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Effective Sept 1, 2010,
Dillon will be accepting applications from all families who meet the

Korea Program guidelines.

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Upcoming Events

Oct 2...DillonMO Trivia Night & Silent Auction sponsored by YAPA, 6:00 PM, Shrewsbury City Center Ballroom

Oct. 12..."Give Hope" Golf Tournament--Dallas, TX
Call (214) 893-6324 for details and/or to register to play.

Oct 16...DillonAR Families Fall Harvest on the Family Farm, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Oct 16...Dillon's Fall Festival returns!  10:00AM - 2:00PM / Tulsa.

Oct 24...DillonMO Families Halloween Trunk or Treat

Nov 13...Moms Coffee Chat 9:30 - 11:30 AM, St. Louis

Dec 4...DillonAR Families Annual Christmas Party

Jan 30, 2011...Dillon's Annual Lunar New Year Dinner, Tulsa

Feb 13, 2011...DillonMO Families Annual Dinner Dance

 
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Dillon Regional News

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Adoption Info Meetings

2010 Live Meeting Schedule
Sept 14. . . Tulsa, OK
Sept 23 . . . Dallas, TX
Oct 5 . . . .  St. Louis, MO
Oct 2 . . . . Tulsa, OK  
Oct 2 . . . . Orange County, CA   
Oct 12 . . .  Little Rock, AR
Oct 12 . . . .Tulsa, OK
Nov 9 . . . . Little Rock, AR
Nov 9 . . . .Tulsa, OK
Nov 16 . . .Springfield, MO
Nov 18 . . . Dallas, TX
Dec 7 . . . . St. Louis, MO
Dec 14 . . . Tulsa, OK
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Best in America

Independent Charities of America Seal of Excellence AwardDillon International
(aka orphancare International)

has achieved the
Independent Charities of America's Seal of Excellence award.

 

One Child's Perspective

Click to view Anna's touching adoption story told in her own words:
"Anna's Story"
 

  

Building Families

A Rosalind Cook statue of Jesus Christ wth a group of children at His feet and in His lap

Matthew 19:14 . . . but Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for such belongs the kingdom of heaven."
Click here for a daily
devotional for families

 

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 Colorado--
Voice: 720/733-7718
Email our Mountain Regional Coordinator

In Kansas --
2420 West 76th Street
Prairie Village, KS  66208
Voice:  913/544-2805
Email this office

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

In Texas --
5200 South Buckner Blvd.
Dallas, TX  75227
Voice:  214/319-3426
Fax:  214/319-3470
Email this office

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

 

Affiliations          

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Dillon International, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is classified as a public charity under the U.S.  Internal Revenue Code.

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Board of Directors

Henry Will, Chairman
David Wulf
Mary Barnes
E. Ann Graves
Scott McIlveene
William M. (Bill) Pratt
Barry Pryor
Lynette Guy Ranton

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Adoption


Maren Brose, LCSW
Adoption Supervisor

 

 

ABOUT MAREN:  Maren completed her undergraduate degree from Oral Roberts University in 1977 and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Kansas in 1980.  She joined Dillon's staff as Adoption Supervisor in 1996.  She is married and has one teenage son.  In her free time, she enjoys gardening, college basketball, and activities with her church.

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Rebecca Leaming Hackworth, LCSW
Director of Social Services, Director of Haiti Program & Birthland Tours for Haiti and India
 

ABOUT REBECCA:  Rebecca joined Dillon International's staff in 1995.  She is the adoptive parent of two beautiful daughters from Haiti, who are now in their early 20's.  Her daughters were siblings, ages 2 and 4, when she and her husband adopted them in 1985.
QUOTE:  "Our family's relationship with the orphanage in Haiti propelled my career as a social worker in international adoption, which has fulfilled a life-long dream and God's calling on my life."

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Denise Schoborg, BSW

Director of China Program & China Birthland Tour

 

 


 

ABOUT DENISE:  Denise joined the Dillon International staff in May 2004. She received her Bachelors in Social Work from Carroll College in Helena, MT, and worked for nine years at a treatment facility for children with emotional and attachment disturbances. After marrying a Tulsan, she relocated from the mountains of Montana to the green hills of Oklahoma. Her blended family includes a yellow lab named Hannah and a cat named Fiona.
QUOTE: 
“I am grateful for the sweet surprises of my husband, Oklahoma, and international adoption. With the addition of each of these blessings in my life, the world has become much larger, and yet much smaller, all at the same time.”

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Julie Kline, MSW

Case Manager for China & Ethiopia Programs
 




 

ABOUT JULIE:  Julie joined the Dillon staff in June of 2007.  She received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the College of Saint Catherine in St. Paul, MN, and her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma.  Julie is also a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, OK.
QUOTE:  "I consider it a great honor and a privilege to help build families through the miracle of adoption.  My heart leaps for joy when a child is united with his/her forever family!"

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Jynger Roberts, MSW

Co-Director of India Program, Director of Nepal Program, and case manager of Russia Program

 

ABOUT JYNGER:  Jynger joined Dillon as an intern in 2001 and was hired in 2002 after receiving her Bachelors of Social Work from Northeastern State University (NSU).  She graduated from the University of Oklahoma (OU) with a Masters in Social Work in 2004.  Jynger has 3 children -- 2 sons by birth and 1 daughter from India.
QUOTE:  "I honestly don’t know how many people can say that they look forward to going to work every day, and yet I do!  I truly enjoy helping build families through adoption and being a part of such a challenging and yet rewarding process."

*****

 


Irina Shytova

Director of Russia Program (BAMS)
ABOUT IRINA:





 


Mary Anne Mesko, BSW

Case Manager for
India, Korea & Nepal Programs



 

ABOUT MARY ANNE:  Mary Anne recently joined the Tulsa staff as a case manager.  Prior to her move to OK, Mary Anne was case manager for the Dillon Missouri office for several years.  A St. Louis, MO, native, Mary Anne received her BSW from St. Louis University in Spring 2001.   Mary Anne enjoys photography, reading, digital scrapping, traveling and camping.
QUOTE:  "I truly enjoy my job as the Missouri Case Manager and I have been blessed to work with Dillon since 2001. It is so rewarding to witness God's awesome plan of building families through adoption."

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Tami Davidson, MSW
Co-Director of India Program & Waiting Child Program Coordinator

 

ABOUT TAMI: Tami joined the Dillon staff in 1999 and has worked with Dillon's Korea, Haiti, India, and Guatemala programs.  She received her Bachelors in Social Work from Oral Roberts University and her Masters of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. 

 

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Duk Kyung Um, MSW
Director of Korea Program & Korea Birthland Tours
 


 

 


 

ABOUT DUK KYUNG:  She was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea.  Before moving to the U.S., Ms. Um worked as a social worker for Eastern Social Welfare Society from 1982-1992.  She received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin and joined Dillon International in 1995 as the Director of the Korea Adoption Program.  Ms. Um enjoys living in Tulsa and is active in the Korean Church where she has many friendships and has been able to grow spiritually.  She remains close to her family in Korea through periodic visits to see them while serving the needs of Dillon adoptees and families.  
QUOTE:  "I truly believe God has led me to work at Dillon International.  I have seen how God is touching our children and families through our precious work.  The experience I obtained while working at ESWS has proven invaluable in working with families in the U.S.  It is a blessing to have worked with so many children and families at Dillon International." 

*****
 


Jan Dunn, MSW
Associate Director, Korea Program










 
ABOUT JAN:  Jan Dunn is excited to serve adoptive families and adult adoptees in her new role as Associate Director for Dillon's Korea Program.  Prior to this assignment, Jan worked in the agency's Adoption Education Center coordinating post-adoption education and was an assistant to Dillon's Development Dept.  Before she came to work for Dillon, Jan used her degree in Family Relations and Child Development as a child life specialist for a local hospital.  She has her Master’s in Social Work and is a member of Adoptees for Children.  Jan also serves on the board of directors for the Mental Health Association of Tulsa.
QUOTE: “It is a privilege to be a part of this incredible agency.  Everyone has such a vision for all the children and families we work with around the globe. It is a true blessing!”

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Rhonda Runnels

CIS & Dossier Coordinator, and Director of Compliance







 
ABOUT RHONDA:  Rhonda Runnels joined  the staff at Dillon International almost 4 years ago and has used her creative energy to streamline the agency's dossier processing practices for all of the country programs.  She is a wife and mother to 6 children ages 21 down to 1 year.  (2 bio, 4 adopted - 3 from Korea and one from Ukraine).   
QUOTE:  "I feel blessed to have been called to be an adoptive mother.  I believe every child deserves a wonderful future. I also have a particular calling to adopt children with special needs.  My favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11.  It is a pleasure to come to work each day as my job is my genuine passion.  I consider it a privilege to be a small part of each adoptive family's journey and to make a difference in the life of a child!"

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Regional Offices


Margie Wasielewski, LCSW
Director of Adoption - Missouri

 

ABOUT MARGIE: After completing her undergraduate degree in social work from the University of Missouri and receiving her MSW from St. Louis University, Margie has worked in the field of adoption since 1988. Margie has been Dillon's Director of Adoption for Missouri families since 1997. Margie is married and has two children by birth -- an 18-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter.
QUOTE:
 "I love helping people build their families through the miracle of adoption."

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Kimberly Alls, LSW
Director of Adoption - Arkansas








 

ABOUT KIMBERLY:  Kimberly joined Dillon International in 2000 after working with children in a variety of professional settings for over 20 years. She earned her degree in Social Work from Harding University and is a single mom to a daughter adopted from Vietnam, two birth children, two children through marriage and one goldfish who has lived for over five years and grew to be huge!!  Being a part of the adoption community in Arkansas continues to inspire Kimberly to participate in local and community events and programs that benefit the children and families Dillon International serves.
QUOTE:  "To love what you do and feel that it matters…how could anything be better than that?!!  Inspired to be a social worker since I was a child, I now have the honor of working with Dillon International families on their journey to adopting their children."

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Amy Sandy
Director of Adoption - Kansas



 









 

ABOUT AMY:  In 2004 Amy began providing home study and post placement services for Dillon in both Kansas and Missouri. Recently, she has become Dillon’s Director of Adoptions for Kansas families.  She is a graduate of the University of Kansas where she received her Master’s Degree in Social Work in May 2004.  Amy has worked in the field of adoption and child welfare since August 2000.  She is married and has two biological children who are ages 6 and 9.  In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, watching or playing sports and traveling.   
QUOTE:  “Being a part of Dillon International has been a blessing for me and my family.  I look forward to every opportunity to support families through their adoption process.”

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Rachel Lee, MSW
Director of Adoption - California
 

 

ABOUT RACHEL:
 



 

Post-Placement Services

Kristin Enevoldsen
Process &
Post-Placement Coordinator

 


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ABOUT KRISTIN:  Kristin began working here in June of 2006.  She is currently working towards a BA in Business Administration and attending Northeastern State University.  Kristin’s life has been touched by adoption.  Her family has adopted four children internationally, three of whom are from South Korea and one from Ukraine.  In her spare time she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.  Kristin's favorite quote about adoption is from Harry Holt, the grandfather of international adoption, "Every child deserves a home of his own."


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The Adoption Education Center


Karin Price

Director of The Adoption Education Center &
Midwest Region Coordinator

 

 

ABOUT KARIN: During the past 25 years, Karin has worked in the field of adoption and international child welfare. She has served Dillon International families in various roles over the years including adoption case manager, home study provider, and agency executive director. In her role as Midwest Regional Coordinator for Dillon, Karin is often asked to be a guest speaker on adoption-related topics. Karin has extensive experience providing pre- and post-adoption services. Karin is married and has three children by marriage, birth and adoption. She spent her childhood in South Korea and has also lived in the People's Republic of China.

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Whitney McIntire
Director of Heritage Camps





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ABOUT WHITNEY:  Whitney graduated from Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!) with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Management.  She had previously worked for Dillon International in the Post Placement department, before recently returning to assist the AEC with Dillon's annual heritage camps on a full-time basis.  Whitney enjoys spending time with her husband James, daughter Sloane and their two "Rotties," Kyra and C.J.   She also enjoys college sports and sitting down to a good book.
QUOTE:  "I enjoy seeing the simple pleasures that delight my daughter.  It grounds me and helps me to strive to have the heart of a child."

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Lisa Leung
Assistant to Heritage Camps




 
ABOUT LISA:  Lisa graduated from Oral Roberts University with a degree in Advertising/Public Relations in 2009.  Lisa is originally from the Chicago area and her husband from Jamaica have resided in Tulsa after meeting at ORU.  She enjoys watching sporting events,  spending time with her family, and reading a good book.  Lisa works with the annual heritage camps at Dillon international.
QUOTE:  “I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.”
 -  Vince Lombardi

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Development and Public Relations


Tonnie Dosser
Director of Development






 

ABOUT TONNIE: Dillon International has had the great privilege of benefiting from Tonnie's graphic/visual arts expertise since 2000 when she joined the staff.  Tonnie spends her time working on fundraising and fundraising events, and coordinating the sponsorship programs of orphanCare International.  When she is not at Dillon, Tonnie spends her time with her husband and two teenage daughters.
QUOTE:  "I truly enjoy my work, the families, the staff and the mission. To know you are helping children is very fulfilling.  I feel fortunate to be a part of raising awareness and funding for the children in the orphanages who so desperately need our help."

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Susanna Will,
CFRE






 

ABOUT SUSANNA:   Susanna was in Public Relations and Resource Development for over 25 years.  She joined Dillon International's staff in 1992 to expand the agency's fundraising efforts. Susanna assists with the agency's fundraising efforts focusing on major gift development.  Susanna loves any opportunity to talk to donors and potential donors about the various ways they can become involved in Dillon's work to help homeless children have a better life.  Over 30 years ago, she became the adoptive parent of two children through domestic adoption.  She is married with one grandchild.

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Cindy Davison
Director of Marketing and Public Relations & Dillon's webmaster
 



 

ABOUT CINDY: Cindy has been a staff member with Dillon International since 1994.  Over the past 14 years, she has enjoyed using her graphic design skills and her public relations & marketing experience to reach new adoptive families about the benefits of adopting through Dillon.  She is married with two sons by marriage and recently became a grandmother for the first time.
QUOTE:  “I love witnessing how God works to connect one child’s story with a family’s story to create a new chapter in their lives together.  Using my creative talents in a small way to bring children and families together is a great privilege and honor.”

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Susan Serrano

Director of Media Relations




 

 

ABOUT SUSAN:  Before joining Dillon International five years ago, Susan worked as a newspaper reporter for several years in Texas and New Mexico. She enjoys answering media questions about adoption and sharing family adoption stories with newspaper, television, radio, and magazine reporters. Susan is married and has a son and a daughter by birth.
QUOTE:  "This is the most rewarding job I could ever imagine. I love to see families and children united. It is a privilege to play a role in spreading awareness of the miracle of adoption and the great joy it brings to families." 

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Rosalyn Metcalfe

Birthland Tour Coordinator & Development Coordinator

 



 

 

ABOUT ROSALYN: Rosalyn grew up in Tulsa and graduated with an engineering degree from Texas A&M. After a two year stint with Habitat for Humanity International in Georgia, she wanted to continue a career in the nonprofit arena. She now assists the development and public relations departments at Dillon. She enjoys cooking, movie watching and learning Italian. 
QUOTE: "I never thought of or planned to work in the field of adoption, but God has a funny way of leading you where you need to be. Working in both adoption and humanitarian aid gives me great pleasure, yet it is also humbling to know of the great people we have in the Dillon community who are so generous with their time, treasure and love for children."

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Caitlin Getschell
Development & PR Assistant


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Administration


Donna Wilcoxson

Human Resources Manager

 
ABOUT DONNA:








 


Janice Impson

Office Manager




 

ABOUT JANICE: Janice started with Dillon in September of 2004 thanks to a referral from her sister-in-law Karin Price.  She and her husband have 3 children, all in their twenties,  and 2 wonderful granddaughters.  She enjoys baking for friends & family and serving in the ladies ministry of her church.
QUOTE:  "God has blessed me beyond measure by providing me with this position at Dillon International.  I love coming to work each day and being a part of such a great mission to help children."

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Jennifer Bacon

Network & Database Administrator


 

ABOUT JENNIFER:  Jennifer started with Dillon International in July 2002.  she is a native Tulsan with two children and a graduate from Oklahoma Christian University.
 

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Kris Hoyt

Accounting Manager

 

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Beth Gray

Accountant

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