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FAIR FAMILY FUN – YOU ARE INVITED FAIR HOLIDAY PARTY: Save December 3, 2:00-4:30 Los Altos Youth Center 1 North San Antonio Rd. Los Altos Especially for families with elementary children and younger. Older kids will enjoy helping. Waiting families are welcome. Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas crafts, Santa, a giant Candyland game, great company. What to Bring:
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YOUR RSVP HELPS US PLAN! Contact Kim coffee@holinet.com to let us know how many people are coming, their ages, and if you could help at the party. Teens are especially wanted and needed to help.
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Thursdays. 6:30-8:30pm. Parent Support and Networking Group. San Jose. Contact Louise before coming to see if group is meeting. Louise@rainbow-family.org
Wed. Dec. 13. 7:15pm. East Bay FAIR Adoptive Parents Group Oakland. Contact Susan sooz@bba.com or Ellen epompa@pdarra.org
Wed. Dec. 13. 7:30-9:30pm. Parent Support Group. Palo Alto. An ongoing support group for adoptive parents of older school aged children, teens and up. Parents of young kids, see Jan. 8, below. Lansing@fairfamilies.org if you plan to come. New meeting place.
Thurs. Dec 14. 7:30-9:30pm. Coastside FAIR. Half Moon Bay Area support group. Share your story, your current challenge, or your latest success. RSVP to Judith 650-856-3513 (FAIR)
Sat. Jan. 6. All Day. Resolve Adoption Conference. Oakland. Excellent opportunity for pre-adoptive parents. Some parenting and post adoption issues also. Call Resolve at 415-788-672.
Mon. Jan 8. 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. This is a new group, just for adoptive parents of infants and young children. Discussion topics will be brought up by the group members but will include talking about adoption with your child and others, and developing new family traditions to include adoption and your child’s heritage. Facilitated by experienced FAIR adoptive parents. BAAS meeting room. 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP to Lansing lansing@fairfamilies.org
PLANNING AHEAD: MORE FAIR FAMILY FUN
LUNAR NEW YEAR party. Sunday afternoon, February 4. Los Altos Youth Center. Details soon. This will be an expanded party, with the theme of celebrating your child’s ethnicity/culture. Every adoptive family is a blending of cultures. Join us for fun and learning. All adoptive families are welcome.
FAIR on ICE: Saturday, March 17, 5:30-7:30pm, rain or shine. Winter Lodge, Palo Alto. Save the date! Everyone is invited. Also, FAIR annual meeting and elections. Want to serve on the Board? Call Lansing for information.
FAIR FAMILY FUNFAIR HOLIDAY PARTY: Save December 3, 2:00-4:30 Los Altos Youth Center 1 North San Antonio Rd. Los Altos Especially for families with elementary children and younger. Older kids will enjoy helping. Waiting families are welcome. Multicultural crafts, Santa, a giant Candyland game, and more. Bring a small wrapped present with your child(ren’s) full name. YOUR RSVP HELPS US PLAN! Contact Kim coffee@holinet.com or the FAIR Warmline 650-856-3513 to leave a message. Let us know how many people, their ages, and if you could help with crafts or treats. Teens are especially wanted and needed to help.***** LUNAR NEW YEAR party. Sunday afternoon, February 4. Watch for details. FAIR on ICE: The next party will be from 5:30-7:30pm on Saturday, March 17, rain or shine. Save the date! The October party was a huge success. It was wonderful to see over 75 skaters and the enthusiastic "encouragers" who watched and visited. |
Wed. Nov 1. 7-9pm. AFTER. Mountain View. Issues of Adolescence and Adoption. Wanda Dean, LCSW. BAAS, 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP Susan 408-573-8222x205.
Thurs. Nov. 1,8,15,29. 6:30-8:30pm. Parent Support and Networking Group. San Jose. Available weekly. Come when you can. Call Louise before coming. 408-729-6708.
Wed. Nov. 8. 7:15pm. East Bay FAIR Adoptive Parents Group Oakland. Now meeting once a month. New members welcome. Contact Susan sooz@bba.com or Ellen epompa@pdarra.org
Wed. Nov. 8. 7:30-9:30pm. Parent Support Group. Palo Alto. An ongoing support group for adoptive parents of older school aged children, teens and up. Parents of young kids, see new group meeting Nov. 13. New members always welcome. Contact Lansing lansing@fairfamilies.org if you plan to come. New meeting place.
Thurs. Nov. 9. 7:30-9:30pm. Coastside FAIR. Half Moon Bay Area support group. Share your story, your current challenge, or your latest success. RSVP to Judith through FAIR.
Mon. Nov. 13. 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. FAIR is offering a new group, just for adoptive parents of infants and young children. Discussion topics will be brought up by the group members but will include talking about adoption with your child and others, and developing new family traditions to include adoption and your child’s heritage. Facilitated by experienced FAIR adoptive parents. BAAS meeting room. 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP before coming to Lansing lansing@fairfamilies.org
Tues. Nov. 14. 7-9pm. AFTER. Monterey. School and Adoption Issues. What to tell, how to work with the school on adoption related issues and behavior. RSVP. 831-649-3033.
Tues. Nov. 16. 6:30-8:30pm. AFTER. Belmont. Drug Exposed Kids. Common effects of prenatal drug exposure and how to help. RSVP 650-595-7631. Lori Esposito
Tues. Nov. 28. 7-9pm. AFTER Class. See Nov. 14. Santa Cruz. 831-649-3033.
The following workshops are not sponsored by FAIR, but are recommended:
Fri. evening and Sat. Nov. 3 and 4. Family Connections Adoptions in Modesto is sponsoring a Workshop, Celebrating Adoption. Workshops and keynote presentations. Brochure: 209-869-8844.
Sat. Nov. 11. One day workshop hosted by Help One Child. "Establishing Control Over a Child with Attachment Problems, for the Sake of the Safety and Mental Health of the Child and Your Family." Presenter: Deborah Hage, MSW, author of "Therapeutic Parenting: It’s a Matter of Attitude." 9:00am-4:30pm. Menlo Park Presbyterian Church – Rm D11 ($30) Registration Information: Judy Holmes, 650-917-1210. Space limited.
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FAIR FAMILY FUN Saturday, October 14, 5:30-7:30pm What: The first FAIR on ICE party of the season will take place on at the Winter Lodge in Palo Alto. Join other FAIR families for a wonderful evening at this cozy outdoor rink. FAIR has exclusive use of the ice and the barbecue/picnic area. Non-skaters are welcome to watch, encourage, and chat. Please invite extended family members and friends. Waiting parents are welcome. Teens are encouraged to come. Strollers and wheelchairs glide beautifully on the ice, so bring the little ones! There is a covered area in case of rain. Our goal is 75 skaters. See you there! When: Saturday, October 14, 5:30-7:30pm. Two hours goes quickly! Come early. Where: Winter Lodge, 3009 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto
What to bring: A simple dinner for your family: hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. Gas barbecues and picnic tables will be ready. (There is a Safeway with a deli and a Round Table almost next to the rink.) FAIR will provide hot chocolate, cookies, cups, plates, utensils, mustard, catsup, and relish. No alcohol, please. What to expect: Fun, good company, a great time. This is one of our most popular events, definitely worth a drive. Since FAIR has the whole rink, it will be a relaxed, comfortable evening for all. Cost: $9.00 per skater, collected for the Winter Lodge at the door. This includes skate rental, but those with skates must also pay $9:00. No RSVP necessary. Just come!!! Questions? lansing@fairfamilies.org
FAIR Holiday Party: Save Sunday afternoon, December 3, for a great time. |
Wed. Oct. 4. 7-9pm. Mountain View. Creative Relationships – Bringing Therapy Home. AFTER workshop.
BAAS, 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP Susan 408-573-8222x205.Thurs. Oct. 5. 6:30-8:30pm. Parent Support and Networking Group. San Jose. Available weekly. Come when you can. Contact louise@futurefamilies.org
Wed. Oct. 11. 7:15pm. East Bay FAIR Adoptive Parents Group Oakland. Now meeting once a month. New members welcome. Ellen epompa@pdarra.org
Wed. 11& 25. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. Palo Alto. An ongoing support group for adoptive parents. New members welcome. Contact lansing@fairfamilies.org if you plan to come.
Thurs. Oct 12. 7:30-9:30pm. Coastside FAIR. Half Moon Bay Area support group. Share your story, your current challenge, or your latest success. RSVP to Judith at FAIR, 650-856-3513.
Tues. Oct 17. 7-9pm. AFTER. Monterey. Learning Disabilities. RSVP. 831-649-3033.
Tues. Oct 19. 6:30-8:30pm. AFTER. Belmont. RSVP 650-595-7631. Lori Esposito
Tues. Oct. 24. 7-9pm. AFTER Class. Learning Disabilities. Santa Cruz. 831-649-3033.
Wed. Oct 25. 7:30-9:30pm. Parent Support Group. Palo Alto. See Oct. 11 above.
The following workshops are not sponsored by FAIR, but are recommended:
Fri. Oct. 13. Helping Families get Through the Rough Times. Barb Tremitiere. Ph.D., adoptive parent. For parents and professionals. 8:30-4:30. Monterey Conference Center. Call Kinship Center for registration. ($55) 831-649-3033. A few scholarships may still be available for FAIR parents.
Fri. evening and Sat. Nov. 3 and 4. Family Connections Adoptions in Modesto is sponsoring a Workshop on Celebrating Adoption. Workshops and keynote presentations. Brochure: 209-869-8844.
Sat. Nov. 11. One day workshop hosted by Help One Child. “Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun: Learn the signs of problematic attachment and techniques to use in regaining ground as the leader of the family.” Presenter: Deborah Hage, MSW. Mid-peninsula location. ($30) Information: 650-917-1210.
FYI: Infertility Research Study. Doctoral student Bernice Goodwin seeking people to complete questionnaires. Contact her at 415-386-5644. Or Bgdissertation@aol.com .
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FAIR FAMILY FUN Thanks, Cathy, for coordinating the wonderful campout last weekend at Del Valle. About 16 families enjoyed one another, the lake, and the relatively cool weather! Campers: please send photos for publication in News from FAIR. |
Wed. Sept. 6 7-9pm. Building Healthy Friendships. Mountain View. AFTER workshop. BAAS, 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP Susan 408-573-8222x205.
Thurs. Sept. 7. 7-9pm. Parent Support and Networking Group. San Jose. Meets weekly. Contact Louise before coming for information. Info@fairfamilies.org or 408-573-8222.
Wed. or Thurs? in Sept. East Bay FAIR Adoptive Parents Group. Oakland. Now meeting once a month. New members welcome. Contact Ellen epompa@pdarra.org
Wed. Sept. 13.7-9pm. AFTER Workshop. San Jose. Drug Exposed Kids. Occupational Therapist Diane Sherman. How to help. RSVP 408-573-8222x205.
Wed. Sept. 13&27. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. Palo Alto. An ongoing support group for adoptive parents. New members welcome. Contact lansing@fairfamilies.org if you plan to come.
Thurs. Sept.14. 7:30-9:30pm. Coastside FAIR. Half Moon Bay Area support group. Share your story, your current challenge, or your latest success. info@fairfamilies.org
Tues. Sept. 19. 7-9pm. AFTER. Monterey. Childhood Depression. RSVP 831-649-3033.
Tues. Sept. 21. 6:30-8:30pm. AFTER. Belmont. Challenge Points in Parenting. Preparing for and getting through stages and phases. RSVP 650-595-7631 Lori Esposito
Tues. Sept. 27. 7-9pm. AFTER Class. Managing Behaviors. Santa Cruz. 831-649-3033.
Wed. Sept. 27. 7:30-9:30pm. Parent Support Group. Palo Alto. See Sept. 13 above.
The next family event will be the popular FAIR on ICE party on a Saturday evening in October at the Winter Lodge in Palo Alto. All ages, skaters or not, are welcome. Watch for the date and details on the website and in the October mailing.
If you would like to host a park play time, tot swim party, etc. in your area, let us announce it in the calendar. Contact lansing@fairfamilies.org
FAIR Holiday Party: Save Sunday afternoon, December 3, for a great time.
FYI: Family Connections Adoptions in Modesto is sponsoring a workshop on Friday evening and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4. Celebrating Adoption. Ron Johnson, adoptive parent and founder of the Rite of Passages Program for Teens, will be the keynote speaker. Highly recommended for all. For information call 209-869-8844.
FAIR FAMILY FUN - A SUMMER EVENT!
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 & 19 Don’t miss FAIR’s Annual Campout at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. Meet new and old friends. FAIR has reserved and paid for campsites in one area, so contact FAIR to claim your space and receive information. Cost: $20 per family. Swimming, picnic tables, fire pits, water, flush toilets, and showers - plus beautiful starry nights, wild turkeys, and great company. Campers will share a simple potluck dinner Saturday evening. Non-campers, come to the lake on Saturday. (RSVP) |
Arrive in the afternoon on Friday and beat the traffic. Or come late (before 10pm.)
This year we are asking for each camping family to pay $20 for two nights even if you can only come for one night. This will simplify our campsite assignments. First time campers welcome! There are picnic tables, fire pits, water, flush toilets, and showers - plus beautiful starry nights, wild turkeys, and great company. Campers will share a simple potluck dinner on Saturday evening.
To reserve your space, send a check for $20, made out to FAIR, to Cathy Thiemann, 1793 Barcelona Ave. San Jose 95124. For more information, call Cathy. 408-264-7244. First come, first served. Cathy will send you a map and lots of information.
FAIR meetings and activities are open to all without charge unless noted. Membership is encouraged, but all adoptive families are welcome to participate. We hope to see you soon! Check the list of support groups and AFTER educational workshops.
Wed. Aug. 2. 7-9pm. Mountain View. Positive Parenting of Children with Attention/Learning Difficulties. BAAS, 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215.
Thurs. Aug. 2. 7-9pm. Parent Support and Networking Group. San Jose. Meets weekly. Call Louise before coming for information. 408-573-8222.
Wed. or Thurs. Aug. 2 or 3. East Bay FAIR Adoptive Parents Group Oakland. Now meeting once a month. New members welcome. Call Susan 510-530-6628 or Ellen epompa@pdarra.org
Mon. Aug. 7. 7-9pm. AFTER Workshop on Self-Esteem and Adoption. San Jose.
Wed. Aug 9 & 23. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. Palo Alto. An ongoing support group for adoptive parents. New members welcome. Please call Lansing 650-328-6832 if you plan to come.
Thurs. Aug. 10. 7:30-9:30pm. Coastside FAIR. Half Moon Bay Area support group. Share your story, your current challenge, or your latest success. RSVP to Judith 650-726-2823.
Tues. Aug. 15. 7-9pm. AFTER Class. Monterey. Mentally Ill Birthparents. RSVP. 831-649-3033.
Fri., Sat., Sun. August 18-20. FAIR Annual Campout. See details above.
Tues. Aug. 22. 7-9pm. AFTER Class. Santa Cruz. Same as Aug. 15 class above.
Wed. Aug. 23. 7:30-9:30pm. Parent Support Group. Palo Alto. See Aug. 9 above.
Thurs. Aug. 24. 6:30-8:30pm. AFTER. Belmont. Fetal Alcohol Exposure. Early diagnosis and interventions. 650-595-7631. Lori Esposito.
FAIR FAMILY FUN - TWO SUMMER EVENTS!
SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1-4PM
Join other FAIR families for an afternoon at Ed Levine Park in Milpitas. Come to the lake area near the docks and boats. Paddle boats, duck, a children’s playground, shade, and space for frisbee or other games. Directions: take 237 East. It becomes Calaveras Blvd. Park is on the left in the hills.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 & 19
Don’t miss FAIR’s Annual Campout at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. Meet new and old friends. FAIR has reserved and paid for campsites in one area, so contact FAIR to claim your space and receive information. Cost: $20 per family. Swimming, picnic tables, fire pits, water, flush toilets, and showers - plus beautiful starry nights, wild turkeys, and great company. Campers will share a simple potluck dinner Saturday evening. Non-campers, come to the lake on Saturday. (RSVP)
Sun. July 2. 1-4pm. Family Day at the Park. Milpitas. Ed Levine Park. Everyone welcome. See details above.
Thurs. July 13. 7:30-9:30pm. Coastside FAIR. Half Moon Bay Area support group. Share your story, your current challenge, or your latest success.
Tues. July 11. 7:15-8:45pm. East Bay FAIR Adoptive Parents Group. Oakland. Now meeting once a month. New members welcome.
Wed. July 12. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. Palo Alto. An ongoing support group for adoptive parents. New members welcome. Next meeting August 9.
Sat. July 15. 8:15-4:00pm. Transracial Adoption Symposium. Oakland. Sponsored by Pact, An Adoption Alliance. A conference with presentations, panels, group discussion for 100 people selected to represent all aspects of transracial parenting. To register, call Pact at 415-221-6957 ASAP.
Thurs. July 22. 7-9pm. Parent Support and Networking Group. San Jose. A new group is forming with the help of AFTER. Facilitated by FAIR adoptive parents. RSVP Judy at AFTER. 408-573-8222.
FAIR meetings and activities are open to all without charge unless noted. Membership is encouraged, but all adoptive families are welcome to participate. AFTER workshops will resume in August and September. We hope to see you soon!
For information, support, and to leave messages for FAIR: 650-856-3513.
Wed. June. 7. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. Mountain View. Coming from the Heart. How to get beyond anger and resentment to compassionate and loving interventions. Presenter: Pauline Fillion, MFT. RSVP to Susan 408-573-8222x205. BAAS meeting room, 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215, Mt. View.
Thurs. June 8. 7:30-9:30pm. Coastside FAIR. Half Moon Bay Area support group. Share your story, your current challenge, or your latest success. RSVP to Judith 650-726-2823.
Wed. June 12. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. San Jose. Talking with Family Members & Others About Adoption. Presenter: Jonathan Pannor. LCSW. RSVP Susan 408-573-8222x205. At Future Families, 1671 The Alameda, Ste 201.
Tues. June 13. 7:15-8:45pm. East Bay FAIR Adoptive Parents Group. Oakland. Now meeting once a month. New members welcome. Contact Ellen for directions.
Wed. June 14 & 28. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. Palo Alto. An ongoing support group for all adoptive or fost/adopt parents. New members welcome. lansingw@fairfamilies.org
Sat. June 17, 10-2. AFTER workshop. Monterey. Raising Challenging Children. Don Mordasini, MFCC. ADHD expert and author. Bring lunch. RSVP Carolyn 831-649-3033.
Thurs. June 22, 6:30-8:30pm. AFTER workshop. Belmont. Play Therapy for Kids Pre-School through Teens. Kathy White, MFT. RSVP Lori Esposito 650-595-7631. 400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. B.
Tues. June 27. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. Santa Cruz. Raising Children who are of a Different Race or Culture. Video and Discussion. RSVP Carolyn. 831-649-3033.
Wed. June 28. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group Meeting. Palo Alto. See above. (June 14)
FAIR meetings and activities are open to all without charge unless noted. Membership is encouraged, but all adoptive families are welcome to participate. AFTER workshops are open to everyone. We hope to see you soon.
Warm Line: For information, support, and to leave messages for FAIR. 650-856-3513.
Wed. May 3. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. Mountain View. Adolescence and Adoption. Issues, parenting strategies, discipline the role of humor. Presenter: Wanda Dean Hunter, LCSW. RSVP to Susan 408-573-8222x205. BAAS meeting room, 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215, Mountain View.
Sun. May 7. 1:30-4:00pm. FAIR Family Fun at Shoreline Park in Mountain View. Meet new friends or reconnect with FAIR buddies at this beautiful park. Kite flying, boats, hiking/biking/roller blading.
Tues. May 9. 7:15-8:45pm. East Bay FAIR Adoptive Parents Group. Oakland. Now meeting once a month. New members welcome. Contact Ellen through info@fairfamilies.org for directions.
Wed. May 10 & 24. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. Palo Alto. An ongoing support group for all adoptive or fost/adopt parents. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! lansing@fairfamilies.org
Wed. May 10. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. San Jose, Mentally Ill Birthparents. Charynanne Hawkins, Early childhood educator, adoptive and foster parent. RSVP Susan 40-573-8222x205. At Future Families, 1671 The Alameda, Ste 201.
Thurs. May 11. 7:30-9:30pm. Coastside FAIR. Half Moon Bay Area support group. Share your story, your current challenge, or your latest success. Judith through info@fairfamilies.org for directions.
Tues. May 16. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. Monterey. Kinship Center. How to Help Your Child Make Friends. Teri Beck, author, parent. RSVP Carolyn 831-649-3033.
Tues. May 23. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. Santa Cruz How to Help Your Child Make Friends. Terry Beck. RSVP Carolyn. 831-649-3033.
Wed. May 24. Parent Support Group Meeting. Palo Alto. See above. (May 10)
Thurs. May 25, 6:30-8:30pm. AFTER workshop. Belmont. Building Healthy Friendships – Terry Beck, Author of Teaching Friendship Skills to Young People, parent by adoption, fostering and birth. RSVP Lori Esposito 650-595-7631. 400 Harbor Blvd. Bldg. B.
Wed. Apr. 5. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. Mountain View. How to Help Your Child Make Friends. Terry Beck, author of Building Healthy Friendships, Teaching Friendship Skills to Young People will provide tips on how to help children adopted past infancy or with special needs develop social skills. Terry is a mother of eight children by birth, adoption, fostering and legal guardianship. RSVP to Susan 408-573-8222x205. BAAS meeting room, 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215, Mountain View.
Sat. Apr. 8. 10am. Adoption Unity Gathering, Honoring the Lifelong Connections in Adoption. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St. SF. Participants are invited to place a flower on the alter to honor your family by birth or adoption. Sponsored by PACER. Contact Bob Crowe bobco@pacbell.net for more information. FAIR families received a special invitation.
Tues. Apr. 11. 7:15-8:45pm. East Bay FAIR Adoptive Parents Group. Oakland. Now meeting once a month. New members welcome. Contact Ellen mikep@pdarrl.org for information.
Tues. Apr. 11. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. Monterey. Kinship Center. Survival Skills for Parenting the Adopted Adolescent. Paul Stewart, LCSW. RSVP Carolyn 831-649-3033.
Wed. Apr. 12 & 26. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. Palo Alto. An ongoing support group for all adoptive or fost/adopt parents. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! lansing@fairfamilies.org
Wed. Apr. 12. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. San Jose. Reactive Attachment Disorder. Pauline Fillion, MFT. What works and what doesn’t. Future Families, 1671 The Alameda, Ste. 201, SJ RSVP 408-573-8222x205
Thurs. Apr. 13. 7:30-9:30pm. Coastside FAIR. Half Moon Bay Area support group. Share your story, your current challenge, or your latest success. RSVP to Judith for directions.
Thurs. Apr. 20. 6:30-8:30pm. After workshop. Belmont. Navigating the School System. Part 2. Louise McCarthy, parent by birth, adoption and fostering. San Mateo Co DSS, 400 Harbor Blvd., Bldg. B. Belmont. RSVP Lori Esposito 650-595-7631.
Tues. Apr. 25. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. Santa Cruz. Celebrating Adoption in Your Family. Priscilla Gilbertson, Ph.D., MFT. How to use everyday opportunities for expression of feelings about adoption and how to develop family rituals to help children feel understood and supported. RSVP Carolyn
Wed. Apr. 26. 7:30pm. PS. Palo Alto. See above. (April 12)
FAIR on ICE
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Wed. Mar. 1. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. Mountain View. Adoptive Parenting with Love & Logic. Bill Winnings, LMFCC. RSVP Susan 408-573-8222x205. BAAS, 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste. 215
Sat. Mar. 4. Pact Workshop. Oakland. Talking About Adoption, Talking About Ourselves. Workshop with four outstanding national adoption experts who are also triad members. 415-221-6957.
Tues. Mar. 7. East Bay FAIR Parent Support Group. Oakland. 7:15-8:45pm. Contact Ellen
Wed. Mar. 8 and 22. 7:30pm. Parent Support Group. Palo Alto. An ongoing support group for all adoptive or fost/adopt parents. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! Contact lansing@fairfamilies.org
Thurs. Mar. 9. 7:30-9:30pm. Coastside FAIR. Half Moon Bay Area support group. Share your story, your current challenge, or your latest success. Contact Judith for directions.
Thurs. Mar. 9. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. San Jose. Transracial Adoptions. Craig Clark, LMFCC and Anthony Barajas, Case Facilitator. RSVP Susan 408-573-8222x205
Thurs. Mar. 16. AFTER workshop. Belmont. 7-9pm. Siblings and Adoption. Lansing Wood, Adoptive Parent. RSVP. Susan. 408-573-8222x205. Location: 400 Harbor Blvd.Bldg. B. Belmont.
Tues. Mar. 21. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. Monterey. Celebrating Adoption in the Family. Priscilla Gilbertson, PhD, MFT. RSVP Carolyn 831-649-3033x18.
Sat. Mar. 18. 5:30-7:30pm FAIR on ICE. Winter Lodge, Palo Alto. Details above.
Sat. Mar. 18. FAIR Annual Dinner and Board Elections. At the FAIR on ICE party! Join the fun and vote for five outstanding new Board members! See FAIR on ICE directions.
Wed. Mar. 22. 7:30pm. PS. Palo Alto. See above.
Tues. Mar. 28. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. Santa Cruz. Communicating with Your Child’s Birth Family, Now and Later. Barbara Anderson, post adoption worker. RSVP Carolyn 831-649-3033x18.
FAIR LUNAR NEW YEAR PARTYSunday, FEBRUARY 6, 2000, 2-4:30pm Los Altos Youth Center 1 North San Antonio Rd. Los Altos What: A family celebration with crafts, entertainment, great food, fun. All FAIR families and friends are invited. When: Party is from 2-4:30. Activities will start at 2:00. Cost: A donation of $5-$10 per family will help with our costs. Helpers: Adults and Teen helpers: Please come early to help set up. Directions: 280 to El Monte exit - El Monte EAST to Foothill Expwy. - Foothill Expy NORTH to San Antonio Rd. - San Antonio Rd. EAST to entrance (entrance is on SOUTH side of street a couple blocks EAST of Foothill Espy. (entrance = Youth Center/Police Dept.) From 101, take San Antonio Rd exit and follow WEST to entrance. RSVP ASAP! Call Kim or Lansing right away. Teens are especially wanted and needed! Let us know if you can help. |
Tues. Feb. 1. East Bay FAIR Parent Support Group. Oakland. 7:15-8:45pm. Contact Ellen right away!
Wed. Feb. 2. AFTER workshop. Mountain View. 7-9pm. Parenting Traumatized Children. Ruth Berger, LMFCC. BAAS Meeting Room 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP Susan 408-573-8222x205.
Sun. Feb. 6. FAIR’s Lunar New Year Party. 2-4:30pm. Los Altos Youth Center. All families are welcome! Crafts, entertainment, food, fun! Join us to bring in the Year of the Dragon. Your RSVP helps us plan. Call Kim or Lansing. See above.
Wed. Feb. 9 & 23. 7:30pm. PS. Palo Alto. A friendly ongoing support group for all adoptive or fost/adopt parents. Join us to share questions, frustrations, triumphs, resources, and ideas with a supportive group of other parents. NEW MEMBERS NEEDED! Before coming for the first time and for directions, contact Lansing lansingw@earthlink.net.
Thurs. Feb. 10 . 7:30-9:30pm. Coastside FAIR. Half Moon Bay Area support group. Share your story, your current challenge, or your latest success. RSVP to Judith for directions.
Thurs. Feb. 10. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. San Jose. Drug Exposed Kids. Diane Sherman, OT. Techniques to use at home. RSVP 408-573-8222x205
Tues. Feb. 15. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. Monterey. Searching ... Carol Bishop, MFT. RSVP.
Thurs. Feb. 17. AFTER workshop. Belmont. 7-9pm. Attachment and Bonding. Craig Clark, LMFCC. RSVP. Susan. 408-573-8222x205. Location: 400 Harbor Blvd.Bldg. B. Belmont.
Tues. Feb.22. 7-9pm. AFTER workshop. Santa Cruz. How to Use a Therapist. Valerie Sudduth, LCSW. RSVP Carolyn 831-649-3033x18.
Wed. Feb.23. 7:30pm. PS. Palo Alto. See above.
Mark your calendar for the following events:
Saturday, March 4. Pact Workshop in Oakland. Talking About Adoption, Talking About Ourselves. Highly recommended. Call 415-221-6957. FAIR is a co-sponsor.
Saturday, March 18. FAIR on ICE party number two! Palo Alto. 5:30-7:30pm. Details next month. The FAIR Annual Meeting and Elections will be held at the party! Invite extended family and friends.
Palo Alto Area: Opportunity for families who want a Korean connection! Help an adult Korean with English and make a friend. Contact Patti at PASchaffer@aol.com
FAIR members receive a more detailed calendar monthly. To join us, click here!
Two new time-limited adoptive parent support groups are forming! Sign up now for a six week group facilitated by experienced adoptive parents. All parents with permanent placements are welcome. Share your questions, experiences, worries, and joys with a small group of parents who have build their family through adoption.
Wed. Jan. 12 & 26. 7:30pm. PS. Palo Alto. An ongoing support group for all adoptive or fost/adopt parents facing challenging situations or issues. Join us to share questions, frustrations, triumphs, resources, and ideas with a supportive group of other parents. Before coming for the first time and for directions, contact Lansing lansing@fairfamilies.org
Thurs. Jan. 13 . 7:30-9:30pm. Coastside FAIR. Half Moon Bay Area support group. Share your story, your current challenge, or your latest success. RSVP to Judith
Thurs. Jan. 13. 7-9pm. AFTER educational workshop. San Jose. Mindfulness & Stress Reduction. Pauline Fillion, MFCC, presenter. See AFTER Workshop flier. RSVP 408-573-8222x205
Wed. Jan. 19. 7:00pm. South County FAIR. Parents night out. Join other adoptive and fost/adopt parents for a stress-reducing dinner out. RSVP to Kim by 1/17.
Sat. Jan. 22. 12-4pm. FAIR Board of Directors. Palo Alto. RSVP Lansing lansing@fairfamilies.org
Sat. Jan. 22. 10am-2pm. Monterey. Raising Challenging Children. Don Mordasini, MFCC. Call Carolyn at 831-649-3033 for information and directions. See AFTER flier.
Tues. Jan. 25-Feb.22. 7-9pm. New San Jose Support Group. Sign up for a six week group with other parents to talk about adoptive parenting. Share resources and tips. Previous San Jose group members are welcome to join. Call Selena at the AFTER office 408-573-8222x200 for information.
Wed. Jan. 26. 7:30pm. PS. Palo Alto. See above.
Tues. February 1. Oakland Support Group target date for first meeting.
Wed. February 2. Mountain View. Parenting Traumatized Children. AFTER workshop.
Sunday, February 6. FAIR’s Lunar New Year Party. 2:00-4:30pm. Los Altos Youth Center. Details next month. For all FAIR families. Crafts, entertainment, food, fun, friends.
Saturday, March 18. Palo Alto. FAIR on ICE party number two! 5:30-7:30pm. Save the date.
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Watch your mail for News from FAIR, sent to you on December 13 by bulk mail. Lots of photos, interesting articles and a kids’ page. Palo Alto Area: Opportunity for families who want a Korean connection! Help an adult Korean with English and make a friend. Contact Patti at PASchaffer@aol.com