Event Registration

Pregnancy and Adoption

Feb

13

Monday

"Parents in Process" Winter 2012 Classes (#3 of 3)

Saint Mary Villa  |  Nashville, TN (Map It)

A three-session, ten-hour pre-adoption program (class + homework) providing participants with a manual full of information needed to prepare for international adoption. Education is mandatory and the commitment to either your placing agency education of our education is acceptable, but one must be completed prior to finalization of study. ~ Contact Hallie Bishop for questions or to make a reservation (hbishop@cctenn.org or 615-352-3087 X-265)

Jan

30

Monday

"Parents in Process" Winter 2012 Classes (#1 of 3)

Saint Mary Villa  |  Nashville, TN (Map It)

A three-session, ten-hour pre-adoption program (class + homework) providing participants with a manual full of information needed to prepare for international adoption. Education is mandatory and the commitment to either your placing agency education of our education is acceptable, but one must be completed prior to finalization of study. ~ Contact Hallie Bishop for questions or to make a reservation (hbishop@cctenn.org or 615-352-3087 X-265)

Feb

18

Saturday

Adoption Preparation Conference - Columbia

3019 Cayce Lane  |  Columbia, TN (Map It)

Are you adopting a child or considering adoption? Please join us in Columbia on Saturday February 18, 2012 from 9AM – 4PM for a day of exploration and learning. All are welcome! ~ Topics to be discussed include: Attachment Parenting & Attunement / Stress Reactions, Traumatic Experiences & the Developing Brain / Helping Children Calm Down to Promote Attachment / Safe Communication Skills WHEN: 8:30AM Registration / 9:00AM – 4:00PM (Lunch is provided) Location: St.

Mar

10

Saturday

Adoption Preparation Conference - Cookeville

421 North Washington Avenue  |  Cookeville, TN (Map It)

Are you adopting a child or considering adoption? Please join us in Cookeville on Saturday March 10, 2012 from 9AM – 4PM for a day of exploration and learning. All are welcome! ~ Topics to be discussed include: Attachment Parenting & Attunement; Stress Reactions, Traumatic Experiences & the Developing Brain; Helping Children Calm Down to Promote Attachment; and Safe Communication Skills ~ WHEN: 8:30AM Registration; 9:00AM – 4:00PM (Lunch is provided) WHERE: St.

Waiting Families

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Please call us if you would like more information about our families waiting to adopt.

(615) 352-3087 x256 or toll free 1-800-227-3002

Resources

  • Birthparent.us - Dedicated to providing neutral and factual information about adoption to women, men and family members who are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy.
  • Tapestrybooks.com - Find adoption books, videos, and articles from experts, for making educated choices during the adoption process.

Events

Free 5K Walk for Adoption 10am, Saturday, November 19, 2011Band Shell at Centennial ParkRegister by November 4 for a free gift www.fcsnashville.org/register or Jocelyn King, 615-340-9737

Jan

30

Monday

"Parents in Process" Winter 2012 Classes (#1 of 3)

Saint Mary Villa  |  Nashville, TN (Map It)

A three-session, ten-hour pre-adoption program (class + homework) providing participants with a manual full of information needed to prepare for international adoption. Education is mandatory and the commitment to either your placing agency education of our education is acceptable, but one must be completed prior to finalization of study. ~ Contact Hallie Bishop for questions or to make a reservation (hbishop@cctenn.org or 615-352-3087 X-265)

Feb

13

Monday

"Parents in Process" Winter 2012 Classes (#3 of 3)

Saint Mary Villa  |  Nashville, TN (Map It)

A three-session, ten-hour pre-adoption program (class + homework) providing participants with a manual full of information needed to prepare for international adoption. Education is mandatory and the commitment to either your placing agency education of our education is acceptable, but one must be completed prior to finalization of study. ~ Contact Hallie Bishop for questions or to make a reservation (hbishop@cctenn.org or 615-352-3087 X-265)

Feb

18

Saturday

Adoption Preparation Conference - Columbia

3019 Cayce Lane  |  Columbia, TN (Map It)

Are you adopting a child or considering adoption? Please join us in Columbia on Saturday February 18, 2012 from 9AM – 4PM for a day of exploration and learning. All are welcome! ~ Topics to be discussed include: Attachment Parenting & Attunement / Stress Reactions, Traumatic Experiences & the Developing Brain / Helping Children Calm Down to Promote Attachment / Safe Communication Skills WHEN: 8:30AM Registration / 9:00AM – 4:00PM (Lunch is provided) Location: St.

Mar

10

Saturday

Adoption Preparation Conference - Cookeville

421 North Washington Avenue  |  Cookeville, TN (Map It)

Are you adopting a child or considering adoption? Please join us in Cookeville on Saturday March 10, 2012 from 9AM – 4PM for a day of exploration and learning. All are welcome! ~ Topics to be discussed include: Attachment Parenting & Attunement; Stress Reactions, Traumatic Experiences & the Developing Brain; Helping Children Calm Down to Promote Attachment; and Safe Communication Skills ~ WHEN: 8:30AM Registration; 9:00AM – 4:00PM (Lunch is provided) WHERE: St.

Volunteer

Catholic Charities of Tennessee, Inc. is able to provide quality service thanks to the helping hands and hearts of our volunteers.  We appreciate the gifts of their time and talents. 

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for Catholic Charities Pregnancy Counseling and Adoptions Services please see the list of opportunities below.

To See other volunteer opportunities at Catholic Charities click here

Adoption Support & Preservation

As families built through adoption grow, they can experience growing pains - ASAP is designed to create and maintain a seamless statewide system of pre- and post-adoption services in Tennessee. ASAP is an innovative program that supports children and families as they create and maintain connections and access services that support permanency. ASAP is working to develop the capacity of communities across Tennessee to better nurture their adoptive families.

Understanding Infant Adoptions

The curriculum developed by the Infant Adoption Training Initiative is designed to train health care professionals such as nurses, social workers and public health staff how to provide adoption information and referrals to pregnant women. The training provides participants with opportunities for self-reflection and open discussion of issues facing women with unplanned pregnancies as well as the different service providers available in their areas.

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