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25sep5:00 pm8:00 pmParenting Through Adoption: Identity - September 25, 2025 Workshop5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Parenting Through Adoption: Identity

Speakers: Cradle Staff and Panel of Adoption Circle Members

This required workshop is designed to help prepare you to become an adoptive parent. Among the topics you will explore are:

To understand that all adoptions are multi-cultural
To be knowledgeable of the different aspects that make up our individual and family identities
To gain tools to be able to confidently nurture your child’s identity

3 hours DCFS Training/Hague Aligned
Domestic and International Focus

Pre-requisite: Meeting with Cradle Counselor

Class Time: September 25, Thursday: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Class Location: Microsoft Teams, Link will be given closer to the date of the event

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September 25, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

13nov5:00 pm8:30 pmParenting Through Adoption 101: November 13, 2025 Workshop5:00 - 8:30 p.m.

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Parenting Through Adoption: 101

Speakers: Cradle Staff and Panel of Adoption Circle Members

This required workshop is designed to help prepare you to become an adoptive parent. Among the topics you will explore are:

Differences and similarities in families built through adoption vs birth.
The spirit of openness as a lifelong commitment.
Understanding and hearing birth parent experiences.
4 hours DCFS Training/Hague Aligned
Domestic and International Focus

Pre-requisite: Meeting with Cradle Counselor and Counselor Approval

Class Time: November 13, Thursday: 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Class Location: Teams link will be given closer to the date of the event

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November 13, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm(GMT-05:00)

04dec5:00 pm8:00 pmParenting Through Adoption: Identity - December 4, 2025 Workshop5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Parenting Through Adoption: Identity

Speakers: Cradle Staff and Panel of Adoption Circle Members

This required workshop is designed to help prepare you to become an adoptive parent. Among the topics you will explore are:

To understand that all adoptions are multi-cultural
To be knowledgeable of the different aspects that make up our individual and family identities
To gain tools to be able to confidently nurture your child’s identity

3 hours DCFS Training/Hague Aligned
Domestic and International Focus

Pre-requisite: Meeting with Cradle Counselor

Class Time: December 4, Thursday: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Class Location: Microsoft Teams, Link will be given closer to the date of the event

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December 4, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

09dec6:30 pm8:00 pmThe Adoption Legal Process - December 9, 2025 Workshop6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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