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Each year, Children's Home Society hosts a number of events and participates in partnerships to benefit local services. preparation and training About the training course Targets new U.S. requirements established by the Hague Convention* The U.S. Government now requires prospective adoptive parents to have at least ten hours of preparation and training designed to promote a successful inter-country adoption. Children’s Home Society of Washington is one of a select group of agencies providing international adoption home-studies and training that have met the U.S. State Department’s new standards as certified by the Council on Accreditation (COA)—Adoption’s highest recognition. Presented by: Children’s Home Society of Washington Location: Children’s Home Society of Washington 5929 Westgate Boulevard Suite D Tacoma, WA 98406-6802 When: August 8, 2008, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Light snacks provided also August 9, 2008, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Continental breakfast and lunch provided Fee: Registration fee is $200 per couple or single Contact: Barbara Guerrero Children’s Home Society of Washington 5929 Westgate Boulevard Suite D Tacoma, WA 98406-6802 (253) 472-3355 barbarag@chs-wa.org * For more information about the Hague Convention, visit: http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/convention/convention_462.html Aligning Practice and Development About the workshop Vulnerable and opportunistic---the highly adaptive adolescent brain prepares itself to function in the adult world. Developmental imperatives that unfold during the transition to adulthood lead adolescents to seek out experiences through relationships, romance, and risk-taking. The pliable neural pathways record the experiences, noting with special emphasis those most rewarding. Arriving at adolescence with a trauma history further complicates the negotiation of developmental tasks. Intrusive memories, impaired attachment skills, and somatic reminders may misdirect the adolescent's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Neuroscience challenges practitioners to realign their expectaions and interventions with the developing adolescent brain in mind. This workshop provides an overview of brain structure and function, brain development specific during adolescence; effects of trauma on the brain and mind; and implications for practice. Presented by: Julie Rosenzweig, Ph.D, LCSW Location: Garfield Community Center When: May 13th, 2008 Hours: 9:00am-4:30pm Fee: $100.00 For more information, please see: http://www.cascadia-training.org/INFO_adolescentbrain.html Workshops and Classes The North Seattle Family Center is pleased to announce the following workshops and classes to be held during the months of December 2006 and January 2007. 3200 125th Street Suite #2 Seattle, WA 98125 LITTLE STARS CAMP FIRE BOYS AND GIRLS Where: Auburn Family Resource Center 4338 Auburn Way North, Auburn, 98002 When: Weekly starting Thursday June 21st from 2-3pm Cost: $20.00 a year Contact: Sue McDaniel @ 253-850-2551 Activities expose children 3-5 years of age to music, listening skills, nature, their community, nutrition and dramatic play contribute to a developing sense of identity and personal confidence. |