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Event
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Location
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Host
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Description
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May
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South Carolina Heart Gallery
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Bennett's Frame & Art Gallery
Greenville, SC
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South Carolina Heart Gallery
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Local photographers donated their time and talent to provide compelling portraits of children in foster care who are waiting for adoptive homes. Photos go up on May 1 and will remain through May 31. For more information, please contact: Millie Qualls 803-734-2595 info@scheartgallery.org
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May 4
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Adoption Seminar
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Charlotte Main Library
Charlotte, NC
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International Adoption Guides & Beacon House Adoption Services
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Topics will include Adoption Overview, Domestic &. International, The Homestudy Process, International Programs (Ethiopia, China, Panama, & Russia) & Question and Answer session. To Pre-register call (704)829-7880 or online at www.AdoptionGuides.org or www.BeaconHouseAdoption.com
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May 5
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The Home Study: Starting the Process
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Webinar
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Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency
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This webinar provides an overview of what is included in a home study and the specific forms required by the State and Immigration. Although the focus of this webinar is the SC home study, if you are from another state, you can also find the information valuable. For more information and to sign up please go to www.CarolinaHopeAdoption.org
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May 5
6:30 – 7:30
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Adoption Support Group
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Brookwood Church
Simpsonville, SC
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Adoption Support Group - Whether you are Exploring Adoption, a Parent-in-Process, or Already an Adoptive Parent, these meetings address a variety of pre-adoptive and post-adoptive topics. For more information please contact info@aceskids.org or 864-322-2495
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May 6
7:00 – 9:00pm
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Introducing Domestic and International Adoption
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1527 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Greenville, SC
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Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency
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Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency and the Law Office of Raymond W. Godwin will present basic information about international and domestic adoptions. Topics will include understanding the advantages of different adoption programs, preparing for the adoption home study, and educating yourself about adoption. Please register by contacting us at http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org
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May 7-9
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Annual Adoption Conference
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Embassy Suite
Charleston, SC
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SC Council on Adoptable Children
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23rd Annual Adoption Conference for more information please contact Gail Groomster at (803)256-2622, gail-coac@sc.rr.com or www.sc-adopt.org
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May 12
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Transracial and Transcultural Adoptions
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Webinar
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Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency
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We will explore the issues surrounding a transracial/cultural adoption for both the adoptive parents and children. Practical suggestions in handling issues that you and your child may experience will be provided. In addition, parents who have already adopted will present and share their own experiences. Cost: $15. For more information and to sign up please go to www.CarolinaHopeAdoption.org
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May 15
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Domesticating Your Child’s International Adoption
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Webinar
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Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency
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We will guide you step-by-step in the process of domesticating your child’s adoption in your county in SC without the assistance of a lawyer. This course has been reviewed by an attorney. Although we highly encourage adoptive parents of internationally adopted children to readopt their children instead of domesticating the adoption, we also understand that parents may have extended themselves financially after completing an international adoption and would like to not incur any more expenses. Domesticating an adoption soon after your child is home means your child will soon have a certificate of foreign birth from Vital Records. For a child who was not been seen by both of his parents before the adoption, the domestication of his adoption or a readoption is an essential step for him to become a US citizen. You will want to complete this as soon as possible. Please register for this course, at least one week ahead so that forms can be emailed to you and we can contact the family courthouse in your county to determine the court’s specific procedures to share with you. Cost: $100. For more information and to sign up please go to www.CarolinaHopeAdoption.org
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May 15
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Wine & Cheese Reception
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Bennett's Frame & Art Gallery
Greenville, SC
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South Carolina Heart Gallery
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Please join us for a wine and cheese reception, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Adoption professionals will be on hand to answer questions about the application process. Local photographers donated their time and talent to provide compelling portraits of children in foster care who are waiting for adoptive homes. Photos go up on May 1 and will remain through May 31. For more information, please contact: Millie Qualls 803-734-2595 info@scheartgallery.org
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May 15-18
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BMW Pro-Am
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Thornblade Club, The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club
Greenville, SC
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Greenville County Foster Parent Association
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GCFPA has the opportunity to sell patron credentials for the BMW Pro-Am. Patron Credentials for the tournament are $25 this year and the proceeds from tickets sales go directly to the GCFPA. To purchase tickets, please email beth@gcfpa.org. To volunteer for the tournament go to their website www.bmwcharitygolf.com and click on the VOLUNTEERS button. Be sure to let them know you want to volunteer for GCFPA.
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May 19
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Openness in Adoption
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Webinar
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Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency
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You will learn what is an open adoption, the possible benefits of openness, and when communication with birth parents is appropriate. By increasing your awareness of what is openness and being “open” to openness, you will most likely increase the likelihood of having a successful adoption experience. Cost: $15. For more information and to sign up please go to www.CarolinaHopeAdoption.org
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May 19
6:00
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International Adoption Information Meetings
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1427 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC
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Carolina Adoption Service
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Learn about international adoption from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America at this free seminar. RSVP: 800-632-9312 or sc@carolinaadoption.org
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May 26
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Funding an Adoption
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Webinar
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Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency
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We are firm believers in not going into debt to complete an adoption. This webinar will provide an overview of sources of funding for families, including the federal tax credit, employer benefits, grants, no-interest loans, and fund-raising options. You may be surprised to learn that there are sources of funding to drastically decrease the overall cost of an adoption. Cost: $15. For more information and to sign up please go to www.CarolinaHopeAdoption.org
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May 27
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Health Issues for Children Adopted from Ethiopia
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Webinar
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Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency
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You will learn what special health concerns there are for children adopted from Ethiopia and why these children may have an increased risk for certain diseases and conditions. We will also discuss what to look for in a health report, what to ask, and what medical exams should be performed once your child is home. We will also discuss what precautions adoptive parents need to take when traveling to Ethiopia. If you are an adoptive parent of a child from Ethiopia, and you want to share your experiences in this webinar, please email us at LauraG@carolinahopedoption.org. Cost: $20. For more information and to sign up please go to www.CarolinaHopeAdoption.org
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Jun. 2
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Health Issues for Children Adopted from Kazakhstan
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Webinar
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Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency
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You will learn what health concerns there may be for children adopted from Kazakhstan and what to consider when you have a “blind” referral. We will also discuss what to look for in a health report, what to ask, and what medical exams should be performed in country and once your child is home. If you are an adoptive parent of a child from Kazakhstan, and you want to share your experiences in this webinar, please email us. LauraG@carolinahopeadoption.org. For more information and to sign up please go to www.CarolinaHopeAdoption.org
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Jun. 2
6:30 – 7:30
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Adoption Support Group
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Brookwood Church
Simpsonville, SC
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Adoption Support Group - Whether you are Exploring Adoption, a Parent-in-Process, or Already an Adoptive Parent, these meetings address a variety of pre-adoptive and post-adoptive topics. For more information please contact info@aceskids.org or 864-322-2495
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Jun. 3
7:00 – 9:00pm
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Introducing Domestic and International Adoption
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1527 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Greenville, SC
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Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency
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Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency and the Law Office of Raymond W. Godwin will present basic information about international and domestic adoptions. Topics will include understanding the advantages of different adoption programs, preparing for the adoption home study, and educating yourself about adoption. The workshop will be held at Carolina Hope's office. Please register by contacting us at http://www.carolinahopeadoption.org/chcont.htm
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Jun. 6
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30th Year Gala & Hall of Fame Induction
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Leaside Banquet Center
Columbia, SC
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SC Council on Adoptable Children
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30th Year Gala & Hall of Fame Induction for more information please contact Gail Groomster at (803)256-2622, gail-coac@sc.rr.com or www.sc-adopt.org
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Jun. 16
6:00
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International Adoption Information Meetings
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1427 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC
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Carolina Adoption Service
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Learn about international adoption from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America at this free seminar. RSVP: 800-632-9312 or sc@carolinaadoption.org
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Jun. 21
10:00am – 12:00pm
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Exploring Adoption Workshop
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Greenville County Main Library
Greenville, SC
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Come to the exploring adoption workshop and learn about These Topics: Researching Adoption, Domestic Infant Adoption, DSS and Foster Adoption, International Adoption, The Home Study, How do I choose which type is right for me?, Parent Panel and Q&A. For more information please contact or to reserve your FREE space Call 864-322-2495 or Visit www.ACESKIDS.org
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Jul. 7
6:30 – 7:30
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Adoption Support Group
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Brookwood Church
Simpsonville, SC
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Whether you are Exploring Adoption, a Parent-in-Process, or Already an Adoptive Parent, these meetings address a variety of pre-adoptive and post-adoptive topics. For more information please contact info@aceskids.org or 864-322-2495
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