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Calendar 2010 Beginners Journey to Adoption For families who are considering domestic or international adoption. Learn about different types of adoption. How the primary factors and secondary factors of adoption can effect the decision making proces: which child can you parent, age as a factor, trans-racial adoption, medical considerations, how to compare programs, and red flags. 2.5 Credit Hours/certificates are available for Adoptive Parents and Certified Investigators. Parenting your Internationally Adopted Child Most Classes are approved by the South Carolina Department of Social Services for Continuing Education credits for South Carolina's Licensed Certified Investigators who provide Homestudy Services. Adopting from China, Adopting from Russia, and International Adoption meet Hague standards for pre-adoption education. For Adoption Agencies
2010 European Adoption Symposium - 8 MAY 2010, Kaiserslautern , Germany
http://www.usadopteurope.com/symposium%20seminars.html
Adopting a Toddler” : Ideal for first time parents, preparing for the arrival of your toddler or older infant. Includes basic childcare information while addressing the unique need of adopted children. (Meets Hague standards for Pre-adoption education 1.0 Credit hours available
To Russia with Love” : Everything you wanted to know about Adoption from Russia. Requirements, Cost, Travel, Children in Orphanages and why Russia remains one of the top sending countries for International Adoption. (Meets Hague standards for Pre-adoption education 1.0 Credit hours available)
Adoption Support Organizations, Women's or Church Groups
We are avaliable to speak on a variety of subjects free of charge.
Theses include, Toddler Adoption, International Adoption, and Adopting After Infertility: A Christian Perspective on Adoption.
Classes Currently not scheduled
Adopting a Toddler: What Size Shoe Does She Wear?: Preparing for the arrival of your toddler or older infant. Includes basic childcare information while addressing the unique need of adopted children, adoption travel, post adoption, and more.
Adopting From China
Taught by the Author of Adopting a Daughter from China, this class is combines basic childcare info with the unique needs of first time parents adopting from China: preparing the nursery, child development, packing for your trip, travel to China, early days together, pre and post-adoption resources, and more. Meets Hague educational requirements: 2.5 Credit Hours
Adopting From Russia
Includes basic childcare information while addressing the unique need of adopted children from
Includes basic childcare information while addressing the core issues of internationally adopted children. Topics include children in orphanages, child development, medical considerations, early days together, post adoption support, resources, and more. Meets Hague educational standards and 2.5 Credit Hours/certificates are available for Adoptive Parents and Certified Investigators.
Each Class is 2.5 hours. Certificates are available.
Current Classes
Adoption 101: Beginning the Adoption Process
Adoption 202: International Adoption
Adopting a Toddler
Adopting from China
Adopting from Russia
Create a Class: we can design a class to meet your specific agencies requirements or select a current class. The class fee is determined by the class selected and length of time. Mileage Fees and overnight accommodations are in addition to the class fee for most evening and early morning classes that require travel the night before. Mileage is calculated at .50 per mile, for any travel over a 60-mile radius.
For more information contact Denise Hoppenhauer at (864)360-1523
or Email at Denise@Adobaby.Com
