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2008 Information Meetings

2008 Schedule
May 3 . . . Orange County, CA
May 13. . .Little Rock, AR
May 13. . .Kansas City, KS /
                Kansas City, MO
May 13. . .Tulsa, OK
May 13. . . Dallas, TX
Jun 3  . . . St. Louis, MO
Jun 7  . . . Orange County, CA
Jun 10. . . Little Rock, AR
Jun 21 . . .St. Charles, MO
Aug 5 . . . St. Louis, MO
Aug 5. . . .Kansas City, KS
Aug 12. . . Tulsa, OK
Sept 6. . . Orange County, CA
Sept 9. . . Little Rock, AR
Sept 16. . .Dallas, TX
Oct 4  . . . Orange County, CA
Oct 7 . . . St. Louis, MO
Oct 7 . . . Kansas City, KS
Oct 14. . . Tulsa, OK
Nov 11 . . .Dallas, TX
Nov 11. . . Little Rock, AR
Nov 15. . . Orange County, CA
Dec 2. . . .St. Louis, MO
Dec 9 . . . Tulsa, OK

Pre-Adoption Workshops
2008 Schedule
May 10. . .St. Louis, MO
May 17. . .Dallas, TX
May 31. . .Little Rock, AR
Jun 21. . . Orange County, CA
Aug 9 . . . Tulsa, OK
Aug 23. . . Wichita, KS
Sept 6 . . .Orange County, CA
Sept 13. . .St. Louis, MO
Oct 11. . . Tulsa, OK
Nov 8. . . . Oklahoma City, OK
Dec 6 . . . Orange County, CA
Dec 6 . . . Tulsa, OK
Dec 6 . . . Dallas, TX

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To Contact Us:
OFFICE HOURS (CST)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM...Mon-Thurs
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM...Friday

LOCATIONS:
In Oklahoma -- main office
3227 East 31st Street, #200
Tulsa, OK  74105
Voice: 918/749-4600
Fax:  918/749-7144
Email this office

In Arkansas --
4702 W. Commercial Dr., #B1
North Little Rock, AR 72116
and
1882 North Starr Road
Fayetteville, AR  72701
Voice:  501/791-9300
Fax:  501/791-9303
Email this office

In California -- 
18001 Irvine Blvd., Suite 101
Tustin, CA  92780
Voice: 714/734-8600
Fax:  714/734-8688
Email this office

In Kansas --
5934 East 10th Street
Wichita, KS  67208
Voice:  316/682-2595
Email this office

IIn Missouri --
1 First Missouri Center, #115
St. Louis, MO  63141
Voice: 314/576-4100
Fax:  314/453-9975
Email this office

In Texas --
P. O. Box 2785
Coppell, TX 75019
Voice:  972/263-1539
Fax:  972/624-8241
Email this office

In Indiana --
Voice:  765/965-1195
Email our Midwest Regional Coordinator

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The Emotional & Physical Care Class of Young Adopted Children - Online class

The Emotional & Physical Care Class of Young Adopted Children - Live class

The Emotional & Physical Care Class of Older Adopted Children - Online class
 

International Adoption from a Hague Country:

Sec. 96.48 . . . Preparation and training of prospective adoptive parent(s) in incoming cases.  For those completing international adoptions from Hague countries, each of these classes accounts for four (4) certified Hague Adoption Education hours.  Upon completion of the class and submission of the evaluation form, you will receive a certificate issued by Dillon International confirming your adoption education credits.

 

 

 

 

The Emotional & Physical Care Class of Young Adopted Children - Online class

You are anxiously waiting for a referral of a child.  Between now and the time your child arrives home is an excellent time to take our class on the emotional and physical care of newly adopted children.

This class is focused on the care of children between 6-24 months of age at the time of their arrival.  This class prepares you for those first few weeks and months after your child has joined your family and how to meet those specific needs with more care and confidence.

The class was developed by two adoptive parents (One mom is a social worker and the other mom is a registered nurse.) by drawing from their own personal experience of adopting international children as well as from their combined learning experiences working with other international adoptive families.  These two adoptive parents had observed that internationally adopted children have unique needs upon arrival into their new families which weren't being adequately addressed by other means of "new parent" education classes.

The nurse instructor will cover such topics as the physical care of children, including eating and sleeping habits, how to change a diaper, when to be concerned about your child's health, good things to take with you on your trip overseas to receive your child, and things you should have in place when your child arrives home.

The Dillon International social worker will cover such topics as bonding and attachment issues, discipline, and setting limits with your child as well as the importance of establishing spiritual values in your home and how to handle racism.
 

Online Class Fee:

Dillon Families -- $0.00
The fee for this class was included in your Adoption Application Part #2 for Dillon International.

Non-Dillon Families -- $50
This class is open to all adoptive parents and adoption professionals.

<REGISTER FOR ONLINE CLASS>
 

Contact for More Info:
For more information or questions regarding this class, please call 918/749-4600 or email our Pre-Adoption Education Coordinator.
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The Emotional & Physical Care Class of Young Adopted Children - Live class

You are anxiously waiting for a referral of a child.  Between now and the time your child arrives home is an excellent time to take our class on the emotional and physical care of newly adopted children.

This class is focused on the care of children between 6-24 months of age at the time of their arrival.  This class prepares you for those first few weeks and months after your child has joined your family and how to meet those specific needs with more care and confidence.

The class was developed by two adoptive parents (One mom is a social worker and the other mom is a registered nurse.) by drawing from their own personal experience of adopting international children as well as from their combined learning experiences working with other international adoptive families.  These two adoptive parents had observed that internationally adopted children have unique needs upon arrival into their new families which weren't being adequately addressed by other means of "new parent" education classes.

The nurse instructor will cover such topics as the physical care of children, including eating and sleeping habits, how to change a diaper, when to be concerned about your child's health, good things to take with you on your trip overseas to receive your child, and things you should have in place when your child arrives home.

The Dillon International social worker will cover such topics as bonding and attachment issues, discipline, and setting limits with your child as well as the importance of establishing spiritual values in your home and how to handle racism.
 

Live Class Fee:
Dillon Families -- $0.00
The fee for this class was included in your Adoption Application Part #2 for Dillon International.

Non-Dillon Families -- $75
This class is open to all adoptive parents and adoption professionals.
 

Live Class Schedule:

Tulsa, OK

April 26
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
 

Dillon International OK office
3227 East 31st Street,
Suite 200 / Tulsa, OK
 

Orange County, CA
 

July 12
9:00 AM-12:00 Noon
 

Dillon International CA office
18001 Irvine Blvd.,
Suite 101 / Tustin, CA
 

Tulsa, OK

August 23
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
 

Dillon International OK office
3227 East 31st Street,
Suite 200 / Tulsa, OK
 

Orange County, CA
 

October 4
9:00 AM-12:00 Noon
 

Dillon International CA office
18001 Irvine Blvd.,
Suite 101 / Tustin, CA
 

Dallas, TX
 

October 25
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
 

First United Methodist Church
313 North Center,
Room 261/Arlington, TX
 

Tulsa, OK

November 8
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
 

Dillon International OK office
3227 East 31st Street,
Suite 200 / Tulsa, OK
 

 

Live Class Locations and Directions:

Directions to Dillon International - Tulsa, OK:  From I-44, take the Harvard Avenue Exit.  Go North on Harvard to 31st Street.  Turn west on to 31st Street and go 1/2 block to the Pinehurst Building, a grey building with maroon awnings located on the north side of the street. The agency is on the second floor.  Please ring doorbell at the entrance located toward the south end of the building and a Dillon staff person will come down to open the door for you.

Directions to First United Methodist Church:  From I-30, go south on Collins (Rt. 157).  Turn west on Division (Rt. 180).  Church is on the northeast corner of Center and Division.  From I-20, go north on Cooper (Rt. 157), turn east on Division (Rt. 180).  Enter Family Life Center and go to Room 261.

Directions to Dillon International - Tustin,CA:  Take #5 Freeway and exit Tustin Ranch Road and go East.  Left at Irvine Blvd.  Pass Newport Blvd. intersection.  Look for sign about 1/3 mile down on right and enter into driveway just before sign.  Parking is available at rear of building.
 

Contact for More Info:
For more information or questions regarding this class, please call 918/749-4600 or email our Pre-Adoption Education Coordinator.
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The Emotional & Physical Care Class of Older Adopted Children - Online class
This class is focused on the care of children older than 2 years of age at the time of arrival.  This class prepares you for those first few weeks and months after your child has joined your family and how to meet those specific needs with more care and confidence.

For adoption purposes, children over the age of two are considered as "older children."  Unique challenges and joys face families who adopt an older child.  Many questions go through the minds of prospective adoptive parents.  What is it like to live in an orphanage or foster care?  Are there suggestions that will help me deal with culture shock when I travel to bring my child home?  What kind of medical problems might my child have?  How can I help him/her develop a sense of belonging  to our family?  My son is no circumcised.  what should I do?  What are the common issues children from that country have?  How soon should I enroll my child in school?  What if he/she arrives with religious or political beliefs that differ from mine?  How should I discipline my child?  When do I need to seek outside assistance for my child and me?  My child has been physically and sexually abused.  What resources are available to us?  What do adult adoptees who were adopted at an older age have to say about their experiences?  These are only a few of the questions that will be answered during this workshop.

This workshop was prepared by Karin Price whose personal and professional life has been touched by older children who were adopted internationally.  She is the Director of the Adoption Education Center at Dillon International and brings over 25 years' experience as a professional social worker and educator.  She is an adoptive mother and has a son by birth and a daughter by marriage.  Karin has traveled to other countries, worked in orphanages and lived in South Korea and the People's Republic of China.  She has written several adoption-related articles and has spoken at regional, national and international conferences.  She serves on several adoption committees and is a board member of the Indiana chapter of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work.

We would like to thank those parents, professionals, and adoptees who have contributed to this class.
 

Online Class Fee:
Dillon Families -- $0.00
The fee for this class was included in your Adoption Application Part #2 for Dillon International.

Non-Dillon Families -- $50
This class is open to all adoptive parents and adoption professionals.

<REGISTER FOR ONLINE CLASS>
 

Contact for More Info:
For more information or questions regarding this class, please call 918/749-4600 or email our Pre-Adoption Education Coordinator.

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Directions to Rockwell Library:

From the East:  Take Kellogg (Hwy 54) to Woodlawn exit.  Turn north on Woodlawn and take Woodlawn past Central to 9th Street.  Turn west on 9th Street to library. 

From the West:  Take Kellogg (Hwy 54) to Oliver exit.  Turn north on Oliver and take Oliver to Central.  Turn east on Central to Edgemoor.  Turn north on Edgemoor to 9th Street.  Turn east on 9th Street to library.

Directions to Dillon International - Little Rock, AR:  From I-30 take 67/167 past the McCain Blvd. exit to exit #2. Stay in the left lane of the access road (Landers) and cross under the next overpass to take Warden Road. Follow Warden and turn right as soon as you pass the Golden Corral restaurant onto W. Commercial Drive. Follow to Old World North office complex on the left and turn into the first driveway. The Dillon office is straight ahead. Look for our signs. If you are traveling on 67/167 south take Exit #1 to Warden Road. Follow the same directions turning right onto West Commercial Dr. Please call our office to confirm the location as it is subject to change due to increase in attendance.

 

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