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December, 2011 Volume 7, Number 4
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 Merry Everything to ALL! From IAC Center Joni S. Mantell, LCSW; Sasha Martone, LCSW; Jessica Cichalski, MSW; Bridget Devine, MSW; Lindsay Conover, MSW; Jennifer Gamper-Meenan, LCSW; Lauren Scheiner, MSW; Jane Cramer, MSW; Tucker (featured) & Rosie |
Winter 2012 Highlights:
Kids and Teens Adoption Groups - Great time of year to start your child or teen in a group. Our groups meet only once a month and provide a supportive and enriching experience. Contact Emorgan@iaccenter.com for more information.
- NEW Pennington Girls Teen Group - For girls ages 12 to 14 Second Friday of the month from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. - January 13, February 10, March 9, April 13, 2012.
- NEW Pennington Teen Boy's Group- Second Friday of the month from 6:00 to to 7:15 p.m. - January 13, February 10, March 9, April 13, 2012.
- Montclair Teen Group (Ages 14 to 17) - Meets on the First Monday of the month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. - January 2, February 6, March 5, April 2, 2012.
- NEW Montclair Kid's Group (Ages 8 to 10)- First Monday of the month from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. - February 6, March 5, April 2, 2012.
- NEW Montclair tweens and younger teens Group (Ages 11 to 13) Will meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. - January 25, February 22, March28, April 25, 2012.
Pre-Adoptive Parents Support Groups - Most frequently described as "I don't know how anyone goes through the adoption experience without one of these groups" we currently have openings in these locations:
- Pennington - Second Saturday of the month 10 to 11:30 a.m. January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, 2012
- New York- Third Tuesday of month Time 6:15 to 7:45, January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17, 2012
- NEW Montclair - We are building a list so let us know if you are interested in this location.
Adoptive Parents Support Groups- Great place to have a once a month chance to chat and learn about adoptive and general parenting issues.
- Pennington Parents through International Adoption Group - Fourth Sunday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. January 29, February 26, March 25, April 22, 2012
- NEW Pennington Parents through Domestic Adoption Group - First Thursday of the month from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. February 2, March 1, April 5, 2012
- NEW Montclair Parents of Teens Group - Fourth Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 - January 25, February 22, March28, April 25, 2012.
- NEW Montclair Adoptive Parents Group- Second Monday of the month from 7 to 8:30 - February 13, March 12, April 9, 2012.
For more information about groups, contact Emily Morgan at emorgan@iaccenter.com or call 609-737-8750
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IAC Center Workshops:
- Baby Care for Adoptive Parents Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 10:00 - 12:30 at the Gladney Center, 363 7th Avenue, 3rd Floor | New York, NY 10001. Sign up quickly as this workshop has limited seating.
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Holiday Party:
We welcome all IAC Center clients, professionals the Center works with and anyone else who would like to meet us, enjoy the party and learn more about the Center.
Save the date! Date: Friday, Feb 10 Time: 6pm Location: IAC Center- Pennington office
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Looking forward to seeing you in 2012!
IAC Center Director
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Counseling offers a non-biased overview of family building options to facilitate individuals and couples in making timely decisions that are mindful of long term implications. Using a life-long short-term counseling model, counseling is available throughout the adoption life cycle for all adoption triad members.
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