New U.S. rules about international adoption require that families complete ten (10) hours of training.  Adoptions Together offers seminars for families who will be adopting internationally.

Before the home study is conducted, families should verify that they meet the basic requirements of the country from which they wish to adopt by checking the country requirements on the State Department Web Site . If the country is not listed on the State Department website, you should check with your placement agency or attorney to ensure that you meet the requirements of the country for international adoption. Families are encouraged to discuss these requirements with their home study social worker during the first home study visit

**Pre-registration is required for all courses.  

International Parent Preparation 1 Seminar

In international adoption, there are many issues that impact your child’s adjustment to the family—the effects of orphanage life, early childhood trauma, language acquisition, and grief/loss—to name a few. This half-day seminar will explore the socio-cultural realities of adopting a child from another country, practical strategies for your household both before and after your child arrives, and the essential building blocks of healthy attachment.

Click the date to register for 2012. All courses are offered from 1:30 to 5:00 pm.


March 17             (Silver Spring)
May 5                   (Virginia)
July 14                  (Silver Spring)
September 29    (Virginia)
November 3       (Baltimore)

International Parent Preparation 1 Seminar (Region Specific)

This full-day seminar will provide detailed information about issues common to children living in orphanages or foster homes in other countries. We will explore these topics in terms of the socio-cultural factors in various regions: Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. In addition to learning about the societal conditions of each region, parents will learn about the effects of early childhood abuse and neglect as relate to attachment, personal expectations, creating a therapeutic household, racial/cultural aspects, and adjustment challenges. Health and medical information—fetal alcohol effect, sensory integration, and language development—common to the separate regions will be shared.

Click the date to register. All courses are offered from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Eastern Europe
2012 TBD


Asia
2012 TBD