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WELCOME OUR
NEW ARRIVALS
RUSSIA Landon Von Karina Gannon Elijah Emma Colton CHINA Jada Gia and Joe Cecilia VIETNAM Sofia Emmett Ela
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How to Begin an International Adoption

Attend one of these meetings first to get an overview of the adoption process and have your questions answered. Topics covered include cost, how long it takes, and a discussion of the special issues of adopting internationally. ACW is Hague accredited and are able to complete VA and DC home studies. Our next information dates are: Tuesday 6-8pm at our Alexandria office. Dates: June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16 and December 21. Please call (703) 549-7774 or e-mail to RSVP.


ADOPTION WITH OPEN EYES WORKSHOP
8 hour course preparing for international adoption

Topics designed to help you parent the infant or toddler from an orphanage include: Bonding, Preparing for the Abused Child, Adoption Gains and Losses, and Child Development. This is a great class to take as you seriously consider international adoption or while preparing your dossier.

Classes Scheduled: TBA

$100 for one person, $200 for two adults. Prospective grandparents encouraged to attend at half the cost.



All classes will be held at:
Blessed Sacrament Parish Center
1415 West Braddock Road
Alexandria, VA

To register, or for more information, please e-mail us or call (703) 549-7774.

Waiting Families Group This group is designed for our waiting families. If you are an ACW waitiing family and are interested in participating, please contact ACW: 703-549-7774. We look forward to seeing you there!

New Book Announcement
Former Adoption Center of Washington client has written a book about his experiences!
Fatherhood for Gay Men by Kevin McGarry


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