JUNE'SADOPTIONRELATEDEVENTS
Listings appear in alphabetical order by organization.
ACONE - Adoption Community of New England
adoptioncommunityofne.org 508-366-6812 Meetings held at the ACONE Office, 45 Lyman St., #2 , Westborough.
Wed., June 2. Hague Compliant Trainings for Prosepctive Adoptive Parents 7-9 p.m. Westborough. Introduction to Intercountry Adoption topics. $35 PP.
Sat., June 6. Professionally facilitated Triad Group Meeting. 10 a.m. - Noon. Meet with other members of the adoption triad who are not in your immediate triad. Come share your experience and receive support as an adoptive parent, adoptee, birth mother, birth father or any other family member. Free.
Sat., June 13. Learn the basics of baby care for first time parents. 9 - 1 p.m. Some topics include feeding, bathing, and nurturing your baby in the first two years of life. $75 PP.
Tues., June 16. Hague Compliant Trainings for Prospective Adoptive Parents 7- 9 p.m. Transracial, transethnic, transcultural adoption topics. $35 PP.
Sat., June 20. Informative Adoption Meeting. 2-5 p.m. Experienced experts lead you through the multi-faceted process of adoption. $25 PP.
Tues., June 23. Hague Compliant Trainings for Prospective Adoptive Parents. 7-9 p.m. Attachment and Emotional Health: Children Born in Other Countries. $35 PP.
Korean Adoption Circle Playgroup lizttl@yahoo.com
Fridays, June 5 & 19. Circle Playgroup. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Korean Presbyterian Church, 2 Main St., Hopkinton. For families who have adopted from Korea. Meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays. Seasonal family outings, Ladies Nights Out, and Book Club. $1 donation per child appreciated.
MARE Mareinc.org, 617-54-ADOPT (542-3678)
Sun., June 7. Hockomock YMCA Adoption Party. Hockomock YMCA, 300 Elmwood St., North Attleboro. 1 - 3:30 p.m. (RSVP to MARE at 617- 54-ADOPT (542-3678). Meet waiting children and their social workers. Participate in an information section and a panel discussion. Join waiting children in activities.
Sibling Connections Siblingconnections.com Camp to Belong and Sibling Connections. Creating enduring relationships for siblings who experience foster care. Through innovative programs and practices, this camp provides year-round connection opportunities for brothers and sisters who are separated when placed in foster care. Camp to Belong is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reuniting siblings separated when placed in foster care. Summer campers take part in events designed to help deepen the sibling connection. Apply now for August 2009.
Wide Horizons for Children whfc.org, 781-644-2352.
Tues., June 2. Free Adoption Meeting. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wide Horizons For Children, MA Office, 38 Edge Hill Rd., Waltham.
Sat, June 20. Free Adoption Meeting. 10 a.m. - Noon. Westborough. Tatnucks Bookseller, Westborough Shopping Center (Rt. 9 & Lyman Street).
To list your adoption-related event, fill out our calendar form at baystateparent.com by June 6th for our July issue. E-mail Leslie Castillo, calendar editor, with questions.
