Adoption Seminar

Adoption Decision Making Seminar
This seminar is designed to: * Guide you through the maze of adoption issues and options. * Help you gather information from top adoption professionals in one place. * Offer opportunities to speak with others making the same kinds of decisions to form their families.

Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, Marlborough, MA
Please note: The next adoption seminar will be offered at our annual conference on Saturday, November 6th. To register, please use the conference registration form, which will go live later this summer. Email our office with any questions.

9:30 -11:45 a.m., Session 1: Domestic Adoption
An overview of the adoption process, and insights on how people make the many decisions along the way. A panel of New England domestic adoption professionals will cover how to choose an agency, the home study, costs, and the range of openness in adoptions today. There will be an overview of the different players in the field including traditional in-state agency adoptions, out-of-state agencies, attorneys, facilitators, and state departments of social services that helpidentify children and birth parents looking to make an adoption plan. The panel will conclude with Q&A.

11:45 - 12:30 p.m., Lunch You are welcome to bring your own lunch. Also a list of local restaurants where you can pick up food will be provided.

12:30 - 2:45 p.m., Session 2: International Adoption
An overview of the differences between domestic and international adoption. A panel of international adoption specialists will provide an in-depth discussion about the process of international adoption and the latest information on the international adoption reforms. Topics will include the factors in choosing a country (including age of parents, travel and time requirements, age and experiences of pre-adoptive children, and medical issues) and the realities of trans-racial and trans-cultural adoptions. Q&A will follow.

2:45 - 3:00 p.m., Break

3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Session 3: Adoptive Parents Talk about Adoption
This session will be a panel discussion with parents who have recently adopted. The panel will share their stories and lessons learned along the way, followed by Q&A. Wrap-up will include discussion of next steps and how to find continued support.

SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!

Adoption Seminar Registration Form
Click here to access a one-page PDF Registration Form. Print out, complete, and fax or mail.
(Or, please enter your information in the spaces provided below, print out the form, and fax or mail as directed below.)

Name(s): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email:   Adoption Decision Making Seminar Fees: Fees: Non-Member Price:   $125 Per Person $250 Per Couple RESOLVE Member Price:   $100 Per Person $175 Per Couple     Join Now: If you are not yet a member, join now and save on registration fees immediately: $55 per year - Individual / Household Membership $150 per year - Professional Membership       I would like to help further the work of RESOLVE of the Bay State by enclosing an additional tax-deductible contribution: Contribution - $       Total below should include program fee and membership (if joining). Total Due: TOTAL = $   Please note: Payment in full is required regardless of the number of sessions attended.  Missed sessions may be made up at future programs.       Payment Method: My check is enclosed Or charge to my: Visa MasterCard American Express Discover Card Card # Exp.Date: Signature: _________________________________________

Please complete this form and mail or fax (with credit card information) to be received in our office by Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 5 PM. After that time, please complete the form and bring it with you on June 12th to register as a walk-in.

RESOLVE of the Bay State
395 Totten Pond Road, Suite 403
Waltham, MA 02451

Fax: 781-890-2249

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