Wednesday December 8, 2021 12:00-12:30 pm EST

Tuesday December 14, 2021 12:00-12:30 pm EST

Wednesday December 15, 2021 12:00-12:30 pm EST

Thursday January 13, 2022

12:00PM-12:45PM EST

Do you have questions about whether you will qualify to adopt a child? It’s great to know that for the vast majority of families there are options! Join us to learn about the variety of factors that different countries consider. We will discuss topics such as marital status, age, mental health and more!

To see our full list of webinars, visit us at https://whfc.org/webinars/ 

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

12:00PM - 12:30 PM EST

Meet our Colombia Adoption Team and learn more about adoption from Colombia. Children of all ages need families, including siblings. Flexible requirements, including singles and LGBTQ applicants.  Explore if adoption from Colombia is right for your family!

To view our full list of webinars, visit us at https://whfc.org/webinars/ 

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

12:00PM-12:45PM EST

Learn about the many older children, siblings and young children with special needs who are waiting for families in the Philippines.  We will review the process, time line and answer questions about how to adopt through this route.

To view our full list of webinars, visit us at https://whfc.org/webinars/ 

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

12:00PM-12:45PM EST

Join Wide Horizons For Children Staff to learn more about adopting a child with a special need. Will discuss a range of topics including the types of needs most commonly seen in children adopted internationally. You might be surprised to learn what may be called "special needs" by other countries. This is a unique a opportunity to explore if adopting a child with special needs is right for you.

To view our full list of webianrs, visit us at https://whfc.org/webinars/ 

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

12:00PM-12:30PM EST

Join Wide Horizons For Children staff to learn more about adopting a older child. Children over the age of 5 in our international programs are in the greatest need for families. We'll discuss a range of topics from who are the kids to program options to finances. This is a unique opportunity to explore if adopting an older child is right for you!

To view our full list of webinars, visit us at https://whfc.org/webinars/ 

Thursday, February 17, 2022

12:00PM-12:30PM EST

Learn about Wide Horizons For Children and our exciting opportunities for adoption from Colombia, The Philippines, South Korea, China, and Burundi!

To view our full list of webinars, visit us at https://whfc.org/webinars/ 

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

12:00PM-12:30PM EST

Meet our Burundi Adoption Team and learn more about adoption from this beautiful African country. Children of age 2-10 years old need families. 

To view our full list of webinars, visit us at https://whfc.org/webinars/ 

Thursday, March 3, 2022

12:00PM-12:45PM EST

Meet our Philippines Adoption Program Manager and learn more about adoption from the Philippines. Children up to age 10 are available for adoption, including many sibling groups!

To view our full list of webinars, visit us at www.whfc.org/webinars/

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

12:00PM-12:30PM EST

Learn about Wide Horizons For Children and our exciting opportunities for adoption from Colombia, The Philippines, South Korea, China, and Burundi!

To view our full list of webinars, visit us at www.whfc.org/webinars/

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

12:00PM-12:30PM EST

Meet our China Adoption Team and learn more about adoption from China - Including the current state of adoptions during COVID.  Children 2-13 years old need families. Explore if adoption from China is right for your family!

To view our full list of webinars, visit us at www.whfc.org/webinars/

Monday, March 21, 2022

12:00PM-12:30PM

Join Wide Horizons For Children Staff to learn more about adopting a child Down syndrome.  We will discuss how to assess your readiness to welcome one of these amazing kids into your family.  We will also review which countries have the biggest need and how to get started!

To view our full list of webinars, visit us at www.whfc.org/webinars/

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

12:00PM-12:30PM EST

Join Wide Horizons For Children staff to learn more about adopting a sibling group. We'll discuss a range of topics from who are the kids to program options to finances. This is a unique opportunity to explore if adopting siblings is right for you!

To view our full list of webinars, visit us at www.whfc.org/webinars/

Adopting From Colombia

Tuesday June 14, 2022  12:00P-12:30P EST

Meet our Colombia Adoption Team and learn more about adoption from Colombia. Children of all ages need families, including siblings. Flexible requirements, including singles and LGBTQ applicants.  Explore if adoption from Colombia is right for your family!

Our camps focus on building relationships, learning about the culture, and having fun. For many families, heritage camp is an annual tradition and an important developmental step in an adoptee’s life. All family members are invited to attend our events.

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Who is invited

• Campers between the ages of 4 (by August 1, 2022) to 6th grade completed.

• Junior high students who have completed 7th and 8th grade.

• Adults are encouraged to volunteer and attend workshops.

• Nursery is available for younger children.

• High school students have fun volunteering as teen counselors!

Activities for everyone

• Learning about your family dual heritage

• Making new friends

• Parents enjoy attending workshops and conversing

• Friday evening is Family Night. More details will be sent later. This evening event is free.

• Saturday will conclude with a special program presented by the campers

• Enjoy shopping? Camp store will sell items from Birth Country

Costs

• $175 per camper

• $115 per junior high student

• $65 per high school teen counselor

• $85 per Parent Package

Our camps focus on building relationships, learning about the culture, and having fun. For many families, heritage camp is an annual tradition and an important developmental step in an adoptee’s life. All family members are invited to attend our events.

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​

Who is invited

• Campers between the ages of 4 (by August 1, 2022) to 6th grade completed.

• Junior high students who have completed 7th and 8th grade.

• Adults are encouraged to volunteer and attend workshops.

• Nursery is available for younger children.

• High school students have fun volunteering as teen counselors!

Activities for everyone

• Learning about your family dual heritage

• Making new friends

• Parents enjoy attending workshops and conversing

• Friday evening is Family Night. More details will be sent later. This evening event is free.

• Saturday will conclude with a special program presented by the campers

• Enjoy shopping? Camp store will sell items from Birth Country

Costs

• $175 per camper

• $115 per junior high student

• $65 per high school teen counselor

• $85 per Parent Package

Our camps focus on building relationships, learning about the culture, and having fun. For many families, heritage camp is an annual tradition and an important developmental step in an adoptee’s life. All family members are invited to attend our events.

​

​

Who is invited

• Campers between the ages of 4 (by August 1, 2022) to 6th grade completed.

• Junior high students who have completed 7th and 8th grade.

• Adults are encouraged to volunteer and attend workshops.

• Nursery is available for younger children.

• High school students have fun volunteering as teen counselors!

Activities for everyone

• Learning about your family dual heritage

• Making new friends

• Parents enjoy attending workshops and conversing

• Friday evening is Family Night. More details will be sent later. This evening event is free.

• Saturday will conclude with a special program presented by the campers

• Enjoy shopping? Camp store will sell items from Birth Country

Costs

• $175 per camper

• $115 per junior high student

• $65 per high school teen counselor

• $85 per Parent Package

A.B.C. Heritage Camp 

African, BIPOC, and Caribbean Adoptee Heritage Camp

Dates and times

Saturday, August 6, 2022
Camp is from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM 

Location

Watermark Church, Fort Worth

8000 Western Hills Blvd, Ft Worth, TX 76108

Who is invited

• Any adoptive family with children from Africa, the Caribbean, or who are BIPOC adoptees are welcome to attend!
• Campers between the ages of 4 (by August 1, 2022) to 12th grade completed.
• Free nursery is available for children 3 and under.
• Activities for parents include adoptive parenting workshops, traditional lunch, and time in the afternoon to visit booths inlcuding activities and an opportunity to meet black-owned businesses in the community

Activities for everyone

• Learning about adoption and identity
• Making new friends and connecting with others
• Learning about different African and Caribbean countries, and famous Black Americans through activity stations tailored to different age groups
• Parents enjoy attending workshops and connecting with other families
• Lots of delicious food! 
• Enjoy shopping? We'll have Black-Owned Business vendors from the DFW area that you can meet with!

Cost

• $45 per person (includes all activities and lunch)

Questions?

We are here to serve you. Email joy@dillonadopt.com or call us at 918-749-4600.

Open Adoption Conversations with Adoptive and Birth Parents take place Tuesday, September 27th, from 7:00-8:30 pm. During our Open Adoption Conversations with Adoptive and Birth Parents, we will have 2-3 adoptive families and the birth parents of the families come to talk about their personal experiences with open adoption through Adoptions From The Heart. This event is for you if you have any questions about the adoption process, placement, planning, or anything related. To register, be sure to contact MarthaP@afth.org by September 20th. 

Our education course, Adoptive Parents Self-Care Tips: Mental Health & Wellness, takes place Monday, October 3rd, from 7:30-8:30 pm. The goal of this course will be to take a deeper look into Mental Health and Wellness practices during the adoption journey and in the post-adoption season as new parents. AFTH knows that this isn’t always easy to do; it can be mentally draining for both prospective parents and adoptive parents, so it’s essential to take a step back to focus on one’s mental health and wellness. We will address areas of challenge and discuss strategies for self-care. Whether you are waiting to adopt or already home as a placed family, you can learn practical tools for self-care and wellness in this meeting. To register, be sure to contact OliviaS@afth.org by September 26th.

Tuesday, October 4th, from 6:30-7:30 pm, Adoptions From The Heart is hosting the third ed series of the month, Adopting a Child with Disabilities. During this discussion, we will be joined by families open to speaking about their experience parenting a child with disabilities. Adoptions From The Heart has grown to understand and teach that we eliminate the fear of the unknown by having conversations. To register, be sure to contact MarilynR@afth.org by September 27th.