A Voice for His Children: seminar

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Seminar: The Adoption Process

The Process of Adoption:

From Termination to Finalization of Parental Rights

Monday, June 18th ~ 5:30-7:00pm

Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave (Route 31)

Jodi Perko,

DCFS Adoption/Guardianship Supervisor

Jodi will help us understand how an adoption case travels through the Department of Children and Family Services. She will explain the various court requirements, background check processes, necessary paperwork and the generally expected timeframes for each. Jodi will also touch upon Post Adoption and Adoption Preservation services.

Please RSVP to Deb McQuaid at debm@casakanecounty.org or 630-444-3110

Adoption Seminar

AMERICA WORLD ADOPTION SEMINAR

"Adopted By Design"

Saturday, March 17^th – 10am – noon
Lakeland Church, 440 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL

Has the Lord placed a passion for international adoption on your heart? Do you have questions about all that is involved? Then plan on attending a free informational America World seminar. Listen to what God's word says about adoption, learn more about the process, and hear from families who have adopted.

For more information and to register, please visit http://www.awaa.org and click on the events link.

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.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Seminar: The Adoption Process

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Adoption Seminar

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