2017 Conference – Parenting Through Adoption!

 

Chicago Area Families for Adoption  (CAFFA)

presents....

 Parenting Through Adoption 2017
Wheaton College* – Wheaton, IL
Saturday, March 4, 2017

CAFFA is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our 23rd full day Parenting Through Adoption Conference! We have an exciting lineup of Speakers, Exhibitors, and Sponsors. 

 Registration is now live!  Register today at the  Conference Registration Page!

Our day will also feature numerous workshops for pre-adoptive, foster, waiting, and experienced parents, as well as for Adoption Professionals. As always, we will offer shopping from Fair Trade vendors and an Exhibitor Hall to make sure you leave with a headful of information and an armload of resources!

Great news! We have been approved for 6 hours of Illinois foster care license / training for prospective parents, and 6 CEU education hours for adoption professionals seeking Social Worker credits.

Finally, anyone involved with adoption is welcome to attend, regardless of CAFFA membership.

The deadline for all registrations is February 19, 2017. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Fee includes breakfast, lunch buffet, access to all conference areas, and certificates of attendance for those requesting documentation for foster care license renewal hours. 

We hope to see you there!

For more information vist the CAFFA Conference web site.

Beautiful Movie with Adoption Theme!

I had the opportunity to see the movie "Lion" this past weekend, and highly recommend it!  What a beautiful film and beautifully told true story about family and the mother/son relationship.  If you are adoptive parent, you will especially relate to many of the moments in this movie.

Young Adult Adoptee Group

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? February 7, 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

Find Your Niche in Serving Vulnerable Children!

Adoption, Foster Care & Safe Families Informational Open House

Interested in serving the adoption, foster care and Safe Families communities? 

Join us for an open house event where you can learn about the many opportunities 

available in our church and community.

Wednesday, February 8^th, 7:30-8:45pm

Willow Creek Community Church

(In Guest Central, off the main lobby)

67 E. Algonquin Road, So. Barrington, IL

There will be representatives that you can talk to about adoption, foster care, Safe Families, Royal Family Kids Camp and C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) ) Whether you want to welcome kids into your home or support kids and families in another way, come and find your niche! 

Questions?  E-mail vulnerablechildren@willowcreek.org

Childcare for infants through pre-K is available, and Awana is available for Kindergarten through Grade 5 at Midweek for Kids.

http://www.willowcreek.org/midweekforkids  

Get Ready for Parents' Night Out!

"They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor." - Isaiah 61:3b

Parents' Night Out We'll take care of your kiddos while you take care of you! **Please RSVP no later than January 17 at midnight** Saturday, January 21st, from 5 - 8pm at Church of the Resurrection 935 W. Union Ave. Wheaton, IL 60187 Every parent struggles to find those peaceful moments to savor some hot coffee, read a good book, spend time in silence with God, or plan a date night with your spouse. So let us help you! We've planned a fun-filled night for your children while you enjoy a night out. Drop your children off after 5 pm and pick them up before 8 pm. All children are welcome. **Please bring your children fed. We will NOT be providing dinner** Things to do in the Wheaton/Glen Ellyn Area: Coffee shops: River City Roasters, Starbucks, Blackberry Market Restaurants: Gia Mia, Mai Thai, A Toda Madre, Front Street Cantina, Bricks Wood Fire Pizza, India Palace, Muldoon's, Fire and Wine, Ivy Restaurant, Suzette's Creperie, Tasting Devine Movie theater: Glen Art Theater, AMC Arts & Crafts: Out on a Whim (Paint your own Pottery) Donations to cover childcare costs are welcomed, but not required Any Questions? Contact Hollee at replanted@churchrez.org RSVP Here

Safe Familes Sunday

 

Safe Families invites you to join us for Safe Families Sunday at your local church, as we connect children of parents in distress with host families who are committed to sharing the love of Christ by opening their home. By providing this extended family environment to those most vulnerable, you can help keep a child safe and reunite a family in Christ’s name.

Safe Families Sunday

February 12th, 2017

 

We are encouraging churches to participate by showing a brief video, making an announcement, incorporating it into a sermon,  hosting a reception, or create your own way to be involved.

 

If you have questions or need additional resources such as scripts, videos, sermons, etc. contact danderson@lydiahome.org.