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UNDERSTANDING RUSSIAN ADOPTION

Hosted by Adopt-A-Child, Inc.

(Amy Jonas, LSW - Clinical Director)

 When: Saturday, September 11, 2010

 Time:         11:00am

  Where:      Adopt-A-Child, Inc.

6315 Forbes Avenue

Join us for an informative morning highlighting the details of adoption from Russia.  You’ll get a step-by-step understanding of the adoption process including paperwork details, children available, health issues, referral screening, and more.

You will also have an opportunity to hear from a family who recently completed an adoption with us.  Come meet their beautiful child and hear first hand about their journey.

Refreshments will be served

Please R.S.V.P.

Adopt-A-Child, Inc 412-421-1911 or

email your attendance plans to: info@adopt-a-child.org

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Adopt-A-Child, Inc

17^th Annual Reunion 2010

Sunday, May 23, 2010

12:00 – 2:00pm

Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

Enjoy the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium at your leisure. Then join us under the tent for a picnic lunch, entertainment and more.

Admission to the Zoo - $7/person (children under 2 – free)

                                Lunch - $13.95/adult

                                             $11.95/children 4 and up

                                             children 3 and under/free

Your check is your reservation.  Please send attendees names and children’s ages with your response, as well.   You will then receive your admission wristbands by mail.

Mail to:

Adopt-A-Child, Inc.

6315 Forbes Avenue, Suite 120

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Attention: Cecil Sharpe

Watch your mail for more information!

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On April 28, Sonia Girel and Laura Ellman attended

34th Annual New England Adoption Conference.

Sonia and Laura had the chance to visit with several Adopt-A-Child families, including Lily and Emma. Emma and Lily are playmates and good friends who were adopted from Rostov, Russia, in 2003.