providing a great opportunity for meeting and sharing. This program is free, but RSVP is requested at least 24 hours before the event. Contact the office: 415-788-6772 e-mail info@youropenpath.org Hope you'll come and join us! This program is free, but RSVP is requested at least 24 hours before the event. Location: 312 SUtter, 5th floor conference room - located between Stockton & Grant

Adoptive families, adult adoptees, families waiting to adopt, & birthparents meet monthly, 10 A.M.-12 P.M., last Sat./mo., Jan.-Oct. Live Oak Family Resource Center, 1438 Capitola Road.

Sat Feb. 7, 10:30 A.M.- 12 P.M. Dillon International's Office, 18001 Irvine Blvd., Suite 101. Free meeting of an overview of adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, & India.

Sat Mar. 7, 10:30 A.M.- 12 P.M. Dillon International's Office, 18001 Irvine Blvd., Suite 101. Free meeting of an overview of adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, & India.

Sat Apr. 4, 10:30 A.M.- 12 P.M. Dillon International's Office, 18001 Irvine Blvd., Suite 101. Free meeting of an overview of adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, & India.

Sat May 16, 10:30 A.M.- 12 P.M. Dillon International's Office, 18001 Irvine Blvd., Suite 101. Free meeting of an overview of adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, & India.

Sat Sept. 5, 10:30 A.M.- 12 P.M. Dillon International's Office, 18001 Irvine Blvd., Suite 101. Free meeting of an overview of adoption programs in China, Korea, Haiti, & India.

Tues. evenings, 6-7:30 P.M. 1838 Eastman Ave. Suite 100. Information meetings on how to become a Foster-Adopt Parent! Open your heart & home to a child in need & help create lifelong connections through the power of family. Information Meetings are held on

March 12, 6:30-8:30 P.M. George Reynolds Branch Library, 3595 Table Mesa Dr. Thousands of children worldwide wait for families to call their own. Come learn more about international adoption, specific country programs, & Hand In Hand. Please RSVP.

Jan. 24, 10 A.M.- 12 P.M. Colorado Free University, near 1st and Quebec. Two mothers in one open adoption talk about what, exactly, it is; how to choose an ethical agency, & the secrets of longterm open adoption success. Two mothers in one open adoption teach this class. Lori Dowd, MA, is the adoptive mom of two children & Crystal Hass is the birth mom of Lori’s daughter, mother to a son.

3rd/Thurs every month. First Presbyterian Church, 531 S.College Ave. Thousands of children worldwide wait for families to call their own. Come learn about international adoption, country specific programs & Hand In Hand. RSVP required.

Feb. 1, Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave. Thousands of children worldwide are waiting for families to call their own. Come learn about international adoption, specific country programs, and Hand In Hand. RSVP required.

Support group for families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting from Ethiopia. Meets LAST Tues./mo., 7-9 P.M. Location varies.

1st Tues./mo., 7 P.M., Rocky Hill Office, 2139 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 201. Learn about your adoption options, both domestic & international. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of New England. Free, no obligation. Please call to reserve your space 24 hours in advance.

First Wed./Month, 7 P.M. Free Informational Sessions about Adoption, held at three Borders Books & Music Cafe locations: 1499 Post Rd in Fairfield, 470 Lewis Ave. in Meriden, & 915 Hartford Turnpike in Waterford.

Free Online Information Meetings Topics include: An overview of ALL International programs, information about the adoption process, programs & fees. Adopting from RUSSIA information, Adopting from ETHIOPIA.

Classes geared for adopting parents & specific adoption circumstances. $100 Fee. Taught by a nurse certified as a child care educator. Spons. by Families for Private Adoption.

Mar. 7, 8 A.M.- 4 P.M. Thurgood Marshall Center, 1816 12th St. NW.

Jan. 17 & Mar. 7. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way Rm B. Explore the steps of the adoption process, the various country programs, as well as their requirements, plus the services you can expect to receive from Gladney.

Aug. 5, Join over 700 treatment foster care professionals & foster parents who attend the FFTA Annual Conference on Treatment Foster Care each year. At no other time will you find a conference that offers such a wealth of expertise, information and talent in this unique field. This conference features over 70 workshops for every type of treatment foster care professional. It is the only North American-based annual conference developed by and for treatment foster care professionals and foster parents.

Spons. by Hawaii International Child & held at their Honolulu offices, 1st Tues./mo., 5:30-7 P.M. All families wanting an introduction to their adoption programs are welcome to attend. RSVP. Info on Parenting, CPR, & other classes available.

Free Online Information Meetings Topics include: An overview of ALL International Programs: Overview, Process, Programs and Fees, Adopting from RUSSIA information, Adopting from ETHIOPIA information. These free meetings are designed for families who are thinking about working with Children's Home Society & Family Services, based in Minnesota, and will have their adoption study and post-placement services completed by local agencies. These sessions are convenient, run right on your desktop and last about an hour. Hosted live by knowledgeable CHSFS staff and guest speakers, these conferences bring adoption information to you and allow you to ask questions of experts in the field.

Held last Tues. of each month. Please join us regardless of which agency you are working with. Hosted by A New Beginning, Adoption Agency, Inc., 4700 N. Cloverdale Rd., Ste. 204.

NEW! Free Online Information Meetings Topics include: An overview of ALL International Programs: Overview, Process, Programs and Fees, Adopting from RUSSIA information, Adopting from ETHIOPIA information. These free meetings are designed for families who are thinking about working with Children's Home Society & Family Services, based in Minnesota, and will have their adoption study and post-placement services completed by local agencies. These sessions are convenient, run right on your desktop and last about an hour. Hosted live by knowledgeable CHSFS staff and guest speakers, these conferences bring adoption information to you and allow you to ask questions of experts in the field.

Free Online Information Meetings Topics include: An overview of ALL International Programs, information about the process, programs & fees, Adopting from RUSSIA information, Adopting from ETHIOPIA information.

Jan. 15, 502 S. Morris Ave. The Joy of Stress. The adoption journey is full of ups and downs. Spend some time looking at the lighter side of stress.

3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 103 S. Country Fair Dr. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Free. Snacks & child care provided. Call to reserve child care. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

Jan. 15, 6:30 P.M. Adoption Informational Workshop will give families information on their options for adoption. Infant, international and older child adoptions will be discussed.

Feb. 2, 6:30 P.M. Learn About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

Jan. 8, 6:00 P.M. The Telling Process. Learn how to talk to your kids about their adoption. Discussion include how to address adoption issues at each developmental age.

Jan. 30, 6 P.M. 542 Crosat Street Adoption Informational This workshop will help prospective adopters understand their adoption options. Learn more about infant, international & waiting child adoptions.

Mar. 14, Benedictine University.

Mar. 14, Benedictine University.

2nd Thurs./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 1616 Main St. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Free. Snacks & child care provided. Call to reserve child care. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

Monthly presentations & discussions. 2nd Thurs./mo., 6-8 P.M., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 611 Randolph. Dinner & childcare provided at no cost. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

Meets last Wed./mo., 7-9 P.M., Lutheran General Hospital, 1700 Luther Lane. Spons. by RESOLVE - Great Lakes Region.

3rd Thurs./mo., 6-7 P.M., LSSI office, 4709 44th Street, Suite 1. Open to all parents who have adopted, are in the process of adopting, or anyone thinking of adopting. Hosted by Lutheran Social Services of IL.

Jan. 21, 4703 44th Street Rock Island. How to Discuss Adoption With Your Child is a interactive workshop that will help parents consider how to answer delicate questions and help children understand their adoption story.

Considering Adoption? Attend one of our monthly adoption information meetings to learn about international adoptions, domestic infant adoptions, & DCFS Waiting Children adoptions. Please call for details & meeting dates. Spons. by Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois.

1st Mon./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 321 W. State St., 4th Floor. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Free. Snacks & child care provided. Call to reserve child care. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

4th Wed./mo., 6-7:30 P.M., Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 3000 Rohmann Ave. Open to all types of adoptive parents, as well as those preparing to adopt. Free. Snacks & child care provided. Call to reserve child care. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.

Thurs. March 20,6-7:30 P.M., May 1, 6-7:30 P.M., July 17, 6-7:30 P.M. Sept 18, 6-7:30 P.M.Thurs. Nov. 20, 6-7:30 P.M. Adoptive Parent Support Group. Come join other waiting families for an informal dinner & discussion. Topics will vary based on participants needs.

Families Thru International Adoption (FTIA) hosts informational seminars for those interested in learning more about International Adoption. Scdedule of events is available.

NEW! Free Online Information Meetings Topics include: An overview of ALL International Programs: Overview, Process, Programs and Fees, Adopting from RUSSIA information, Adopting from ETHIOPIA information. These free meetings are designed for families who are thinking about working with Children's Home Society & Family Services, based in Minnesota, and will have their adoption study and post-placement services completed by local agencies. These sessions are convenient, run right on your desktop and last about an hour. Hosted live by knowledgeable CHSFS staff and guest speakers, these conferences bring adoption information to you and allow you to ask questions of experts in the field.

Families Thru International Adoption (FTIA) hosts informational seminars for anyone interested in learning more about International Adoption. For a schedule of our upcoming seminars in the Elizabethtown area, please visit our website for locations, dates, times, & contact information.

Families Thru International Adoption (FTIA) hosts informational seminars for anyone interested in learning more about International Adoption. For a schedule of our upcoming seminars in the Lexington area, please visit our website for locations, dates, times, & contact information.

Children’s Hope International (CHI) hosts informational seminars for anyone interested in learning more about international adoption. CHI offers programs in China, Vietnam, Russia, Kazakhstan, Colombia, & Ethiopia.

Families Thru International Adoption (FTIA) hosts informational seminars for anyone interested in learning more about International Adoption. For a schedule of our upcoming seminars in the Louisville area, please visit our website for locations, dates, times, & contact information.

Wed. Oct. 22; Tues. Nov. 11, 6:45-9 P.M.; Sat. Jan. 10 8:45 A.M.- 12 P.M.

Apr. 18, 8 A.M.- 5 P.M. (Registrations opens at 7 A.M.) Sheraton Columbia Hotel. Learn more about all aspects of Chinese Adoption.

Sat. Jan. 10, 8:45 A.M.-12 P.M.; Wed. Feb. 25, 6:45-9:30 P.M.; Wed. Mar. 25, 6:45-9:30 P.M.; Sat. Apr. 18, 8:45 A.M.-12 P.M., Catholic Charities Office, 11 E. Mt. Royal Ave. Catholic Charities of Baltimore has both International & Domestic Adoption Programs.

Meets 1st Wed./mo. Hosted by Joanne & John MacMillan. Spons. by RESOLVE - Mid-Atlantic region.

Sat. Mar. 28, The 36th Annual New England Adoption Conference, The largest single day adoption conference of its kind in the country with over 100 workshops designed for all those touched by adoption. There will be workshops for those considering adoption, adoptive parents, birth parents, adoptees, & extended family members. Some are specifically for singles, for people considering search & for those living in open adoption.

Jan. 28, 9 A.M.-12 P.M. 350 Cambridge St.

Nov 8 & Dec 13- Meets Monthly 2- 5:30 P.M. For those interested in learning about adoption, this seminar is an unbiased introduction to all aspects of adoption. Presentation & printed materials include: making the decision to adopt, starting the process, & choosing an agency, the types of adoptions available domestically & internationally, updated agency lists, what to expect in the homestudy process, the language of adoption, & resources for singles & those over 40.

Free, ongoing, monthly group to discuss issues involved in adopting domestic or international older children. Meets 2nd Fri./mo., 6:30-8:30 P.M. A specific topic will be discussed each month, & attendees will share experiences & gather advice from others who have adopted older children. Spons. by Hands Across The Water. Please call to register.

Free Online Information Meetings Topics include: An overview of ALL International programs, process, & fees. Adopting from RUSSIA information, Adopting from ETHIOPIA information.

Sat. Jan. 24, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. 5850 Omaha Ave. N. Please register.

Sat. April 25, 9 A.M.-5 P.M. 5850 Omaha Ave. N. Please register.

2nd Tues./mo., Children's Home Society & Family Services, 1605 Eustis Street.

Jan. 10, Adoption information workshop on programs from China, Korea, Haiti, India, & upcoming programs in Ethiopia & Russia. Please call for information or registration.

Feb.4, Dillon International's Office. Attend an overview of international programs such as China, South Korea, Haiti, India, & upcoming programs in Ethiopia & Russia. Call to register.

1st Tues./mo., 7 P.M. Learn about your adoption options, both domestic & international. Spons. by Lutheran Social Services of New England. Free, no obligation. Please call to reserve your space 24 hours in advance.

Jan. 6, 6:30-8:00 P.M. Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Rd. Thinking about adoption? We welcome you to attend our free information meeting to learn about our programs & meet the staff! Registration required.

Jan. 12, 6:30-8 P.M. Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Rd. Ste. 150 Thinking about adoption? We welcome you to attend our free information meeting to learn about our programs & meet the staff! Registration required.

Feb. 9, 6:30-8 P.M. Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Rd. Thinking about adoption? We welcome you to attend our free information meetings to learn about our programs & meet the staff! Registration required.

Mar. 3, 6:30-8 P.M. Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Road Thinking about adoption? We welcome you to attend our free information meetings to learn about our programs & meet the staff! Registration required.

Mar. 9, 6:30-8 P.M. Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Rd. Thinking about adoption? We welcome you to attend our free information meetings to learn about our programs & meet the staff! Registration required.

Mar. 21. 12-6 P.M. Pre & Post Adoption. See website for details.

Families Thru International Adoption (FTIA) hosts free informational seminars for those interested in learning more about International Adoption. For a schedule of our upcoming seminars in the New Jersey area, please visit our website for locations, dates, times, & contact information.

Support Groups meet once a month & focus on emotional & practical aspects of the adoption process & adoptive parenting. We offer 3 separate professionally led groups facilitated by adoption experts for couples & singles pursuing International, Domestic or LGBT adoptions.

Adoption Support Group: Meets 1st Wed./mo., 7-8:30 P.M. Peer Led Support Group for people who are considering adoption and want to meet others who have adopted, or are in process of adopting.

Second Tues./mo., 8 P.M. Spons. by RESOLVE.

Every 2nd & 4th Weds. (except holidays) 7-9 P.M. WACAP Office, 39 W. 37th St., 15th Fl.(btwn. 5th & 6th)Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam, or the United States. Free to public, RSVP required at 212-302-6676.

Free Online Information Meetings Topics include: An overview of ALL International Programs, Adoption Process, Programs & Fees. Adopting from RUSSIA & ETHIOPIA information. These free meetings are designed for families who are thinking about working with Children's Home Society & Family Services, based in Minnesota, and will have their adoption study and post-placement services completed by local agencies.

3rd Wed./mo., 6 P.M. Spons. by A Child's Waiting Adoption Program.

Feb. 15, FREE seminar to the community to teach about the process of international adoption. Staff members will be on-hand to answer questions about homestudies, paperwork, immigration, travel, & countries to adopt from.

Jan. 18, FREE seminar to the community to teach about the process of international adoption. Staff members will be on-hand to answer questions about homestudies, paperwork, immigration, travel, & countries to adopt from.

3rd Thurs./mo., 5-6 P.M.:00 - 6:00 P.M. Spons. by A Center for Homestudies and Placement Services.

Jan. 10, 10 A.M.-12 P.M. Westerville Library, 126 State Rd. Come meet a representative from the Ukraine talk with families about the Ukraine program & have your questions answered!

Mar. 22, FREE seminar to the community to teach about the process of international adoption. Staff members will be on-hand to answer questions about homestudies, paperwork, immigration, travel, & countries to adopt from.

Jan.11, Feb.8, & Mar. 8. Junior League of Oklahoma City 1001 NW Grand Blvd.

Free Online Information Meetings Topics include: An overview of ALL International Programs, Adoption Process, Programs & Fees. Information about adopting from RUSSIA & ETHIOPIA information. These free meetings are designed for families who are thinking about working with Children's Home Society & Family Services, based in Minnesota, and will have their adoption study and post-placement services completed by local agencies.

1st Tues/mo. 6:30-8 P.M. Learn about infant adoption . Spons. by Boys & Girls Aid., Oregon’s most experienced adoption agency. Call for info. & registration.

3rd Wed./mo., 6:30P.M., Wesley United Methodist Church, 2540 Center Street. For families who are adopting from all countries. Spons. by Families with Children from China - Lehigh Valley.

Feb. 26, 6:30-8 P.M. Ludington Library, Bryn Mawr Ave. Thinking about adoption? We welcome you to attend our free information meetings to learn about our programs & meet the staff! Registration required.

Mar. 31, 6:30-8 P.M. 7607 Old York Rd. Lower Level Thinking about adoption? We welcome you to attend our free information meetings to learn about our programs & meet the staff! Registration required.

Jan. 21, 6:30-8 P.M. Newtown Public Library, 201 Bishop Hollow Rd. Thinking about adoption? We welcome you to attend our free information meeting to learn about our programs & meet the staff! Registration required.

Jan. 7, 6:30-8:00 P.M. The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave. Thinking about adoption? We welcome you to attend our free information meeting to learn about our programs & meet the staff! Registration required.

Jan. 14, 6-8 P.M. Registration required at least, 48 hrs prior to workshop. $25 fee for families who are not affiliated with Open Arms. Join us to learn more about domestic adoption law in PA & NJ. Our presenters are well known in the field of adoption law & both are members of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys.

Jan. 15, 6:30-8 P.M. 10125 Verree Rd., Ste. 300 Thinking about adoption? We welcome you to attend our free information meeting to learn about our programs & meet the staff! Registration required.

Jan. 27, 6-8 P.M. 2100 Arch St. Hear the experiences of others living gay and/or lesbian adoptions. Opportunity for questions will be provided. Registration required 48 hours in advance. $25 fee for families not affiliated with Open Arms.

Feb. 3, 6:30-8:00 P.M. Imperial Towers, 3801 Conshohocken Ave. #123. Thinking about adoption? We welcome you to attend our free information meetings to learn about our programs and meet the staff! Registration required.

Feb. 11, 6:30-8 P.M. 10125 Verree Rd. Ste. 300 Learn how to induce breastfeeding and the reasons behind it. Registration Required at least 48 hours in advance.

Feb. 19, 6-8:30 P.M. 2100 Arch St. This workshop will be an opportunity to explore & prepare for the experience of transracial adoption its joys, challenges, and richness. Topics discussed will include: the unique parenting tasks in transracial adoption; building interracial family identity; supporting healthy racial identity development for children of color; issues of race & racism interracial families formed by adoption face; choosing diversity over convenience; creating cultural competence and building bridges to our children's heritage of origin.

Feb. 26, 6-8 P.M. 2100 Arch St. Facilitator: Meredith Rose, MSW, MPH. Registration required at least 48 hours prior to workshop. $25 fee for families who are not affiliated with Open Arms.

Mar. 12, 6-8:30 P.M. 2100 Arch St. Facilitator: Abby Ruder, BA, MFT Registration required at least 48 hours prior to workshop. $25 fee for families who are not affiliated with Open Arms.

Mar. 3, 6:30-8 P.M. Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave. Thinking about adoption? We welcome you to attend our free information meetings to learn about our programs & meet the staff! Registration required.

March 19, 6:30-8 P.M. 10125 Verree Rd, Ste. 300. Thinking about adoption? We welcome you to attend our free information meetings to learn about our programs & meet the staff! Registration required

Fri. Jan. 16, 6:30-8:30 P.M. St Francis, Eastside. An in depth discussion of the primary & secondary factors of adoption, how they apply to both the adoptive parent & child, and how each can effect the decision making process. 2.5 Credit Hours/certificates are available for Adoptive parents & certified investigators. Pre-registration required. Cost per class: $15.00 per class/ per family.

Sat. Jan. 24, 10 A.M.- 2 P.M. Greenville Main Library.

Sat Jan. 24, 10 A.M.- 2 P.M. Greenville Main Library

Free Online Information Meetings Topics include: An overview of ALL International Programs, Process, & Fees. Information about adopting from RUSSIA & ETHIOPIA. These free meetings are designed for families who are thinking about working with Children's Home Society & Family Services, based in Minnesota, & will have their adoption study and post-placement services completed by local agencies.

Free Online Information Meetings Topics include: An overview of ALL International Programs, Adoption Process, and Fees. Information about adopting from RUSSIA & ETHIOPIA. These free meetings are designed for families who are thinking about working with Children's Home Society & Family Services, based in Minnesota, and will have their adoption study and post-placement services completed by local agencies.

Fri. Jan. 9, 1:30 P.M.– 5 P.M. at the Buckner Children’s Home campus, 5200 S. Buckner Blvd. Families interested in domestic adoption are invited to attend a free interest meeting & workshop to learn more about the adoption process, fees & children available for adoption. Interested families must complete a free pre-application and questionnaire, available online at www.beafamily.org prior to attending the workshop.

Fri. Jan. 9, 9 A.M.– 12:30 P.M. Buckner Children’s Home campus, 5200 S. Buckner Blvd. Families interested in international adoption are invited to attend a free interest meeting & workshop. To learn more about the adoption process, fees & children available for adoption. Interested families must complete a free pre-application and questionnaire, available online at www.beafamily.org prior to attending the workshop.

Feb. 12. Gladney Center for Adoption 6300 John Ryan Dr.

Jan. 10 & Feb. 7. Memorial Dr. United Meth. Church Rm. D-126, 12955 Memorial Dr. Park in the East Parking Lot.

Jan. 24, 1-5 P.M. to 5pm. Find out hoe you can become an adoptive or foster parent. International, domestic & foster care agencies will be on hand to answer your questions.

Ja. 24, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Northern Hills United Methodist Church, 3703 N. Loop 1604 E. Free Adoption Seminar covering the process, costs & time frames for Newborn-Domestic, Older Child, & International Adoption. Please call to register. To be followed by the San Antonio Adoption Fair.

Peer-led support group for people thinking about adoption meets 1st Tues./mo. Spons. by the Mid-Atlantic Region of RESOLVE.

Monthly family get-togethers & quarterly parent workshops for families who have adopted or are in the process of adopting from a Latin American country.

Meets on 3rd Mon./mo. 7-9 P.M. Bellevue Public Library: 1111—110th Ave. AFFGS waiting families monthly suppport group. A teamwork atmosphere helps all remain focused on the goal of building friends and families through adoption.

Every 1st & 3rd Thurs. (except for holidays) 7-9 P.M. WACAP Office, 315 S. Second St.Learn about adoption from China, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Korea, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam or the United States. Free & all are welcome!

2nd Tues./mo., 6-8 P.M., 3300 East Union St. Join us for an information meeting to learn more about the adoption process & Amara's services.

Monthly meetings sponsored by Kitsap Adoption Group on 2nd Thurs./mo, 7-9pm at Joe & Gayle Kohler's home, 4937 NW Discovery Ridge Ct.

2nd Thurs./mo., 7 P.M., St. Aloysius Parish Center, 330 E. Boone.

Jan. 14, Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc., a Christian based, non-profit international adoption agency, will be providing a FREE seminar to the community to teach about the process of international adoption. Staff members will be on-hand to answer questions about homestudies, paperwork, immigration, travel, and countries to adopt from.

Jan. 22, Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc., a Christian based, non-profit international adoption agency, will be providing a FREE seminar to the community to teach about the process of international adoption. Staff members will be on-hand to answer questions about homestudies, paperwork, immigration, travel, & countries to adopt from.

Feb. 12, FREE seminar to the community to teach about the process of international adoption. Staff members will be on-hand to answer questions about homestudies, paperwork, immigration, travel, & countries to adopt from. To register visit our website at www.bbas.org.

Feb. 26, FREE seminar to the community to teach about the process of international adoption. Staff members will be on-hand to answer questions about homestudies, paperwork, immigration, travel, & countries to adopt from.

3rd Thurs./mo., 7-9 P.M., Real Canadian Superstore, Dundas/Trafalgar - Upstairs. Enjoy an evening with other adoptive parents. Spons. by The Children's Bridge International Adoption Consultants.

Meets third Tues./mo., 7 P.M. Health & Wellness Center (Bldg 3722) on Landstuhl Post. Members share pre- & post-adoption information.