Join us! Families at all stages of the adoption process are invited to attend our first Celebrate and Educate Adoption Day Event! We aim to connect families with agency experts, international consulate representatives, social workers, and other adoption professionals to share information and give insight into the issues faced throughout the international adoption journey. The event will be held:
National Adoption Day
Saturday, November 21, 2009
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
University of St. Thomas - Jones Hall
Montrose Blvd. and W. Alabama St.
Houston, TX 77006
Come celebrate National Adoption Day 2009 with members of Great Wall's staff, including Regional Office Directors, and other adoption experts!
SEATING IS LIMITED -- please email your family's reservation to kaylea@gwca.org no later than Thursday, November 19, 2009.
Registration Fee - $10 per family
Families that attend will:
- Receive a $50 discount on your Application
- Receive certification to satisfy 3 hours of required Hague Training
- Learn about international adoption from China, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Mexico and the Philippines (Coming soon!)
- Find out what to expect during the dossier, referral, travel and post adoption phases of adoption
- Meet Waiting Child Program experts learn about caring for special needs children
- Explore options for concurrent adoption
- Connect with fellow adoptive families to share experiences and develop relationships to promote a network of support
- Obtain a valuable reference packet to guide you through each step of the adoption process
