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64% are 9 years old or older
19% are 14 years old or older

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Youth in Transition - October 10, 2012
Northglenn, CO

Youth in Transition
“Advocating for your youth during their transition into adulthood”

Northglenn

Date: October 10, 2012

Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location:
Community Reach
11285 Highline Dr.
Northglenn, CO 80233

Cost: FREE

This class is primarily for parents and caregivers of youth who were adopted or are living with kinship family members, including youth in out-of-home placement, in order to provide support for these families through resources and tools. Foster parents and professionals are also welcome.

Class size is limited, so register early. For additional information, contact Lucretia Miller at 1-800-451-5246 or by email.

Class size is limited, so register early.

Adam Robe, MSW, a former foster child and adoptee, is the CEO for Foster Care Alumni of America. He has more than a decade in the social work field and has helped hundreds of foster children and their families adjust to tough life changes. Adam is the author of the Robbie the Rabbit™ books a series of children’s stories designed specifically for children in foster care. He is also a contributing author to the book, Flux: Life After Foster Care.

In this workshop, participants will learn:

Youth perspectives regarding their transition into adulthood

About the challenges of youth transitioning out of their adoptive home

How to advocate for your youth’s needs

How to create lifelong connections with your youth

Snacks and beverages will be provided. Due to the sensitive nature of the material being discussed, we ask that you make other arrangements for child care. Funding is available for respite care; please contact Erik Penn at epenn@adoptex.org for details.

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The Colorado Post-Adoption Resource Center is funded through the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program, Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Child Welfare, in partnership with The Adoption Exchange. This training is co-hosted by the Colorado Coalition of Adoptive Families in partnership with Community Champions network.

Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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