Our general information meetings are free of charge and held at various locations throughout the U.S. The meetings offer details on both the process of adopting and the many programs available. 

AL,   AK,   AZ,   AR,   CA,   CO,   CT,   DE,   DC,   FL,   GA,   HI,   ID,   IL,   IN,   IA,   KS,   KY,   LA,   ME,   MD,   MA,   MI,   MN,   MS,   MO,   MT,   NE,   NV,   NH,   NJ,   NM,   NY,   NC,   ND,   OH,   OK,   OR,   PA,   RI,   SC,   SD,   TN,   TX,   UT,   VT,   VA,   WA,   WV,   WI,   WY

Alabama

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Arizona

TUCSON

Free International Adoption Meeting

Thursday, October 2, 2008, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Co-sponsored by CHSFS and partner agency International Child Foundation, Inc.

Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Road, Tucson AZ 85704 (between Orange Grove and Ina at Casa Adobes Ave, west side of Oracle). Once at church, go to Classroom 9-10 (Walk through main gate to inner courtyard, across courtyard)
For more information or to RSVP: Caitlin Carroll of CHSFS at 800-952-9302

 

PHOENIX

Free International Adoption Meeting

Saturday, October 4, 2008, 10:30a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Co-sponsored by CHSFS and partner agency International Child Foundation, Inc.

Chandler Sunset Branch Library Meeting Room, 4930 W. Ray Road, Chandler AZ

For more information or to RSVP: Caitlin Carroll of CHSFS at 800-952-9302

 

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Arkansas

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California

SAN DIEGO
Adoption Conference, “The Adoptive Journey: From Birth to Adulthood”
Sunday, November 2, 2008, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Hosted by Adoption Alliance of San Diego and co-sponsored by CHSFS
JFS Turk Family Center, 8804 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA  92123
Representatives from CHSFS’s Outreach and Ethiopia Adoption Programs will be presenting an “International Adoption 101” workshop for families and available to answer questions afterward. Learn more and register online.

 

SAN DIEGO
Adoption Panel presented by San Diego RESOLVE (branch of the national infertility association)

Monday, November 3, 2008, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Scripps Mende Well Being Center in La Jolla, click here for directions and more information

RESOLVE requests: "Due to the sensitivity of our topics, please no children allowed."
RSVP: Mari of RESOLVE

 

LOS ANGELES AREA
Ethiopia & Russia Adoptive Family-Hosted Adoption Information Meeting co-hosted with Southern California Foster Family & Adoption Agency of Los Angeles

Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Lindsey Home, 643 N. Chester Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

Light snacks will be served.
RSVP: Azur Walters or call (800) 952.9302 ext. 2249

 

LOS ANGELES
Free International Adoption Meeting

Thursday, November 6, 2008, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Co-sponsored by CHSFS and partner agency Vista Del Mar

Vista Del Mar Community Service Building

3200 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034

For more information or to RSVP: Azur Walters of CHSFS at 800-952-9302

LOS ANGELES

CHSFS Adoptive Family Potluck Picnic

Saturday, November 8, 2008, 12:00-3:00 p.m.

Veteran’s Park Picnic Shelter in Culver City 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230

RSVP With the number of people attending, including the children's ages, by Friday, October 31 to Azur Walters or call (800) 952.9302 ext. 2249
This will be a potluck picnic (please bring a dish, side or dessert to share), beverages will be provided.

Colorado

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Connecticut

ROCKY HILL (HARTFORD AREA), CT
Free International Adoption Information Meeting (featuring Ethiopia and Russia programs)
Thursday, October 30, 2008; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Co-sponsored by CHSFS and partner agencey Lutheran Social Services of New England, Connecticut Chapter 
Lutheran Social Services of New England Offices, 2139 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Please RSVP: Patty Paterno, 860-257-9899 or ppaterno@lssne.org.

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Washington, D.C.

There are 1-2 regularly scheduled information meetings a month in the East Coast area.  View D.C. information meeting schedule.  

Delaware

Free Online International Adoption Information Meeting for DE families
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Co-sponsored by CHSFS and partner agency, Jewish Family Services of Delaware
For more information or to RSVP: Debby Peralta, 800-952-9302

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Florida

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Georgia

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Hawaii

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Idaho

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Illinois

DEERFIELD (Chicagoland area)

Midwest Adoption Conference 

Sunday, November 2, 2008, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Trinitiy International University, 2065 Half Day Rd, Bannockburn, IL 60015

Representatives of CHSFS will present an Adoption 101 seminar and will be available throughout the day to answer questions.
For more information: Contact the Midwest Adoption Conference Organizers at 312-799-1548 or Melissa Mendez of CHSFS.

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Indiana

CARMEL (INDIANAPOLIS AREA)
Free international adoption information meeting
Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Adoptions of Indiana Office, 1980 E. 116th Street, Ste 325, Carmel, IN 46032
Co-sponsored by CHSFS and partner agency Adoptions of Indiana
For further information, or to RSVP, please contact Karen, Adoptions of Indiana, at 317-574-8950.

SPRINGDALE (CINCINNATI, OHIO AREA)
Ohio Tri-State Adoption Fair & Conference, "Celebrating Families"
Saturday, October 25, 2008 (Fair 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Conference 12:00-4:00 p.m.)
Vineyard Community Church, 11340 Century Circle E, Springdale, OH 45246
CHSFS Adoption Information Specialists will be available to present information and answer specific Russia adoption questions as well as other programs. Conference services families in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

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Iowa

Children's Home Society & Family Services (CHSFS) Iowa office is located in Cedar Rapids at 210 Second Street, SE, Suite 705.  Click for directions.

Please contact Cindy Deahl at 319-573-9013 to schedule an individual appointment.

Kansas

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Kentucky

SPRINGDALE (CINCINNATI AREA)
Ohio Tri-State Adoption Fair & Conference, "Celebrating Families"
Saturday, October 25, 2008 (Fair 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Conference 12:00-4:00 p.m.)
Vineyard Community Church, 11340 Century Circle E, Springdale, OH 45246
CHSFS Adoption Information Specialists will be available to present information and answer specific Russia adoption questions as well as other programs. Conference services families in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

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Louisiana

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Maine

BANGOR
Free Ethiopia Adoption and Humanitarian Aid Information Meeting
Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
The Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Co-sponsored by CHSFS and partner agency MAPS Adoption
RSVP or for more information: Lauren Capraro-Gentuso at laurenc@mapsadopt.org or 617-267-2222.

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Maryland

There are 1-2 regularly scheduled information meetings a month in the East Coast area.  View Maryland information meeting schedule.

 

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Massachusetts

MARLBOROUGH (BOSTON AREA)
RESOLVE of the Bay State Fertility, Donor Choices & Adoption Conference
Saturday, October 25, 2008, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, Marlborough, MA
A representative of CHSFS will present a workshop on international adoption and will be available throughout the day to answer questions.
For more information: Kate Ingalls-Maloney

JAMAICA PLAIN (BOSTON)
Free International Adoption Information Meeting (featuring Ethiopia and Russia Programs)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The Home for Little Wanderers Jamaica Plain Offices
161 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Co-sponsored by CHSFS and The Home for Little Wanderers
RSVP: Paula Wisnewski at The Home for Little Wanderers at 617-264-5309.

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Michigan

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Minnesota

There are 4-5 regularly scheduled information meetings a month in Minnesota.   View Minnesota information meeting schedule.

Mississippi

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Missouri

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Nebraska

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Nevada 

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New Hampshire

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New Jersey

KEARNY
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Free International Adoption Information Meeting
Co-Sponsored by CHSFS and partner agency Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities office, 499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032
RSVP or for more information: Andrea Savage of Catholic Charities at 201-246-7379 or Sue Orban of CHSFS at 888-904-2229

PISCATAWAY (CENTRAL NEW JERSEY) 
27th Annual Concerned Persons for Adoption Conference
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 9:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Rutgers University, Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ
CHSFS representatives will conduct three workshops and will be available throughout the conference to provide information. 
For more information: Kate Ingalls-Maloney

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New Mexico

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New York

NEW YORK
Free Ethiopia Adoption Information Meeting (will cover this program only)
Monday, October 6, 2008, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by CHSFS and partner agency Spence-Chapin
Spence-Chapin office, 410 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128
RVSP or for more information: Sue Orban at 888-904-2229

ROCHESTER
Adoption Resource Network 17th Annual Conference & Adoption Fair
Saturday, November 8, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Halpern School, 925 Bay Road, Webster, NY 14580
A representative from CHSFS will present conference workshops and will be available to answer individual questions about international adoption programs.

ROCHESTER
Free International Adoption Information Meeting
Monday, November 10, 2008; 6:30 PM
Hillside Children's Center, 100 Metro Park, Suite 102, Rochester, NY 14623
Co-sponsored by CHSFS and Hillside Children's Center
RSVP: Cecelia Spinelli at 585-350-2501 or cspinell@hillside.com

NEW YORK
28th Annual Adoption Conference Adoptive Parents Committee
Sunday, November 23
Weill Cornell Medical College, 1300 York Ave. (at East 70th Street), New York, NY
A representative from CHSFS will be available to answer individual questions about international adoption programs.
For more information: Sue Orban at 888-904-2229

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North Carolina

WINSTON-SALEM

Free International Adoption Information Meeting
Monday, October 27, 2008, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Co-sponsored by CHSFS and partner agency Family Services, Inc.

Family Services office, 1200 South Broad Street, Winston-Salem, NC

RSVP or for more information: Rebecca Nagaishi at 336-722-8173

 

ASHEVILLE

Free International Adoption Information Meeting
Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Co-sponsored by CHSFS and partner agency Family Services, Inc.

First Baptist Church, 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC
RSVP or for more information: Rebecca Nagaishi at 336-722-8173

RALEIGH
Free International Adoption Meeting
Wednesday, October, 29, 2008, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Co-sponsored by CHSFS and partner agency Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, The Fallon Center Lounge, 2718 Overbrook Drive (off Anderson Drive), Raleigh, NC
For more information or RSVP: Sally Umbdenstock of Catholic Charities at 919-790-8533, ext 24

 

FAYETTEVILLE
Free International Adoption Meeting
Thursday, October 30, 2008, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Co-sponsored by CHSFS and partner agency Family Services, Inc.

Fire Station #14, 632 Langdon Street, Fayetteville, NC
RSVP or for more information: Rebecca Nagaishi at 336-722-8173

CHARLOTTE
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
SPAFA Adoption Expo
International Trade Center, Uptown Charlotte, 200 North College Street
A representative from CHSFS will be available to answer individual questions about international adoption programs.
For more information: Sue Orban at 888-904-2229

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North Dakota

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Ohio

SPRINGDALE (CINCINNATI AREA)
Ohio Tri-State Adoption Fair & Conference, "Celebrating Families"
Saturday, October 25, 2008 (Fair 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Conference 12:00-4:00 p.m.)
Vineyard Community Church, 11340 Century Circle E, Springdale, OH 45246
CHSFS Adoption Information Specialists will be available to present information and answer specific Russia adoption questions as well as other programs. Conference services families in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

SPRINGFIELD
Sunday, October 25, 2008; time to be announced
Free Adoption Information Meeting
Co-sponsored by CHSFS and its partner agency, Graceworks Lutheran
Please check back soon for time and location details or contact Kate Ingalls-Maloney.

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North Carolina 

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

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South Dakota

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Texas

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Utah

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Vermont

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Virginia

Families living in Northern Virginia and Richmond counties:  Arlington, Clarke, Culpepper, Henrico, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Rappahannock, Richmond, Stafford, and Warren can register for an information meeting here.

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West Virginia

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Wisconsin

Families living in western Wisconsin counties: Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, LaCrosse, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempeleau and Washburn, can register for an information meeting here.

 

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Wyoming

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