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SUMMARY:ANCHOR A-OK Educational Classes\, Series 1
DESCRIPTION:For those pursuing the domestic adoption of an older child or an international adoption \nThe A-OK and international educational classes are referred to as ANCHOR (Attach\, Nurture\, Commit\, Healing\, Open-minded\, Resilience). They are specific to those considering the adoption of an older child or children. The classes give attendees a great deal of information that prepares them for adopting a child waiting in the United States foster care system or out of country care. Families are given the opportunity to assess personal interest\, readiness\, and commitment to adopt an older child. If you are considering the adoption of a waiting child or a child from another country\, this is for you. \nDue to the preparation necessary for adoption through the foster care system or coming to the United States from another country\, training consists a total of 28 classroom hours. You must attend the entire series (the in-person and virtual components). \n2025 Series 1 \nSaturday\, February 15        9:00 am – 5:00 pm (in person)\nSunday\, February 16          9:00 am – 1:00 pm (in person)\nFriday\, February 28           5:15 pm – 9:00 pm (virtual)\nSaturday\, March 1            9:00 am – 5:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, March 4             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (PANEL – virtual) \n2025 Series 2\nTuesday\, April 29             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 1             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nSaturday\, May 3             1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (in person)\nSunday\, May 4             9:00 am – 1:00 pm (in person)\nTuesday\, May 6             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 8             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, May 13             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 15             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, May 20             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, May 22             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual) \n2025 Series 3\nTuesday\, September 9             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, September 11             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nSaturday\, September 13             1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (in person)\nSunday\, September 14             9:00 am – 1:00 pm (in person)\nTuesday\, September 16             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, September 18             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, September 23             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, September 25             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nTuesday\, September 30             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)\nThursday\, October 2             5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (virtual)
URL:https://www.adoptionstar.com/event/anchor-a-ok-educational-class-series-1-session-a-virtual/
LOCATION:Adoption STAR\, 131 John Muir Drive\, Amherst\, NY\, 14228\, United States
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