The Ties That Bind Seminar Is Sponsored By The Following Organizations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos From the Seminar

The photographs from the seminar are available online. You can view them online by clicking here

 

 

2010 Event Details

2010 Adoptive Family & Youth Training Seminar
May 14—16th, 2010
Wyndham Peachtree Hotel & Conference Center located at
2443 Highway 54, West
Peachtree City, Georgia 30269

If You Would Like To Receive A Registration Packet By Mail Please Send Your Name And Address Information To registration@ties-that-bind.org Or Call 1-877-669-0634 And Leave Your Information On Our Voicemail.

This year we are asking families to be prepared to download the registration forms from this website or complete these forms online and then email them to registration@ties-that-bind.org.  Not only are we trying to "go green," we are also trying to save on this type of expense so that we can enhance the overall program. If for some reason you are not able to get these forms from our website please email us or give us a call. 

 

 

ABOUT THE SEMINAR

With a focus on the lifelong aspects of adoption, this annual training seminar celebrates, promotes and explores issues related to adoption. This weekend event provides information on some of the most important issues and concerns in adoption today. The primary focus of this training seminar is on supporting and strengthening adoptive families. Through this event, adoptive parents and foster to adopt parents currently with children placed for adoption, are provided an excellent opportunity to increase their knowledge base and skills concerning adoption issues, services for adoptive families and the parenting of adopted children. More than 20 workshops will be offered on topics such as understanding developmental assessments, parenting children with complex medical issues, coping with attachment-related issues, guidance and behavioral concerns, identifying emotional triggers, special educational services, supporting children through developmental stages, and much more.

The Ties That Bind Training Seminar is truly a family centered event with all ages welcome. In addition to childcare, age-appropriate workshops and fun -filled activities will be provided for all children. There will also be a Youth seminar that will provide teen participants with exciting opportunities for personal growth. Teens will be learning valuable life skills that will focus on making positive choices, overcoming obstacles, developing critical thinking, reducing violence, and setting goals. These programs enable parents to enjoy the seminar secure in the knowledge that their children are nearby, having a good time themselves.

 

General Information About The Seminar

This training seminar has quickly become a favorite event for many adoptive families in Georgia. It is designed to support adoptive families and most importantly provide them with an opportunity to network with one another. It is very important that you review the information on this website, complete all the enclosed forms, and forward the information to Family Matters Consulting, Inc. by Wednesday, March 31, 2010. You will also have the option of registering for this seminar on this website by clicking the registration link at the top of this page.. Either method of registration must be completed and deposits received by the deadline of March 31st. Please use the checklist on the registration information page to ensure that you have completed all of the requested documents.

Please be sure to read the “Parent's Information & Seminar Policies”. It is very important that you understand what will be expected of you and your children at the seminar. Complete registrations will be processed on a first-come, firstserved basis, and space is limited so please register on time. Due to the popularity of this event and limited availability, preference will be given to first-time attendees. This year’s Children and Youth program is limited to 250 children, and the activities are available only to the children and teens of adoptive families. When the children and youth program is filled up adults may still register to attend.

Confirmation letters will be mailed to participants whose registrations have been accepted. All attendees including children and teens MUST take part in the scheduled activities of the seminar. It is important that children and youth be supervised at all times. The seminar sponsors will not be responsible for any problems arising from unsupervised children attending the seminar or family night events.

The forty dollar registration fee covers: adult workshops, children and teen programs, family entertainment on Friday night, Family Night Celebration on Saturday evening, and all meals from Saturday morning through Sunday noon.

Continuing Education & Foster Parent Training Credit

Requests to provide continuing education credits for foster parent training hours have been made. Please note that only foster to adopt parents that currently have children placed for adoption in their homes will be allowed to participate in this training event. In order to receive CEU’s or foster parent training hours, participants MUST attend ALL seminar sessions. Participants will be asked to sign an attendance roster at the end of each session to receive credit hours. More information about these credits will be provided at the seminar.