From: LaPointe, Kimberly (DCF)
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 2:52 PM
To: DSS-DL - CapeAnn Users
Subject: FW: AFT Winter 2014 Calendar and Workshops
Here are some Resources/Support and Training opportunities for adoptive families.
From: Lori Baeumler [mailto:lbakshi@MSPCC.ORG]
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2014 1:24 PM
To: Lori Baeumler
Subject: FW: AFT Winter 2014 Calendar and Workshops
Hi Everyone, Happy New Year and I hope you all enjoyed the holiday season! I have attached and included our Adoptive Families Together (AFT) Winter 2014 Schedule in this email. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns! Please note that as of December 2013 AFT moved over to our MSPCC office in Jamaica Plain so we have a new address!!
Adoptive Families Together/MSPCC
3815 Washington St. 2nd Floor
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone: 857-728-2157
Fax: 617-983-5854
www.mspcc/aft.org
lbaeumler@mspcc.org
Warmest Regards,
Lori
Lori Baeumler: Program coordinator for Adoptive Families Together, Kid’s Net and KINnections
Adoptive Families Together/MSPCC
3815 Washington St. 2nd Floor
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone 857- 728-2157
Fax 617- 983-5854
lbaeumler@mspcc.org, www.mspcc.org/aft
AFT Groups Winter 2014 Schedule
Adoptive Parent Groups: Please join us for our Adoptive Families Together (AFT) parent-run, confidential groups to share personal concerns and needs around adoptive parenting. AFT provides education, advocacy, support, and more. We also welcome adopted individuals, birth parents, foster parents and all those with a connection to adoption. Please visit our website: www.mspcc.org/aft for more information. These are ongoing, FREE groups that meet once a month. Feel free to drop in!
Acton:
Group Leaders: Kristy Bouley & Deborah Henderlong
Faith Evangelical Free Church
54 Hosmer St. Acton, MA 01720
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm-9pm
· January 8th
· February 12th
· March 12th
· April 9th
Billerica:
Group Leaders: Cheryl Farrell & Mary Wallace
First Congregational Church, 18 Andover Rd.
Billerica, MA 01821
Room 4 Please use the door in the rear of the building
Meets the last Sunday of the month, 7pm -9pm
· January 26th
· February 23rd
· March 30th
· April 27th
Boston: NEW LOCATION AND TIME!!
Group Leaders: Pasqua Scibelli & Lori Baeumler
5 Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02109
First Floor Library
Please use the entrance facing Congress St.
Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month, 12:30pm-1:30pm
· January 8th (One week late due to the holiday)
· February 5th
· March 5th
· April 2nd
Braintree:
Group Leaders: Linda Perry & Rita Donovan
Thayer Public Library
798 Washington St. Braintree, MA 02184
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month 7pm -8:45pm
· January 8th
· February 12th
· March 12th
· April 9th
Jamaica Plain:
Group Leaders: Randi Schalet & Lori Baeumler
Jamaica Plain MSPCC Office
3815 Washington St.2nd floor Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Meets the 1st Friday of the month, 6:30pm -8:30pm
Childcare provided at every meeting
· January 3rd
· February 7th
· March 7th
· April 4th
Roslindale:
Group Leaders: Michelle Novelle & Clare O’Donoghue
Roslindale Congregational Church
25 Cummins Highway
Roslindale, MA 02131
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7pm – 8:30pm
Childcare provided at every meeting.
· January 15th
· February 19th
· March 19th
· April 16th
Stoughton:
Group Leaders: Sue Casey & Susan McCarthy
Stoughton Public Library 84 Park St.
Stoughton, MA 02072
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 6:30pm-8:30pm
· January 9th
· February 13th
· March 13th
· April 10th
Swampscott:
Group Leaders: Kimberly Ryan & Sandi Santanello
First Church 40 Monument Ave.
Swampscott, MA 01907
Meets the 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm-8:30pm
· January 2nd
· February 6th
· March 6th
· April 3rd
Worcester:
Group Leaders: Deb Tambeau & Donna Warren
Worcester MSPCC Office
335 Chandler St.
Worcester, MA 01602
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month, 7-9pm
· January 16th
· February 20th
· March 20th
· April 17th
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Please Join Adoptive Families Together for our Educational Workshops coming up in 2014. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the attached registration form and make sure to indicate which workshop you would like to attend.
Please feel free to call Lori Baeumler 857-728-2157 lbaeumler@mspcc.org for any questions or concerns! We hope to see you at our Workshops or our Support Groups soon!
Topic: How To Weather The Storm and Empower Your Adopted Teen:
For adults with a connection to adoption/foster care.
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2014
Time: 10am-11:30am
Location: MSPCC office: 3815 Washington St. 2nd Floor
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Description:
The teen years are difficult for even the most seasoned parent and when you add adoption to the mix, the stakes get even higher. In this workshop, we'll discuss the issues that adopted teens face, what to listen for, what not to do, and how to set and uphold expectations that help your child to feel empowered and optimistic about their future and positively about their relationship with you. .
Presented by: Katie Jae Naftzger LICSW, has been an adoption therapist for 15 years and sees adoptive families, parents, teens and adopted adults. Currently, she has a private practice in Newton, MA. Katie is a Korean-born transracial adoptee, a wife and a mother of two. You can learn more about Katie and her work at http://adoptiontherapyma.com
Cost: Free but must pre-register
PLEASE REGISTER: Contact Lori Baeumler 857-728-2157 or lbaeumler@mspcc.org
Topic: “W.I.S.E. UP” For Grade School Students aged 6-12 years old
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2014
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: MSPCC office: 3815 Washington St. 2nd Floor
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Description: A training developed by the Center for Adoption and Support, W.I.S.E. Up is an award winning curriculum to teach children ages 6 through 12 how to respond to questions about their adoption experience. The workshop provides a framework to respond in a variety of ways using group discussion and role playing. While children are meeting, parents will come together to be trained on the W.I.S.E. Up curriculum in order to support their children using these newly learned strategies.
Presented by: Penny Harrison, Michelle Novelle, Sybil Turk & Lori Baeumler
Cost: $25 Per Family (Includes 1 workbook, additional workbooks will be available for purchase at the workshop.)
PLEASE REGISTER: Contact Lori Baeumler at 857-728-2157 or lbaeumler@mspcc.org
Topic: Panel On Transracial Adoption For adults with a connection to adoption/foster care.
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2014
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: MSPCC office: 3815 Washington St. 2nd Floor
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Description: A panel discussion on the complexities of transracial adoption from the prospective of the professionals as well as from members of the adoption constellation. We will discuss issues related to adopting a child transracially. We will address positive strategies for helping to improve self-esteem and preserving culture in a transracial adoption.
Presented By: To Be Announced
Cost: Free but must pre-register
PLEASE REGISTER: Contact Lori Baeumler at 857-728-2157 or lbaeumler@mspcc.org
Topic: Impact of Social Media on Adoption Workshop For adults with a connection to adoption/foster care.
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2014
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: MSPCC office: 3815 Washington St. 2nd Floor
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Description: We will discuss issues on how social media has impacted relationships between Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents and Adoptees. We will address best practice methods to support members of the adoption constellation when dealing with social media.
Presented By: Penny Harrison & Sybil Turk
Cost: Free but must pre-register
PLEASE REGISTER: Contact Lori Baeumler 857-728-2157or lbaeumler@mspcc.org
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AFT Workshop Registration 2014
Please make sure to indicate which Workshop you would like to attend!
Parent’s Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone _____________________________ Email ________________________________________________
List names and ages of children to register: ______________________________________________________________________
__ I will attend the How To Weather The Storm And Empower Your Adopted Teen Workshop for adults with a connection to
Adoption/Foster care
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2014 Time: 10am-11:30am
Cost: Free but you must pre-register
__ I will attend the “W.I.S.E. UP” Workshop for Grade School Students aged 6-12 years old and their parents
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2014 Time: 10am-12pm
Cost: $25.00 Per Family (Includes 1 Workbook, additional workbooks will be available for purchase at the workshop)
__ I will attend the Panel On Transracial Adoption for adults with a connection to Adoption/Foster care
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2014 Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: Free, but must pre-register
__ I will attend the Impact of Social Media on Adoption Workshop for adults with a connection to Adoption/Foster care
Date: Saturday, May10, 2014 Time: 10am-12pm
Cost: Free, but must pre-register
ALL Workshops will take place at our MSPCC Office at: 3815 Washington St. 2nd Floor, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Please make checks payable to: Adoptive Families Together
Mail Registration to: MSPCC/AFT 3815 Washington St. 2nd Floor, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Lori Baeumler
Program Coordinator For Adoptive Families Together, Kid’s Net and KINnections
MSPCC 3815 Washington St. 2nd Floor
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone 857-728-2157 or 617-587-1522
Fax 617-983-5854
loribaeumler@mspcc.org
www.mspcc.org
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