SEPTEMBER 2008 MEETING AGENDA

The ABC’s of domestic independent adoption, adoption “red flags” and support for post adoptive families – information you need to know

WHAT:           Open to the general public, two of Long Island's top adoption attorneys explore in separate workshops, the basics of getting started in independent domestic adoption and issues to watch for in domestic and Internation adoption.  Experts from Pederson–Krag will provide insights into a variety of important post adoptive subjects.

WHO: 

Guest Speaker:   Aaron Britvan, Counselor at Law

Is Independent domestic adoption right for you?  How do you get started?  What do you need to know today to be successful?  What are the specifics involved in the process?  These and many more questions will be answered in Mr. Britvan’s ABC’s of Domestic Adoption.

Guest Speaker:    Jeanine Castagna, Attorney at Law

What is an adoption scam and how do I safeguard against it?  How do I talk to a birth mother? Come and learn about how to plan the beginning stages of your adoption journey and what to expect in the process.  This and much more will be explored in Ms. Castagna’s Adoption Red Flags.

WHEN:
Saturday September 20^th 2008
                       6:30 PM-
New Member Orientation and Pre & Post Support Groups

7:00 PM- General Meeting

7:30 PM – Program Lectures

WHERE:  The Church of St. Jude

3606 Lufberry Avenue

Wantagh, NY  11793

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