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Adoption News and Events
Current News and Events
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Current News and Events
- Adoptive Families Magazine Resource Guide
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- The Adoptive Families website has compiled a list of the magazine's best resources for adoptive parents on talking with their children about adoption, birthparents,and birth siblings,transracial issues and other topics. To access these resources, go to http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/talking
- Things to Know
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- Metro Atlanta Parents & Professionals..
The Resource Center will be available to Metro Atlanta parents and professionals
"By Appointment Only". The Center will continue to serve you Monday through Thursday 9am-5:30pm and Friday 9am-5pm. Please call us at 404-929-0401 to schedule an appointment.
CPR& First Aid Workshop for Foster and Adoptive Parents.Cost 20.00. Earn a DHR approved certification upon completion. Call First Response Safety Training at 770-945-6837.
DHR & Boys & Girls Club Partnership
Boys & Girls Clubs all over the state of Georgia are offering free after-school care for children who are either foster children or receive services from DFCS, if that particular Boys & Girls Club is part of the GA State Alliance that has partnered with DHR. Contact your local Boys & Girls Club or Kym Kennedy, Senior Director of Government Relations- Boys & Girls Clubs of America at 404-487-5000 for more information.
- The Adopted Teen Empowerment And Mentoring Program
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- The ATEAM is a post adoption service program established in partnership by the Georgia Department of Human Resources Office of Adoptions and Family Matters Consulting, Inc.
This mentoring progam is truly a special place for special friends where group members feel safe in sharing their thoughts about adoption. The program allows teens in grades 6 through 12 to begin new friendships at any of the thirteen college campuses across the state where ATEAM meetings are held. The ATEAM welcomes adopted teens that will benefit from becoming part of a supportive group where there is mutual respect among all members. Visit the Events Calendar for a ATEAM location near you.
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