This was passed on to one of our members - Great opportunities here!
Beginning this year, the Laurasian Institution will bring a select group of pre-collegiate students from China to be high school exchange students in the United States through our C-corps, Jr. China program. The mission of this exchange program is to build greater mutual understanding of the cultures of the United States and China between American and Chinese participants in the high school community. We are looking for suitable host families for these students from China.
We would like to encourage those who have adopted Chinese children to consider hosting these exchange students. Many of you are seeking ways to connect your children with their heritage in a meaningful manner and this is a possible way.
For further information, contact:
Kyla Gore
12345 Lake City Way NE #151
Seattle, Washington 98125
USA
Tel: (206)367-2152
email: kgore@laurasian.org
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
MARCH/APRIL/MAY/JUNE EVENT CALENDAR
MARCH 2008: To Be Determined
APRIL 2008: Painted Moon Studios, Friday, April 25th - 6:30-8:30pm
Come and create at PAINTED MOON STUDIOS! Girls 6 - 12 are invited to join us for a night of making beautiful art! Cost is $7 per person. Location: 2901 Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo 49008. For further info call Ruby Kapture at(269)324-1452.
MAY 2008: To Be Determined
JUNE 2008: Annual Picnic and Pony Rides! JUNE 20TH, 6-9 P.M.
All members (past, present and future) are invited to the Scott residence for great food, great swimming, fun pony rides, and best of all - great company! Be There! Bring a dish to pass, beverages and chairs - all non members $5.00.
Location:
2754 S. 33rd street
Galesburg, MI
Directions:
I 94 to exit 85 (Galesburg)
turn right on ML Avenue (1st cross-road)
Left onto S. 33rd Street (1st left)
APRIL 2008: Painted Moon Studios, Friday, April 25th - 6:30-8:30pm
Come and create at PAINTED MOON STUDIOS! Girls 6 - 12 are invited to join us for a night of making beautiful art! Cost is $7 per person. Location: 2901 Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo 49008. For further info call Ruby Kapture at(269)324-1452.
MAY 2008: To Be Determined
JUNE 2008: Annual Picnic and Pony Rides! JUNE 20TH, 6-9 P.M.
All members (past, present and future) are invited to the Scott residence for great food, great swimming, fun pony rides, and best of all - great company! Be There! Bring a dish to pass, beverages and chairs - all non members $5.00.
Location:
2754 S. 33rd street
Galesburg, MI
Directions:
I 94 to exit 85 (Galesburg)
turn right on ML Avenue (1st cross-road)
Left onto S. 33rd Street (1st left)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Post Adoption Blues - Internet Radio Show
Something helpful to listen to...
Karen Foli, Author of Post-Adoption Blues will be on this Wed. internet radio
show
from Dawn Davenport at cahawelea@yahoo.com cahawelea
On this Wednesday's show I'll interview Karen Foli, author of The
Post-Adoption Blues, about the transition time for child and parent
after an adoption, the signs and symptoms of post-adoption depression,
who is at risk, and what works to help the parent and family during
the transition.
You can listen on your computer at www.findingyourchild.com (click on
radio page, then click on the play button) from 12-1 Eastern Time on
Feb. 20. Please call in with your questions or email them to me in
advance at dawn@findingyourchild.com. Also, please pass information
on the show around to other forums or groups that you think would be
interested.
If you miss the show and want to hear it later, all the past shows are
posted on the radio page of www.findingyourchild.com. Just click on
them to hear it through your computer or click on the iTunes button
for a free download as a podcast.
Dawn Davenport
The Complete Book of International Adoption (Random House)
Karen Foli, Author of Post-Adoption Blues will be on this Wed. internet radio
show
from Dawn Davenport at cahawelea@yahoo.com cahawelea
On this Wednesday's show I'll interview Karen Foli, author of The
Post-Adoption Blues, about the transition time for child and parent
after an adoption, the signs and symptoms of post-adoption depression,
who is at risk, and what works to help the parent and family during
the transition.
You can listen on your computer at www.findingyourchild.com (click on
radio page, then click on the play button) from 12-1 Eastern Time on
Feb. 20. Please call in with your questions or email them to me in
advance at dawn@findingyourchild.com. Also, please pass information
on the show around to other forums or groups that you think would be
interested.
If you miss the show and want to hear it later, all the past shows are
posted on the radio page of www.findingyourchild.com. Just click on
them to hear it through your computer or click on the iTunes button
for a free download as a podcast.
Dawn Davenport
The Complete Book of International Adoption (Random House)
Miss Porter's School Offers Summer Programs
Summer is coming - time to think about summer fun and learning opportunities! This post and the one below look like great opportunities! Take a look at programs at Miss Porter's and Beijing summer camps:
Daoyun Chinese Summer Program
For Girls entering grades 7-9
June 22-July 18, 2008
$3,200.00 (Boarding) Capacity: 12
Miss Porter's School
60 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: 860-409-3530
http://www.porters.org/podium/default.aspx?t=105781
This new boarding program will immerse girls with little or no knowledge of the
language in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing Chinese. Directed by
Wen-Lin Su, an experienced Miss Porter’s School Chinese teacher, the program
will also introduce girls to many aspects of Chinese culture
Summer Programs: Since 1995, middle-school girls have come to Miss Porter’s
School for summer programs. Fun, friendships with girls from around the country
and the world, curiosity and confidence develop as girls explore the world from
their home base in the historic town of Farmington, Connecticut. A respected
leader in girls’ education since 1843, Miss Porter’s offers the demanding
curriculum, collaborative environment and diverse community that distinguish the
finest boarding schools. Our summer programs are led by members of the Porter’s
faculty and use the extensive facilities of our campus.
Daoyun Chinese Summer Program
For Girls entering grades 7-9
June 22-July 18, 2008
$3,200.00 (Boarding) Capacity: 12
Miss Porter's School
60 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: 860-409-3530
http://www.porters.org/podium/default.aspx?t=105781
This new boarding program will immerse girls with little or no knowledge of the
language in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing Chinese. Directed by
Wen-Lin Su, an experienced Miss Porter’s School Chinese teacher, the program
will also introduce girls to many aspects of Chinese culture
Summer Programs: Since 1995, middle-school girls have come to Miss Porter’s
School for summer programs. Fun, friendships with girls from around the country
and the world, curiosity and confidence develop as girls explore the world from
their home base in the historic town of Farmington, Connecticut. A respected
leader in girls’ education since 1843, Miss Porter’s offers the demanding
curriculum, collaborative environment and diverse community that distinguish the
finest boarding schools. Our summer programs are led by members of the Porter’s
faculty and use the extensive facilities of our campus.
2008 Summer camp in Beijing
from Joan Jia at joanjia2000@yahoo.com
Sino-American Language Center and China Times, a Beijing based Chinese language
& culture center, align with the TsingHua University, are pleased to offer an
exciting 2008 Summer Camp in Beijing China. This is a well balanced language and
culture immersion program, combining Chinese language & mathematics classes in
the morning, and culture and sports activities in the afternoon/evening. Local
Chinese students will be joining the camp with the foreign campers in the
culture programs, as well as sports activities. The camp offers Kiddy Camp (8-12
yrs), Young Camp (12-18 yrs), and Adult Camp (18+ yrs). Classes are small,
average 8-12 campers per class.
Please don't miss this exciting opportunity. Contact us at 914 564-9374 or visit
us at www.sinoctr.com for detail information.
Sino-American Language Center and China Times, a Beijing based Chinese language
& culture center, align with the TsingHua University, are pleased to offer an
exciting 2008 Summer Camp in Beijing China. This is a well balanced language and
culture immersion program, combining Chinese language & mathematics classes in
the morning, and culture and sports activities in the afternoon/evening. Local
Chinese students will be joining the camp with the foreign campers in the
culture programs, as well as sports activities. The camp offers Kiddy Camp (8-12
yrs), Young Camp (12-18 yrs), and Adult Camp (18+ yrs). Classes are small,
average 8-12 campers per class.
Please don't miss this exciting opportunity. Contact us at 914 564-9374 or visit
us at www.sinoctr.com for detail information.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
HELP ORPHANAGES IN CHINA - Time's China Blog
Last fall we mentioned a non-profit group, Our Chinese Daughters Foundation,http://ocdf.org that helps orphanages in China. The harsh winter is making conditions in China's orphanages increasingly difficult, and they have sent out a new appeal for help. I've posted the request below:
Friends,
We have all seen the news reporting the terrible weather in south and
central China. Snow and ice storms have been ravishing the regions of the
country where a tepid weather is the norm. Orphanages, which are always next
to last to receive disaster relief, are facing especially hard times.
Problems include power outages, lack of food, clean water, coal, quilts and
warm clothes. Moreover, latest reports state that this weather is likely to
continue for another 10 days.
The situation is critical. Many orphanages have not received any aid, and
will get no relief other that what we provide. Resources are scarce; costs
of basic necessities like food and coal, are doubling or even tripling. The
transportation system, already choked with holiday travel, is being pushed
further into chaos because of canceled trains and snowed in train tracks.
Because of this, we cannot ship blankets or food directly and have them
arrive in time to help.
What can you do to help? OCDF is accepting financial donations to give to
institutions who are in most need. Please contact our office 8403-4979 or
steven@ocdf.org TODAY to help. We can send a car to accept cash, wire
transfers will take one day to process or credit card donations. We will
continue funding the costs of basic goods until the money runs out.
This is a time sensitive request! These children need our help now! Please
make your donations today!
Naomi Kerwin
Director Community Outreach
Our Chinese Daughters Foundation - Beijing Office
http://ocdf.org
(office) 011-8610-8403-4979
(mobile) 011-86-1371-8879-311
Friends,
We have all seen the news reporting the terrible weather in south and
central China. Snow and ice storms have been ravishing the regions of the
country where a tepid weather is the norm. Orphanages, which are always next
to last to receive disaster relief, are facing especially hard times.
Problems include power outages, lack of food, clean water, coal, quilts and
warm clothes. Moreover, latest reports state that this weather is likely to
continue for another 10 days.
The situation is critical. Many orphanages have not received any aid, and
will get no relief other that what we provide. Resources are scarce; costs
of basic necessities like food and coal, are doubling or even tripling. The
transportation system, already choked with holiday travel, is being pushed
further into chaos because of canceled trains and snowed in train tracks.
Because of this, we cannot ship blankets or food directly and have them
arrive in time to help.
What can you do to help? OCDF is accepting financial donations to give to
institutions who are in most need. Please contact our office 8403-4979 or
steven@ocdf.org TODAY to help. We can send a car to accept cash, wire
transfers will take one day to process or credit card donations. We will
continue funding the costs of basic goods until the money runs out.
This is a time sensitive request! These children need our help now! Please
make your donations today!
Naomi Kerwin
Director Community Outreach
Our Chinese Daughters Foundation - Beijing Office
http://ocdf.org
(office) 011-8610-8403-4979
(mobile) 011-86-1371-8879-311
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Help Needed for Survey on Boys from China
help needed for survey on boys from China
Posted by: elisa_rosman at elisa_rosman@yahoo.com
Hi all-
Apologies to those of you have seen this message on other groups and
already responded! I am mom to 3, one bio girl, one China
girl, and one China boy. I am also a consultant in the area of early
childhood policies and development. While most of my work has been
on kids with special needs and high risk kids, I have decided to
bring my work a little closer to home and do some adoption research.
I am working with Dr. Tony Tan and Dr. Mary Beth Bruder. Many of you
may have already completed a survey for Dr. Tan as part of his
longitudinal study or are familiar with Dr. Bruder's survey. My work
is different in that it will focus on boys from China. How many of
us have read things about China girls and thought, "Well, what about
my son?!?"
I am interested in finding out things like how parents
perceive the challenges of adopting a boy from China, parents'
reaction to receiving a referral of a boy and, since many boys are
from the Waiting Child program, finding out about their special
needs. I am trying to get as many parents as possible with boys from
China to complete a short survey. If you are interested, please e-
mail me at elisa_rosman@ yahoo.com, and I will e-mail you the survey.
Please feel free to cross-post.
Many thanks!
Elisa
elisa_rosman@yahoo.co
Posted by: elisa_rosman at elisa_rosman@yahoo.com
Hi all-
Apologies to those of you have seen this message on other groups and
already responded! I am mom to 3, one bio girl, one China
girl, and one China boy. I am also a consultant in the area of early
childhood policies and development. While most of my work has been
on kids with special needs and high risk kids, I have decided to
bring my work a little closer to home and do some adoption research.
I am working with Dr. Tony Tan and Dr. Mary Beth Bruder. Many of you
may have already completed a survey for Dr. Tan as part of his
longitudinal study or are familiar with Dr. Bruder's survey. My work
is different in that it will focus on boys from China. How many of
us have read things about China girls and thought, "Well, what about
my son?!?"
I am interested in finding out things like how parents
perceive the challenges of adopting a boy from China, parents'
reaction to receiving a referral of a boy and, since many boys are
from the Waiting Child program, finding out about their special
needs. I am trying to get as many parents as possible with boys from
China to complete a short survey. If you are interested, please e-
mail me at elisa_rosman@ yahoo.com, and I will e-mail you the survey.
Please feel free to cross-post.
Many thanks!
Elisa
elisa_rosman@yahoo.co
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