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Are you considering growing your family through adoption? Please join us in-person to learn about how Spence-Chapin can support you in your adoption journey! You will be hearing from experts in Spence-Chapin’s international and domestic adoption programs about: International Adoption in South Africa, Colombia, Costa Rica, Jamaica and the Eastern Caribbean Domestic Adoption in New (more…)

Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual space for adopted people 18+ world-wide to join in conversation, meet peers and talk about the topics that are important to them. Hosted by Jessica M. Luciere, transracial adoptee born in Bogota, Colombia, and Associate Director, Family & Community Support at Spence-Chapin, V.O.A. welcomes adopted people of all (more…)

Teen Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual community where adopted teens ages 13–17 from around the world can connect, meet peers, and have real conversations about the topics that matter most to them. Hosted by Rebecca Fiore, transracial adoptee born in Paraguay, and Adoptee Advocate. V.O.A. welcomes adopted people of all backgrounds to experience community amongst (more…)

Please join Spence-Chapin and Certified Doula and Newborn Care Educator, Robin Douthit, LCCE, CD (DONA), CLC, MA to learn all about the basics of caring for a newborn. This Baby Care Basics Workshop is designed for families who are preparing to welcome a newborn through adoption. Spence-Chapin’s adoption competent professionals will guide you through essential newborn (more…)

Thursday, March 5; Thursday, April 16; and Thursday, May 7 You’re invited to join our first-ever Virtual Book Club!  This group will be co-facilitated by Michelle Sarao, and Yvonne Brown, Social Work interns at Spence-Chapin. Michelle is a domestic adoptee and parent; Yvonne is an adoptive parent. Over the course of 3 months we will (more…)

Spence-Chapin’s Birth Parent Support Group is a virtual meet-up for individuals who made an adoption plan (with Spence-Chapin or elsewhere) and are in any stage in their placement journey. (more…)

Thursday, March 5; Thursday, April 16; and Thursday, May 7 You’re invited to join our first-ever Virtual Book Club!  This group will be co-facilitated by Michelle Sarao, and Yvonne Brown, Social Work interns at Spence-Chapin. Michelle is a domestic adoptee and parent; Yvonne is an adoptive parent. Over the course of 3 months we will (more…)

Teen Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual community where adopted teens ages 13–17 from around the world can connect, meet peers, and have real conversations about the topics that matter most to them. Hosted by Rebecca Fiore, transracial adoptee born in Paraguay, and Adoptee Advocate. V.O.A. welcomes adopted people of all backgrounds to experience community amongst (more…)

Voices of Adoption (V.O.A.) is a virtual space for adopted people 18+ world-wide to join in conversation, meet peers and talk about the topics that are important to them. Hosted by Jessica M. Luciere, transracial adoptee born in Bogota, Colombia, and Associate Director, Family & Community Support at Spence-Chapin, V.O.A. welcomes adopted people of all (more…)

Spence-Chapin’s Birth Parent Support Group is a virtual meet-up for individuals who made an adoption plan (with Spence-Chapin or elsewhere) and are in any stage in their placement journey. (more…)