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Join us at our 37th Annual Adoption Conference! If you have not already registered, please come \u00a0for a day filled with incredible information and support along your adoption journey. \u00a0REGISTER<\/a>\u00a0before\u00a0November 14<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and save $20 per person.<\/span><\/div>\n
Our conference is for those who are considering adoption as a way to build their family, those who have already adopted, and child welfare professionals, social workers, attorneys and advocates.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Important Information for Conference Attendees\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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While APC is committed to children, NO children are allowed at the conference.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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PLENARY SESSION:<\/div>\n
During this time we invite all Conference attendees to meet in Founders Hall Auditorium to start off our Conference day at\u00a09:00 a.m.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0 April Dinwoodie, Chief Executive of the Donaldson Adoption Institute will deliver the Conference’s keynote address,\u00a0<\/span>Openness In Adoption: What A Concept.<\/div>\n
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ACCESSIBILITY:<\/div>\n
Although the St. Francis College building is wheelchair accessible, some rooms are more easily accessed than others.\u00a0 Conference attendees with mobility issues are asked to identify themselves to the site coordinator in the registration area at the start of the conference day.\u00a0 We will make every effort to accommodate you.<\/div>\n
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WORKSHOPS:\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Following the Opening Session (9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.<\/span><\/span>), there will be 72 workshops in five time periods throughout the day.\u00a0 Please note the workshop schedule will be as follows:<\/div>\n
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SESSION I:10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
SESSION II:12:15 p.m. – \u00a0 1:15 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
SESSION III:\u00a0\u00a01:45 p.m.\u00a0 –\u00a0 2:45 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
SESSION IV:\u00a0\u00a03:00 p.m.\u00a0 –\u00a0 4:00 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
SESSION V:\u00a0\u00a04:15 p.m.\u00a0 –\u00a0 5:15 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Last minute program changes will be listed on the message board in the main lobby near the registration tables.<\/div>\n
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All workshops are filled on a first come\/first seating basis.\u00a0 There is no reserved seating permitted in any rooms.\u00a0 If you are shut out of a favorite workshop topic, please note that similar workshops are being provided during other sessions throughout the day.\u00a0 Check the program or ask for assistance!\u00a0 APC information volunteers are readily available to provide guidance in this area.<\/div>\n
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FOOD SERVICES:<\/div>\n
Cafeteria services are available. At registration, you can prepay $12.00 for a lunch depending on availability or you can purchase food in the cafeteria a la carte.\u00a0 The cafeteria will be open from\u00a08:00 to 11:45<\/span><\/span>\u00a0for breakfast. Lunch is available between\u00a011:45 and 2:00<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 Food is NOT permitted in the classrooms, auditoriums or theater. This is a policy of St. Francis College and since we are guests, we ask that you respect the rules of the school.<\/div>\n
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REMINDER: St. Francis College is a smoke free campus. Smoking is NOT allowed in any campus buildings.<\/div>\n
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EXHIBITOR AREA:<\/div>\n
The Exhibitor Area, featuring representatives from many adoption agencies and related professionals, will be located on the 4th\u00a0<\/span>floor near Genovesi Center from\u00a08:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0This is your opportunity to meet with and ask questions of agency representatives and adoption professionals about their services and programs.\u00a0 \u00a0 Please look in your journal for the\u00a0<\/span>passport sheet\u00a0<\/span>to get stamped at every exhibitor table you visit.\u00a0 Meet at the exhibitor hall at the end of the day (4:00<\/span><\/span>) for prize drawing.<\/div>\n
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REMINDER: APC does not endorse any adoption agency or professional.<\/div>\n
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HELPFUL TIPS FOR ATTENDEES:<\/div>\n