Thursday, January 20, 2011

Adoption Education

10 hours of education will be offered on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 9am - 7pm at the Renton LDS Family Services Office. Tara and Tawnia will be teaching the 5 hour birth parent classes as well as an additional 5 hours for those interested in getting all 10 hours completed in one day. Plan to bring a sack lunch and plenty of snacks. Please RSVP to Tawnia at: singletonta@ldsfamilyservices.org.
We will post a schedule when the event gets closer for those who do not need to attend the entire 10 classes. Those who have already had the birthparent classes will need to come later in the day.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Adoption Education in Oregon

There will be an opportunity to get all 5 of the required education classes on Saturday June 19th in Portland Oregon. If you can't make it we will be having a similar all day class in August at the Renton office. Here are the details:

Saturday, June 19th (10am -3pm) 22284 SW Grahams Ferry Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062. 

Please RSVP if you plan to attend. Lunch will be provided to those who RSVP. Contact the Oregon Adoption Education Board Member (Michelle Coxey) at mmcoxey@gmail.com with questions or to RSVP.

Adoption Education Opportunity

There will be an opportunity for adoption education on June 5th at the Renton office. Check out the FSA blog for details.
http://fsawa.blogspot.com/2010/05/education-opportunity-guest-speaker.html

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Adoption Education Class Descriptions

These are the classes that are currently being offered the third Thursday of each month. Class #3 will be presented on May 20th.

Class 1 – Demystifying Birthmothers
This class explores the issues surrounding stereotypes and misconceptions of birthmothers. This class may include an opportunity to meet with a birthmother to discuss your profile. If you desire an appointment with a birthmother please RSVP long enough ahead of time so that we can make arrangements for a birthmother to attend.
Class 2 – Openness in Adoption
This class will increase understanding of the different levels of openness in adoption. Discussion of the positive and negative aspects of open adoption is included. This will help adoptive couples to gauge what will be the appropriate level of openness for their family.
Class 3 – Defining Roles
This class will discuss the different dimensions of parenting and how roles are defined. How birthparents can find a place in an adoptive family’s life and what the birthparent’s responsibility is in the relationship will also be covered.
Class 4 – Ambiguous Grief
This class covers the different aspects of grief that affect birthmothers as well as adoptive couples. Ambivalence in the adoption process will also be discussed.
Class 5 – Communication throughout the Adoption Process
What do you say at the face to face? Who gets to name the baby? What gift should you give the birthmother? This is an opportunity to get ready for the road ahead and learn about the details of meeting, placement, and other experiences in the process.

Friday, February 12, 2010

PLANNING FOR AREA FSA CONFERENCE

Today, Amy, Pam and I had our first meeting for the local FSA Conference in November. I was excited to share ideas and look forward to further planning. Along with the conference, we have a new volunteer to be an Adoption Advocate. I hope more voices join in spreading the work concerning adoption.

Tawnia