Adoption family support group: Adoption Connections of Oregon

A non-profit organization of families and individuals, offering support, education, multicultural activities and friendship for anyone touched by or interested in adoption.

 

 

Events

Winter Celebration
Celebrate and learn about holiday traditions from around the world.

It’s Springtime
Celebrate the arrival of spring - music, art or an outdoor activity.

Picnic at the Park
Summer fun - playground time, potluck food and children’s activities.

Harvest Party
Fall is in the air… show off your costume and carve a pumpkin to take home.

Parent Education Salons
Take part in an informal conversation about adoption at the home of an adoptive family.

Adoption Conference
Attend our educational workshops and annual conference.

Teacher Inservices
Learn more about foster children and children who are adopted and their families.

Pinecone Playgroup
Monthly playgroups for adopted children of all ages and their families.

Upcoming Events:

Hair Club

Sunday April 11th 1-4:00p
Ethnic Hair Care
Hosted by Blessings Hair Design and Beauty Supply
1611 Oak Street, Eugene
Sponsored by Adoption Connections of Oregon

Please join us for an afternoon of learning skills to care for ethnic hair. This class is open to all families. Professional stylist will give lessons on care, products, basic styles and be available for questions on your individual child’s hair in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Children welcome with own supervision. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
*Pre-registration required. Class fee $10.

Sunday May 9th 1-4:00p
Braiding Ethnic Hair
Hosted by Blessings Hair Design and Beauty Supply
1611 Oak Street, Eugene
Sponsored by Adoption Connections of Oregon

Please join us for an afternoon of learning, and or practicing, your braiding skills. This class is open to all families. Professional stylist will give lessons on braiding ethnic hair. The skills to braid are fun to learn, a great way to bond with your child, and will last a lifetime. This is an adult only class.
*Pre-registration required. Class fee $15 with own mannequin practice head, $30 with purchase of mannequin practice head. Space limited.
Call Elise Crum at (541) 554-1201 or email with questions or to RSVP.

Sexual Education Class

Learn how to talk to your child about this sensitive subject.
Friday, April 9th
Presented by Planned Parenthood
360 E 10th Avenue suite 104- Community Room
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Registration required- RSVP for specific directions/parking
$10 per person - information packets to take home
RSVP Elise Crum 541-554-1201