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9.7.10—Dine with the President of Holt Korea
We invite you to enjoy dinner with WACAP and President Min of Holt Korea...more

9.3.10—Meet this week's QKid: Micah
Micah is a friendly, energetic teen with an engaging smile. He’s intelligent and curious, and ... more

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“I want you to know that you have been so patient and kind with all of your help and it really means a lot. I know that adoption can be a stressful process for many people, but you have made our 'research' portion so much easier. Thank you so much!” ~ Kyle

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Webinars

No matter where you live, you can now watch WACAP presentations on your computer. All you need is an internet connection and a telephone to participate. All webinar times listed are Pacific Time.

"We are just beginning to look into adoption and came to your information meeting with virtually no information. We left with an understanding of the many steps involved and the realization that there are so many options. Rather than coming home and feeling overwhelmed, we left feeling informed and supported." - Laurie & Greg

UPCOMING WEBINARS:

WACAP Adoption - General Information Webinar

Join us for a virtual information meeting that includes an introduction to WACAP, our history, our adoption programs, and basic information about how the adoption process works. 30 min. presentation, Q&A to follow.

Tuesday, September 7, 11 a.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)
Wednesday, September 15, 4 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)

Adopting through WACAP's African American Infant (AAI) Program

This informative webinar will cover the requirements and process for adopting a child through WACAP's African American Infant program. Led by WACAP's AAI Program Manager, Marla Washington. Q&A to follow.

Adopting through WACAP's China Program

This webinar will cover the requirements and process for adopting a child through WACAP's China program. Hosted by WACAP's China Program Manager, Elizabeth Rose. Q&A to follow.

Wednesday, September 29, 4 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)
Wednesday, October 27, 4 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)

Adopting through WACAP's Ethiopia Program

This webinar will cover the requirements and process for adopting a child through WACAP's Ethiopia program. Hosted by WACAP's Ethiopia Program Manager, Megan Cook Nikiema. Q&A to follow.

Thursday, August 26, 2 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)
Thursday, September 9, 11 a.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)
Tuesday, September 28, 2 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)
Tuesday, October 12, 11 a.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)
Thursday, October 28, 2 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)

Adopting through WACAP's India Program

This webinar will cover the requirments and process for adopting a child through WACAP's India program. Hosted by WACAP's India Program Manager, Elana Roschy. Q&A to follow.

Monday, September 20, 3p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)
Wednesday, October 27, 3 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)

Adopting through WACAP's Korea Program

This webinar will cover the requirments and process for adopting a child through WACAP's Korea program. Hosted by WACAP's Korea Program Manager, Natalia Powers. Q&A to follow.

Wednesday, September 29, 11 a.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)
Wednesday, October 27, 11 a.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)

Adopting through WACAP's U.S. Kids Program

This webinar will go over the basic steps in adopting through WACAP's U.S. Kids program. The presentation is specifically for families in Oregon and Washington, and will cover the age and types of children available, as well as adoptive parent requirements, and how these children are matched to families. Led by WACAP's U.S. Kids Specialist, Claire Scranton. Q&A to follow.

Wednesday, October 6, 4 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)

Parent Training Webinar - "Coming Home: Adopting the Older Child"

Families adopting a child (over the age of 3) internationally need to attend this webinar in order to prepare for the different type of parenting that these children often require and to preview the changes that will occur in your family when your child comes home. Presented by WACAP Social Worker, Zia Freeman. Q&A to follow.

Wednesday, August 25, 6 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)
Tuesday, September 8, 6 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)
Friday, September 24, 6 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)
Monday, October 4, 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)
Tuesday, October 26, 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)

Foster-Adopt in Western Washington

Families in the Puget Sound area who are interested in US Kids and would like to consider the possibility of foster adoption can learn the benefits and the challenges of this type of adoption as well as the types of children available. Presented by WACAP Social Worker, Zia Freeman. Q&A to follow.

Tuesday, September 14, 6 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)
Sunday, October 24, 2 p.m. (Pacific Time) (REGISTER)