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10th Midwest Adoption Conference 2003 - The Adoption Experience Sunday, November 9, 2003 Harper Community College, Palatine, IL Presented by Stars Of David / Chicago Adoptive Families Today Keynote Speaker: Adam Pertman Author and Adoption Advocate

This will be our third conference held jointly with Adoptive Families Today. The 2003 conference will be held in November which is National Adoption Awareness Month - the perfect time for adoption education.

Adoptive Families Today (AFT) and Stars of David/Chicago present an exciting all-day conference featuring renowned keynote speaker Adam Pertman, Pulitzer-nominated journalist, author of Adoption Nation, Executive Director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, and adoptive father of two.

• For adoptive and foster parents, pre-adoptive parents, birth parents, adult adopted persons, and adoption professionals
• 40 workshops, exhibits and free literature
• Foster Care License Training Credit (approval pending)
• Social Worker Continuing Education Credits (approval pending)
  

For further details, please contact the conference sponsors:

After October 28, please FAX your registration forms to: (866) 527-5458 and make your payment AT the conference.

Adoptive Families Today: Pat Paprocki
Stars of David/Chicago: Susan Katz

"Directions to Conference 2003"

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Conference Brochure*
Conference 2003 Schedule
Conference 2003 Workshop Summaries
Conference 2003 Speakers and Moderators
Conference 2003 Exhibitors
Conference 2003 Co-Sponsors
Directions to Conference 2003
Keynote Speaker Adam Pertman
Conference 2003 Registration Form *
Membership Form *
Exhibitor & Sponsor Cover Letter
Exhibitor Form
Sponsor Form

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

A conference of the size and caliber that we have historically offered can only be successful with help from you. VOLUNTEERS are needed for all types of jobs. If you can give us a few hours, a few days or a few weeks of your time, we will gladly accept them.

Most jobs can be done in the comfort of your own home. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY!!

Do keep in mind that almost everyone who has worked on past conferences has been an extremely busy mom or dad. Many have young kids and volunteer in a multitude of activities including adoption-related ones.

Look for further details in upcoming newsletters and emails (if you are on the email list). All are encouraged and welcome to attend to find out what is involved in planning a conference of this depth, breadth, and size.

If you'd like more information, please contact Sue Katz or Elyse Flack at StarsDavid@aol.com

We look forward to your continued help and support in this worthwhile endeavor on behalf of all our children. Thank you.

To view information on our Past Annual Conferences, click on the following:

Stars of David and Adoptive Families Today join NACAC Conference 2002

Conference 2001 - 9th Annual

Conference 2000 - 8th Annual

Conference 1999 - 7th Annual