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National Program
California
La Mirada
| Event Name | Domestic Orientation Adoption Information |
| Location | 16700 Valley View Ave., Ste. 210 LaMirada, CA |
| Date/Time | November 12, 2008 1:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. |
| Comments | For Domestic Orientations, families must submit a preliminary application for they attend. For information or to RSVP, please call Erin at 714.994.0500. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
| Event Name | International Information Meetings |
| Location | 16700 Valley View Ave., Ste. 210 LaMirada, CA |
| Date/Time | November 1, 2008 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Comments | For information or to RSVP, please call Erin at 714.994.0500. |
| Christian-Based | Yes |
Modesto
| Event Name | Informational Meetings for Domestic Adoption |
| Location | Bethany Christian Services of Northern CA, Regional Office
3048 Hahn Drive
Modesto, CA 95350 |
| Date/Time | October 17, 2008 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
November 7, 2008 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Comments | Contact 209.522.5121 to register or visit bethany.org/northerncalifornia
Informational meetings are also held in Fresno, Oakland, and Redding. Contact us for more information. |
Delaware
Newark
| Event Name | Discover Adoption |
| Location | Bethany Christian Services Conference Room
260 Chapman Road, Suite 201G
Newark, DE 19702 |
| Date/Time | October 7, 2008 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
December 2, 2008 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Comments | To attend or for more information, please call 800.215.0702 or visit www.bethany.org/ftwash |
Florida
Orlando
| Event Name | Informational Adoption Meeting |
| Location | Trinity Lutheran Church |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 11th, 2008 9:00 am – 12:00 noon |
| Comments | Domestic and International Adoption |
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
| Event Name | Infertility & Miscarriage Support Seminar |
| Date/Time | October 18, 2008 |
| Comments | Sarah's Laughter Christian Support for Infertility & Child Loss will
host our annual Infertility & Miscarriage Support Seminar Saturday, October 18 in Baton Rouge, La. Speakers include Beth Forbus, MA, BCCC- Founder of Sarah's Laughter, Dr. Bobby Webster, Reproductive Endocrinologist, and more. Seminar will include a live butterfly release and an optional Memorial Service for Miscarried or Stillborn Babies. For more information call the Sarah's Laughter Infertility & Miscarriage Support Center at 225.926.2076. |
Maryland
Crofton
| Event Name | Annual Benefit Banquet |
| Location | Annapolis Sheraton, Annapolis, MD |
| Date/Time | November 8, 2008 6:00PM – 9:00PM |
| Comments | Speaker – Ryan Dobson (son of Dr. James Dobson)
Theme: God’s Heart For The Orphan |
Michigan
A special event entitled "A Cry for the Orphan" is being sponsored by multiple Michigan offices. It is an informational event where you can learn how to improve the life of a child in need. Please take this opportunity to browse this event's information here: "A Cry for the Orphan".
Alma
| Event Name | Discover Adoption |
| Location | Alma Public Library
351 N Court Ave
Alma, MI 48801 |
| Date/Time | December 2, 2008 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
| Comments | Information will be shared by professionals and adoptive parents on Embryo, Infant, Domestic and International Adoption
Diane Ross, 517.336.0191 |
Cedar Springs
| Event Name | Discover Adoption |
| Location | First Baptist Church of Cedar Springs
Tower Room
233 S Main
Cedar Springs, MI 49319 |
| Date/Time | October 20, 2008 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
| Comments | Information will be shared by professionals and adoptive parents on Embryo, Infant, Domestic and International Adoption
RSVP or for more information call:
Kimberle at 616.574.7919 |
East Lansing
| Event Name | Informational Meetings for Domestic Adoption |
| Location | 1151 Michigan Ave., Ste. 108
E. Lansing, MI 48823 |
| Date/Time | October 23, 2008 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 pm
November 20, 2008 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 pm
December 18, 2008 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 pm |
| Comments | Domestic Infant Adoption Information Meetings |
| Event Name | Discover Adoption |
| Location | E. Lansing Library
950 Abbot Rd
East Lansing, MI
48823 |
| Date/Time | October 28, 2008 6:30PM – 8:30PM |
| Comments | Information will be shared by professionals and adoptive parents on Embryo, Infant, Domestic and International Adoption
Contact: Diane Ross, 517.336.0191 |
| Event Name | Financing Adoption |
| Location | E. Lansing Library
950 Abbot Rd
East Lansing, MI
48823 |
| Date/Time | December 8, 2008 6:30PM – 8:30PM |
| Comments | Information will be shared by professionals and adoptive parents on Adoption Tax Credit, Adoption Loans, Grants, and Creative Financing
RSVP or for more information call:
Diane Ross at 517.336.0191 |
Grand Rapids
| Event Name | Informational Meetings for Domestic Adoption |
| Location | Bethany Christian Services
901 Eastern Ave., NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
**Michigan Room |
| Date/Time | October 6, 2008 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 pm
November 3, 2008 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 pm
December 1, 2008 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 pm |
| Comments | Domestic Infant Adoption Information Meeting |
| Event Name | Older Special Needs Adoption/Foster Care Information Meeting |
| Location | Bethany Christian Services
901 Eastern Ave., NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
**Conference Center |
| Date/Time | October 7, 2008 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 pm
November 4, 2008 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 pm
December 2, 2008 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 pm |
| Event Name | Financing Adoption |
| Location | Kentwood Public Library
4700 Kalamazoo SE
Kentwood, MI |
| Date/Time | November 21, 2008 1:00PM – 3:00PM |
| Commments | Information will be shared by professionals and adoptive parents on Adoption Tax Credit, Adoption Loans, Grants, and Creative Financing
RSVP or for more information call:
Kimberle at 616.574.7919 |
Holland
| Event Name | Discover Adoption |
| Location | Herrick District Library
300 S. River Ave.
Holland, MI 49423 |
| Date/Time | November 13, 2008 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Comments | Considering Adoption? Maybe you haven’t moved forward with an adoption plan because you are not sure which type of adoption is right for your family (domestic, international, embryo adoption, older/special needs.) If that is the case, than this may be the meeting for you! Along with helpful information given by professional staff, there will also be a panel of adoptive parents who will share their stories.
We will be unable to provide child care. To RSVP or for more information, please call 800.226.7703 or email us at hollandDA@bethany.org. Drop-ins are also welcome. Hope to see you there! |
| Event Name | Intercountry Adoption Information Meeting |
| Location | Chapel Pointe Church
3350 Baldwin Street
Hudsonville, MI 49426 |
| Date/Time | October 16, 2008 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Comments | Topics will include:
- The intercountry adoption process and guidelines
- Fees for adoption in Eastern Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa.
- Information about resources available to you before and after your adoption
To RSVP or for more information, call 616.796.9198 |
Mississippi
Hattiesburg
| Event Name | Golf Classic Fund Raiser |
| Location | Canebrake Country Club |
| Date/Time | October 20, 2008
Shotgun Start: 1:00 pm
Registration Begins: 11:00 am
Driving Range Opens: 11:30 am
Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Buffet/Awards Ceremony: 5:00 pm |
| Comments | Brochure for registration information |
Missouri
Columbia
New Jersey
Fairlawn
| Event Name | Information Meetings: Domestic, International and Embryo Adoption |
| Location | Bethany Christian Services
12-19 River Road
Fair Lawn, NJ |
| Date/Time | Second Wednesday of every month, 7:00 p.m. |
| To Register | Please RSVP to 201-703-4371 to reserve seat. |
| Comments | Topics covered are Domestic, International and Embryo Adoption. Free of charge. |
Voorhees
| Event Name | Discover Adoption |
| Location | Ashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church
33 E. Evesham Ave.
Voorhees, NJ 08043 |
| Date/Time | November 4, 2008 7:00 - 9:00 pm |
Oregon
Beaverton
| Event Name | Discover Adoption |
| Location | 12350 SW 5th Street, Suite 100
Beaverton, OR 97005
Beaverton Community Center. |
| Date/Time | Monday, November 17, 2008 7:00 p.m. |
| Comments | To sign up call 503.200.5748
RSVP is appreciated, but not required.
Childcare is not available. |
Pennsylvania
Ft. Washington
| Event Name | Adoption Information Meeting |
| Location | Calvary Presbyterian Church
405 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 |
| Date/Time | Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| To Register | Please RSVP at 717.399.3213 |
| Comments | To attend or for more information, please call 800.215.0702 or visit www.bethany.org/ftwash |
Lancaster
| Event Name | Intercountry Adoption Information Meeting |
| Location | Bethany Christian Services of Central PA
1689 Crown Avenue, Suite 1
Lancaster, PA 17601 |
| Date/Time | Monday, November 17, 2008 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Monday, December 15, 2008 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Monday, January 12, 2009 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. |
Lititz
| Event Name | Hague Compliant Intercountry Adoption Training |
| Location | Lititz United Methodist Church
201 East Market Street
Lititz, PA 17543 |
| Date/Time | Monday, November 10, 2008 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| To Register | Please RSVP at 717.399.3213 |
| Comments | $50.00 for single individual
$75.00 for a couple
**No fee for families adopting through Bethany Christian Services.
This training is for any family considering adoption, in the process of adopting, or parenting an adopted child(ren) |
Tennessee
Knoxville
| Event Name | Bethany “Discover Adoption” Monthly Informational Meetings |
| Location | Bethany Christian Services of East TN
318 Erin Drive, Suite 8
Knoxville, TN 37919 |
| Date/Time | The 3rd Tuesday of every month, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Comments | Bethany staff will present the mission and ministry of Bethany Christian Services and provide information about the three adoption programs offered through the East TN office; domestic, international and embryo adoption. The staff will present a brief overview of these services and answer any questions participants may have about Bethany, our services and programs and adoption in general.
For information or reservations for the next meeting, contact Mark Akers at 865.588.5283. |
Washington
Camano Island
| Event Name | Bellingham Office: Discover Adoption |
| Location | Camano Chapel |
| Date/Time | Sunday, November 16, 2008 1:00 p.m. |
| Comments | To sign up call 360.733.6042
RSVP is appreciated, but not required.
Childcare is not available. |
Seattle
| Event Name | Discover Adoption |
| Location | Seattle Office
19936 Ballinger Way NE, Suite D,
Seattle, WA 98155 |
| Date/Time | Tuesday, November 18, 2008 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
Tacoma
| Event Name | Discover Adoption |
| Location | 111 - 112th Street East, Tacoma, WA 98445
Children’s Chapel at Church for All Nations |
| Date/Time | Tuesday, November 18, 2008 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Comments | To sign up call 206.367.4604
RSVP is appreciated, but not required.
Childcare is not available. |
Wisconsin
Waukesha
| Event Name | Discover Adoption |
| Location | W231N1013 County Road F |
| Date/Time | October 14, 2008 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Comments | Childcare not available. RSVP requested but not necessary FREE |
Wyoming
Casper
| Event Name | Discover Adoption Information Meeting |
| Location | Casper Recreation Center,
1801 East 4th St. in the “Dry Crafts” room. |
| Date/Time | October 18, 2008 10:00 a.m. |
| Comments | Domestic and International adoption information will be shared with families. Call 307.682.1292 for registration or email sjensen@bethany.org. |
Cheyenne
| Event Name | Discover Adoption Information Meeting |
| Location | Please call for directions |
| Date/Time | October 18, 2008 3:30 p.m. |
| Comments | Domestic and International adoption information will be shared with families. Call 307.682.1292 for registration or email sjensen@bethany.org. |
Gillette
| Event Name | Discover Adoption Information Meeting |
| Location | Rockpile Rec Center
121 4-J Road Gillette Wyoming |
| Date/Time | October 17, 2008 6:00 p.m. |
| Comments | Domestic and International adoption information for families. Call 307.682.1292 for registration or email sjensen@bethany.org. |
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