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Upcoming Training:
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
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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.
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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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Friends of Adopition BLOG
www.friendsofadoption.blogspot.com
Come Check out our new blog online.
This is a great place to keep updated on what is going
on in your area; find out about conferences, activities
and events. Also come read about what is going on in
the world of adoption, news, stories and more will be
shared daily.
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The Adoption Tax Credit
If you finalized an adoption in 2008,
you may be eligible for the Adoption Tax Credit.
Get
the form
Get
the instructions
NOTE: If you adopted a child with special needs, read
page 4 Special Needs Adoption.
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