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AdoptionWorks is a placement program of Adoptions Together that facilitates the adoption of children of all ages who are growing up in the public foster care system throughout the country. In this training, families are prepared to parent children with emotional challenges through a 27-hour specialized training program. The training is designed for parents who are considering the adoption of a school-aged child. Focus is on developing awareness in the prospective parent while teaching effective parenting strategies.  Below are the currently scheduled trainings for 2013.

MARYLAND


March 2013
Location: Calverton
Dates: 2/20, 2/23, 2/27, 3/2, 3/6, 3/9, 3/20, 3/23, 3/27 (4/3 Snow Make-Up Date) 
Times:  6:30pm-9:30pm on Wednesdays and 9:00am - 12:00pm on Saturdays


May 2013
Location: Calverton
Dates:  4/20, 4/24, 4/27, 5/1, 5/4, 5/11, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 
Times:  6:30pm-9:30pm on Wednesdays and 9:00am - 12:00pm on Saturdays


June 2013
Location: Calverton
Dates:  6/15, 6/19, 6/22, 6/26, 6/29, 7/10, 7/13, 7/17, 7/24 
Times:  6:30pm-9:30pm on Wednesdays and 9:00am - 12:00pm on Saturdays


September 2013
Location: Calverton
Dates:  9/7, 9/18, 9/25, 9/28, 10/2, 10/5, 10/9, 10/12, 10/16 
Times:  6:30pm-9:30pm on Wednesdays and 9:00am - 12:00pm on Saturdays


October 2013
Location: Calverton
Dates: 10/19, 10/23, 10/26, 10/30, 11/2, 11/6, 11/9, 11/13, 11/20
Times: 6:30pm-9:30pm on Wednesdays and 9:00am - 12:00pm on Saturdays



Virginia

April 2013
Location: Herndon
Dates: 4/5, 4/7, 4/12, 4/14, 4/19, 4/21, 4/26, 4/28, 5/3
Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm on Fridays and 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Sundays


September 2013
Location: Herndon
Dates: 9/8, 9/15, 9/20, 9/22, 9/27, 9/29, 10/4, 10/6, 10/11
Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm on Fridays and 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Sundays