ORIENTATION MEETINGS

Orientation Meetings are free and open to the public and required of families at the beginning of the home study process. Please call Coordinators2inc @ (804) 354-1881 to register for meetings at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled date.

***ORIENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND/OR BE CANCELLED. BE SURE TO CALL TO VERIFY THAT THE OREINTATION/WORKSHOP YOU WISH TO ATTEND IS BEING HELD AS PLANNED AND THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED.***

ALL ORIENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD FROM 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. AT COORDINATORS2INC, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.


U.S. Infant, International, & Waiting Child Adoption Orientation
Purpose: For persons interested in learning about adopting infants and older children in the United States or adopting children from foreign countries. Information will be shared about the advantages, risks and opportunities of all types of adoption. Specific information will be shared about our own Parental Placement (open adoption) program, China programs, as well as information about how we can assist in the adoption of children from anywhere in the world.
Date
Time
Place
Thursday, January 14, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, March 11, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, April 8, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, May 13, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, June 10, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, July 8, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, August 12, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, September 9, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, October 14, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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CONSULTATION SERVICES
Placement Program Consultation: For persons interested in exploring all of their options and choices in a one-on-one consultation with our Executive Director or Placement Director. There is a $60/hour fee for this service. This service can take the place of our free orientation meeting and there is no obligation.

Please contact Rebecca Ricardo or Sharon Richardson at 804-354-1881 to schedule an appointment.

 
Waiting Child Consultation: For persons interested in learning about children ages 9 and older that are waiting for an adoptive family and children for whom we are recruiting adoptive families. Learn about the children, ways you can help a waiting child and the adoption process.

Please contact Sharon Richardson at 804-354-1881 to schedule an appointment.

   
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Please read below to see which workshops are required and when, for the type of adoption you are pursuing. There are no fees for attendance by Coordinators2inc clients. who have submitted a home study application. A $30 donation per person will be requested of other participants. You must call Coordinators2inc @ (804) 354-1881 to register for workshops at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled date. A minimum of 5 people are needed in order to proceed with any of these workshops. We will close registration once 25 people are pre-registered. All others will be asked to register for the next scheduled meeting.
 

***If you are adopting internationally from a Hague Convention country, you will need to comply with Hague Accreditation requirements of a minimum of 10 hours of training DURING THE HOME STUDY PROCESS. Attendance at EACH of the following workshops may meet this requirement but must be done during your home study assessment. There is also a requirement for specific training regarding Medical Issues in International Adoption. We are no longer providing that training but can connect you to a local physician who can OR refer you to online training that will comply. Families adopting internationally may also find additional courses are necessary. Please talk with your social worker regarding timing, alternatives (if necessary), and to clarify what you need to complete.***
 
#1 Core Issues in Adoption
Required of all Coordinators2inc clients during the Home Study process. This should be the 1st Workshop families attend.
Date
Time
Place
Thursday, January 7, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, May 6, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, September 2, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, October 7, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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#2 Identity and Adoption
Required of all Coordinators2inc clients during the Home Study process. This should be the 2nd Workshop families attend.
Date
Time
Place
Thursday, January 21, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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#3 Talking With Your Child About Adoption
Required of all Coordinators2inc clients during supervision.
Date
Time
Place
Thursday, February 18, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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#4 Special Issues in Transracial/Transcultural Adoption
Open to all adoptive families, including those adopting internationally or transracially during the home study process.
Date
Time
Place
Saturday, January 23, 2010
9am-12pm
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
9am-12pm
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
9am-12pm
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
9am-12pm
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#5 Attachment Parenting - Building Healthy Attachments through Adoption:
Required of all Coordinators2inc clients during the home study process.
Date
Time
Place

Tuesday, February 2, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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#6 Special Issues in Open Adoption
Required of all Coordinators2inc clients during the home study, waiting, or supervision process.
Date
Time
Place
Saturday, March 13, 2010
10am-1pm
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
10am-1pm
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
10am-1pm
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#7 Effective Parenting:
Required of all families adopting through our Waiting Child program during the home study process. This training is offered to families who are adopting children with histories of trauma, abuse and neglect. This workshop will explore alternate techniques to meeting children's needs and understanding the issues behind their children's behaviors. Please contact Sharon Richardson or Jennifer Surratt at 804-354-1881.
     

#8 Maintaining Ongoing Relationships& Connections in Adoption
Required of all families adopting through our Waiting Child program during the home study process. Please contact Sharon Richardson or Jennifer Surratt at 804-354-1881.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Birth Parent & Adult Adoptee

This support group is free and available to any adult adoptee or any parent who has placed a child for adoption regardless of when, how or with another agency. This group is also open and available to anyone contemplating adoption for their child as an opportunity to speak with others who have lived the experience. Extended family members are also welcome to attend. The group is led by a social worker, who is also a birth mother and an adoptee.

3rd Tuesday of Each Month
     
Date
Time
Place
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
6:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
6:30 p.m.
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Sustaining Adoption through the Rough Times

Adoptive Parent Support Group (Usually 12:30-2:00 1st Tuesday Every Other Month)

 
This support group is free and will meet every other month at lunchtime. You will be able to share your joys and challenges with other adoptive families. Lunch provided upon RSVP with Mary Stegeman at mstegeman@c2adopt.org.
Date
Time
Place
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
12:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
12:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
12:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
12:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
12:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
12:30 p.m.
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Evening Support Group

Adoptive Parent Support Group (Usually 6:00-7:30 1st Wednesday Every Other Month)

 
This support group is free. Come share with others in a relaxed and open setting. A light snack is provided. RSVP with Mary Stegeman at mstegeman@c2adopt.org.
Date
Time
Place
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
6:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
6:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, June 2, 2010
6:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010-CANCELLED
6:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
6:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
6:00 p.m.
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Transitions Support Group

Waiting Child Support Group (6:00-7:30-Please Call Jennifer Surratt to register a teen for this group)

 
Calling all teens waiting for forever families! This group is an opportunity for teens to get together, have fun, share their stories, and find support in others with similar life experiences. We will meet every other month for fun activities, yummy food, and time with friends! This support group is free and will meet every other month.
Date
Time
Place
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
6:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
6:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
6:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
6:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
6:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
6:00 p.m.
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"We Are Family" Adoptive Parent Virtual Online Support Group
"We Are Family" is a virtual online support group for adoptive families, created for the purpose of offering families a forum for sharing the joys and challenges that are unique to adoptive families and disseminating information on a wide range of issues that impact adoptive families.
 

To join please follow these steps:
1. Go to our support group site at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WeAreFamilyc2/
2. Click on the button that says "Join This Group!"
3. Sign into Yahoo! Or click on "Sign Up" to create a Yahoo! ID (this is free)
4. Follow the directions to complete the process.

 

Our site moderator will approve each membership request. You may check the support group site to see when your membership has been approved and to browse the site, which we strongly encourage on a regular basis. You will find in the Links and Files sections, information on adoptive parenting, attachment, and cultural resources. On the Calendar, you will find we have listed event information for various other local support groups that may be of interest to your family. If you have questions please feel free to contact Mary Stegeman.

 

Other Groups in the Central Virginia Area:

RESOLVE Infertility Support Group - Contact: Cristal Lake-Sanders, (804) 744-5202 or Josna1@verizon.net OR Sarah Uy, (804) 496-6065 or pocket523@yahoo.com

RESOLVE Adoption Support Group - Contact Cristal Lake-Sanders, (804) 744-5202 or Josna1@verizon.net

Adoptive Families Del Sol - Contact Cristal Lake-Sanders, (804) 744-5202 or Josna1@verizon.net

Families of the China Moon - Contact Kathe Henke (804)756-7440 or chair@fcmrichmond.org

FRUA (Families for Russian & Ukrainian Adoption) - Contact Leslie Madden 804-897-8575 or FRUACV@msn.com

Adoptive Families of Central VA (Charlottesville area) – Contact Margaret Weeks mew7ys@virginia.edu

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