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Chicago Illinois Playgroup! |
Downtown/Lincoln Park/Lakeview Playgroup
getting started!
If you are a JOH family living in the city and looking
for a way to connect with other JOH families for playtime
and group opportunities, or to plan group cultural awareness
activities for children whose lives began in other
countries, read on!
Christie Young has started a playgroup
that meets at Church of Our Saviour, 530 W. Fullerton
(just west of Clark) The Church is
conveniently located on the 22 Clark and 36 Broadway
stops, and walking distance from the 151
Sheridan and 156 LaSalle and the
Brown Line Fullerton stops. They are a great sponsor of an
open, non-religious, free playgroup in their newly
renovated nursery/playroom. The Playgroup is new and has
abundant openings that we'd love to dedicate to JOH
families in the city. The space is open to us
on Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 3-5pm. The
room is large, carpeted, and stocked with books and
toys. The church location is secure, warm (in winter)
and cool (in summer). Ample parking available just
outside the entry. This playgroup has saved many a mom
from insanity during the "NOTHING TO DO IN THE
AFTERNOON" hours. Little sibs who can nap in
strollers/car seats are welcome to come too and snooze
in a quiet part of the nursery.
Email Christine Young and help start some fun JOH family
events! Contact her at
crabbiappl@aol.com for more information.
For a really great site, visit Christine's Playgroup
Blog. Please click on
http://playgroupchicago.blogspot.com
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Adoption Readiness series
When: 4 Tuesday Evenings, starting September 23, 2008
Time: 6:30- 9:00 PM
Cost: $250 per family (singles may bring a support person)
Instructor:
Mina Bacigalupi
This four-session series is designed to cover most recommended
pre-adoption education topics and to supplement agency trainings
for international or domestic adoption. Our goal is to provide
participants with tools and resources for the lifelong adventure
of being an adoptive family.
Learn more, please
visit
http://www.adoptionmosaic.org/
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Adoption
Readiness
Who:
Adopted Youth (3rd – 6th Graders)
When:
Required Parent Workshop: Sept. 27th
(9am to 1pm)
Adopted Youth Activity Group: 6 consecutive weeks Sept 29th-
Nov 3rd (3 - 4:30pm)
Where:
TBD (near or around Portland,
Oregon)
Cost:
Parent Workshop (required):
$60 per person or $90 per couple
Activity Group: $135 per series
These groups are for adopted youth (grade school through teens),
and are led by a team of adult adoptees who bring with them
years of experience in the adoption community as well as
experience leading youth groups. Groups are formed by request,
and can be arranged by a group of parents, a school or other
organization.
Adopted youth share a unique experience. Adoption Mosaic’s Youth Activity Groups are designed
and facilitated by adult adoptees to encourage the exploration
and sharing of the adoption experience within a fun and
structured environment. Through age-appropriate art, discussion,
camaraderie and group activities, youth are encouraged to
celebrate and explore their own experience as an adopted person.
Topics covered:
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School Issues
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Adoptee Friendships
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Adoptees in the Media
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Where Adoptees Can Go For Support
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Lifestory Books
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Adoption and Identity
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Race and Culture
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Effective and Empowered Response to Intrusive Questions
Registration is required. Go to
www.adoptionmosaic.org
for a registration form, or contact Silvia at
info@adoptionmosaic.org
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Adoption Fair, sponsored by the COAA
Many Oregon adoption agencies will be present!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
1 PM to 5 PM
Location: OHSU Center for Health and Healing
3303 SW Bond Avenue
Portland, OR 97239
Learn
about what it takes to become an adoptive parent in Oregon.
Meet with representatives of local adoption agencies and
attend a special panel discussion with adult adoptees and
adoptive parents.
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Oregon |
A group of parents
would like opinions on adding a Mandarin immersion program to
the West side of
Portland.
Please visit
http://chinese.weareahappyfamily.com/ to learn more |
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| Guatemala Families: We are looking for a
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Guatemala Adoptive Family Group In Oregon Is Active!
Learn More - email
adhelt@juno.com
The Group
holds several
gatherings a year plus has a very new "giving back" committee.
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International Story Time At The Hillsboro Public Library. Stories
for kids are read in many languages including Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese,
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