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Helping Families: Wisconsin Post Adoption Resource Centers

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We believe that adoption is a wonderful way to build families. We know that adoption is a lifelong process that impacts all of the adoption triad (birth parents, adoptive parents and the adopted person) at specific times in their lives.
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Summer Picnics are coming up, come to one or come to all!

International Families Picnic July 12th, 2009
11:30-2:30. Irvin Park Chippewa Falls

Come meet other families who have adopted internationally. A special adoptive family photo shoot will be available at the picnic! Lunch will be at 12:30 hotdogs and drinks will be provided, please bring a dish to share. For more information contact Christy at 715-832-6644 or creppe@cclse.org.

Northern Region Family Picnic, July 19th, 2009
11:30-3:30 Weston Aquatic Park, Weston, WI.

Come meet new families or talk with old friends. Hot dogs and beverages will be provided. The picnic is free, but admission to the waterpark is 4.00 for adults and 3.00 for kids. For more information and to register contact Anne at
715-344-2500 x24 or arozeboom@cclse.org.
Come join us for some great family fun!

Western Region Family Picnic August 2nd, 2009
Lunda Community Park, Black River Falls, WI
11:30-2:30

Come join us for some family fun. Hotdogs and drinks will be provided, please bring a dish to pass. Games and prizes for all. The picnic will be held at the upper shelter, the park is filled with lots of family entertainment including a water park. The picnic is free, but if you would like to enjoy the water park passes cost $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for kids. For more information please contact Magen at 608-782-0710 x223 or mduffy@cclse.org

 

Save the Date:

Friends of Adoption First Annual Journey of a Lifetime Conference.
Saturday October 3rd, 2009, Metropolis Hotel and Waterpark,
Eau Claire, WI


Don't miss this event! Gather up the family and come join us for family fun and a great speaker! This year Friends of Adoption will be holding their first Annual Fall Conference. The conference will be held on October 3rd at the Metropolis Hotel and Waterpark, located next to Action City in Eau Claire, WI. This event will feature Patricia Dischler as the keynote speaker. Patricia is the author of several books that focus on open adoption and childcare. She has written the book, Because I Loved You: a Birthmother’s View on Open Adoption. Patricia will be sharing her personal story and share the importance of open adoption. Come learn how your child's beginnings affect who they are and how you can support them in building a strong, positive self-image. Hear from a birthmother's perspective how adoptive parents have the power to overcome fears and negativity in adoption and set the standard for their child's view of being adopted. Learn the elements of a successful open adoption. Overcome fears to build trust and respect for your child's birth family and see the positive ripple it sends throughout your own family. Learn what it is that birthmother's want most and what your child needs from both families.
Don’t miss this one! A great family weekend, and truly an inspirational story that you won’t want to miss. More information will be out soon!

To learn more about Patricia Dischler check out her website: www.patriciadischler.com

For any questions please contact Christy Reppe at
715-8326644 or creppe@cclse.org.


Mom's Summer Night Out

Join us for a laid back time of meeting and enjoying the company of other adoptive moms from the Chippewa Valley. Three times over the summer, each at 6:30 P.M.

Monday, June 22nd at TGI Fridays in Eau Claire

Monday, July 20th at El Patio on Water Street in Eau Claire

Monday, August 17th at Stella Blues in Eau Claire

Please RSVP to Christy if you plan to attend. Creppe@cclse.org or call 832-6644 ext. 16.
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The Adoption Tax Credit
If you finalized an adoption in 2008,
you may be eligible for the Adoption Tax Credit.

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NOTE: If you adopted a child with special needs, read page 4 Special Needs Adoption.

 
   
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