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International Adoptive Families
is a support group for families who adopt children from other countries. We provide information and support to people considering international adoption, beginning the process, or waiting for their child. We hold monthly meetings regarding the physical and emotional health of institutionalized children, and dealing with the paperwork. We welcome returning families or arriving children at the airport.
For more information contact us
Click here to print off a 2009-10 membership form if you wish to join the support group.
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July Meeting: LIFEBOOK IN A DAY
Saturday July 18, 9 am-5 pm. At the Pathways United Methodist Church in Springfield, MO
Cost: $50 per family. Adoptive parents know that every adopted child needs a lifebook. We all know the many benefits of having a lifebook for our child to read and discuss. But many of us never seem to have the time to get one done. Others hesitate because they don’t know how to begin. Now IAF will help you get it done and end the guilt! Come to our second annual Lifebook in a Day event. You come in the morning, stay for lunch, and work all day on the lifebook. By the end of the day, your child’s lifebook will be done! There will be a station for each step, each page, from before your child was born to the day your child comes home to America as part of a new family. Basic materials, including colored papers, will be provided, but specialty pages and decorative items will be available for purchase.
To register, send in the attached form with your check for $50 made out to IAF.
For further information call Jessica Gerard 882-2516.
To email Jessica Gerard click here click here.
Eastern European Party featuring Sergei Shapavol's RUSSIAN KALEIDESCOPE
Saturday August 8, 5-8 pm. At the Pathways United Methodist Church in Springfield, MO
The program will feature Eastern European crafts for the children and Matryoshka photographs.
5 pm Eastern European Feast. Enjoy traditional dishes from Eastern Europe.
6 pm. Russian-born educator Sergei Shapoval, dressed in traditional Ukrainian folk costume, will give a highly entertaining and enjoyable multimedia presentation for children on Russia culture, featuring Russian traditions, folk instruments and folk dancing, and other hands–on learning.
Store selling books, including some direct from Russia, and traditional toys, ornaments etc from Eastern Europe.
To RSVP or for questions email Jessica Gerard by clicking here click here.
CAMP PANDA: Not Your Average Summer Camp!August 10-14
This coming summer, Camp Bear which will be held at the Morris Center fir Continuing Education in Springfield, will once again celebrate the richness and diversity of Chinese culture and heritage through a week long summer camp for kids age 3 to 13. At Camp Panda campers will be introduced to, and invited to explore, the art, music, language and games of China.
Campers will study the Chinese language, learn to play various Chinese wind, string and percussion instruments and learn to sing popular Chinese children's folk songs! They will also discover how to paint in the style of ancient China.
Not your average summer camp, Camp Panda gives you and your child a unique opportunity to experience this culture that is rich in history and steeped in tradition! Most of the classes are taught by native Chinese speakers who have years of experience teaching children.
Camp Panda is a four-day academic program with an exhibition day being held on Friday, August 14. Monday through Thursday, Camp starts at 8:00am and ends at noon for Little Butterfly (age 3-5) and Little Gold Fish (age 6-8). Program day will end at 2:30pm for Panda Friends (age 9-14). On the Exhibition day, we will invite all of our camp families to come join us for a children’s performance from 9:00am to noon. Camp Panda also offers extended supervised care after regular program hours
This program is jointly organized by International Adoptive Families of Southwest Missouri and Missouri State University. Find further information and register online at http://morriscenter.missouristate.edu/campbear/camppanda/
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