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

Welcome Adoptive Families!

We pray this blog encourages you to get connected with other adoptive families in the South Jersey area! We aim to promote local events that are adoption related, raise awareness of orphan care and give support and encouragement to adoptive families. Read on to learn more about how God is expanding the adoptive community in South Jersey!