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 for dialogue with others making the same kind of decisions to form their families.

Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Children's Hospital at Waltham, Flashner Conference Room A, 9 Hope Ave., Waltham, MA 02453* Click here for directions.
*Children's Hospital at Waltham is a daytime outpatient facility. No children are present at this facility in the evenings or on weekends.

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9:00 - 9:30, Registration

9:30 - 11:45, Session 1: Domestic Adoption
The morning starts with an overview of the adoption process, including insights on how people make the decision to use adoption to form a family. 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 from the traditional in-state agency to out-of-state agencies, attorneys, facilitators, state departments of social services, and advertising to identify children and birth parents looking to make an adoption plan.

11:45 - 12:30, Lunch (See lunch order information below.)

12:30 - 2:45, Session 2: International Adoption
The afternoon begins with an overview of the differences between domestic and international adoption. A panel of experienced 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 experience of pre-adoptive children, and medical issues)  and the realities of trans-racial and trans-cultural adoptions.  

2:45 - 3:00, Break

3:00 - 5:00, Session 3: Adoptive Parents Talk about Adoption
The day concludes with a lively panel discussion with parents who have recently adopted. The panel will share their real life stories and lessons learned along the way. There will be plenty of time for Q&A. The wrap up will include discussion of next steps and how to find continued support.

SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE REGISTER EARLY

Adoption Seminar Registration Form
(Please enter your information in the spaces provided, print out the form, and fax or mail as directed below.)

OR click here to access the form as a one-page PDF. Print out, fill in, and mail or fax as directed.

Name(s): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email:   Adoption Decision Making Seminar Fees: Fees: RESOLVE Member Price:   $100 Per Person $175 Per Couple Non-Member Price:   $125 Per Person $250 Per Couple     Boxed Lunch Information: Boxed lunch is provided for an additional fee of $13 per person, or bring your own lunch. Lunch orders must be received no later than Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11 AM. Boxed lunches include sandwich, chips, cookie, and drink. Indicate the number of each type of sandwich in the spaces below.   ____Grilled Vegetables/Hummus ____Tomato, Basil, & Mozzarella   ____ Turkey     ____ Ham     ____ Roast Beef     Join Now: If you are not yet a member, join now and save on registration fees: $55 - Individual / Household Membership $150 - 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, membership (if joining), + lunch (if ordering): 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 by Thursday, May 29, 2008.

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