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You are invited to attend Open Hearts, Open Homes - The Chapel's Adoption Conference (including Foster Care, Safe Families and Adoption).
(You do not need to be a member of The Chapel to attend this conference.)
The keynote speaker is Jeff Griffin, co-senior pastor of The Chapel and an adoptive parent of two, and will include a variety of breakout sessions, resources, networking opportunities, and DCFS training hours.
The conference will take place April 17th at the Libertyville Campus (1200 American Way, Libertyville, IL 60048) from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.
The cost is $20.00 including a light breakfast and a catered lunch.
Please register on-line by April 11 at [url=http://chapel.org/adoption]The Chapel - Compassion: Adoption Ministry[/url] or in The Chapel lobbies on April 10/11. The Breakout titles are as follows (see the website for additional info):
First Breakout Choice (choose one)
1. Beginning the Adoption Journey
2. Helping Children Heal
3. Becoming a Safe Family
4. Adoption Conversations
Second Breakout Choice (choose one)
1. Bonding Through Play (Theraplay)
2. The Men' s Panel
3. Why you Should Consider Being a Foster Parent
4. Adopting Children with Special Needs (Parent Panel)
For more information or to volunteer, contact buildingfamilies@chapel.org.
We hope to see you there.