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(Paramus, NJ) February 23, 2010 – For most people thinking about adopting a child of a different race, there are many questions and concerns. To help families get the information they need to make this decision, Children’s Aid and Family Services is presenting “Trans-Racial Adoption: Explore the Issues of Raising a Child of a Different Race or Culture,” at its Family and Adoption Services Center, 148 Prospect Street, Ridgewood, NJ. This free workshop is Thursday, March 18, 2010 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
This workshop will address the issues, impact, and complexities that can arise when a family decides to adopt trans-racially. It will focus on race, culture, identity, self-esteem, as well as racism and prejudice. Through discussion and videos, it aims to assist families to support and educate their children on their culture and heritage. The workshop will be led by Elizabeth Soto and Pauline Poku, both adoption specialists with Children’s Aid and Family Services.
This is part of a series of free workshops that will focus on various aspects of adoption. Upcoming workshops include:
Date Workshop
April 15, 2010 Same Sex Partner and Single GLBT Parent Adoption: Helping children to
successfully integrate into their community
May 20, 2010 Leaving Home is Hard to do: Preparing your adopted child for college or work
To RSVP or for more information, call the Family and Adoption Services Center at 201.445.7015 x212 or visit www.cafsnj.org.
Children’s Aid and Family Services is one of the leading nonprofit human services organizations serving northern New Jersey. The agency is fully accredited and has served the community for more than 110 years. Its mission is to preserve, protect and, when needed, provide families. Motivated by compassion for vulnerable children, young adults, frail elderly and their families, it provides high-quality and innovative services that meet their social, educational and emotional needs.
For more information on Children’s Aid and Family Services, call 201.261.2800 or visit www.cafsnj.org.
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