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2010 KAAN Conference |
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Mark your calendars for next summer’s KAAN conference, The Road Ahead, to be held in Hershey, PA on July 23-25, 2010. We will soon begin accepting proposals for conference sessions. Detailed information about how to submit these proposals will be released later this month. We look forward to gathering again as a community to listen, debate, learn, and share with one another. Invite your friends to be a part of this important event! |
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KAAN 2010 Call for Session Proposals |
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The 2010 KAAN Conference will be held in Hershey, PA from July 23-25, 2010. Our theme is The Road Ahead. This theme is relevant as Korea looks at closing international adoption, as racial discussions and perspectives continue to evolve in the United States, and as North Korea’s situation changes every day with questions of war, reunification, and human rights on the forefront. What wisdom can KAAN presenters and participants bring to these discussions? How can we listen and respond to each other and the world around us? How can we as a community support adoptees and adoptive parents of all ages? We are currently soliciting presentation and workshop proposals. All proposals are welcome, but of particular interest are those related to this year’s theme. You can find a proposal form at www.kaanconference.com. Click on 2010 Proposal Form in the right hand column. Proposals are due by December 1, 2009. |
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KAAN Annual Appeal |
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Think of the five annual events or gatherings that mean the most to you. Is KAAN on the list? What do you like most about KAAN? It may surprise you to learn that KAAN is an entirely volunteer-run organization. None of its staff or volunteers receive any compensation and in fact often are significant donors. There is a strong enough commitment to the cause of KAAN that other opportunities are set aside and professional level work is delivered gratis. This dedication—as well as some local and national fundraising—has previously been enough to sustain the organization. However, we are now in vulnerable times and are reaching out to those who have benefited from KAAN for help. We have begun an annual appeal to help fund costs and continue to keep conference fees low. Will you consider adding KAAN to your list of charities and making a tax-deductible annual gift of $50 or $100? Any amount will make a difference. We’d also like to challenge ten households to make a gift of $500 to $1000. Checks should be made out to KAAN and mailed to: KAAN Thank you for considering this. All support is greatly appreciated. |
A Euro-American on a Korean Tour at a Thai Restaurant in China : With
each chapter examining issues that interethnic adoptive families experience, Chris
Winston weaves her own perspective on her adoption experience with perspectives
related to her by her own children, adopted adults, other adoptive parents, birth
parents, Koreans, Korean Americans, and Asian Americans. While the book’s focus
is on experiences with Korean adoption, the experiences are transferable to inter-ethnic
adoptions from any country. Author's
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Pushing Up the Sky : This is the story of a remarkable family facing
incredible challenges of cancer while simultaneously figuring out how to weave their
adopted children's Korean heritage and racial ethnicity into their family. It is a story of
compromises and insights, profound joy, deep suffering, and terrific rewards. Parenting birth
and adopted children — is one theme of this book. Most of all, it is a story on the meaning
of family, and learning to let go of expectations and to forge a new identity. Author's
speaking engagements... |
| Proceeds from book sales support the KAAN Conference. Purchase your copy at www.kaanet.com/books/ | |
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DEAR ABBY: I became an unwed mother many years ago, when there was a stigma attached to having an illegitimate child. Unable to care for my son, I placed him for adoption. He has now found
me. Read More: http://www.uexpress.com
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One overseas adoptee explains: Parents’ embrace of the ”home” culture can have its costs Read More: http://www.boston.com |
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White prospective parents sometimes approach adoption with the idea that they can successfully raise a child of a race different from their own, as long as the child is from a racial background
they believe will be accepted by their community. Because it results in greater adoption opportunities for them, these parents benefit most from the myth that race is not an issue for Latino or Asian
children. Read More: http://www.adoptinfo.net
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There are numerous reasons to pay tribute to late President Kim Dae-Jung. For us, for the community of transnationally adopted Koreans, he symbolizes the very best in Korea Read More:
http://www.pressian.com Be sure to scroll down. |
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A state funeral attended by some 20,000 people has been held in South Korea for former President Kim Dae-jung. Read More: http://news.bbc.co.uk |
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In 1997, Kim Dae Jung became the first opposition leader to be elected president, one of the most astounding comebacks in political history, entering office as a liberal after decades of
conservative rule. Read More: http://online.wsj.com |
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Michelin-starred chef Sang-hoon Degeimbre, a Korean adoptee to Belgium, has returned to Korea for the first time in 35 years. Read More: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr |
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The first novel about present-day North Korea to be published in the West. Available through Amazon at http://www.amazon.com |
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Homestays for Korean students run by a Korean born adoptee. http://www.hanusahomestay.com |
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Inaugurated in 1979 under the authority of the Korean Consulate General in New York, the Korean Cultural Service works to broaden understanding of Korea and Korea-U.S. relations through
cultural and academic activities. The Cultural Service sponsors and hosts many different types of activities, including art exhibits, film screenings, traditional Korean music and dance events, Korean
food festivals, lectures, youth activities, and sporting events. The Cultural Service also provides information on Korea - U.S. relations and assists exchange programs between the two countries. http://www.koreanculture.org |
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The 2010 KAAN Conference will be held in Hershey, PA from July 23-25, 2010. Our theme is The Road Ahead. This theme is relevant as Korea looks at closing international adoption, as racial discussions and perspectives continue to evolve in the United States, and as North Korea’s situation changes every day with questions of war, reunification, and human rights on the forefront. What wisdom can KAAN presenters and participants bring to these discussions? How can we listen and respond to each other and the world around us? How can we as a community support adoptees and adoptive parents of all ages? We are currently soliciting presentation and workshop proposals. All proposals are welcome, but of particular interest are those related to this year’s theme. You can find a proposal form at www.kaanconference.com. Click on 2010 Proposal Form in the right hand column. Proposals are due by December 1, 2009. |
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Think of the five annual events or gatherings that mean the most to you. Is KAAN on the list? What do you like most about KAAN? It may surprise you to learn that KAAN is an entirely volunteer-run organization. None of its staff or volunteers receive any compensation and in fact often are significant donors. There is a strong enough commitment to the cause of KAAN that other opportunities are set aside and professional level work is delivered gratis. This dedication—as well as some local and national fundraising—has previously been enough to sustain the organization. However, we are now in vulnerable times and are reaching out to those who have benefited from KAAN for help. We have begun an annual appeal to help fund costs and continue to keep conference fees low. Will you consider adding KAAN to your list of charities and making a tax-deductible annual gift of $50 or $100? Any amount will make a difference. We’d also like to challenge ten households to make a gift of $500 to $1000. Checks should be made out to KAAN and mailed to: KAAN Thank you for considering this. All support is greatly appreciated. |
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My name is Grace Ko. I am a Korean Instructor at Atlanta Internation Language Institute in Atlanta, GA. I have been teaching Korean since last January to American adults and for many more years to
Korean-American children. I think there must be some Korean American Adoptees interested in learning Korean language and culture in Atlanta area too. I have various experiences throughout my career and teaching Korean is becoming
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Singapore Airlines has released an unheard-of fare for flights to Seoul, Korea, from San Francisco. Fly nonstop on the top-rated airline for just $499 roundtrip -- including all taxes and fees. Tickets must be purchased for two or more passengers to get the $499 per person price. This fare is for departures through Oct. 31 and returns through Dec. 31. Book by Sept. 1. This sale price saves over $350 OFF the cost of one-stop flights on other airlines and offers the unmatched service of Singapore Airlines. Singapore Airlines was named "World's Best International Airline" by Conde Nast Traveler magazine, "World's Best International Airline" by Travel + Leisure magazine and "Best Overall Airline in the World" by Global Traveler magazine. To book with Singapore Airlines, click below. Check "Search by price +/- 3 days" to find the lowest fare. http://www.travelzoo.com |
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The American Language Center at Bloomfield College is seeking families near elementary schools in Bloomfield, Nutley, Fort Lee, Paramus, Ridgewood and River Edge (New Jersey) to host
Korean English teachers from our English Teacher Training Program from October 1, 2009 through February 19, 2010. Families need to provide a private bedroom, and access to kitchen, bathroom, and
living facilities in exchange for a stipend of $500 per month. If you are interested in learning more about this cross cultural opportunity, please contact the American Language Center at
Bloomfield College: 973-748-9000 (ext. 729) or alc@bloomfield.edu. |
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Call for Papers Adoption: Secret Histories, Public Policies 3rd International Conference on Adoption and Culture Conference date: April 29 - May 2, 2010 ? note new dates! at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139 Proposal deadline: Sept. 1, 2009 Organized by the Alliance for the Study of Adoption and Culture Conference Organizers: Sally Haslanger (MIT), Marianne Novy (University of Pittsburgh), Charlotte Witt (UNH) Adoption has often, though not always, involved secrecy. How has secrecy or openness affected the history, experience and representations of adoption? • How have literature and film portrayed the impact of secrecy and disclosure on adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents? What is the impact of recent revelations of secret histories in memoir, books such as The Girls Who Went Away, documentaries such as First Person Plural? • How and why did adoption secrecy, and the practices it hides, develop differently in different cultures, countries, and even different states? Where are alternatives to secrecy practiced and how do they work? How has increasing openness in domestic adoption changed the experience of adoption? Why do laws sealing birth records have such staying power in the US? • What public policies do our current adoption practices promote and what should they promote? What are the effects of secrecy and openness on the health and well-being of adoptees, birthparents and adoptive parents? What are the ethical implications of genetic testing for adoption practices? How can analysis of secrecy practice in adoption be applied to assisted reproduction? • How should we distinguish secrecy, privacy, and confidentiality in relation to adoption? How does secrecy in adoption relate to race, economics, and sexual orientation? How does it work differently in transnational adoption, in adopting waiting children, children in foster care, and children with special needs? How can literary and film critics, philosophers, anthropologists, historians, sociologists, psychologists, political scientists, legal scholars, activists, creative writers, culture studies scholars, and others enrich our understanding of these issues? Papers should discuss representations of adoption (including representations of birthparents) in literature, film, and other arts, and/or interactions between adoption practices and culture(s) in fields such as those listed. We are also interested in readings of memoir, poetry, and fiction dealing with adoption, and will consider musicians and performance artists. Confirmed keynote speakers are Ann Fessler, author of The Girls Who Went Away: The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades Before Roe v. Wade, DeAnn Borshay Liem, filmmaker of First Person Plural, Lynn Lauber, novelist, memoirist, author of Listen to Me: Writing Life into Meaning, and birthmother, and Anita Allen, professor of law and philosophy and author of Why Privacy isn’t Everything. Other expected speakers include Marla Brettschneider, Naomi Cahn, Wayne Carp, Meredith Hall, Ellen Herman, Craig Hickman, Emily Hipchen, Margaret Homans, Mark Jerng, Kate Livingston, Elizabeth Samuels, Carol Singley, Sarah Tobias. Please send 200-word proposals for papers or samples of creative work (of less than 10 pages) dealing with adoption, with a brief CV, to asac2010@mit.edu. Conference website: http://web.me.com |
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Announcing a NEW 8-month Certificate Course for those touched by International and Transracial Adoption! Thanks to funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, we are able to provide the full course free of charge to families and individuals touched by international and transracial adoption, and at a greatly reduced price for professionals seeking a post graduate certificate. Save the Dates for these eight, unbelievable trainings! Saturday, September 26th 2009 8am-4pm Changing Trends in Adoption and After Adoption Wednesday, October 21st 2009 8am-12pm Core Issues in Adoption-Therapeutic Strategies with Adoptive Triad Members Wednesday, November 18th 2009 8am-12pm Attachment and Pre and Post Adoption Issues for Birth and Adoptive Families Saturday, December 5th 2009 8am-4pm Trauma and Healing Wednesday, January 13th 2010 8am-12pm Child Centered and Sensitive Treatment in Adoption Wednesday, February 17th 2010 8am-12pm Clinical Practice with Diverse Children, Youth and Families in Adoption Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8am-12pm Search and Reunion Issues for Adoption Triad Members Saturday, April 10th 2010 8am-4pm Final Presentations and "Graduation" To register, or for more information and a full course description, please contact Larisa Kottke at larisak@kinnect.org . The full course description will also be available on our website soon. |
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Are you an adult who has been transracially adopted by white parents? Do you know one? Please see the letter below about an exciting study exploring those experiences. August 2009 Hello: You are invited to participate in a study exploring the experiences of adults who were transracially adopted by White parents. In research, the topic of transracial adoption has often been addressed through the perspectives of adoptive parents and my hope with this dissertation project is to understand more about transracially adoptive family dynamics through the experiences of adopted adults. I am interested in bringing voice to the stories of adopted persons of color who were raised by White parents and, thus, am looking for individuals who would be willing to participate in an in-person interview. Interviews will be conducted in a place designated as most convenient by each participant. Further, each interviewee's confidentiality will be protected; no names will be associated with interview materials. If you are a transracially adopted adult who was raised by White parents and are interested in participating in this study, or would like more information, please contact me at rmr2119@columbia.edu . Thank you so much for your consideration of my request. Best regards, Rebecca Redington, M.A. Doctoral Candidate in Counseling Psychology Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology Teachers College, Columbia University rmr2119@columbia.edu |
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Korea Sharing Heart Mission Trip with Dillon International Webpage: www.dillonadopt.com Email: Tours@dillonadopt.com Phone: 918-749-4600 We still have space available! One of the many milestones in an adoptee's life is the decision to visit his or her birth country. Dillon International's birthland tour offers a complete tour package for all families, regardless of agency used for adoption placement, that allows participants to experience their birth country's culture, heritage and people. This journey is a great emotional and financial commitment allowing adopted persons an opportunity to learn more about their origins. Our mission trips allow participants to love and serve the people of Korea as well as experience the country and, for adoptees, explore their birth country and origins. Dates: November 21-28, 2009 – an opportunity for adoptees and their friends and family, adoptive families and those with a heart for Korea to serve in Korea.
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Beginner 1, 2, and advanced classes starting September 21. Contact Adam Wojciechowicz at AWOJ@koreaembassy.org for more information.
The KORUS House 2370 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 Embassy of the Republic of Korea |
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Are you looking for a creative writing group that provides a safe space to express adoption related stories? Join us for five Monday evenings beginning September 14, 2009 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Cost is $150 for five sessions with all materials included Please contact Jennifer Eckert, LCSW at 617-547-0909 or jekinnect@gmail.com |
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Set Sail on an Adoptive Families cruise! Join families touched by adoption for a week of fun, sun, and a celebration of the special bond of adoptive families. We are proud to announce our third annual Adoptive Families Cruise will be aboard the lovely Carnival Legend, sailing out of Tampa on August 8th, 2010. This seven night cruise sails to Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize and Roatan (Honduras), with two lovely days at sea. It is now open for booking, so if you want to join us, please contact me. I am in the works of having a very exciting guest speaker, talking about returning to your child's country for a homeland visit, so not only will we have all the fun, sun, relaxation and pampering, as well as the connection between families, but also the opportunity for learning and growth! Rates are: Inside cabin (4B) $707.00 for 1st and 2nd person in the cabin, $547.00 for 3rd and 4th person in the cabin. Balcony cabin (8B) $937.00 for 1st and 2nd person in the cabin, $627.00 for 3rd and 4th person in the cabin. Rates are in US dollars, are for cruise-only, and include all cruise taxes and port charges, and are subject to change until deposit has been made. We'd love to have you join this exciting group of families! If a summer cruise doesn't interest you, and you prefer to go in the winter, we have the cruise for you! We will be sailing aboard the Liberty of the Seas on March 13th, 2011.
This is a six night cruise sailing out of Miami to Belize, Costa Maya (Mexico), and Cozumel (Mexico) with 2 days at sea. The Liberty of the Seas is currently the largest cruise ship on the seas (until her big sister Oasis launches later this year) and has such innovative features as the FlowRider surf pool, rock climbing wall, skating rink, and everything else Royal Caribbean is famous for! Rates are: Inside cabin (K) $847.00 for 1st and 2nd in cabin, $537.00 for 3rd and 4th in cabin Oceanview cabin (H) $1197.00 for 1st and 2nd in cabin, $687.00 for 3rd and 4th in cabin Balcony cabin (E1, E2) $1347.00 for 1st and 2nd in cabin, $747.00 for 3rd and 4th in cabin Rates are in Canadian dollars, are for cruise-only, and include all taxes and port charges, and are subject to change until deposit has been made. We'd love to see you aboard this cruise...kiss the winter goodbye and say hello to fun, sun, and the wonderful connections with other adoptive families! Contact:
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Missionary Photography in Korea: Encountering the West Through Christianity
May 19 - August 14, 2009
Free and Open to the Public, but RSVP is requried To RSVP go to: http://www.koreasociety.rsvp3.com The arrival of the first Western missionaries in Korea in the late 19th century was a pivotal moment in the history of Christianity in Korea and the history of Korea as a whole. The missionaries established
new religious identities and stoked early culture clashes. They also documented their mission and the society around them with early cameras. Missionary Photography in Korea: Encountering the West
Through Christianity—the largest ever show of Korean missionary photographs in the U.S.—features rare images taken by missionaries in Korea between 1890 and 1940. For more information about the exhibit contact Heewon Kim at 212-759-7525, ext. 355 |
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Mark your calendars for Saturday September 5th, from noon to ?
For all members and their friends and relatives. We'll supply hot dogs, hamburgers, ribs, chips and dips and soda etc and if you want to bring pot luck.... well it will be appreciated. Rain or shine, big lawn, big screened porch, big inside Fun, comeraderie, peace and understanding and perhaps silliness. Bring your guitars Click here for more info and driving instructions. RSVP please by August 28 :-) |
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Discover the World: Korea-Harrisburg-September 8 International House Hardwood Lounge 320 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101 6:00-7:30PM Free admission and appetizers Directions http://www.ihousehbg.org or call (717) 724-2846 Come enjoy traditional Korean music shared by members of Do-Re, a local drumming group frequently performs across the Mid-Atlantic region. The evening will open with appetizers and conversation, followed by Do-Re's performance and then time for questions. Do-Re drummers dedicate much time to preserving and presenting this energetic style of music. Support their work and attend this wonderful event! Discover the World: Korea is presented by International House in partnership with Ta-ri. To learn more about International House and its programs, visit www.ihousehbg.org |
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Korean Cars Drive to the Top: A Look at the Korean Car Industry
with The Korea Society Upon their arrival in America during the mid-1980s, Korean cars were met with late-night comedians poking fun at their quality and durability. Such sentiments seem antiquated today with Hyundai and
Kia ranking highly in quality and consumer confidence. The Hyundai Genesis even picked up the 2009 North American Car of the Year award. Add all of this to spectacular sales figures, and it's easy to
see that Korean cars have come a long way.
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Adroit College is pleased to announce the upcoming Korean Traditional Music Concert co-produced by KAPWASV and SVKDA and sponsored by Adroit College. September 12, 2009 (Saturday) 7:00 p.m. Santa Clara Convention Center Featuring a performance by Ms. Chun Mok Lee, the Korean National Treasure No. 29, and 20 members of her performance group, featuring Korean traditional singing, playing instruments, dancing and etc. Ticket prices: S-$100, A-$50, B-$30, C-$20 (by check, cash, money order and credit card) Mark your calendars and get your tickets now. There are only 600 seats Seodo folk songs are those of Hwanghae Province and Pyeongan Province both of which are now regions of North Korea. Compared to other regional folk songs, they have a high register and the notes of the middle register are vibrated widely rendering a lamenting mood. The timbre of Seodo folk songs carry a resonant quality that originates in the lower abdomen. With this unique vocal style, Seodo folk songs are often performed without accompaniment. The peculiar vocalization of Seodosori is related to the dialect of the region. --"??? ??? ??? ????.." Eun-Hee Koo, Ed.D. President and Professor Adroit College 1851 McCarthy Blvd. #101 Milpitas, CA 95035 Tel: [408-716-8443] Fax: [408-716-8518] E-mail [drkoo@adroitcollege.org] Website: www.adroitcollege.org |
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Kaiser Oakland Medical Center - Mosswood Building 3505 Broadway Street Rm. 1130 A & B Oakland, California September 12, 2009 9:00am - 4:00pm True Colors 2 focuses on the life long education of adoptive parents parenting children of color across racial lines and features advanced conversations about race that begin with a foundation that already acknowledges that racism exists and has a direct impact on ALL of our lives. You must have attended Pact's True Colors I (or demonstrate other substantive education on transracial adoption) to participate in this workshop. We will highlight hands on internal work with other parents to collaborate and develop parenting strategies.
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True Colors 2 includes dissection of the politics of race, transracial and international adoption, and becoming a white ally. This workshop is a corrective action to assist participants in understanding how race impacts transculturally and transracially adopted children as well as their (usually white) parents. We will ask you to dig deeper into your own unexplored racialized thinking and experience. How do you think of yourselves as white allies to people of color? What does this mean? How does this relate to overcoming the urge to be the 'racism police' or learning how to speaking with, but not for people of color? We will think specifically about how you operate in the neighborhoods and communities where you and your children reside, and how that translates to supporting your child's self-esteem, and creating a strong sense of comfort in their own skin as well as membership in your family. Register at http://www.pactadopt.org |
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We have many Pact parents who have formed a peer support/ play group of parents with common interests and adopted children of color with shared experience. As a service to our members, Pact agrees
to send out e-flyers to member families. There will be no Pact staff in attendance but we do want to encourage the efforts of adoptive families to connect to one another.
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333 Blossom Hill Road Vasona Park includes 45 acres of lawn which can be used for informal play such as frisbee tossing, softball or soccer. Paddle boats and row boats are available for rental. If you have questions feel free to call one of our volunteer coordinators: Teresa & Stephen Myers at 408-603-9909 or 408-363-4561. |
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Nationally acclaimed writer Terra Trevor will present: “Evolution of Adoptive Parent Identity: The Crossroads of Transracial Parenting.” How do our adoptive parent identities evolve? How do we explore, particularly if we are white, our identity as white parents going beyond the idea of raising children of color in a Caucasian community? What can adoptive parents who have lived primarily in white communities do to change their conditioning while making new friendships within an unfamiliar racial and ethnic culture? Terra Trevor will lead a candid conversation followed by a panel discussion with adults who were adopted transracially. Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2009 Time: 10 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $10 per person before August 15th, $15 per person if after August 15th Place: White Station Church of Christ, 1106 Colonial Road, Memphis, TN. For additional information please visit: www.fccmemphis.com |
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Please mark your calendars for September 13. Won Buddhism in Somerville (7 Hill Street) is hosting an annual event for the Korean adoption community. They will have free food for all who come. I was
there last year (help cooking) and it was a very nice event. I believe it starts around 11 am. A lot of people from the neighborhood came too, and enjoyed the food as well. Won Buddhism of Boston |
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THE CENTER FOR ADOPTION SUPPORT AND EDUCATION C.A.S.E. Online Parenting Workshops: Talking to Children about Adoption Thursday, September 24, 2009 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Talking to Children about Adoption An online workshop for parents Registration Open Now ( Deadline: September 20 ) Article Headline Finally! Our most-requested workshop goes online! Join Ellen Singer, LCSW-C for this one-hour session that teaches parents what children understand and think about adoption - and about being adopted - as they grow and develop. Learn how to share your child's adoption story and how to encourage them to comfortably share their questions, thoughts and feelings with you. Watch and listen! New toll-free dial-in/online format enables parents to ask questions and address personal concerns before and during the workshop. Includes electronic handouts, pre-event Q&A survey and discount coupons for valuable publications, like W.I.S.E. Up! Online Registration is now open! Talking to Children about Adoption Thursday, September 24, 2009 9:00p.m - 10:00p.m. (Eastern time) Fee: $20 Registration deadline: Sunday. 20, 2009 5:00p.m. - Eastern Time Toll-free number, web instructions, Q&A survey link, electronic handouts, etc. will be emailed to you 2-days in advance, upon payment and registration confirmation. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL WHEN ORDERING. Quick Links Ages & Stages for Adoptive Parents: What adoption topics interest you? Another subject, a different perspective? Want a different call-in time? A helpful hand-out? Let us know! Take our quick 2-minute survey and help C.A.S.E. tailor online workshops to suit your needs and interests. For more information call 301-476-8525 or visit our website www.adoptionsupport.org |
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Camp Burgess, Sandwich, Cape Cod, MA Register now for our eighth annual weekend of strengthening and celebrating our Asian community at Camp Burgess, a beautiful retreat center in the pinewoods of Cape Cod. Participate in cultural activities such as dance, arts and crafts, evening Moon Festival and much more! Families can choose from a variety of events for various age groups. Enjoy traditional camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, high ropes course, rock wall climbing, archery and an evening campfire. Arrival time: Friday 5:00 PM. Departure time: Sunday 4:00 PM. Cost includes two nights camp style lodging, 6 meals, camp activities and special programs. Fees are $175 per person. Children under 2 free. IMPORTANT: Camp has filled to capacity the past few years. Pre-Register now and save your family's space with a $50 non-refundable deposit (balance due August 1, 2009). Full promotion of the camp will begin next week. You are receiving advanced notice because you have attended camp, or expressed interest in camp. Asian Camp is an entirely volunteer effort. The camp operates at a deficit each year -- attendance fees do not cover the entire cost of the camp, food, website, speakers and performers. Major fundraising is done each year to make up the difference. Please consider becoming a business or individual sponsor of the Asian Camp. In return, you'll receive promotion in emails, on the Camp website, and in Camp materials. Sponsorship is available at a Platinum Level of $250+, Gold $100+, and Silver $50. Asian Culture Society of Cape Cod 21 Dundee Circle Harwich, MA 02645 Questions? Curiosities? Please email Jen Huckman emc@cape.com |
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The decision to adopt across cultural and racial lines is a lifelong commitment to exploring matters of race, confronting racism in all its forms and constantly developing new skills and awareness. This is Part B in a series of three 4 hour workshops. Part B Covers: Presenter: Astrid Dabbeni, has led youth adoption support groups, and worked and volunteered for adoption related organizations for over 14 years. Astrid’s life-long interest in adoption is rooted in her own adoption at the age of four with her older sister from Colombia, South America. Cost per class- $60 per person $90 per couple. Pre-Registration is required. Download application and additional information from the Adoption Mosaic website www.adoptionmosaic.org or Email Silvia at info@adoptionmosaic.org |
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HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College Harrisburg Campus, Cooper Student Center One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA Celebrate This Major Korean Holiday with us ... Performances-Activities-Food for Sale-and More! This festival (our fourth annual!) fuses holiday activities with others that highlight Korean-American culture and community. Purchase dinner from the Korean-American Wives' Club food stand, enjoy drumming group Do-Re and other area musicians and dancers, hear a Korean folktale told by Kristina Wenger of Kids and Cultures, and watch a Korean martial arts demonstration by Min's Karate of Camp Hill. Several short classes will be offered as well as a chopsticks competition and other just-for-fun activities. Admission is free with donations gladly accepted. Now through September 14 we are still accepting advertisers for our print program. In fact, our advertisers are a big part of what makes this annual event possible and we thank them for their generosity. Please consider placing an ad in our program ... we'll even post your name in this e-news as thanks! To volunteer, perform, advertise in our program, or share an idea, contact us at info@ta-ri.org. |
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The Nectar of Enlightenment: Cost: Free tickets required |
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Crossing the Bridge: From Infertility to Adoption:
Date: October 17, 2009 This workshop is for you if you are just considering adoption or if you are waiting to adopt. You may also want to bring family members who you would like to get a better understanding of adoption. Adoption Counselors, Adoptive parents, Birth Parents and Adults who were adopted will share their perspectives on adoption with you. In this workshop you will learn: To register go to: http://iaccenter.com |
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Ta-ri Chusok Celebration-Harrisburg-October 10 HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College Harrisburg Campus, Cooper Student Center One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA Celebrate This Major Korean Holiday with us ... Performances-Activities-Food for Sale-and More! This festival (our fourth annual!) fuses holiday activities with others that highlight Korean-American culture and community. Purchase dinner from the Korean-American Wives' Club food stand, enjoy drumming group Do-Re and other area musicians and dancers, and watch a Korean martial arts demonstration by Min's Karate of Camp Hill. Several short classes will be offered as well as a chopsticks competition and other just-for-fun activities. Admission is free with donations gladly accepted. To volunteer, perform, advertise in our program, or share an idea, contact us at info@ta-ri.org. |
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KAAN's MISSION is: To Support Networking And Build Understanding Among Adoptees,
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