We invite you to our Open Adoption Orientation, a free information session where an Adoption Connection professional will introduce and review the process of infant, open adoption and the services of our fully licensed adoption agency. This orientation is free of charge and open to all adults interested in learning more about this family building option. Pre-registration is required; no drop-ins please.
| When | Where | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday April 13 10:00 am to 12:00 am | Jewish Family and Children's Services 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Session Full |
| Saturday May 18 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Jewish Family and Children's Services 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Session Full |
| Saturday June 15 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Jewish Family and Children's Services 2150 Post Street San Francisco , CA 94115 | Sign up here > |
| Saturday July 20 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Jewish Family and Children's Services 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Sign up here > |
| Saturday August 17 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Jewish Family and Children's Services 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Sign up here > |
This one-day intensive is an educational requirement for all Adoption Connection homestudy clients. This informative workshop offers an in-depth exploration into the open adoption process and includes hearing guest speakers (adoptive parents and placing birthparents) share their unique perspectives and personal experiences in open adoption while offering participants the opportunity to ask questions in a supportive environment. Pre-registration is required. There is no wait list for this event. There are no refunds available.
| When | Where | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday April 13 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Adoption Connection 1710 Scott Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Session Full |
| Saturday May 11 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Jewish Family and Children's Services 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Sign up here > |
| Saturday June 1 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Jewish Family and Children's Services 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Sign up here > |
| Saturday July 13 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Jewish Family and Children's Services 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Sign up here > |
Becoming a conspicuous family is something adoptive families discuss when considering adopting a baby of a different race/ethnicity than themselves. This one-day intensive is required for Adoption Connection clients who are open to adopting a child of a race or ethnicity different than their own, and their partner or spouse, or who are interested in learning more about transracial adoption. Pre-registration is required. There is no wait list for this event. There are no refunds available.
| When | Where | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday May 4 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | JFCS 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Sign up here > |
| Sunday July 28 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | JFCS 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Sign up here > |
| Saturday September 14 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | JFCS 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Sign up here > |
Talking with your child about adoption in an age appropriate manner can be tricky! Get education and tools in this discussion group for parents of adopted children of any age and connect with other adoptive families.
