Category Archives: Adoption

Frigorific Friday Updates

Posted on January 25, 2013

SLEET has arrived to Louisville this icy Friday, and yours truly has already fallen spectacularly twice already. Do be careful (and wear shoes with better traction than mine, honestly). Here’s your JFCS roundup for this week: -We have a great … Continue reading →

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Factual Friday Updates

Posted on January 11, 2013

It looked like it was going to be a gloomy end to the week, and then the sun came out, giving us one of the nicest days we’ve had all year. Really, it’s a sunshine-laden day to kick your gloomies … Continue reading →

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Start the Adoption Process with the 2013 Adoption Fair

Posted on January 8, 2013

Today’s blog written by Executive Director of JFCS, Judy Freundlich Tiell Adoption is a great way to build families, and there are many things to consider when you think about adoption. Things such as, Do I want to adopt domestically … Continue reading →

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Adoption Seminar with EAC

Posted on April 26, 2012

Join us on Thursday, May 31, at 6PM for an Adoption Seminar with European Adoption Consultants. The EAC assists families with adoptions in Russia, China, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and many more. Learn about their new programs and opportunities for international adoption! … Continue reading →

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JFCS at the Adoption Fair

Posted on January 20, 2012

Join JFCS at the Brooklawn Adoption fair (2125 Goldsmith Lane), January 29, from 1-4PM. The fair will include information in domestic, international, and special needs adoptions, and will offer workshops on how to get started with the process. The event … Continue reading →

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Tiny Thanksgiving Tuesday Updates

Posted on November 22, 2011

Last week’s posts were a bit erratic, due to the Marketing Department’s valiant battle with the flu. This week will also be weird, since JFCS will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving! In keeping with the holiday, here’s a cornucopia … Continue reading →

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Thinking about Adopting?

Posted on July 7, 2011

Today’s post written by Judy Freundlich Tiell, Executive Director. Bringing a child into your family through adoption is a decision with life long implications. Part of the adoption process is educating families to think about these issues – we use … Continue reading →

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Adoption Fair, Sunday!

Posted on January 27, 2011

This Sunday from 1-4 pm, we will be at the Adoption Fair (at St. Francis High School). February 1 & 8 at 7pm, we will be hosting adoption workshops, Parents in Process, for all prospective adoptive parents. In light of … Continue reading →

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Parents in Process

Posted on August 27, 2010

According to state department statistics in adoptions, the top four countries where Americans are adopting are China, Ethiopia, Russia, and South Korea. Last year, over 12,000 children were adopted from around the world! JFCS conducts home studies for many of … Continue reading →

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