When: Saturday, June 15 10am-2pm
Where: Johnny’s Lakeside RV Resort, Foley, Alabama
We are so excited and thank Johnny and Christy Bowen and family for their hospitality for graciously allowing us to use their facility.
You don’t want to miss the fellowship, water slides, pool and lazy river!! Bring your bathing suit, towel, sun screen (any other pool supplies that you think you may need), a (lunch) dish to share and a 2 liter drink. We will be playing outside and eating inside.
Date: Saturday, May 18th
Time: Noon - 3pm
Where: The home of Parag and Julia Mahatekar at 922 Sea Cliff Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532. For map click here.
We just can’t wait to see all of you at our India Picnic! Please bring a dish to share, a two liter drink, sunscreen, bathing suits, life jackets, folding chairs, and mosquito spray. We will have a water slide and also canoes and kayaks for use. See you there!!! Please RSVP to denise@childrenoftheworld.com or 251-990-3550.What: Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections Free Webinar “Lying, Cheating, Stealing” This training will examine lying, cheating, and stealing from a developmental perspective and why foster and adoptive children may be more susceptible to acting out in these ways. It will also provide ways parents and professionals can help reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of these types of behaviors.
We have lots going on at Children of the World and we want to make sure you have all the resources you need as you consider adopting or as you continue through the adoption process. Please join us for the following events:
Waiting Families
When: Tuesday, February 19th - 6:30pm
Where: Faulkner State Campus in Fairhope, Dahlgren Hall
What: Panel of adopted adults will talk about “growing up adopted”. This is your chance to ask those questions you have thought about as you continue your journey to find your child. If you are considering adoption, you are welcome as well.
“The Voice of the Adopted Child” presented by APAC (Alabama Pre-/Post-Adoption Connections)
When: Tuesday, March 19th - 6:30pm
Where: Faulkner State Campus in Fairhope, Dahlgren Hall
What: ”The Voice of the Adopted Child” is a very informative program based on Sherrie Eldridge’s book “Twenty Things Adoptive Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew”. The program is presented by APAC, which is a statewide program designed to empower adoptive families facing adoption challenges and to facilitate stronger bonds and interaction within all adoptive families. APAC is a collaborative effort between Children’s Aid Society and the Alabama Department of Human Resources. All are welcome!
Tax Credit and Adoption Donations
When: Tuesday, April 16th - 6:30pm
Where: Faulkner State Campus in Fairhope, Dahlgren Hall
What: Understanding the 2013 Adoption Tax Credit. There have been changes to the tax credit. Come and learn how to qualify and apply the tax credit. Also, we will discuss what you need to know about receiving donations from families, friends and churches. Please join us!
