ADOPT-A-CHILD, INC
OPEN HOUSE
When: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14,2008
Time: 2:00 PM
Where: Adopt-A-Child, Inc.
6315 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Join us for an informative afternoon with our clinical director, Amy Jonas, MSW and families who have recently adopted with our agency. You will hear a step-by-step presentation about how Adopt-A-Child, Inc. can help you successfully complete an adoption.
Parents will tell of their journey to Russia and introduce you to their beautiful children. They will share the details of their experience and be glad to answer any questions that you might have.
Adopt-A-Child, Inc., is a licensed non-profit adoption agency placing children from Russia since 1992. We have earned a reputation of honesty and integrity within the Russian adoption community. In the summer of 2007 we were one of the first agency’s to be re-accredited in the Russian Federation.
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
Please R.S.V.P. before September 9 to let us of your plans to attend. Call us at:
1-800-246-4848 or 412-421-1911
You can also e-mail us: info@adopt-a-child.org
YGOF FAMILY FESTIVAL
Saturday, September 6, 2008
12PM 4PM
Harmar Grove
North Park
(near the swimming pool)
Food, Drinks, Games, Balloon Twisting, Moon Walk, Face Painting, Chinese Auction (chance to win Webkinz, Disney Hopper passes etc.) and lots of Fun!!!!!
$25 per family
(includes 2 adults and up to 4 children)
$5 for each additional child
Please detach and return portion below with payment to: Robin Smith/ YGOF
(Please return by Friday, August 29, 2008 )118 Cherrywood Drive
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724)337-0132 Robin
(724)744-3118 Merry
Please make checks payable to YGOF
I ACT
(International Adoption Collaborative Training)
Winter/Spring 2008 Schedule of Trainings:
Saturday, February 23, 2008, 9:00 -11:30 AM Sarah Springer, M.D. - speaker
"Medical and Developmental Issues: It's not as scary as you think"
Tuesday, March 18,20087:00 PM - 9:30 PM Sherry Anderson, LCSW - speaker "Adoption as a Lifelong Process"
Saturday, April 12, 2008, 9:00 -11:30 AM Diana Schwab, M.Ed, LCSW - speaker "Parenting to Promote Attachment"
Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Panel discussion
"Positive Cultural Connections"
Registration and General Information
· Registration is required, space is limited. Call Catholic Charities at (412) 456-6960 to register.
· Location of training at the new Children's Home location: 5324 Penn Ave, Pgh. 15224 (free and plentiful parking)
· Fee is $15/family per training. Fee is payable at the door by cash or check; no credit cards accepted.
· Each person will be given a certificate of attendance at the end of each session.
· Please note: class credit will not be given for anyone who missed more than 15 minutes of the session.
· No child care will be provided; adults only please.
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.
