We invite you to our Open Adoption Orientation, an 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 open to all adults interested in learning more about this family building option. Pre-registration is required; no drop-ins please.
| When | Where | Register |
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| Saturday October 12 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Jewish Family and Children's Services 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Session Full |
| Saturday November 9 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | Jewish Family and Children's Services 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Session Full |
| Saturday November 16 10:00 am to 12:30 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 October 26 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Adoption Connection 1710 Scott 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday October 13 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Jewish Family and Children's Services 2150 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94115 | Sign up here > |
Join our discussion group for parents of adopted children and explore together adoption-related issues as you connect with other adoptive families. There will be opportunities for education, support, guidance, and solutions.
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