Abingdon
An adoption group for adults and children has started in far Southwest Virginia. Parents interested in participating should contact the AFP social worker at DePaul Family Services in Abingdon at 276-623-0881.
Training Opportunities Available to AFP families at the Abingdon DePaul Office: Preregistration is always requested and families should contact Jamie Morgan at the Abingdon office to register.
- Awareness and Dangers of "My Space" and other Internet Sites
Aug. 12, 2008, 6-8pm
Aug. 15, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm in the Cedar Bluff Office - Effective Communication
Sept. 23, 2008, 6-8pm and Sept. 26, 2008, 10am-noon - The Impact of Abuse on a Child
Dec. 2, 2008, 6-8pm and Dec. 4, 2008, 10am-noon
A group meeting for parents and children is held each month in Christiansburg. Contact the AFP Social Worker at DePaul Family Services in Christiansburg at 540-381-1848 for an updated meeting schedule.
For additional training opportunities in the Christiansburg area, contact the AFP Social Worker at the number noted above.
Roanoke
Adoption groups for parents and youth
A group meeting for parents and separately, for youth will be held from 6-8pm at Fellowship Community Church 1226 Red Ln. Ext., Salem, VA 24153 on
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Beginning in September, group meetings will be held from 6:15-8pm at the same location noted above
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Training opportunities available to AFP families at the Roanoke DePaul office:
- Understanding Attachment: A Review of the Basics
August 14-6:30 to 8:30pm - Half Day Workshop-Lynn Anderson, LCSW, CCDVC will speak on Compassion Fatigue
September 9-9am to 12pm; AFP families must register in advance for this workshop by calling the Roanoke office Workshop located at Oak Grove Church of the Brethren in Roanoke - Effect of Abuse on Brain Development: Reviewing work of Dr. Bruce Perry
November 11-9:30am to 11:30am and November 13-6:30 to 8:30pm - What's New? Video & Discussion-Building Self-Esteem & Fun Activities
December 4-6:30pm to 8:30pm (Potluck)
For more information about any of the Roanoke area activities or trainings, contact DePaul Family Services in Roanoke at 540-265-8923. Ask to speak to the AFP adoption social worker
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