Workshop Series

Baby Care for International Adoptive Parents

Date:  February 8, 2009

Time:  10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Place:  IAC Center, 2 Tree Farm Road, Suite A200, Pennington, NJ

This workshop is for you if you are waiting to adopt internationally and would like to learn about baby/child adjustment and care in a comfortable setting with other prospective international adoptive parents.  In addition, some adoption agencies will accept this workshop as partial fulfillment of your home study requirements (certificates will be issued).

Workshop Facilitator:  Jane Cramer, MSW, is an IAC Center Support Group Leader for our International Pre-Adopt Group, Foster-to-Adopt Group, and our upcoming First Year Home Group.  Jane has also worked for an adoption agency and assisted hundreds of families to complete adoptions internationally and through the foster care system.  She understands the joys and challenges of adopting children through these systems.  She has provided pre-adoption trainings to teach over 500 prospective parents' practical information that helps them to anticipate the needs of their children at the time of adoption and over their lifespan. She has traveled to several Asian countries to visit children living in orphanages.  Jane is known for her knowledge base, ability to translate complex issues and use of humor.

Becoming a parent is a joyous experience. Many parents begin to feel excited yet nervous about their various expectations for meeting their child and the first months of parenting their child. This workshop will cover both basic childcare and issues specific to international adoption, particularly tools and strategies to help you adjust your child to their new home life with you.  This baby care class will help parents begin to feel more confident and comfortable prior to their new arrival. It will allow new adoptive parents to learn in a setting that allows them to feel open to asking questions and meeting others with similar stories.  

You will learn about:

• Preparing for international travel
• How to care for your child while overseas and what to bring on your trip 
• Expectations and tips for meeting your child
• Surviving the flight home
• Impacts of institutionalization and typical medical issues
• Basic baby care and medical care
• Strategies for adjusting and transitioning your child at home
• Understanding your child's needs
• Psychological: Adoption issues
• How to choose a pediatrician

You will have plenty of time to ask questions as well.

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Destination: 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540

For additional information:
Phone 609-737-8750, or E-mail: workshops@iaccenter.com

Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required and should be completed at least one week prior to the event. Payment must be received in order to confirm your registration. Cancellations must be received at least three days prior to the event.