Adoption Events

Special Needs Adoption

LSS Matching Event

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Watch for news on our upcoming Matching Event.  Take part in our own "signature" event for you to learn about available children waiting for a home and to network with county workers so they can learn about you. 

Who:  LSS Waiting Families and Child Workers 

Where:  Lutheran Social Service Center for Changing Lives; 2400 Park Ave; Minneapolis, MN 

Bring:  25 copies of your Family Profile (please contact your LSS worker for guidelines)

   

PICNICS / Family Gatherings

Duluth Area Adoptive Families - 2009 Quarterly Potluck Gatherings
Tuesdays - January 27, April 28, July 28, and October 27; 5:30 pm – 7 pm

Join us for as many of the quarterly potluck gatherings for adoptive families as you can.  Any family that has or is adopting is welcome to attend and network with other adoptive families.  There will be family time to eat, meet, and greet as well as parent interaction time while kids are engaged with activities.  Please share this with other families who may be interested.

 

Who:  Any family who has adopted or is in the process of adopting 

Where:  Christ Lutheran Church ; 2415 Ensign St ; Duluth , MN   55811 (near the corner of Chambersburg and Ensign Street ).  Park behind the church and use the back door to enter.

Bring:  a potluck dish to share and your own beverages

Provided by LSS:  plates and utensils

RSVP:  Please call Bettina @ 218-529-2289 to confirm your attendance by the Monday before the potluck

   

Northwestern MN Adoption Picnic

Sunday – August 9, 2009 ; noon – 3:30 pm

Join us for this annual gathering of area families to celebrate adoption, share a delicious potluck meal, and visit with families they have come to know.  Last year’s festivities included beautiful children from around the world swinging at the piñatas, blowing bubbles, climbing and playing on the playground equipment, and some staying to enjoy a refreshing swim.  All families are welcome - whether you are patiently waiting to become adoptive parents or have recently or long ago brought a child(ren) into your family.

 

If you would like to help with planning or are aware of companies willing to offer door prizes or donations, please contact Vicki.haugen@lssmn.org.  We have had children’s’ toys and books, gift certificates, tickets to zoos, museums, Twins, Redhawks, hotel stays, etc.  Any assistance and fresh new ideas will be appreciated. 

 

Who:  Any family who has adopted or is in the process of adopting 

Where:  Detroit Lakes City Park

Bring:  A potluck dish to share

Questions or to help:  Please contact Vicki.Haugen@lssmn.org

     

Latin Adoption Picnic

Sunday – September 27, 2009 ; 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join other families touched by adoption from Latin American Countries for a day of fun and camaraderie.  Once known as the “Amigos de Colombia” picnic, this annual gathering is hosted by families who have adopted and wish to remain in contact with other families sharing their Latin Heritage.  Picnic (pack your own family basket) with other families and renew the friendships you have made with other adoptive families and meet new ones!  The kids will get in the “swing” of things with the ever fun piñatas (at 1:00 pm ) and can enjoy the playground and open field (bring balls to play with). 

 

The picnic will be held at the beautiful Blackhawk Park which includes a paved trail that starts near the parking lot and continues down to the lake.  There is soft surface trail that continues around the lake, for a total distance of 1.1 miles.  The park also includes wooded areas, a playground, pavilion, canoe launch, and a fishing pier.

 

Who:  Any family who has adopted or is in the process of adopting (and their friends & family)

Where:  Blackhawk Park , 1629 Murphy Parkway, Eagan MN

Bring:  Your own food and beverages

Questions:  Please contact Mary Jaenisch @ 320-252-0516 or Dulcie Becker @ 952-842-0986