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Camino rocoso a la reunión: Parte 2

Separated by the Circumstances of Adoption  This is the second part of a special three-part series on search and reunion. It follows the journey of Paulette and includes historical and helpful information about the search for biological family.   Search and Reunification  Paulette did not have an easy road when she decided to try and find […]

Camino rocoso a la reunión: Parte 1

Separated by the Circumstances of Adoption  This is the first part of a special three-part series on search and reunion. It follows the journey of Paulette and includes historical and helpful information about the search for biological family.  Paulette always knew her biological family was out there. She just needed to find them.   People search […]

Carta al cliente de terapia: Cómo comenzar su terapia en Spence-Chapin

Seeking out therapy is not always easy. The search for finding a therapist can be hard. Putting aside the time and financial resources for therapy can also be a challenge. At Spence-Chapin, our therapists know that many people may have reason, both from the outside world and from inside themselves, that make them hesitant to […]

Apoyo a los padres biológicos: al estilo Spence-Chapin

by Leslie Nobel At Spence-Chapin, we view adoption as a lifelong journey that touches the lives of many individuals: birth parents, adoptees, adoptive parents, as well as extended families. It is essential to approach every individual connected to adoption from a place of honesty, respect, and loving support. That is what we call The Spence-Chapin […]

La familia Spence-Chapin se vuelve creativa para los niños y las familias

Michael and Ronie Pastko have been a part of the Spence-Chapin family since their first inquiry into adoption in 2015. After becoming parents through adoption, they remain advocates of all things SC. Both have used their own skills and strengths to creatively support the organization during the COVID-19 pandemic. After attending our virtual event, “25 […]

Mentores y aprendices

Finding community is an integral part of individuals discovering their identity. Throughout the sixteen-year history of our NYC Teen Mentoring Program, teen and tween adoptees have found a supportive community where they can be themselves and make friends. The teenage years can be a time for questioning and exploring identity for many teens, and for […]

Resumen del evento de la abuela

On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Spence-Chapin hosted a special virtual event, A Granny’s Love: Supporting Children in Orphanages During COVID-19. The COVID-19 crisis has affected children around the world, and for those who are without the support of family, the impacts can be long-lasting. Spence-Chapin’s Granny Program addresses the great need that children living in […]

Una conversación entre adoptados

Jessica M. Luciere, facilitator of the Teen Mentoring Programs at Spence-Chapin sat down with Julie Fiorenza, a 3rd year Mentor in the NYC program and the 2021 recipient of the Dr. Joseph L. White, Pioneering the Way Mentoring Scholarship via Mixed Roots to discuss what this amazing recognition means to her.   This scholarship recognizes Mentors and Mentees Nationwide who work to carry on the […]

Por qué necesitamos terapeutas informados sobre la adopción

Adoption is a rich and rewarding path to building a family, but it also comes with unique challenges and roadblocks. Whether you are a birth parent, an adoptee or an adoptive parent, you should not face these difficulties alone.  An adoption-informed therapist can provide crucial help and support to individuals and families struggling with grief and loss, attachment, identity development and emotion regulation. They are skilled at working with […]

Crianza de padres sin importar raza: pensamientos, reflexiones y el futuro

Racism, prejudice, and discrimination is a systemic problem that touches all aspects of our lives, including adoption. Spence-Chapin staff held an event, originally titled “Race and Racism,” which created a space for adoptive parents to talk about race and racism after the murder of George Floyd last year. After our first event in June 2020, […]