Adoption Preservation Trainings

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

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