For More Information:

Liz Jimenez 

Post-Adoption Services Coordinator

lizj@jfcs.org

707-303-1509

Adoption Services

We offer a variety of services for families formed by adoption in Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, and Napa counties. This program is funded by a grant from the California Department of Social Services.  FREE to all families formed by adoption.  Services include:

Crisis Intervention, Counseling, and Consultation

Whether your family is experiencing a crisis, or you just want support to improve communication or attachment, we have experienced therapists and parent educators here to help.

Groups

Santa Rosa Parent Support Group: meets on the third Wednesday of each month, 5:45-7:45 pm. This monthly support group is open to all adoptive parents and offers child care free of charge.  Facilitated by Liz Jimenez, MSW. Parents Place, 1360 N. Dutton Ave. Suite C, Santa Rosa. RSVP required to Anita Whitehead at 707-303-1501.  For more information call Liz Jimenez at 707-303-1509.  No meetings July and August.

Petaluma Parent Support Group: meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 5:45-7:45 pm. This monthly support group is open to all adoptive parents. Facilitated by Liz Jimenez, MSW. B'nai Israel Jewish Center, 740 Western Ave. Petaluma.  RSVP required to Anita Whitehead at 707-303-1501.  For more information call Liz Jimenez at 707-303-1509.  No meetings July and August.

Teen Socialization Group: meets 1st Friday of the month, 6:00-8:00 pm.  Socialization activities for adopted teens.   Facilitated by Mary Hirsch.  RSVP required to Anita Whitehead at 707-303-1501.  For more information call Liz Jimenez at 707 -303-1509.  No meetings July, August and September.

Socialization Group for Young Children (6-9 years): meets Tuesdays beginning September 27th, 3:30-5:00 pm.  Help children in the early school years develop healthy social skills and practice "talking about" adoption.  This small group will provide adopted children with a natural peer group of other adopted children and encourage them to establish positive peer relations and strengthen self- esteem.  Facilitated by Amy McIntyre. RSVP required, to register or for more information call Liz Jimenez at 707-303-1509.

Creating Lifebooks

A lifebook is a collection of words, photos, graphics, artwork, and memorabilia that creates a life record for an adopted child. We offer ongoing lifebook classes for parents and children.

Creating Your Child's Lifebook, two Monday evenings per month starting March 5, 2012, 5:30 – 7:30 pm.  Required parent introduction class February 6,  2012. Facilitated by Barbara Joy. RSVP required, to register or for more information call Liz Jimenez at 707-303-1509.

Parent and Professional Trainings

Full- and half-day sessions occur throughout the year to build skills on adoption-related issues. For more information about the full range of JFCS adoption services, visit Adoption Connection, our agency for domestic and international adoptions.