Join us for the Empowered to Connect Conference Rewind of 2019. This simulcast conference will be valuable for foster/adoptive parents, school employees, church employees, social workers, grandparents, and anyone who works with children who have come from hard places.

There will not be a live 2020 conference.

$20/ individual $30/couple

Door Prizes (including 2 Seattle Mariner tickets courtesy of Manna Insurance)
Space is limited.

The Oklahoma City group is held for 5 month sessions.  Each session is a stand alone, which means teens are welcome to join for just one session or all five!  We have found these groups are most successful when families commit to all 5 sessions.  Allowing relationships to form and teens to feel trust to be open to share. 

Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics.  We will also allow time for games and hangout with other teens in the group.  

​Ages:  13-17 years old

​Cost:  $25.00 per session or $125 for 5 month program

The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.

Next Group:

Jan. - May

Second Tuesday of each month

Time: 7PM t0 8:30PM

​Location:

Quail Springs Baptist Church
14613 N May Ave 
Oklahoma City, OK 73134

The Oklahoma City group is held for 5 month sessions.  Each session is a stand alone, which means pre-teens are welcome to join for just one session or all five!  We have found these groups are most successful when families commit to all 5 sessions.  Allowing relationships to form and pre-teens to feel trust to be open to share. 

Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics.  We will also allow time for games and hangout with other teens in the group.  

​Age:  8-12 years old

​Cost:  $25.00 per session or $125 for 5 month program

The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.

Next Group:

Jan. - May

Second Tuesday of each month

​Time: 6PM to 7:30PM

​Location:

Quail Springs Baptist Church
14613 N May Ave 
Oklahoma City, OK 73134

BURUNDI ADOPTION WEBINAR

Hosted by: Wide Horizons For Children

The Tulsa Teen Group is a five session program.  Each session is a stand alone but to help with building relationships with those in the group we offer it in five session increments.  Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics.  We will also allow time for games and hangout with other teens in the group.  

​If you missed the first session you are still welcome to join!  We have found if possible the more consistent the group can be the greater the bond between participants.  These programs are offered in both the spring and the fall, giving a break during the summer months.

Ages:  13-17 years old

Cost:  $40.00 per four session program

The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.

TIme: 6PM to 7:30PM

​Location:

Dillon International Headquarters

7335 S. Lewis Ave, Suite 210

Tulsa, OK 74136

Considering adopting? Join our team for a virtual International Adoption Panel on Friday, April 17th at 2PM EST. We’ll answer your questions about the current landscape of international adoption, the known and unknown of how COVID-19 is impacting adoption today, and how you can begin the process towards becoming an international adoptive family.

Panelists:

• Samantha Moore, LMSW, Director International Adoption Programs
• Lauren Jiang, LMSW, Director, Pre & Post Adoption Services
• Lauren Pelaia, LMSW Social Worker, International Programs
• Talia Oren, Associate Director of Outreach, International & Domestic Adoption

Submit your questions prior to attending the webinar by emailing Talia Oren at toren@spence-chapin.org. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask question LIVE during the panel.

To register : https://spence-chapin.org/events/virtual-q-and-a-international-adoption-covid-19/

Many parents come to adoption after experiencing infertility. The adoption process can be filled with hope and excitement while also itself being a difficult reminder of the losses of infertility. This webinar will explore the considerations for parents when deciding whether to grow their family through adoption. You are welcome to bring questions; your privacy will be maintained while your questions are answered by our staff.

Register today: https://spence-chapin.org/events/transitioning-from-infertility-to-adoption-webinar-april-2020/

The Little Rock Teen Group is held four times a year. Each session is a stand alone, which means teens are welcome to join for just one session or all four! Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other teens in the group.

Cost: $40 per session

The fee includes registration and activities.

Considering adopting? Want to learn about adoption programs at Spence-Chapin?

Join Spence-Chapin staff to learn about the current landscape of international and domestic adoption and the needs of the children waiting for adoptive families. We’ll discuss the scope of all Spence-Chapin adoption programs including international adoption (South Africa, Colombia, and Bulgaria) and domestic adoption, as well as Spence-Chapin’s adoption services.

Bring your questions! The meeting will include ample opportunity to have your questions answered.

Register now: https://spence-chapin.org/events/adoption-101-webinar/