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During every CPFA program, there is the opportunity to have an informal discussion on any topic related to adoption. If you feel that our program topic doesn't pertain to your adoption situation, join us in our "chat room." Prior to the start of the scheduled program, an announcement is made regarding the chat room. At that time, anyone interested in the informal discussion group proceeds to the designated room. To view all past 2009 events click here.

Click here to Download our Archived 2009 Schedule of Programs and Events
Click here to Download 2010 Schedule of Programs and Events

CPFA Calendar 2010
Date Event Time
March 20

Cultural Heritage Party
Come celebrate your heritage with us! We come from many backgrounds through adoption and birth. This is an opportunity to teach our children about those traditions and for them to feel a sense of pride in their heritage. It’s also fun for children as well as adults to explore and taste the richness of other cultures. Bring a dish to share from your heritage, your child’s heritage, or both! Drinks will be supplied by CPFA. FREE to CPFA members. $10.00 per family for non-members. Click here to download the poster . To register click here: https://fs17.formsite.com/cpfanj/Heritage2010/secure_index.html

12:00 - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, April 28

CPFA Adoption Book Group
Please join us for a lively and thought-provoking discussion of the book “Black Baby White Hands: A View from the Crib”by Jaiya John. Co-sponsored by NJ ARCH; moderated by Barbara A. Rall, LCSW.

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Thursday,
May 6

12th Annual CPFA Golf Classic
Held at Black Bear Golf Course in Franklin, NJ. This is the only fundraiser for CPFA; the cost of the event includes breakfast, door prizes, greens fees, and a great luncheon. For more information please contact Hugh O’Neill, Ways & Means Chairperson at (973) 722-0795.

All Day

Wednesday,
May 26

Adoption Program - Spring Workshops
1) Adoption 101  
2) Parenting and Discipline
3) General Adoption Chat
provides an opportunity for you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about your adoption journey with CPFA board members and other adoptive parents.
New Member Orientation begins at 7:30 pm.

7:45 pm

Wednesday,
July 28

CPFA Adoption Book Group
Please join us for a lively and thought-provoking discussion of the book “Real Parents, Real Children: Parenting The Adopted Child” by Holly Van Gulden and Lisa M. Bartels-Rabb.

7:30 - 9:30 pm

Saturday,
July 17

CPFA Summer Family Picnic
Come join our family of adoptive families for a fun afternoon in the sun and water at Sunrise Lake in Lewis Morris Park in Morristown. Please bring a picnic meal for your family, snacks, chairs, towels, beach toys and beach umbrella. Come play! Free for members. Small cost for non-members. Lewis Morris Park is located 3.5 miles west of Morristown on County Road 510 (old Rt 24) for detailed directions log onto http://www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/lmdir.asp

Please RSVP by July 13 online: https://fs17.formsite.com/cpfanj/summerparty/secure_index.html

Questions or to RSVP via phone please call Lynn Riker (l.riker@verizon.net /973.736.7032)with: your name, # of adults, # of children, member: yes/no.
Click here to download flyer and details.

12:00 - 5:00 pm

Wednesday,
September 29

Adoption Program - Fall Workshops
1) The Role of the Extended Family in Adoption:
Bring your (adult) extended family to this lively discussion.
2) The Basics of Special Education in New Jersey: learn about the early intervention, IEP’s as well as your rights as a parent in the school district.
3) General Adoption Chat provides an opportunity for you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about your adoption journey with CPFA board members and other adoptive parents.
New Member Orientation begins at 7:30 pm.

7:45 pm

Saturday, October 16th

Halloween Party
Please bring a fall/Halloween themed snack or dessert to share. Drinks will be supplied by CPFA. Come in costume (Yes, adults consider dressing up!) FREE to CPFA members. $10 per family for non-members.

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Wednesday,
October 27

CPFA Adoption Book Group
Please join us for a lively and thought-provoking discussion of the book “Adoptees Come Of Age: Living Within Two Families” by Ronald J. Nydam. Adult adoptee Pam Hasegawa will lead the discussion.

7:30 - 9:30 pm

Saturday,
November 6

29th Annual “Let’s Talk Adoption”sm Conference
Join us for a full day of 36 workshops on pre- and post-adoptive issues at our 29th annual adoption conference at the Rutgers University Busch Campus Center, in Piscataway, NJ. This conference is coordinated by Concerned Persons for Adoption and is co-sponsored by the New Jersey Interagency Adoption Counsel and Rutgers University School of Social Work, Institute for Families. Continuing Education Hours approved for social workers, licensed professional counselors, and school teachers.

All Day

Saturday, December 11th

29th Holiday Party
Please join us for a fun party! Crafts, family activities and a “special visitor”. Please bring a dish or two to pass, a wrapped holiday gifts ($10.00) for your child(ren), Drinks will be supplied by CPFA. FREE to CPFA members. $10.00 per family for non-members.

12:00 - 3:00 pm

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