ADOPT-A-CHILD, INC
OPEN HOUSE
When: SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM
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.
Join us for an informative afternoon with families who have recently adopted with our agency. You will b e able to meet with them and their beautiful children.
Parents will tell of their journey to Russia and be glad to answer all questions that you may have about the adoption process. Our clinical director who holds a masters degree in social work will be on hand to assist in the process of preparing a dossier for the international adoption.
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
Please R.S.V.P. before April 24th, to ensure a reservation for this event by calling our office at:
1-800-246-4848 or 412-421-1911
You can also e-mail to: info@adopt-a-child.org
Join Us for Our Annual Family Reunion at
the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
On Sunday June 8, 2008
12p.m-2p.m
Join us for a day filled with entertainment, fun gifts, and lunch for the whole family. Reconnect with old friends and meet new members of our expanding family. Tickets are $25 per family. Please RSVP before June 2nd, 2008.
Checks can be sent to our office and will ensure your reservation: Adopt-A-Child, Inc
6315 Forbes Avenue Suite 120
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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.
