November Waiting Families Group

This group is open to all families waiting to adopt. We know that it can be a long and sometimes trying wait for your child. This is a forum in which you can discuss issues with other families who are also in the process of adopting.

Please note that attendance of this group will count for 1.5 hours for the required 10 hours of parent education if you are currently in the home study or home study update process.

Date and Time: Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 6:30 PM

Location: Adoption Options Office

411 Camino del Rio South, Suite 200

San Diego, CA 92108

Please RSVP to Natasha at (619) 294-7772 or

natasha@adoption-options.org.

AO November Parent Supprt Group

The Adoption Options' Parent Support Group is a great way to connect with other aprents, either currently in the process or parents whom have already adopted. This month's topic is on Sensory Integration and International Adoption given by an adoptive parent who is also an occupational therapist.

Please note that attendance of this group will count for 1.5 hours towards the required 10 hours of parent education if you are currently in the home study or home study update process.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Date and Time: November 12, 2008 at 6:30 PM

Location: Adoption Options' Office

411 Camino del Rio South, Suite 200

San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 294-7772

Please RSVP to Natasha by November 10, 2008

as space is limited

natasha@adoption-options.org or (619) 294-7772

Adoptions from Kazakhstan

We are pleased to announce that our Kazakhstan program has "re-opened". While this program has never been officially close, the Kazakhstan embassy is now accepting and processing dossiers once again! Any families who are interested in adopting from Kazakhstan, please contact Kazakhstan Program Coordinator, Joyce Thompson at (619) 294-7772 or by email at joyce@adoption-options.org.

Adoptions from Kyrgyzstan Update

We are pleased to announce that 5 of our Kyrgyz children have arrived safely home to the United States. Congratulations to the 5 families who welcomed their children home!

Adoptions from Russia Update

Our Russian adoption program continues to move foward. We have had many families come home with their beautiful children in the last month, with many more who are scheduled to travel in November and December to pick up their children.

If anyone is interested in learning more about our Russian adoption program, please contact Brent Yoder at (619) 294-7772 or by email at brent@adoption-options.org.

Picnic Reminder

Just a brief reminder that our Fall Reunion Picnic will be held this Saturday, October 18th, from 1 to 4 PM, at our regular location at Mission Bay Park.

We will be holding a silent auction, with the proceeds to benefit our adoption agency and adoption programs. Cash or checks will be accepted.

There will also be a pumpkin decorating activity for the children as well as face painting. We will also be having another Halloween costume parade, so please feel free to bring the children's costumes so they can show it off to everyone!

To RSVP or for directions, please call our office at 619-294-7772. See you there!

You Are Invited!!!

We would like to remind you about AO picnic and fundraiser that will take place on October 18, 2008 from 1pm until 4pm. You are invited!
There will be games and a silent auction. We will be accepting cash or checks for the items purchased at the auction. Also, we will have a Halloween costume parade for the children around 3pm!!

We are currently accepting donations and baskets to help us prepare for the fundraiser. We have received 15 baskets so far, but we are still in need for the following items:
- miniature pumpkins and pumpkins decorations
- folding tables for the auction (will be returned to the owners)
- medium size baskets- need before October 15th
- gift baskets
- monetary donations

If you have any questions or to RSVP, please contact Natasha at 619-294-7772.

We will see at the picnic!!

AO office hours

Please note Adoption Options' new office hours:

Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm
Fridays - 8am-1pm

Please note that we have staff meetings every Thursday at 10am-11:30am