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Current Events
This section offers information for our current clients to find out what's happening at HOPE, and information for those who may be interested in our services or looking for opportunities to get involved!
Information/Orientation Meetings
PPAI (Waiting Child) Orientation Meetings
For those considering adopting through the Minnesota Waiting Child (Public Private Adoption Initiative) Program. Please call HOPE to register: 651.439.2446.
6-8 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 at HOPE - free!
6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2010 at HOPE - free!
6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at HOPE - free!
6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at HOPE - free!
6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at HOPE - free!
6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at HOPE - free!
6-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at HOPE - free!
6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 14, 2010 at HOPE - free!
6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2010 at HOPE - free!
6-8 p.m. Monday, December 6, 2010 at HOPE - free!
General Informational Meetings
Please call HOPE to register: 651.439.2446.
7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at HOPE -free!
7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2010 at HOPE -free!
9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010 at HOPE -free!
FREE Individual Information Meetings
Am I too old to adopt? Do I have to be married? What if I have an old arrest record, can I still adopt a child? If you have personal questions like these, now is the time to schedule a FREE INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION MEETING with a social worker at HOPE. For the time being, HOPE is offering FREE individual meetings (a $50 value). Call Leah Strom at HOPE, 651-439-2446.
Meetings for those considering HOPE's Philippines Adoption
HOPE works directly with the Philippines' InterCountry Adoption Board to process adoptions from the Philippines. Children are usually six months to 10 years old. Families must be open to children at least three years of age. If you live in Minnesota or northwestern Wisconsin, HOPE can do your adoption home study, Philippines coordination, and post placement supervision. If you live OUTSIDE of Minnesota or northwestern Wisconsin, HOPE can provide Philipines coordination services. If you'd like to schedule a FREE individual informational meeting or conference call about this exciting adoption possibility for your family, call Social Services Manager Leah Strom, 651-439-2446.
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Pre-Adoption Workshops
Pre-Adopt, Pre-Foster Parent Training
For those planning to adopt older children and Minnesota Waiting Children.
LODGING for out of town attendees is offered at a $30 discount at AmericInn, Oak Park Heights, MN 651-275-0980.
9 am - 5 pm Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1, 2010 at HOPE
1 pm - 9 pm Thursday, July 29 and 9 am - 5 pm Friday, July 30, 2010 at HOPE
1 pm - 9 pm Friday, October 15 and 9 am - 5 pm Saturday, October 16, 2010 at HOPE
Cost: $200/person - free to clients of Minnesota Public Private Adoption Initiative and HOPE clients of any adoption program.
Call HOPE for more information: 651.439.2446
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Multicultural Parenting in a Racist Society
For parents, prospective parents, their family and friends. Through small group discussion, lecture, and question-answer, participants explore what ethnic minority children need from their parents, siblings and other caring adults in order to grow up with strong self-esteem.
Cost: HOPE clients and extended family members - free
All others - $50 per person non-refundable
9 am - 4 pm Saturday, March 13,2010 at HOPE
9 am - 4 pm Saturday, June 12, 2010 at HOPE
9 am - 4 pm Saturday, September 11,2010 at HOPE
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Infant Adoption Panel
Come hear a panel of birth parents & adoptive parents share their stories
We're sorry, this panel has been CANCELLED due to lack of registration. Please check this site in the coming months to see when our next Infant Adoption Panel will be scheduled!
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Post-Adoption Workshops
Therapeutic Support Group Meetings
Therapeutic Support Group Meetings
7-9 pm the 3rd Tuesday of each month at HOPE
An open environment for parents and prospective adoptive parents of children of all ages to seek consultation on how to understand and respond to developmental and behavioral needs, and receive feedback on specific intervention methods and approaches. Meetings are facilitated by Claude Riedel of the Adoptive Family Counseling Center, St. Paul, MN. Claude will address specific topics of interest to participants in addition to the stated topic of the evening. If you have a need, just come - don't worry about the topic.
$10/person
7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - Helping Kids Settle in Your Home
7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - My Child is Lovely to Everyone Else and Rotten to Me
7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - Self Discipline and Self Control
7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - How to Survive Summer Vacation
7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - Are Those Bad Choices Intentional or Is My Child Just Trying to Find Their Way?
7-9 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - Preparing for School: Challenges of Change
7-9 p.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - The Challenge of Supporting Your Child in the School Setting
7-9 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - Lying and Stealing
7-9 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - Holiday Chaos: How to Deal?
7-9 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - Is My Child Trying to Ruin the Family Celebrations?
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities to help yourself, children, birth parents and other adoptive families while you gain tremendous personal satisfaction:
* Speak at a general adoption informational meeting. You don't need to know all the answers. Meetings are held on pre-scheduled week nights and some Saturday mornings. If you can share your story with people thinking about adopting, call Julie Kink, 651-439-2446 or jkink@hopeadoptionservices.org.
* Talk with someone you know about making a major gift to HOPE. We are seeking contributors for our ongoing operating expenses & special projects. If you can meet with a business or community leader that you know personally, to explain why HOPE is worthy of their support, call Coleen Gregor, 651-439-2446 or cgregor@hopeadoptionservices.org.
* Help in the office for two to three hours. If you can commit to coming regularly, or on-call, to assist with special projects (weekday hours), call Sheryl Boumeester, 651-439-2446 or sboumeester@hopeadoptionservices.org
* Talk on a panel about your infant adoption. Tell your story and maybe bring along your child's birth parents. Call Leah Strom, 651-439-2446, lstrom@hopeadoptionservices.org.
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Our Latest Newsletter
HOPE News February 2010
Click to open up a printable copy of our latest newsletter for info on events, educational opportunities, and other news of interest.
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Resources
Resources for Adoptive Families
There are many community resources available to assist you in your preparation for adoption. A large part of the adoption study process is gathering information and preparing for the life long nature and commitment of adoption. As part of your adoption study we ask that you choose to use at least three of the following resources. Choose according to your interests, needs and social worker’s recommendations. Then keep this list for future reference. Please click below to download the document.
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HOPE's book and video library
HOPE has a book and video library. HOPE clients can check out any book or video. Below, you can download the titles that are available for check out. If you have any questions regarding the library please call HOPE 651-439-2446.
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Birthparent Forum
The Birthparent Forum is a support group developed by Adoption Services, Inc., Waukesha, Wisconsin for men and women who have voluntarily placed a child for adoption. The Birthparent Forum presents healthy avenues for birth parents to express themselves, as well as many great opportunities for growth and enrichment. Go to www.birthparentforum.org.
National Foster Care Adoption Attitudes Survey
A call to action from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. There is HOPE for children waiting in foster care, if we can take some important steps. Download the executive summary of the survey below.
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Heartwarming Fox9 Story about one of our families!
Many kids still need families - could adoption be right for you? Watch one family's story.
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/Kids-Need-Adoption-nov-23-2009
HOPE and Boomerang Kids Team up to help Philippines Orphans
HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS BENEFIT ORPHANS
Boomerang Kids, a Hudson, Wisconsin consignment store that offers new and gently used kids’ clothing and gear, is partnering with HOPE Adoption & Family Services of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota to collect children’s clothing for orphanages in the Philippines.
The collection drive will be held from Friday, Dec. 11 through Monday, Jan. 4 at Boomerang Kids, 131 Carmichael Rd. Suite 106, Hudson. All clothing collected will be shipped to child-caring centers in the Philippines through AmericanHelper, a local nonprofit committed to helping children in the Philippines. Home of Joy and Shepherd of the Hills are just two of the orphanages that are requesting children’s clothing. Donations are limited to five items per family.
“We have so many families that shop and consign at Boomerang Kids who are very generous,” said Erika Cherrier, the shop’s owner. “We’re excited to be participating in this event with HOPE.”
HOPE Adoption & Family Services is a nonprofit agency that facilitates all types of adoption and provides birth parent services throughout the State of Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Since 1978, HOPE has helped local families adopt children from the Philippines through that country’s Inter Country Adoption Board (ICAB).
For information on the clothing drive, contact Erika Cherrier, Boomerang Kids, 715-808-0107 or visit www.boomerangkids.net. For information on adopting from the Philippines, contact HOPE, 651-439-2446 or visit www.hopeadoptionservices.org.
Another great adoption story
Read about a HOPE family's adoption story! This great article was in the Hudson Star Observer in November 2009.
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HOPE's Philippines Program of Adoption
HOPE works directly with the Philippines' InterCountry Adoption Board to process adoptions from the Philippines. Children are usually six months to 10 years old. Families must be open to children at least three years of age. If you live in Minnesota or northwestern Wisconsin, HOPE can do your adoption home study, Philippines coordination, and post placement supervision. If you live OUTSIDE of Minnesota or northwestern Wisconsin, HOPE can provide Philipines coordination services. If you'd like to schedule a FREE individual informational meeting or conference call about this exciting adoption possibility for your family, call Social Services Manager Leah Strom, 651-439-2446.
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