Adoption Mini-Conference, Saturday, May 16th at 9:45 am at LDSFS in Renton

Here is the schedule of events for Adoption Education:

09:45-10:00 Welcome and Snack
10:00-10:30 Adoptive Couple Panel
10:30-11:00 Teen Adoptee and her parents (Melissa)
11:00-11:30 Nickie Wood, LDS Family Services
11:30-12:00 State of Washington, Kim Johnson, Foster Care Licenser
12:00-12:30 Birth Parent Panel
12:30-01:00 Lunch

All current LDS Family Services applicants are expected to attend. Anyone interested in learning more about adoption is welcome. Due to the limitations of the location, childcare is not provided.

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Remembering Birthmother's Day

This was a great article about how Birthmother's Day came to be and how it help Birthmothers heal and support one another.

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A Great Resource

In doing some research, I came across a wonderful resource.

The Washington State Adoption Council’s
2009
Adoption Information Exchange

Click on the title to download this valuable packet of information.

Here is the table of contents to give you an idea of what information it contains:

Section 1 Domestic Adoption Agencies. . . . . . . Page 3-4

Section 2 International Adoption Resources . . . Page 5-7
Agencies
Support Groups
Community Resources

Section 3 Special Needs/ Foster Adoption . . . . . Page 8-11
Community Organizations
DSHS and Private Agencies
Support Groups

Section 4 Adoption Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12-13

Section 5 Pre- and Post-Placement Providers. . . Page14-15

Section 6 General Community Resources . . . . . . Page 16-18
Organisations
Support Groups

Section 7 Counselors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19-20

Section 8 Search and Reunion Resources . . . . . . .Page 21