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| Parenting through adoption is different than parenting birth children. The love we have for them is not different. The midnight feedings, scraped knees and piano recitals are not different. What is different is that children born into their family NEVER have to wonder who they look like, or why their birth mother didn’t parent them when they were so little.
"What could I have done that was so bad that my mom didn’t want me?"
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Adopted children are seen as "special" or "chosen" or even "lucky." And they are! They are special because we love them, and we did choose them, or at least chose to adopt. Some children who would otherwise face a life of institutionalization and poverty, are lucky to have a family. However some children don't like feeling special, chosen or lucky. They want to be "normal, "whatever that is?
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Our job is to educate you about the life long issues in adoption, not just how to get the baby into your loving arms. Our experienced staff has worked with all types of adoptive families, adoptees of all ages and the birth parents who make the ultimate sacrifice. The Adoptive Parent Training helps lay the foundation for families who are beginning the adoption process. We will give you the tools to get started and the information you need to get you through some of the tough questions.
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Your training includes:
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Moving from infertility treatments to adoption
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Attachment and bonding with adopted infants and toddlers
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Loss in Adoption – How it effects us all
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Birth parent counseling, relinquishment process and the placement ceremony
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Open Adoption and what that really means
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Institutionalization and it’s effects on health, adjustment and development
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Facing the inevitable risks and unknowns of adoption
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Learning from those who forged the path. An adoptive parent panel will provide support, insight and their personal stories of their own adoption journey
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Our caring staff looks forward to learning from you and sharing our years of experience in a relaxed and supportive environment. Working as partners, this training will start you on the right foot, as you prepare to bring your child into your heart and home.
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Domestic Adoptions Only
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Friday, February 29, 2008 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Friday, May 30, 2008 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Friday, August 29, 2008 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Friday, November 21, 2008 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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International Adoptions Only (Hague Compliant)
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Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
& Friday, July 11, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
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Where:
5017 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, Nebraska
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$150 per Couple (includes lunch). |
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$25 per Additional Guest (includes lunch). |
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The fee for the workshop will be credited to your adoption preparation fee if you move forward with a placement from Adoption Links Worldwide.
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Reservations:
Please register for the training date of your choice by calling (402) 556-2367.
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