Birth Search
Dillon currently has a search process in place for the countries of South Korea. We offer counseling for anyone who is pursuing a search for birth family in our Tulsa office regardless of country.
Counseling
Counseling is offered to individuals, families and couples. To set up an initial free 15-minute telephone consultation with one of our adoption professionals, please call (918) 749-4600.
Support Groups
Finding support with others that understand is important at any age. Not feeling alone, being with others that can relate, and getting education from adoption professionals is all a focus in our support groups.
Camp/Tours
Finding pride in your child's birth culture is both important for your family and your child. Our heritage programs are available to support your family into creating connections with your child's birth culture.
Virtual Groups
Connecting with other adoptees can be difficult, especially when you might not live in an area with a lot of other adoptive families. Dillon also understands how important it is to make connections with others that have similar experiences.
Dillon is growing our virtual support groups, to help allow different age groups the ability to connect while living in diverse locations.
Teen Groups
Peer support is so important for teenagers. Not feeling alone and having others to speak with that understand how they feel can create healing and a safe place to discuss identity topics.
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Currently, we have groups in:
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Kansas City, KS (TBA)
Little Rock, AR (TBA)
Oklahoma City, OK
Tulsa, OK
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Pre-teen Groups
During the pre-teen years, your child is now starting to explore language around emotions and identity. These groups were created to assist your child in the beginning stages of language discovery and identity awareness. We focus on fun and out-of-the-box learning experiences.
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Currently, we have groups in:
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Kansas City, KS (TBA)
Little Rock, AR (TBA)
Oklahoma City, OK
Tulsa, OK
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What this group offers:
Support
Education
Resources
Validation
Solutions
Relationships
Guidance
Hope
Virtual Groups
Connecting with other adoptees can be difficult, especially when you might not live in an area with a lot of other adoptive families. Dillon also understands how important it is to make connections with others that have similar experiences.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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We want to make sure that our groups are available to all those that desire to attend. If it is a cost that is prohibiting you from joining please contact our Development Department to learn more about our scholarship program.
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CONTACT
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Lisa Wiedenhaupt, LCSW 918-748-5603
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Teen Virtual Hangouts
Next Group:
October 2021
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Zoome Session Event
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This group was created to allow teens to support one another, spend time with other teens who have been adopted, and create a safe space for weekly sharing of different aspects of their life. During the group, the members will have a chance to share with each other and play fun games online!
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Ages: 13-17 years old
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Cost: $20.00 per Month (4 live zoom sessions)
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and platform.
Young Adult Virtual Hangouts
Next Group:
TBA
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Zoom Session Event
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This group was created to allow young adults to support one another, spend time with others who have been adopted, and create a safe space for weekly sharing of different aspects of their life.
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Ages: 18-25 years old
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Cost: $10.00 per Month
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and platform.
Teen Groups
What this group offers:
Support
Validation
Identity
Relationships
Guidance
Hope
Dillon recognizes that adoption brings with it many lifelong issues and challenges. Especially during the teen years, adoptees want a chance to share their feelings and experiences with other adoptees. That is why Dillon is starting a teen support group.
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WHO
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Any teen adopted internationally, domestically or through foster care ages, 13 to 17 is welcome to attend.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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We want to make sure that our groups are available to all those that desire to attend. If it is a cost that is prohibiting you from joining please contact our Development Department to learn more about our scholarship program.
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CONTACT
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Lisa Wiedenhaupt, LCSW 918-748-5603
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Six-Month Program:
Nov. - April
November 4
December 2
January 13, 2022
February 3
March 3
April 7
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Location:
Summer Moon Coffee
625 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
The DFW teen Group is a six-session program. Each session is a stand-alone but to help with building relationships with those in the group we offer it in six-session increments. Each session will be open to discussing different topics around adoption and identity. We will also allow time for games and hang out with other teen in the group.
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If you missed the first session you are still welcome to join! We have found if possible the more consistent the group can be the greater the bond between participants.
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Ages: 13-17 years old
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Each group will be held on Thursday night from 6:15PM to 7:45PM.
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Cost: $150.00 per six session program
Kansas City, KS
Next Group:
Fall of 2021
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Attachment and Trauma Therapy Center
6400 W 110th St.
Suite 202
Overland Park, KS 66211
The Kansas City teen Group is held four times a year. Each session is a stand alone, which means participants are welcome to join for just one session or all four! Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other pre-teens in the group.
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Ages: 13-17 years old
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Cost: $35.00 per session
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
Oklahoma City, OK
Next Group:
Nov. 2021 - March 2022
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6PM to 7:30PM
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Quail Springs Baptist Church
14613 N May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
COVID Precautions: To follow our office gathering guidelines, we will be asking participants and volunteers to wear masks during the group meetings. Temperatures will be taken at arrival at each group meeting. We will also do our best with the space we have to do social distancing as much as possible. We will update you when changes take place.
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The Oklahoma City group is held for 5 month sessions. Each session is a stand alone, which means teens are welcome to join for just one session or all five! We have found these groups are most successful when families commit to all 5 sessions. Allowing relationships to form and teens to feel trust to be open to share.
Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other teens in the group.
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Age: 13-17 years old
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Cost: $25.00 per session or $125 for 5 month program
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
Tulsa, OK
Five Month Program:
Nov. 2021 - March 2022
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November 4
December 2
January 13, 2022
February 17
March 3
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Dillon International Headquarters
7335 S. Lewis Ave, Suite 210
Tulsa, OK 74136
COVID Precautions: To follow our office gathering guidelines, we will be asking participants and volunteers to wear masks during the group meetings. Temperatures will be taken at arrival at each group meeting. We will also do our best with the space we have to do social distancing as much as possible. We will update you when changes take place.
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The Tulsa Teen Group is a five-session program. Each session is a stand-alone but to help with building relationships with those in the group we offer it in five-session increments. Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption-related topics. We will also allow time for games and hang out with other teens in the group.
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If you missed the first session you are still welcome to join! We have found if possible the more consistent the group can be the greater the bond between participants.
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Ages: 13-17 years old
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Each group will be held on Thursday night from 6:00PM to 7:30PM.
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Cost: $125.00 per five session program
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Pre-Teen Groups
WHY ATTEND?
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Make new friends
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Develop relationships with trusted adults who are adoptees or work in the field of international adoption
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Enhance self-confidence and self-identity
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Participate in group activities to learn strategies and techniques for handling adopted-related questions
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Ask questions in a welcoming, safe environment
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Get a better sense of who they are
Dillon recognizes that adoption brings with it many lifelong issues and challenges. Dillon has found the pre-teen age is when children are trying to discover language to express the feelings they may be having. The pre-teen group focuses on going over topics around the adoption in a more general term. Introducing topics to your child at an age-appropriate level.
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WHO
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Any pre-teen adopted internationally, domestically, or through foster care.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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We want to make sure that our groups are available to all those that desire to attend. If it is a cost that is prohibiting you from joining please contact our Development Department to learn more about our scholarship program.
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CONTACT
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Lisa Wiedenhaupt, LCSW 918-748-5603
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Six-Month Program:
Nov. - April
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November 5
December 3
January 14, 2022
February 4
March 4
April 8
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Location:
Watermark Ft Worth
8000 Western Hills Blvd, Ft Worth, TX 76108
The Tulsa Pre-teen Group is a six-session program. Each session is a stand-alone but to help with building relationships with those in the group we offer it in six-session increments. Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption-related topics. We will also allow time for games and hang out with other pre-teens in the group.
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If you missed the first session you are still welcome to join! We have found if possible the more consistent the group can be the greater the bond between participants. These programs are offered Oct. - March every year.
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Ages: 8-12 years old
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Each group will be held on Friday night from 6:30PM to 8:00PM.
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Cost: $150.00 per six-session program
Kansas City, KS
Next Group:
Fall of 2021
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Attachment and Trauma Therapy Center
6400 W 110th St.
Suite 202
Overland Park, KS 66211
The Kansas City pre-teen Group is held four times a year. Each session is a stand alone, which means participants are welcome to join for just one session or all four! Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other pre-teens in the group.
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Ages: 10 - 13 years old
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Cost: $35.00 per session
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
Oklahoma City, OK
Next Group:
Fall of 2021
Second Monday of each month
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6PM to 7:30PM
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Quail Springs Baptist Church
14613 N May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
The Oklahoma City group is held for 5 month sessions. Each session is a stand alone, which means pre-teens are welcome to join for just one session or all five! We have found these groups are most successful when families commit to all 5 sessions. Allowing relationships to form and pre-teens to feel trust to be open to share.
Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption related topics. We will also allow time for games and hangout with other teens in the group.
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Age: 8-12 years old
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Cost: $25.00 per session or $125 for 5 month program
The fee includes registration, facilitator fee, and activities.
Tulsa, OK
Six Month Program:
Fall of 2021
October 8
November 5
December 3
January 21, 2022
February 11
March 4
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Dillon International Headquarters
7335 S. Lewis Ave, Suite 210
Tulsa, OK 74136
COVID Precautions: To follow our office gathering guidelines, we will be asking participants and volunteers to wear masks during the group meetings. Temperatures will be taken at arrival at each group meeting. We will also do our best with the space we have to do social distancing as much as possible. We will update you when changes take place.
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The Tulsa Pre-teen Group is a six-session program. Each session is a stand-alone but to help with building relationships with those in the group we offer it in six-session increments. Each session we will discuss topics on identity, birth family, race, and other adoption-related topics. We will also allow time for games and hang out with other pre-teens in the group.
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If you missed the first session you are still welcome to join! We have found if possible the more consistent the group can be the greater the bond between participants. These programs are offered Oct. - March every year.
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Ages: 8-12 years old
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Each group will be held on Friday night from 6:00PM to 7:30PM.
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Cost: $150.00 per six session program
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