Abingdon
A group hasn’t been organized in Abingdon yet; however, families interested in attending a group in that area should contact:
DePaul Family Services in Abingdon at 276-623-0881
Ask to speak with the AFP adoption social worker.

Christiansburg
A group meeting for parents and kids is held once per month at
DePaul Family Services
80 College St., Christiansburg, VA 24073
For more information contact DePaul Family Services in Christiansburg at 540-381-1848. Ask to speak with the AFP adoption social worker.

Roanoke:

Karate Group
A group meeting for parents and a kung fu class for kids will be held from 6-8pm at
Fellowship Community Church
1226 Red Ln. Ext., Salem, VA 24153 on

Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Special Note: In the event of inclement weather, cancelled school in Salem (Roanoke area), Montgomery County (NRV area), or Washington County cancels the meetings.

Training opportunities available to AFP families at the Roanoke DePaul office:

• Recognizing Abuse
  September 11—9:30 to 11:30am and September 13—6:30 to 8:30pm
• Behavioral Management Using Supportive Control:
  Video and Discussion October 6—9:30am to 12:30pm
• Becoming a Good Detective: Reading through Miscues
  November 13—9:30am to 11:30am and November 15—6:30 to 8:30pm
• What’s New? Videos, Discussion and Fun
  December 6—6:30 to 8:30pm (potluck)

Training opportunities available to Clinicians on the topic of adoption:

On September 28, 2007 Don Whilhelm, LCSW, will offer a lunch training and discussion on clinical issues in work with adoptive families. The training and lunch will be free and will be held at DePaul’s Roanoke office on Hollins Road. Don has worked extensively with adoptive families for many years and he is the mental health consultant for the statewide Adoptive Family Preservation project. He has an active practice in Richmond, Virginia. Clinicians will need to register in order to be accommodated for lunch.

For more information about any of the Roanoke activities or trainings, contact DePaul Family Services in Roanoke at 540-265-8923. Ask to speak to the AFP adoption social worker.