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ALL TOGETHER NOW (ATN) Adoption Groups at Union Temple in Brooklyn

  • 01/22/2017
  • 05/07/2017
  • 5 sessions
  • 01/22/2017, 3:00 PM 4:30 PM (EST)
  • 02/05/2017, 3:00 PM 4:30 PM (EST)
  • 03/05/2017, 3:00 PM 4:30 PM (EST)
  • 04/23/2017, 3:00 PM 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • 05/07/2017, 3:00 PM 4:30 PM (EDT)
  • Union Temple Preschool, 4th Floor, 17 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238


Sign up for the Winter-Spring 2017 sessions of ATN at www.alltogetheradoption.org.  The dates: January 22, February 5, March 5, April 23 and May 7.  The venue is Union Temple in Brooklyn.  FCCer WuQing Hipsch is the Children’s Group Facilitator.  

 

ALL TOGETHER NOW (ATN)

SPRING 2017

Playgroups for 5-9 Year-Olds

   Tween Peer-Support Group

   Teen Mentor Program

   Parent Discussion Group

   

Five Sunday Sessions:  3:00-4:30 PM

 Jan 22, Feb 5, Mch 5, Apr 23, May 7, 2017

 

Union Temple Preschool, 4th Floor

17 Eastern Parkway

Brooklyn, NY 11238

 

Adoption Playgroups for Children, 5-9 years old

Fun, multiracial playgroups, facilitated by adult and teen adoptees for adopted kids from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Themes around identity, family and friends are explored.  The groups provide a “safe space” for kids to build relationships within the adoptive community. Elizabeth  Studwell and WuQing Hipsh, co-facilitators of the children’s group, bring over a decade of experience to this endeavor.

For Tweens  

A peer-support group for 10-12 year-olds that offers tweens the opportunity to connect and chat about “what is really cool – and may not be so cool – about being adopted” in a fun and nurturing environment.  Tweens facilitator Joanna McClintick, who was adopted domestically, is an LMSW working with LGBTQ youth on HIV prevention.  She received her MSW from Hunter School of Social Work.


“For years, the stories of adoptive children were not heard.

That’s finally changing.”  Rebecca Carroll, Columnist, The Guardian, after participating in ATN this November.

 

For Teens

The Teen Mentor Program creates opportunities for 13-18 year-olds to engage in peer supportive playgroups for children, ages 5-9, while acting as role models. Our adult adoptee team, in turn, provides supervision and support to the teens to foster growth and exploration.  Carfare and community service credit are available. You can listen to our teen mentors speak about adoption at: http://www.theadoptedlife.com/episodes  Nam Holtz, teen mentor facilitator, is currently producing a documentary film called “Found in Korea” about adoption, identity, and the search for her birth family.

For Parents 

ATN provides a space for adoptive parents to gather, connect, share resources and discuss adoption-related issues. All sessions are led by an adult adoptee facilitator.  All sessions are led by parent group facilitator Julie Young, who is the founder of DreamMaker, DreamDoer, DreamSupporter, Inc (3D) and The Phenomenal Girls Club, producer and Chair of the Board for KoreanAmericanStory.org. The $250 per child fee for the children's and tweens' groups includes the parent discussion group.


Who We Are

At ATN – now in its eighth year - we believe that adoption comes with unique developmental processes for adoptive families and that they differ from biological families for that reason. We particularly value the perspective of adult adoptees, seek their input, and support their concerns as an integral part of our program. We strive to create a community in which adopted children, teens and adults can determine their own experience and form supportive friendships among themselves. ATN groups offer support to children and parents.  ATN is not a therapy provider.

For more information and to register, please visit the ATN website: http://www.alltogetheradoption.org.

PROGRAMS & FEES:

Please note that participation in the parent discussion group is required for parents of children ages 5 to 9 years.

Children’s Playgroup: $250 per child
Fee includes parent discussion group

Tween Group: $250 per child ages 10–12 yrs
Fee includes parent discussion group

Teen Mentorships: No fee (Volunteer position) - Teen mentors receive a travel stipend and Community Service credit

Parents Group:
Parents of tweens and children in the playgroup: No additional fee
Parents of teen mentors or parents with no children in attendance: $150

All Together Now

(718) 624 – 2894

web: www.alltogetheradoption.org

email: info@alltogetheradoption.org


Chinese Adoptee Alliance
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting Chinese adoptees and allies.
"C double A", formerly FCCNY.

PO Box 21670
2300 18th St NW Lobby
Washington, DC 20009 


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