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LGBTQ Foster-Adoption Mini Conference
11/21/2015 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Description
Join us for a morning of information-sharing and community-building for prospective adoptive parents.
Panel presentations followed by extensive Q/A in the first half of the morning; small group discussions in the second half after the break.
Community resources available, includingPactwhich serves adopted children of color in same-race and transracial adoptions.
Continental breakfast and child care provided free with advance registration. If registering within 48 hours, please call to ensure receipt of your request.
Friendly OFC staffer: Shareena Clark. Contact shareena@ourfamily.org or 415-981-1960 with questions or comments.
We strive to make our programs accessible to all families. Please register for accommodations that would help your family participate to the fullest (e.g. ASL interpreter, translator, childcare providers experienced with kids with disabilities, large print materials, gluten-free food options, etc.). If registering within 48 hours of the event, please call 415-981-1960 to ensure receipt of your request.
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