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August 3, 2008 East Bay Area, CA	Family Day in the Park iis a BBQ for parents and children of all ages join together to play games, eat fantastic food and build community. East Bay Location, specifics will be sent with registration.
August 9, 2008 Oakland, CA 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Teen/ Tween Club Mtg. (Place and event TBA.) Teens only! Meet other kids of color who were adopted or fostered. Here's a chance to have a good time with other kids who are like you. There will be teen / tween only activities. Parents can participate in a concurrent peer support group during which childcare will be available for younger siblings. Separate groups for teens and pre-teens.
August 23, 2008 Oakland, CA 9:30 am - 4:00 pm	True Colors II Interrogating our own Racism: Pushing past Racism 101 True Colors II will feature advanced conversations about race that begin with a foundation that already acknowledges racism exists and has a direct impact on my child's life as well as my own. You must have attended Pact's True Colors I (or demonstrate other substantive education on transracial adoption) to participate in this workshop. We will highlight hands on internal work with other parents to collaborate and develop parenting strategies.
August 23, 2008 East Bay Area, CA	Family Day in the Park is an annual BBQ for adoptive families of color only (Familes with at least one parent of color). Parents and children of all ages join together to play games, eat fantastic food and build community. East Bay Location, specifics will be sent with registration.
September 13, 2008 Oakland, CA 9:00-1:00	Schools & Adoption A to Z: People at our children's school are there to support our families even though they don't always understand our special issues. Everything from dealing with teachers, administration, assignments, choosing schools and handling "problems" when they arise will be covered. Practical guidance as well as resources will be shared for students of all ages.
October 4, 2008 San Francisco, CA 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Play Café for Adoptive Families of Color Babies to early school age. Play groups give families of color the opportunity to get together in an informal environment.
October 18, 2008 Oakland, CA 9:30 am - 4:00 pm	Baby Care for Adopted Infants Finally - - a baby care class designed especially for pre-adoptive parents! You will learn the fundamentals of baby care and won't have to sit through topics that don't necessarily apply to your family (such as post-partum care or the assumption that your child will be breast-fed). The class will teach you the basics of baby care as well as give you really practical information about how to promote attachment and read your new baby's cues. Featured speakers: Molly Branigan, certified infant care instructor, and Dr. Nancy Curtis of the International Adoption Clinic, Children's Hospital of Oakland.
November 1, 2008 San Francisco, CA 9:00 am - 2:00 pm	Effects of Prenatal Substance Exposure on Children Collaborative Training with Open Path (formerly Resolve). Featured speaker: David Brodsinky. Check back for more details soon.
November 15, 2008 Oakland, CA 9:00 0m - 1:00 pm	A Lifetime Journey focuses on relationships between children, their birth parents and their adoptive parents, whether they are in an open adoption or a closed one. This workshop will address children's questions about their birth parents -- both the questions they ask and those they hold inside.
December 6, 2008 Oakland, CA	Pact Family Celebration Come join us for a carnival celebration of our amazing families! More information TBA as soon as we can!