Give a child the opportunity for a family and a future.

Information meetings and Educational Series:

Domestic Infant and International Adoption Information Meetings

 

 All meetings held at the Bethany Christian Services Office, Cedar Greene Complex, Indianapolis, Indiana. Please register for any session by calling the Bethany office 317.578.5000 or bcsindianapolis@bethany.org.

DateTime
Saturday, January 21, 201210:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 
Monday, February 20, 20126:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13, 20126:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 14, 201210:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 15, 20126:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
    (International Info Meeting ONLY)		6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 25, 201210:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012      6:00 - 8:00 p.m
Monday, October 15, 20126:00 - 8:00 p.m
Thursday, November 29, 20126:00 - 8:00 p.m

** Individualized International Information meetings available by appointment.

 

2012 Education Series

 

All meetings held at Bethany Christian Services, Cedar Greene Complex Indianapolis, IN  46250 unless noted otherwise.  Please register by calling the Bethany office 317-578-5000 or emailing bcsindianapolis@bethany.org. Current and past Bethany adoptive families and foster parents are welcome to attend these workshops at no charge. Seminars are also open to non-Bethany families, space permitting, for a $25 per course fee.  Due to space limitations, length of the program, and as a courtesy to others in attendance, we regret that we are unable to accommodate children. Please be sure to make your babysitting arrangements early!    

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Understanding How Children Process and Perceive Adoption
Monday, March 5, 6-8 p.m.
Presenter:  Pat Johnston
Find out what children think about adoption as they grow.
 		The T Within Every AdopTion
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 
Presenter:  Kimber Graves
Identify the T and equip yourself with this critical information that impacts every adopted child.
*What Transracially Adopted Children Need
Friday, March 23, 6-8 p.m.
Presenter:  Tara VanderWoude
*Special Location:  First Christian Reformed Church Crown Point, 909 E. Greenwood Avenue, Crown Point, IN  46307
Discover ways to support and celebrate this aspect of your child's identity.
 		 Talking with Children About Adoption
Thursday, March 29, 6-8 p.m.
Presenter: Tara VanderWoude
Develop strategies for making "adoption talk" with children easy, informative, and safe. Additionally, help prepare your child to answer adoption-related questions from others.
Foreign Country Travel:  How Not to be the Ugly American  
Thursday, April 12, 6-8 p.m.
Presenter:  Shane Whybrew
Hone your cultural sensitivity, honor your child's birth country, and avoid surprises as you explore a fascinating but different land.   
 
Grief and Loss  
Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Realize the impact of these issues for each member of the adoption triad 

 

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Indianpolis IN 46250 
Phone: 317.578.5000

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