Date:	November 20, 2010
Time:	9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location:	Downtown Los Angeles, Public Counsel a pro bono law firm dedicated to advancing equal justice for all
Description:	The experience of being adopted can create a complicated mix of emotions for a child. Add to that the common experience of being asked to "tell their story", children and youth are left to figure out their own narrative, fill in the gaps and find the boundaries for what part of their story is theirs alone and what they share with their families and the world. Join us for a day-long conference where we will take a developmental approach to exploring the issues of youth in their journey towards understanding and explaining their adoption story both for themselves and for those around them who may be curious or interested. Beth Hall will address the narrative burden that is part of every adoptees journey, offering suggestions for what is required for adopted children and youth to feel in control of their own story. will present a developmental model for understanding how children process adoption and in turn how adults can give them practical tools for handling questions about their story from peers and strangers. will conclude the morning with a discussion of the additional tasks that impact developmental maturation under the circumstances of adoption and how developmental milestones change according to their story. The afternoon will focus on practical suggestions and specific tools that can be used by children in various age groups. There will be ample time at the end of the day for questions. Beth Hall, Co-Founder and Director of Pact, An Adoption Alliance, and co-author of Inside Transracial Adoption.
Cost:	Pact members: $ 75 per person Non-members: $100 per person Registration includes lunch (vegetarian options available) and materials. Registrations after November 5th will be charged a $25 per person late fee. A limited number of scholarships are available, please send letter of request by Nov 5th.
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