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WACAP Weekend

Families adopting a child under 3 years old* must select one Friday class and one Saturday class below in order to complete WACAP weekend:

Fridays: 1:30 to 5 p.m.

2012
November 2
December 7

2013
January 11
February 1
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 19
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6

Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2012
November 3

2013
January 12
March 2
May 4
July 20
October 5
December 7

Families adopting a child over 3 years old* must select one Friday class and one Saturday class below in order to complete WACAP weekend:

Fridays: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2012
November 2
December 7

2013
January 11
February 1
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 19
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6

Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2012
December 8

2013
February 2
April 6
June 8
September 7
November 2

*Please note: some dates/times are different for the two groups.

For Families Completing their Second Adoption:

Thank you for opening your home to another child! If you are adopting a child of the same general age as your first adopted child, and have attended training within the last two years, you do not need to attend WACAP weekend.

However, we do ask that you:

Attend four in-person WACAP Family Education classes prior to finalization (if you live within 70 miles of the WACAP office).

- OR -

Participate in four online classes and send us proof of completion certificates prior to finalization. You can find such classes at www.adoptionlearningpartners.org; www.BGcenterschool.org; www.adoptioneducation.com; www.sociallearning.com; www.universalclass.com (keyword: adoption).

- OR -

Attend a Saturday WACAP weekend session. Families who have attended a second time often find it very helpful for the child already in their home.

If you are adopting a child over age 3 for the first time, you are required to attend WACAP’s Adopting Toddlers to Teens class. For a current schedule, please contact us.

If you are adopting from a different country than your first adoption, please contact your Program Coordinator directly to learn specific details of the adoption process.