On Sunday, November 2, 2003, a choir of voices will sing out in honor of the beauty and wonder of families created through adoption!  Anyone whose life has been touched by this miracle will want to be with us...and all who don't understand the miracle should be with us!  Please be a part of this very special event, which coincides with National Adoption Month.  The program will take place at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Philadelphia, PA.

Adam Pertman, author, Pulitzer Price nominee for his book Adoption Nation, and Executive Director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, will inspire and challenge with his Keynote Address, "Welcome to the Revolution."

Kathryn Creedy, Executive Director of the Institute for Adoption Information and author of the Educator's Guide to Adoption, will discuss curricula that may be problematic for children who joined their families through adoption.  In addition, she will cover how parents and teachers can help children navigate these and other school issues.  

The afternoon program will include a Panel Discussion with adults who joined their families through adoption, as well as adoptive parents and adoption professionals.  Kerri-Lee Halkett of Good Day Philadelphia will be the facilitator. 

Author and Anthropologist John Edward Terrell will present his point of view in "Another Perspective."

Programs for children will be offered concurrently with adult programs.  Philadelphia's own "Two of a Kind" will perform music that celebrates the theme of the day.  A storyteller will share warm and loving tales.  Local Artist/Educator Andi Lieberman will guide children in creating a special "quilt" of self-portraits. 

Kids will also enjoy "My World" with Regina Levin, MSW, ACSW, 15-year adoption professional. Each child will make his/her own personal universe of the sun and planets - the sun being him/herself (the center of the universe!) and the planets each being identified as something important in the child's life. All will discuss how adoption affects all those parts of their world... 

Children under 4 will require a parent or guardian to participate in all workshops.

All participants will also have an opportunity to enjoy a beautiful family photo exhibit by Chris Whitney of Doylestown, relax over lunch, and purchase adoption-related items and remembrances of the day.  

Expect a rich, heartwarming experience!  Click here for registration information.