presented by       Families With Children From China (FCC) is a volunteer organization of families who have adopted or are preparing to adopt a child from China or of Chinese ethnicity. The purpose of FCC-Chicago is to provide a supportive network for families and to provide information that fosters understanding, respect and appreciation of our children's Chinese culture and heritage.   Families With Children From China/ Chicago 1341 W. Fullerton Avenue PMB 338 Chicago, IL 60614       Adoptive Families Today (AFT) is a support group for prospective adoptive parents, adoptive parents, adoption professionals and all those interested in adoption. AFT will continue to grow as a leader in adoption education and support. We will be a catalyst for building awareness of adoption issues and changing attitudes. We will be a resource provider of adoption information. Adoptive Families Today P.O. Box 1726 Barrington, IL 60011-1726 847-382-0858     Stars of David:  A Jewish Adoption Information & Support Network is a non-profit organization providing a compassionate network of adoption information, support and education to prospective parents, adoptive families, adult adoptees, birth families and the Jewish community.   Stars of David/Chicago 3175 Commercial Ave., Suite 100 Northbrook, IL 60062-1915 Phone and fax: 773-274-1527         The 15th Midwest Adoption Conference is now in the development phase! An educational conference for pre-adoptive parents, adoptive and foster families, birth parents, adult adoptees and professionals.   Our keynote speaker will be DR. JOHN RAIBLE The call for papers is now available here.   When:  Sunday, November 2, 2008     Where:  Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL Keynote Speaker:  DR. JOHN RAIBLE   Social Workers, Foster Care Families and Pre-Adoptive Families Social Workers: The Illinois Department of Professional Regulations approved 6 Continuing Education Credits for attendance at our conference.  Foster Care Families: The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has approved 5.5 credit hours for conference attendance.  Forms available here. Pre-Adoptive Families:  The Conference will provide 6 hours of education for families who need to fulfill the Hague requirements.  Check with your agency, as acceptance of the credits is an agency decision.  The Conference provides a number of workshops addressing the Hague requirements.  more ... ALL PERSONS DESIRING A CERTIFICATE FOR CREDIT HOURS must check in at the beginning of the Conference (mention that you wish to receive a certificate) and check out at the end of the Conference.    Sponsored by Adoptive Families Today, Stars of David:  A Jewish Adoption Information & Support Network and Families With Children From China.