Events
To see events in date order, check out our Calendar
Training
- Stories that Heal. Sept. 19, Eau Claire. 9:00-4:00. Family Attachment Narrative Therapy is an approach to working with children with attachment disruptions and trauma in early life. This training is designed for mental health therapists, social workers, and other professionals, but may be of interest to parents, so we are offering a discounted fee of $15 or $30 per household to parents. Plaza Hotel and Suites, Two Rivers Ballroom, 1202 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI. To register, contact Andrea Tyler at 877-832-3483.
- The Roller Coaster Ride of Allegations. Sept. 22, Wausau. 9:00-3:30. Surviving allegations of abuse and neglect. With Norma Schoenberg. 9:00-3:30, Midway Motor Lodge, Wausau. Contact Mary Grossnickle, 866-344-2500.
- Loving Leadership for Challenging Children, Sept. 30, Stevens Point. 6:00-8:00PM. Children who are angry, defiant, overly withdrawn, sneaky, destructive, or rejecting of love need extraordinary parenting. Seeing behavior through the latest brain research changes how we feel about it and how we deal with it. Included is a peek into new information from the leading edge of attachment theory/application!! The presenter, Michelle Reavis, is an adoptive mom from La Crosse, WI, who has practical experience with her own children and has experienced long-term success with a child who has special emotional/behavioral needs. Contact Mary Grossnickle at 866-344-2500 or email mgrossnickle@cclse.org to register.
- Touchpoints: Building Families, Strengthening Communities. Nov. 20, Madison. A luncheon presentation with Dr. T. Barry Brazelton. Sponsored by the WI Council on Children and Families. Contact Megan McGrorty at 608-284-0580.
- Adopting a Child with Special Needs. This 16-hour class meets the new state requirement for training for prospective adoptive parents. Upcoming Training Schedule
- Friends of Adoption staff are available to present "The Adopted Child in Elementary School" at your school. Contact us at 1-800-227-3002 for more information.
Picnics
- Thanks to everyone who attended our picnics this year!
Retreats
- Fall Adoption Retreat in Chetek. October 10-12, 2008. We are filling up fast!