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Join us for a FREE VIRTUAL support group session via Zoom, Friday, May 2, 8:00-9:30 pm EST

“Preparing for the Launch - School and Life”

with Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Pediatrician, Dr. Jane Aronson sponsored by Concerned Persons for Adoption

Dr. Aronson’s discussion will be on the school environment and creating shared commitments and goals for your child with their teachers. The conversation will include sensitivity and tolerance, school support, advocacy, and more with the goal of preparing your child for further education and independence.

As an adoptive parent, Dr. Aronson offers a unique perspective on how we can assist our children navigate school situations and coach them to advocate for themselves. Take this opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts and concerns. Resources and ideas will be shared with those who attend.

https://fs17.formsite.com/cpfanj/CanWeTalk/index

Please click link below for a pdf copy of the "Can We Talk" flyer:

Preparing for the Launch - School and Life Talk - Dr. Jane Aronson.pdf

We look forward to “seeing” you!

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CPFA offers great opportunities to network with other adoptive/pre-adoptive parents. CPFA is a volunteer organization working to support those who wish to adopt and provides educational and networking resources to those who have adopted. Membership is encouraged and is open to anyone concerned with adoption

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For those who have adopted an International Child:

Now would be a good time to review your child’s adoption documentation.

Birth Certificate
Certificate of Citizenship / Naturalization papers
Current Passports. If do not have a US passport, to apply for one.
First Adoption Decree
Social Security Card (with updated citizenship status if obtained prior to obtaining citizenship)

Even if you have a certificate of citizenship for your child, their status may not be listed correctly with Social Security. To check, contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213.

For more info: www.ssa.gov/ ssnumber/ss5doc.htm

Other documents you may want to obtain are:

Drivers License (if of age)
State ID card if do not have a drivers license
Voter registration if over 18. Will ask you of want to register when applying for drivers license/state id card if they are over 18.

You can click the link below for information on Proof of Citizenship for U.S. Citizens: Documents Used (2024):

https://www.uscitizenship.info/us-citizenship/proof-of-us-citizenship/

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Stepping Out of Adoption’s Shadow:

Confronting the Problem of Unlicensed Adoption Intermediaries and Online Advertising in Private Domestic Adoption

by Celeste Liversidge, Esq. and Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard

A surge in online adoption advertising and the proliferation of unlicensed adoption intermediaries (aka "baby brokers") in the past decade have created a troubling landscape for those impacted by private domestic adoption. Licensed adoption professionals, policymakers, and child welfare advocates should work together to safeguard the well-being of all parties involved in private domestic adoption through education, law enforcement, and legislation.

Below is the link for the complete article:

https://adoptioncouncil.org/publications/baby-brokers/

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For a PDF version of this article, click below:

Collaborating for School Success.pdf

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For any questions, inquiries or information about CPFANJ or upcoming events, please contact us at:

[email protected]

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