CHSFS is a Hague-accredited agency. Some education offerings are Hauge-compliant and can be used to fulfill Hague education requirements.
CHSFS in-person groups and educational classes are held at locations in:
Click below for more information about our upcoming on-site classes. CHSFS also offers online education. Click here for more information.
Minnesota Office
4th Annual Adoption Day Camp SAVE THE DATE! July 21 & 22, 2011
My Time, Too! On the fourth Tuesday of each month we offer an age-appropriate activity-based group for adopted children and their siblings, ages 5–7. Each month a different topic is discussed.
The Bubble Gum Group These groups are for youth ages 8-11 who joined their family through adoption. A corresponding group for parents is included.
Beyond The Bubble This group is for youth ages 12 and up, or youth who have completed two or more sessions of the Bubble Gum Group.
Adoptive Parents Group: Parenting Adult Adopted Persons Open to any parent of an adult who was adopted, regardless of placing agency. For more information, please call Maxine at 651-255-2235.
Adoptive Parents Group: Open Adoption Group For adoptive parents who are living an open adoption relationship.
Adoptive Parents Group: Parenting Adopted Teens For adoptive parents who are parenting a teen who was adopted, regardless of placing agency.
Waiting Families Group: CHSFS International Adoption Programs For families waiting to adopt a child through a CHSFS international adoption program.
Waiting Families Group: CHSFS Domestic Infant Adoption Program For families waiting to adopt a child through the CHSFS Domestic Infant Open Adoptionprogram.
Custom Event: Contact us to learn about scheduling an event for families or professional in your area - school, daycare, place of worship, or workplace.
MNADOPT offers groups and classes for individuals who adopt through the state of Minnesota. These classes are not part of CHSFS offerings, but they are a wonderful local resource.
East Office
Pre-Adoption Education Classes
For families in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. All families who have submitted a Registration Form with the East Office can attend a Pre-Adoption Education Class. Attendance is required before families may begin the adoption home study process.
Upcoming Dates:
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Friday, May 6 RSVP required
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Friday, June 10 RSVP required
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (The East Office follows the federal government schedule for weather
delays and closures)
Location: Maryland Office
Not a CHSFS client? You may still attend this class, please inquire about cost. For more information or
to RSVP, contact Tiara.
Waiting Families Group: CHSFS International Adoption Programs For families waiting to adopt a child through a CHSFS international adoption program.
Kids' Groups These groups are for youth who joined their family through adoption. A corresponding group for parents is included.
East Coast Culture Camps: These camps are not part of CHSFS offerings, but they are a wonderful area resource for adoptive families.
China:
A Bright Moon - Family and Teen Programs: Lincolnville, Maine.
Camp Friendship : Stirling, New Jersey. July 25- 29, 2011.
Chinese Culture Weekend : Vermont. August 26-28, 2011.
Family Camp China : Asheville, North Carolina. July 29 - August 1.
Eastern Europe:
Zhailau Kazakh Heritage Camp. Moultonborough, New Hampshire. July 25-30.
Ethiopia:
Heritage and Culture Camp: Harrisonburg, Virginia. July 21 - 24, 2011.
Korea:
Camp Moo Gung Hwa: Raleigh, North Carolina. July 20-23, 2011.
Camp Rice: Emmitsburg, Maryland. July 8-10, 2011.
Camp Sejong : Hardwick, New Jersey. August 14-20, 2011.
Latin America:
Mis Amigos Culture Camp: Silver Spring, Maryland. July 24 - 29, 2011.
Vietnam:
Catalyst Foundation Vietnam Culture Camp. Ellenville, New York. July 7 - 10.
Other:
Holt International Adoptee Camps: Camps located in Georgia, Oregon, Iowa, California, and New
Jersey
