Adoptive Family Preservation training opportunities.

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 the third Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30pm at
DePaul Family Services
80 College St.,
Christiansburg, VA 24073

There will be a celebration of National Adoption Month on November 17th in the New River Valley.

For more information on the Christiansburg activities, contact DePaul Family Services in Christiansburg at 540-381-1848. Ask to speak with the AFP adoption social worker.

Roanoke:

Kung Fu 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, 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:

• Behavioral Management Using Supportive Control:
  Video and Discussion October 6—9:30am to 12:30pm
• More from Patricia: Behavioral Interventions while still sticking to Attachment Theory
  October 6—1:15pm to 3:30pm (Note: AFP families planning on attending the entire day of training on the 6th need to bring 1 cup of vegetable contribution for the Stone Soup being served for lunch)
• 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)

There will be a celebration of National Adoption Month on November 17th in Salem.

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.