Chicago Area Families For Adoption:
Parenting Through Adoption 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Wheaton College—Wheaton, IL*
The conference has reached capacity and registration is now closed.
CAFFA is pleased to offer our 21st full-day Parenting Through Adoption Conference. Registration is now closed, as we have reached capacity. For those of you who will be joining us, we are looking forward to meeting you. You will receive a detailed email a few days prior to the conference that will detail directions, logistics, and what you can expect from our event, so stay tuned.
Information on speakers, agenda, exhibits, registration, and more is below.
SPEAKERS/PRESENTERS
We are thrilled to introduce you to our lineup of Keynote Speakers for our event! This year, we will kick off our day with “Perspectives From The Adoption Triad”, featuring inspiring, thought provoking real-life stories from Birthmom, Patricia Dischler, Adult Adoptee, Kevin Hofmann, and Adoptive Parent, Judy Stigger. We believe our Keynotes will offer an educational and moving presentation, not to be missed!
Click here for more information on keynote speakers; click here for the Presenter Listing Page.
AGENDA/WORKSHOPS
Following the Keynote Address, the day will be broken up into five time slots/sessions; six workshops will run concurrently in each session.
Click here for more information on the agenda and workshops.
EXHIBITORS
As always, we will have an Exhibitor Hall, which will include agencies and attorneys, as well as services and products for waiting, pre-, and post-adoptive families. Women & Children First will be on hand with a wide array of books for purchase, including publications by some of our presenters; the book & merchandise store will be accessible all day.
Click here for the Exhibitors Listing and Bookseller information.
SPONSORS
CAFFA is grateful to the sponsors of our 21st full day conference. Their generous contributions have made this conference possible and have enabled CAFFA to underwrite portions of our conference costs. A very heartfelt THANK YOU to each of you!
Click here for the Sponsors Listing.
MEALS
Bon Appétit will cater the event. A continental breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided to all participants.
Click here for the Meal Information Page.
HOTELS
We have made arrangements for guests of CAFFA’s Parenting Through Adoption Conference to access special rates at 2 area hotels. Complimentary shuttle service will be available from both venues as well.
Click here for more information on hotels.
DIRECTIONS
Click here for directions to Wheaton College and the Conference Floor Plan.
- REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! Click here for conference details and brochure, registration forms, and payment.
- Professional Presenters: if you were confirmed as a presenter, please click here to submit your confirmation form.
- Professional Exhibitors: click here to submit your forms
- Sponsors: click here to submit your forms
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