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Adoption Support Conference

Show Hope (granted us with a generous sum for Gracie's adoption) is partnering with Empowered To Connect to present the Empowered To Connect Conference during September 10-11, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.

"We are excited to host this conference in order to provide needed information, resources, support and encouragement to families who are considering adopting, fostering or those who have adopted. Show Hope has been blessed to provide financial grants to assist families in the adoption process, but we also desire to provide information and support prior to the adoption as well as to help equip families once their child comes home. This conference will be beneficial to any family who has answered the call to adopt or for families considering adopting as well as professionals and members of orphan care ministries. We encourage everyone to attend both days, if possible.

"Day One is specifically designed for those focused on serving and supporting others, including social workers, agency professionals, church staff and ministry leaders, counselors, therapists, adoption and orphan advocates, and others involved in adoption and foster care ministries or services.

"Day Two is tailored to the needs of adoptive and foster parents (pre and post adoption and foster care).


Wendy Cosby
Program Director
Show Hope

www.showhope.org
(o) 615.550.5600 ext. 107
(fax) 615.595.0850

www.howtoadopt.org
Property of Show Hope"

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