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Wednesday, November 8, 2017

The Interstate Adoption Option!

Monday, October 19, 2015

Adoption Informational Meetings

Learn more about Domestic Adoption!

The Holt-Sunny Ridge Branch invites you to attend an adoption information meeting to learn more about your options for domestic adoption!

Children adopted through our domestic adoption program are infants who are born locally in the Chicago area. It is very important to us that we provide the utmost care and personal attention to the birth mothers in our program. These women come to us at varying places in their pregnancy-anywhere from 6 weeks to 9 months-at which point we counsel them through making a decision and adoption plan for their child.

Here's a quick overview of the domestic adoption process through Holt-Sunny Ridge

This fall, we will hold two domestic adoption information meetings that will help answer your questions about adoption in a format that walks you through the process one step at a time. Sign up below!

October 26: Domestic Adoption Information Meeting

November 16: Domestic and International Adoption Information Meeting

These are purely informational, and you won't experience any pressure to adopt by signing up. We simply want to provide you with information that will help you decide if adoption is right for you and your family.

If you don't want to wait until the meetings to begin your adoption journey, you are always welcome to contact us and get started right away!

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

International Adoption Informational Meeting

We are pleased to announce that Bethany Christian Services is offering a free Adoption Information Meeting at Willow Creek! If you or anyone you know is interested in international adoption, we invite you to come.

Monday, December 9th, 2013

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Willow Creek Community Church

Room B207 (down the hall from the Chapel)

67 E. Algonquin Road, So. Barrington, IL 60010

This meeting will provide you with up-to-date information as you make a decision about pursuing adoption. You will have the opportunity to hear from an adoptive family and receive information about country specific requirements, fees and the adoption process. Please call 708.385.4889 or email bcschicago@bethany.org for more information and to reserve your spot.

If you don't live in the Chicago area, go to www.Bethany.org to find an informational meeting in your area.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT WILLOW CREEK

Select Thursdays & Saturdays, May 10-June 7, 2018, 7pm - 9pm DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, June 9, 2018, 4pm - 8pm Adoption Community Picnic. Butterfield Park, Elmhurst. Join us for an evening of connection with other adoptive families! A photographer will be taking free family photos. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP at adoption@willowcreek.org .

Thursdays, July 19-Oct 25, 2018 DCFS PRIDE training. This is a required training to become licensed as foster parents in the state of IL. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

Saturday, September 15, 2018, 8:30am-5:00pm DCFS Educational Advocacy training. Please note, you must be referred by a foster care agency to participate in the class. For more information contact fostercare@willowcreek.org.

ON-GOING GROUPS

Waiting Families Group: Families in the process of adopting meet every 3rd Sunday of the month after the 11:15 service (about 12:30) in the Link, (the breezeway connecting the atrium to the Care Center) for connection, support, & encouragement. For more information contact Angela Osgood at 773-430-5304.

First Mom Group: Women who have placed a child for adoption are invited to meet together for community, encouragement, support, & healing. no matter where you are on your journey. The group meets on Wednesday nights from 7:30-8:45. For more information contact Jan Collins (a fellow birthmother) at 773-983-3773.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Adoption Church Co-Coordinator: Help coordinate the adoption activities associated with the Adoption Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. Interview process required. Call Dina 708-363-2599.

Foster Care Church Coordinator: Coordinate the foster care activities associated with the Foster Care Ministry at Willow Creek/So. Barrington campus. . Interview process required. See Dina 708-363-2599.

Family Friend (Safe Families): Provide parent or child mentoring, babysitting, transportation, or other supportive services to families. Background check required.

Resource Friend (Safe Families): Provide assistance to host families by offering good & services or professional skills to serve children who are placed in Safe Families.

Prayer Team: Provide ongoing prayer support for family and ministry needs.