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SUMMARY:International Pre-Adoption Class
DESCRIPTION:For Families Interested in International Adoption\nAfter completing Application Part 1\, all families planning to pursue an international adoption through Children’s Home are required to complete this class to meet your education requirements. It is helpful to have a majority of your Application Part 2 completed prior to attending this class. \nThis two-day class familiarizes you with the international adoption process and parenting an adopted child. Topics discussed include Core Issues in Adoption\, Grief/Loss\, Motivation to Adopt\, Attachment\, Transitions\, Transracial Parenting\, plus an Adoptee Panel and an Adoptive Family Panel. \nLocation: This event takes place online. Once registered\, you will receive a link to join prior to the first class. \nDates and Times: This class will take place over the course of two days. \n\nDay 1: Thursday\, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (CT)\nDay 2: Friday\, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CT)\n\nCost: The cost of this class is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This fee must be paid prior to attendance. Online payment form. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Jodi Smith at 651.255.2452 or internationalapp@chlss.org. \n\n\n                 \n \n                        X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please indicate the class you would like to attend:*\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, November 13 & Friday\, November 14\, 2025\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, January 8 & Friday\, January 9\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, March 12 & Friday\, March 13\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, May 14 & Friday\, May 15\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, July 9 & Friday\, July 10\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, September 10 & Friday\, September 11\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, November 12 & Friday\, November 13\, 2026\n							Applicant 1 Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Applicant 2 Name\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email*\n                            \n                        PhoneCountry Program*CAPTCHA\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://chlss.org/event/international-pre-adoption-class-november-13-14-2025/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:International Adoption Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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CREATED:20241009T163157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T155407Z
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SUMMARY:International Pre-Adoption Class
DESCRIPTION:For Families Interested in International Adoption\nAfter completing Application Part 1\, all families planning to pursue an international adoption through Children’s Home are required to complete this class to meet your education requirements. It is helpful to have a majority of your Application Part 2 completed prior to attending this class. \nThis two-day class familiarizes you with the international adoption process and parenting an adopted child. Topics discussed include Core Issues in Adoption\, Grief/Loss\, Motivation to Adopt\, Attachment\, Transitions\, Transracial Parenting\, plus an Adoptee Panel and an Adoptive Family Panel. \nLocation: This event takes place online. Once registered\, you will receive a link to join prior to the first class. \nDates and Times: This class will take place over the course of two days. \n\nDay 1: Thursday\, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (CT)\nDay 2: Friday\, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CT)\n\nCost: The cost of this class is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This fee must be paid prior to attendance. Online payment form. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Jodi Smith at 651.255.2452 or internationalapp@chlss.org. \n\n                 \n \n                        LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please indicate the class you would like to attend:*\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, November 13 & Friday\, November 14\, 2025\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, January 8 & Friday\, January 9\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, March 12 & Friday\, March 13\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, May 14 & Friday\, May 15\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, July 9 & Friday\, July 10\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, September 10 & Friday\, September 11\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, November 12 & Friday\, November 13\, 2026\n							Applicant 1 Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Applicant 2 Name\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email*\n                            \n                        PhoneCountry Program*CAPTCHA\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://chlss.org/event/international-pre-adoption-class-november-13-14-2025/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:International Adoption Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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CREATED:20241009T163157Z
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SUMMARY:International Pre-Adoption Class
DESCRIPTION:For Families Interested in International Adoption\nAfter completing Application Part 1\, all families planning to pursue an international adoption through Children’s Home are required to complete this class to meet your education requirements. It is helpful to have a majority of your Application Part 2 completed prior to attending this class. \nThis two-day class familiarizes you with the international adoption process and parenting an adopted child. Topics discussed include Core Issues in Adoption\, Grief/Loss\, Motivation to Adopt\, Attachment\, Transitions\, Transracial Parenting\, plus an Adoptee Panel and an Adoptive Family Panel. \nLocation: This event takes place online. Once registered\, you will receive a link to join prior to the first class. \nDates and Times: This class will take place over the course of two days. \n\nDay 1: Thursday\, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (CT)\nDay 2: Friday\, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CT)\n\nCost: The cost of this class is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This fee must be paid prior to attendance. Online payment form. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Jodi Smith at 651.255.2452 or internationalapp@chlss.org. \n\n                 \n \n                        X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please indicate the class you would like to attend:*\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, November 13 & Friday\, November 14\, 2025\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, January 8 & Friday\, January 9\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, March 12 & Friday\, March 13\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, May 14 & Friday\, May 15\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, July 9 & Friday\, July 10\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, September 10 & Friday\, September 11\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, November 12 & Friday\, November 13\, 2026\n							Applicant 1 Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Applicant 2 Name\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email*\n                            \n                        PhoneCountry Program*CAPTCHA\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://chlss.org/event/international-pre-adoption-class-november-13-14-2025/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:International Adoption Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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CREATED:20241009T163157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T155407Z
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SUMMARY:International Pre-Adoption Class
DESCRIPTION:For Families Interested in International Adoption\nAfter completing Application Part 1\, all families planning to pursue an international adoption through Children’s Home are required to complete this class to meet your education requirements. It is helpful to have a majority of your Application Part 2 completed prior to attending this class. \nThis two-day class familiarizes you with the international adoption process and parenting an adopted child. Topics discussed include Core Issues in Adoption\, Grief/Loss\, Motivation to Adopt\, Attachment\, Transitions\, Transracial Parenting\, plus an Adoptee Panel and an Adoptive Family Panel. \nLocation: This event takes place online. Once registered\, you will receive a link to join prior to the first class. \nDates and Times: This class will take place over the course of two days. \n\nDay 1: Thursday\, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (CT)\nDay 2: Friday\, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CT)\n\nCost: The cost of this class is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This fee must be paid prior to attendance. Online payment form. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Jodi Smith at 651.255.2452 or internationalapp@chlss.org. \n\n                 \n \n                        PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please indicate the class you would like to attend:*\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, November 13 & Friday\, November 14\, 2025\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, January 8 & Friday\, January 9\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, March 12 & Friday\, March 13\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, May 14 & Friday\, May 15\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, July 9 & Friday\, July 10\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, September 10 & Friday\, September 11\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, November 12 & Friday\, November 13\, 2026\n							Applicant 1 Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Applicant 2 Name\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email*\n                            \n                        PhoneCountry Program*CAPTCHA\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://chlss.org/event/international-pre-adoption-class-november-13-14-2025/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:International Adoption Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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SUMMARY:International Pre-Adoption Class
DESCRIPTION:For Families Interested in International Adoption\nAfter completing Application Part 1\, all families planning to pursue an international adoption through Children’s Home are required to complete this class to meet your education requirements. It is helpful to have a majority of your Application Part 2 completed prior to attending this class. \nThis two-day class familiarizes you with the international adoption process and parenting an adopted child. Topics discussed include Core Issues in Adoption\, Grief/Loss\, Motivation to Adopt\, Attachment\, Transitions\, Transracial Parenting\, plus an Adoptee Panel and an Adoptive Family Panel. \nLocation: This event takes place online. Once registered\, you will receive a link to join prior to the first class. \nDates and Times: This class will take place over the course of two days. \n\nDay 1: Thursday\, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (CT)\nDay 2: Friday\, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CT)\n\nCost: The cost of this class is $250 per person or $500 per couple. This fee must be paid prior to attendance. Online payment form. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Jodi Smith at 651.255.2452 or internationalapp@chlss.org. \n\n                 \n \n                        CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Please indicate the class you would like to attend:*\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, November 13 & Friday\, November 14\, 2025\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, January 8 & Friday\, January 9\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, March 12 & Friday\, March 13\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, May 14 & Friday\, May 15\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, July 9 & Friday\, July 10\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, September 10 & Friday\, September 11\, 2026\n							\n								\n								Online | Thursday\, November 12 & Friday\, November 13\, 2026\n							Applicant 1 Name*\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Applicant 2 Name\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email*\n                            \n                        PhoneCountry Program*CAPTCHA\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://chlss.org/event/international-pre-adoption-class-november-13-14-2025/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:International Adoption Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Home & LSS Staff":MAILTO:welcome@chlss.org
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