Adoptive Families Together Schedule

 

 

 

Hi everyone, Below and attached is our Adoptive Families Together Winter/Spring Schedule for groups and Free Educational Trainings. Please feel free to forward this information to anyone who might be interested. We really are hoping to get a good turn out to our Free Educational Trainings so if you are interested please register as soon as possible!

Warmest Regards,
Lori

 

Lori Baeumler: Program coordinator for Adoptive Families Together, Kid’s Net and KINnections

Adoptive Families Together/MSPCC

3815 Washington St. 2^nd Floor

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Phone 857- 728-2157

Fax 617- 983-5854

lbaeumler@mspcc.org, www.mspcc.org/aft

 

 

 

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!

 

 

AFT Groups  Winter 2014 Schedule

 

Acton:

Group Leaders: Kristy Bouley & Deborah Henderlong

Faith Evangelical Free Church

54 Hosmer St. Acton, MA 01720

Meets the 2^nd Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm-9pm

·        March 12^th

·        April 9^th

 

 

 

 

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

·        March 30^th

·        April 27^th

 

 

 

 

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 1^st Wednesday of the month, 12:30pm-1:30pm

·        March 5^th

·        April 2^nd

 

 

Braintree:  

Group Leaders: Linda Perry & Rita Donovan

Thayer Public Library

798 Washington St. Braintree, MA 02184

Meets the 2^nd Wednesday of the month 7pm -8:45pm

·        March 12^th

·        April 9^th

 

 

 

 

Jamaica Plain:    

Group Leaders: Randi Schalet & Lori Baeumler

Jamaica Plain MSPCC Office

3815 Washington St.2^nd floor Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Meets the 1^st Friday of the month, 6:30pm -8:30pm

Childcare provided at every meeting

·        March 7^th

·        April 4^th

 

 

Roslindale:

Group Leaders: Michelle Novelle & Clare O’Donoghue

Roslindale Congregational Church

25 Cummins Highway

Roslindale, MA 02131

Meets the 3^rd Wednesday of the month, 7pm – 8:30pm

Childcare provided at every meeting.

·        March 19^th

·        April 16^th

 

 

Stoughton:

Group Leaders: Sue Casey & Susan McCarthy

Stoughton Public Library 84 Park St.

Stoughton, MA 02072

Meets the 2^nd Thursday of the month, 6:30pm-8:30pm

·        March 13^th

·        April 10^th

 

 

 

Swampscott:

Group Leaders: Kimberly Ryan & Sandi Santanello

First Church 40 Monument Ave.

Swampscott, MA 01907

Meets the 1^st Thursday of the month, 7pm-8:30pm

·        March 6^th

·        April 3^rd

 

 

 

Worcester:

Group Leaders: Deb Tambeau & Donna Warren

Worcester MSPCC Office

335 Chandler St.

Worcester, MA 01602

Meets the 3^rd Thursday of the month, 7-9pm

·        March 20^th

·        April 17^th

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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:  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. 2^nd 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. 2^nd 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

 

 

 

 

Lori Baeumler

Program Coordinator For Adoptive Families Together, Kid’s Net and KINnections

MSPCC 3815 Washington St. 2^nd Floor

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Phone 857-728-2157 

Fax 617-983-5854

lbaeumler@mspcc.org

www.mspcc.org

 

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