Adopteen Midpoint Retreat in Oregon!

Registration for the Adopteen Midpoint Retreat in Oregon is open!

Adopteen focuses on providing positive, face to face opportunities for teen adoptees ages 13 and up.  It’s a chance to meet other adoptees in a casual and positive environment that is organized and led by young adult adoptees!  We host events throughout the year and travel to a different part of the country each time.  We strive to make new friends, and take pride in who we are and where we come from.

Midpoint is a chance for adoptees to get a quick taste of Adopteen.  It’s a whole Camp-Conference packed into a long weekend - a small dose of all the fun a Camp-Conference has to offer.  We will be going to Gresham, Oregon this year, which is 30 minutes outside of Portland, from January 14-16th. We are excited to be surrounded by the beautiful woods for our outdoor adventure!

Click below for a quick overview of what our Camp-Conferences have to offer!

You can find out more information about Adopteen Midpoint Oregon by clicking here.

For more information about Adopteen and to register, visit www.adopteen.org or email info@adopteen.org! 

Kate Cruz | Program Assistant
6920 S. Holly Circle, Centennial, CO 80112 | (303) 850-9998 x14
kate@adopteen.org | www.adopteen.org 

 

Young Adult Adoptee Group!

Upcoming Group - December 6th

Young Adult Adoptee Group This event is for older teens and adults (15 years old or older) who would like to discuss adoption-related topics in a safe and open environment. Parents can also attend a separate group simultaneously, led by a licensed therapist (no fee for parents, but please RSVP). Discussions will range in topics from: peer relationships,  launching out of their parents home,  college/career,  and other adoption related issues. Facilitated by Pam Shepard, LCSW and an adult-adoptee.

When? December 6, 2016 Tuesday, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Where? Holt-Sunny Ridge Children's Services 270 Remington Blvd  Suite D  Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Register Here!

Holt-Sunny Ridge | 630-754-4500 | illinois@holtsunnyridge.org

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Tour!

CASA 101: Basics of CASA in 15 minutes

Monday, December 5, 2016

5:30 pm

CASA of McHenry County Office 

70 N. Williams St., Suite B, Crystal Lake, IL

You are invited to the CASA Office on Monday, December 5 at 5:30 pm for a 15 minute "tour" of our work. If you have ever wondered what CASA does or are curious how you can get involved, this invite is for you. We are excited to share our impact and how you can be a part of it.  

15 minutes of your time is all it takes to change a child's life. 

Share this email with someone you think would like to join us!

Light refreshments provided.

 Can't make it? Give the office a call at 779-994-4398 or email kelly@casamchenrycounty.org.

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Please visit our website at www.casamchenrycounty.org

New Video Series for Adoptive Parents!

A 14 Video Series with Study Guide

ROOTED is Now Available! 

After much anticipation and by God’s grace, we are pleased to announce that the ROOTED online video course and companion study guide is now available! 

Many families with adopted children are struggling and some are even falling apart. These struggling families are in your church. They may be in your extended family. Or maybe you would raise your hand and say, “we need some help ourselves.”In our ministry to equip churches to help orphans, Hope for Orphans has seen the growing need for parenting resources for adoptive families. ROOTED is an answer to this need. 

The ROOTED online course and companion study guide are designed for parents anywhere in the adoption process, whether you are considering adoption for the first time or have had your children in your family for years. It’s also designed to be used by church orphan ministries, adoption/foster care agencies, and biblical counselors.

ROOTED provides hope-filled, gospel-focused exhortations from teachers like Paul Tripp and Voddie Baucham, as well as practical advice from experts like the director of the Mayo Clinic’s center for holistic health, the leader of the Play Therapy Institute at Texas State University and the President of the Association of Biblical Counselors.

 
Rooted: Gospel Driven Parenting for Struggling Families from Hope for Orphans on Vimeo.

“Full of sound biblical teaching and wisdom, along with practical tips and counseling expertise. I highly recommend this as a guide as you seek to nurture your kids and lead them to Jesus.”—Josh McDowell, author and speaker

“A phenomenal, gospel-driven resource that I hope ends up in the hands of every family that has adopted or is thinking about adoption.”—Matt Carter, Pastor of Preaching, The Austin Stone Community Church, Austin, Texas
“Honest. Authentic. Gritty. Biblical.”—John Fuller, Co-Host, Focus on the Family. Founding Board Member, CAFO

To learn more or to purchase the videos and workbooks for your church, family, or organization, visit hopefororphans.org/rooted.