January 2021
Activism in Adoption Series hosted by On Your Feet Foundation – Sponsored by ACI
Adoption Center of Illinois (ACI) is proud to sponsor On Your Feet Foundation Activism in Adoption Series. PRESENTED VIA ZOOM Throughout 2021, On Your Feet Foundation will be hosting a monthly speaker series for all sides of the triad that continues to expand on key topics explored in our first 4 session in October 2020: Race, Resilience and Relationships in adoption. The series is being presented in 4 chapters with each chapter covering the three topics with renowned speakers. Our…
Find out more »February 2021
Program Introduction Meeting – LIVE WEBINAR
If you are considering adoption, the first step is to attend a Program Introduction meeting. These meetings are held on a monthly basis and are free to the public. This meeting will be a live webinar. Pre-registration is required for all meetings. This can be completed by clicking "find out more" and scrolling to "register here" link. The following topics are covered at Program Introduction Meetings: ACI adoption programs and services Application and home study process Fee schedules Requirements to…
Find out more »Domestic Adoption and Illinois Law – LIVE WEBINAR
Attorney Genie Miller Gillespie will discuss the steps that prospective adoptive parents should take to achieve a safe and legal adoption. Discussion will focus on the legal issues in adoption, which include proper preparation, termination of parental rights, limiting legal risk, applicable Illinois and federal law, the process of doing an Illinois adoption, and the complications of an interstate adoption. REGISTER HERE Free for ACI Families/Alumni $30 for Non-ACI families Payment for Non-ACI families can be made by…
Find out more »March 2021
Prenatal Drug and Alcohol Exposure: What Prospective Parents Need to Know – LIVE WEBINAR
Some children who are placed for adoption were prenatally exposed to drugs and/or alcohol. While this may alarm prospective parents, increased awareness can be helpful. This class will teach prospective parents about the effects of prenatal drug and alcohol exposure, explore what related symptoms can look like over time, and outline available services for children and families who need them. This can help prospective parents make decisions, gain a frame of reference for potential concerns, and ultimately maximize their child’s…
Find out more »Program Introduction Meeting – LIVE WEBINAR
If you are considering adoption, the first step is to attend a Program Introduction meeting. These meetings are held on a monthly basis and are free to the public. This meeting will be a live webinar. Pre-registration is required for all meetings. This can be completed by clicking "find out more" and scrolling to "register here" link. The following topics are covered at Program Introduction Meetings: ACI adoption programs and services Application and home study process Fee schedules Requirements to…
Find out more »April 2021
Program Introduction Meeting – LIVE WEBINAR
If you are considering adoption, the first step is to attend a Program Introduction meeting. These meetings are held on a monthly basis and are free to the public. This meeting will be a live webinar. Pre-registration is required for all meetings. This can be completed by clicking "find out more" and scrolling to "register here" link. The following topics are covered at Program Introduction Meetings: ACI adoption programs and services Application and home study process Fee schedules Requirements to…
Find out more »African-American Hair Care: Styles 4 Kidz Hands-On Hair Care Workshop Level 1 – At ACI Office
This textured hair care presentation provides an overview of basic hair care, types, textures, and skincare. This class will also cover an overview of protective styles, product recommendations and an introduction to individual braiding, plus Q&A with S4K stylist. REGISTRATION: To register for this class, please email registration@adoptillinois.org. Please include in the email (1) name of the class (2) full names of those planning to attend (3) email addresses and (4) phone numbers. Free for ACI Families/Alumni…
Find out more »May 2021
Understanding Trauma: How Hard Experiences Can Affect Children and Why if Matters for You – LIVE WEBINAR
Children who are placed for adoption have lived through hard experiences, from separation from their birth parents to neglect, abuse, and other forms of trauma. As you prepare to adopt a child, it is important for you to know that trauma affects child development in ways that influence emotions, behavior, and relationships. This class will help you understand your child through a trauma lens, which can help you respond to their unique needs. It is presented by Corinne Fleming, Psy.D.,…
Find out more »Program Introduction Meeting – LIVE WEBINAR
If you are considering adoption, the first step is to attend a Program Introduction meeting. These meetings are held on a monthly basis and are free to the public. This meeting will be a live webinar. Pre-registration is required for all meetings. This can be completed by clicking "find out more" and scrolling to "register here" link. The following topics are covered at Program Introduction Meetings: ACI adoption programs and services Application and home study process Fee schedules Requirements to…
Find out more »June 2021
Program Introduction Meeting – LIVE WEBINAR
If you are considering adoption, the first step is to attend a Program Introduction meeting. These meetings are held on a monthly basis and are free to the public. This meeting will be a live webinar. Pre-registration is required for all meetings. This can be completed by clicking "find out more" and scrolling to "register here" link. The following topics are covered at Program Introduction Meetings: ACI adoption programs and services Application and home study process Fee schedules Requirements to…
Find out more »Prenatal Drug and Alcohol Exposure: What Prospective Parents Need to Know – LIVE WEBINAR
Some children who are placed for adoption were prenatally exposed to drugs and/or alcohol. While this may alarm prospective parents, increased awareness can be helpful. This class will teach prospective parents about the effects of prenatal drug and alcohol exposure, explore what related symptoms can look like over time, and outline available services for children and families who need them. This can help prospective parents make decisions, gain a frame of reference for potential concerns, and ultimately maximize their child’s…
Find out more »July 2021
Domestic Adoption and Illinois Law – LIVE WEBINAR
Attorney Genie Miller Gillespie will discuss the steps that prospective adoptive parents should take to achieve a safe and legal adoption. Discussion will focus on the legal issues in adoption, which include proper preparation, termination of parental rights, limiting legal risk, applicable Illinois and federal law, the process of doing an Illinois adoption, and the complications of an interstate adoption. REGISTER HERE Free for ACI Families/Alumni $30 for Non-ACI families Payment for Non-ACI families can be made by…
Find out more »August 2021
Understanding Trauma: How Hard Experiences Can Affect Children and Why if Matters for You – LIVE WEBINAR
Children who are placed for adoption have lived through hard experiences, from separation from their birth parents to neglect, abuse, and other forms of trauma. As you prepare to adopt a child, it is important for you to know that trauma affects child development in ways that influence emotions, behavior, and relationships. This class will help you understand your child through a trauma lens, which can help you respond to their unique needs. It is presented by Corinne Fleming, Psy.D.,…
Find out more »September 2021
African-American Hair Care: Styles 4 Kidz Hands-On Hair Care Workshop Level 2 – At ACI Office
REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE ONLY IF YOU HAVE TAKEN LEVEL 1 Step-by-step, hands-on instruction on how to do up to three simple hairstyles; ponytails, twists, basic underhand braiding; plus Q&A with S4K stylist. Includes a hair care bundle for each parent-child pair. Parents attend with their child and practice styling on their own child. Child's hair should be clean, de-tangled and loose hair (not in a protective style). REGISTRATION: To register for this class, please email registration@adoptillinois.org. …
Find out more »December 2021
Domestic Adoption and Illinois Law – LIVE WEBINAR
Attorney Genie Miller Gillespie will discuss the steps that prospective adoptive parents should take to achieve a safe and legal adoption. Discussion will focus on the legal issues in adoption, which include proper preparation, termination of parental rights, limiting legal risk, applicable Illinois and federal law, the process of doing an Illinois adoption, and the complications of an interstate adoption. REGISTER HERE Free for ACI Families/Alumni $30 for Non-ACI families Payment for Non-ACI families can be made by…
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