Post Adoption Services

We offer a variety of services for families formed by adoption. From one-to-one crisis intervention and counseling to support groups for children and parents, we have a full range of programs to support you and your children. Post-adoption services are free of charge thanks to a grant from the California Department of Social Services. RSVP is required for all events. Please contact Post-Adoption Services Coordinator Liz Jimenez at 707-303-1509.

Adoptive Parents Support Groups

We continue to offer free support and educational groups to address the needs of adoptive parents and their children. The parent groups provide professional support and insight from other parents’ experiences. The children’s groups create a safe place to explore feelings and concerns about birth parents and the experience of being adopted. Free trainings are also available for parents and professionals in topics related to adoption issues and concerns.

Support Group for GLBT Parents of Adopted Children
Facilitated by Liz Jimenez, MSW. Establish support with your community. Childcare provided. Come to a planning and advisory dinner Wednesday, September 17, 6 – 8 pm. Ongoing group now forming.

Workshops for Adoptive Parents

Introduction to LifeBooks (Pre-Requisite to Creating LifeBooks)
A LifeBook organizes important personal information, helping adopted children connect with their unfolding biography. With Barbara Joy, BA. Thursday, September 4, 6 – 8 pm.

Creating LifeBooks
An ongoing, free, monthly workshop for adoptive parents. Childcare provided FREE of charge. With Barbara Joy, BA.

• 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
• September 11, 2008
• October 16, 2008
• November 13, 2008
• December 4, 2008

Adoption & Schools A-Z
Advice on choosing schools and dealing with teachers, administrators and assignments. Practical guidance and resources for parents of students of all ages. With Pact Executive Director Beth Hall. Saturday, September 27, 9 am – 1 pm. Childcare and continental breakfast provided.

True Colors
A workshop for transracial and interracial families that focuses on the issues inherent to parenting children across racial lines. Concrete suggestions for connecting children to their racial heritage and information about how positive racial identity develops will be presented by a panel of adult adoptees sharing their lived experiences. Saturday, December 13, 9 am – 1 pm. Childcare and continental breakfast provided.

Groups for Children

Enhancing Social Skills for Early Elementary School-Aged Children (5 – 8 yrs.)
Help your adopted child enhance and improve social skills in play with peers. With Amy McIntyre, MA. Concurrent parent support group with Liz Jimenez, MSW. Thursdays, September 18 – December 4, 3:30 – 4:45 pm. Space is limited.

Tween Support & Socialization Group (10 – 13 yrs.)
Help your pre-teen or young teen improve social skills and feel comfortable talking about adoption with family and friends. With Liz Jimenez, MSW. Concurrent parent support group with Mary Hirsch, MFT. Six Sessions. Wednesdays, beginning October 22, 5:15 – 6:30 pm.

Teen Support Group
Bring adopted teens together for fun and support with their peers in a safe and supportive environment. With Liz Jimenez, MSW. Mondays, beginning October 20, 3:30 – 4:45 pm.