Childhood Mental Health Seminar

If you are a parent or professional who would like to learn more about how we can best help children with mental health needs, join us in Menomonie on Tuesday, December 16th from 6-9 pm. Mary Paulson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will be presenting Childhood Mental Health Disorders and Medications: Is It Any of the Foster/Adoptive Parent's Business? The workshop is free -- click here for event details. Hope to see you there!

"A Home for the Holidays" television special

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and Children's Network will present their 10th annual "A Home for the Holidays" CBS network television special on Tuesday, December 23rd at 7:00 pm Central time. The program raises awareness for foster care adoption and features stars such as Faith Hill, Melissa Etheridge, Kristin Chenoweth, and many others!

Plan to tune in with your family and friends to celebrate the joy of having a family - not only for Christmas but for always. You can view or print the flyer here. Let us know what you think!

Eau Claire area support group

What: Pot luck and support group for adoptive families
When: First Monday of every month, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: St. Olaf Catholic Church (click here for directions)

Free childcare is available, so bring the whole family and a dish to pass.

Email dougdeeanderson@aol.com for more information or if you plan to attend the December 1st meeting. New families are always welcome!

"A Place In My Heart" one-day conference

Coming up next Saturday, November 15th is a wonderful conference, "A Place In My Heart." Join us at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The conference will feature Juli Alvarado, who will give two presentations: From Chaos to Calm and Intentional Parenting.

Registration is $40 per person, $80 per twosome. Call Leann at 800-762-8063 to register.

Click here for the event brochure. Hope to see you there!