Free Bethany Webinar for Adoptive Parents

Loving All of Our Child: Why an adoptee's story matters

Thursday, August 23 • 7 to 8:30 p.m. (EST)

Featuring Authors Susan TeBos and Carissa Woodwyk

Please join us to explore:
The fragile beginnings of an adoptee's life.
The impact relinquishment has on the human soul.
Your role in creating a path of trust, openness, and connectedness that will leave your child feeling wanted, loved, and honored.
With complementary strengths as speakers, TeBos and Woodwyk will leave you inspired and moved as you discover the truth and hope that exists in each adoptee's story. 
Register at www.BethanyLifelines.org/lifestory 

 Adoption/Orphan Care Gathering                         

Where:  The Treehouse Coffee Shop, 120 Merchant Ave., Audubon, NJ

When:  Saturday, September 8, 2012; 7-8:30 pm

Cost:  $5.00 per person

 Includes dessert, fruit, veggies, coffee and tea

Have you ever considered special needs adoption?  Ever wondered what “real life” is like post-adoption?  Please join us to hear Amy and Adam Boroughs share their awesome story of God’s faithfulness in their lives. 

Amy and Adam have been married for eighteen years and are the parents of ten children. Seven of their children joined their family through the miracle of adoption, representing four different countries, and all have special needs. Adam and Amy could have never imagined the adventure God had planned for their lives or the unique family He would give them!

 Bethany Christian Services

The next adoption information meeting will be held on September 11, 2012.

150 Himmelein Road, Medford, NJ at 7pm

Please call:  215-376-6200 to register

Thursday, September 13th:

Tenth Avenue North Concert
Located: TD Bank Arts Centre in Sewell, NJ
Time: 7pm
Get tickets at: www.tdbankarts.com
Proceeds from this event benefit Bethany Christian Services of the Greater Delaware Valley

              Born from the Heart Adoption Ministry

       

            Marantha Christian Fellowship 

 

It’s time for our Annual Adoption Picnic!

 

Hope you can join us on

Saturday, August 11^th, 2012

12:00 p.m.~5:00p.m.

Woodstream Swim Club

Brandywine Dr.

Marlton, NJ 08053

856-983-9692

Cost is $5 per person, Max. $20 per family (2 and under free)

Please bring your own picnic lunch

Adult & Kiddie Pools

RSVP or Questions???

Kitty Bowen~856.786.4850 (h) or 609.781.4499 (cell)

e-mail: Secchanc@aol.com

Know other adoptive families who may want to join us? Please invite them.

*Please note that this year the picnic is in a new location! We were not able to return to Sunnybrook! Woodstream is located on the Corner of Greentree Rd. and Brandywine Dr. between Rt. 73 South and Rt. 70.

Adoption: Connecting While Correcting   We are parents committed to the children in our homes. And, part of that commitment involves discipline—the part of parenting many claim is most challenging, particularly when you are dealing with children who have experienced trauma or loss. But, discipline doesn’t have to be painful. We can nurture our children while providing structure, connect as we seek to correct. Join us on Saturday, September 29th for Adoption: Connecting While Correcting, a training event for adoptive and foster families through the collaborating efforts of The Sparrow Fund and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s International Adoption Health Program. Keynote speaker Cheryl Nitz, ACSW LCSW, founder and director of the Attachment and Bonding Center of Pennsylvania, will guide us through the whys and hows of correction for our children from the “terrible twos” to the “terrible teens.” Come prepared to listen, learn, and practice skills to take home and implement that day. Click here for more details and to register. The event is limited to 100 attendees. Registrations past that number will be put on a waiting list.

New Webinar!

Adoption and Classroom Success

Beyond the Basics

Wednesday, Sept. 19

7:00 PM Central

Q&A: 8:00 PM

Circumstances prior to adoption often cause children to experience school in a different framework than other kids.

Join us for a discussion with Heather T. Forbes, LCSW as she presents tips and strategies on how to help your child be more successful at school, therefore easing some of the stress at home. Heather will cover:

• How to smooth school related transitions
• Helping teachers understand what is driving a child's negative behavior
• How to increase your child's motivation to succeed at school

REGISTER

Submit your questions for Heather HERE or by tweeting them to @adoptiontweet using #ALPSchool