Upcoming Events

Focusing on the Needs of the Child: Openness in Foster Care and Adoption (Amara, from Aug 02, 2010 09:00 AM to Aug 02, 2010 12:30 PM)

This three-hour training class helps adoptive parents understand adoption as a blended family experience. It dispels negative birth parent stereotypes and develops a collaborative approach to working with birth families to encourage the healthy development of the child.

Transracial & Transcultural Adoption Training – Part 2 (Amara, from Aug 05, 2010 06:00 PM to Aug 05, 2010 09:00 PM)

This training will expand on the original and required Transracial & Transcultural Adoption Training and will include topics such as Development of Racial Identity, Talking to Kids about Race & Culture, Seeking Diversity, and Challenging Racism. The training begins with a discussion of the “Below the Surface” self assessment participants received in session 1, and requires that participants both complete the assessment and bring it with you to the part 2 training.

LGBT Families and Adoption (Amara, from Aug 07, 2010 08:30 AM to Aug 07, 2010 12:30 PM)

This 4-hour workshop offers an opportunity to explore ways in which LGBT families are wonderful and different from other families. Participants will focus on ways to prepare for the joys and challenges that may arise throughout the adoption process and continue into parenthood.

Adoption Information Meeting (Amara, from Aug 10, 2010 06:00 PM to Aug 10, 2010 08:00 PM)

Please join us to learn about Amara, our adoption services, and adoption process. A family who has adopted through Amara will present their personal adoption experience. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions throughout the session, of both Amara staff and the family. Sessions are held the second Tuesday of every month and do fill up quickly, so please reserve your place soon.

Transracial & Transcultural Adoption Training – Part 1 (Amara, from Aug 12, 2010 06:00 PM to Aug 12, 2010 09:00 PM)

This three-hour training class encourages adoptive parents to explore their cultural understanding and competence around trans-racial child adoption. They will acquire tools to assess their readiness for trans-racial adoption and they will grow their understanding of what is needed to prepare themselves, their families and their children for the challenges ahead.

Adoption Information Meeting (Amara, from Aug 26, 2010 06:00 PM to Aug 26, 2010 08:00 PM)

Please join us to learn about Amara, our adoption services, and adoption process. A family who has adopted through Amara will present their personal adoption experience. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions throughout the session, of both Amara staff and the family. Sessions fill quickly, so please contact us soon to reserve your place.

Amara Family Support Group (Amara, from Sep 16, 2010 06:00 PM to Sep 16, 2010 08:00 PM)

We welcome all members of Amara families to join our Support Group gatherings, held the third Thursday of every month. An Amara Adoption and Foster Care Specialist or a guest speaker will discuss a topic related to adoption, followed by a Q&A. Parents then join small discussion groups to exchange experiences on a more personal level. Amara provides childcare and a light meal. Please RVSP every month when you plan to attend.

Adoption Information Meeting (Amara, from Sep 25, 2010 10:00 AM to Sep 25, 2010 12:00 PM)

Please join us to learn about Amara, our adoption services, and adoption process. A family who has adopted through Amara will present their personal adoption experience. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions throughout the session, of both Amara staff and the family. Sessions fill quickly, so please contact us soon to reserve your place.