Attend a free Adoption Orientation session to learn more about adoption, the children longing for a family, and the overall adoption process and requirements. If you're interested in foster parenting, these orientation sessions are also for you! Feel free to let us know you're coming or, if you aren't yet sure which one fits in your schedule, just walk in!
January 2010
Monday January 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at HOME SAFE
Wednesday January 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kids In Distress
Saturday January 16, 9 to 11 a.m. at Children’s Home Society of Florida(Adoptions) (Home Safe)
Thursday January 28, 6 to 8 p.m. at CHOICES (No adoptions staff will be present)
Thursday January 28, 6 to 8 p.m. at Family Preservation Services
Thursday January 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Place of Hope (Foster Care and Adoptions)
February 2010
Monday February 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at HOME SAFE
Wednesday February 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kids In Distress
Saturday February 20, 9 to 11 a.m. at Children’s Home Society of Florida(Adoptions) (FPS)
Thursday February 25, 6 to 8 p.m. at CHOICES (No adoptions staff will be present)
Thursday February 25, 6 to 8 p.m. at Family Preservation Services
Thursday February 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Place of Hope (Foster Care and Adoptions)
March 2010
Monday March 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at HOME SAFE
Wednesday March 3, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kids In Distress
Saturday March 20, 9 to 11 a.m. at Children’s Home Society of Florida(Adoptions) (Kids In Distress)
Thursday March 25, 6 to 8 p.m. at CHOICES (No adoptions staff will be present)
Thursday March 25, 6 to 8 p.m. at Family Preservation Services
Thursday March 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Place of Hope (Foster Care and Adoptions)
April
Monday April 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at HOME SAFE
Wednesday April 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kids In Distress
Saturday April 17, 9 to 11 a.m. at Children’s Home Society of Florida(Adoptions) (Home Safe)
Thursday April 29, 6 to 8 p.m. at CHOICES (No adoptions staff will be present)
Thursday April 29, 6 to 8 p.m. at Family Preservation Services
Thursday April 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Place of Hope (Foster Care and Adoptions
May
Monday May 3, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at HOME SAFE
Wednesday May 5, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kids In Distress
Saturday May 15, 9 to 11 a.m. at Children’s Home Society of Florida (Adoptions) (FPS)
Thursday May 27, 6 to 8 p.m. at CHOICES (No adoptions staff will be present)
Thursday May 27, 6 to 8 p.m. at Family Preservation Services
Thursday May 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Place of Hope (Foster Care and Adoptions)
June
Wednesday June 2, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kids In Distress
Monday June 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at HOME SAFE
Saturday June 19, 9 to 11 a.m. at Children’s Home Society of Florida(Adoptions) (Kids In Distress)
Thursday June 24, 6 to 8 p.m. at CHOICES (No adoptions staff will be present)
Thursday June 24, 6 to 8 p.m. at Family Preservation Services
Thursday June 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Place of Hope (Foster Care and Adoptions)
Licensing Agencies
Kids In Distress (Regular Foster Care)
601 N. Congress Ave., Suite 413
Delray Beach, FL 33445
Tel: 272-0204
Directions:
From I-95 to Atlantic Avenue, head west on Atlantic. Turn right onto Congress Avenue. We are on the southeast corner of Congress and Lake Ida.
The Children's Place at HOME SAFE (Regular Foster Care)
2840 6th Ave. South
Lake Worth, Fl 33461
Tel: 832-6185
Directions:
From I-95, exit at 6th Ave. Go west to the traffic light (Palm Beach Community College). Turn left at the light. Our address is 2840 6th Ave. South
Children’s Home Society of Florida (Adoptions Only)
3333 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Tel: 868-4300
Directions:
From I-95, exit at Forest Hill Blvd - exit 66. Go west, past Congress. We are on the right-hand side of the street across from the Palm Beach School Board.
Family Preservation Services (Regular Foster Care)
5841 Corporate Way, Suite 106
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Tel: 697-2231 (or) 2278
Directions:
From I-95 to 45th Street, exit going east. Make a left at the first red light (landmark: Burger King and Corporate Way sign). Turn left on Corporate Way and follow the winding road to the deadend. The building number is 5841, in the Achievers Center Building, and we are located in suite 106, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.
Alternate Family Care (Therapeutic Foster Care)
6650 W. Indiantown Road, Suite 201
Jupiter, Florida 33458
Tel: 746-4154
Directions:
Proceed north on I-95. Take the Jupiter exit and merge with the traffic going right onto Indiantown Road. In less than five minutes, you will come to the first red light; the second red light is not far down the road. After the second red light turn, right into the driveway just pass Kentucky Fried Chicken at 6650 Indiantown Road. Alternate Family Care is on the second floor. Take the elevator. Our office has ALTERNATE FAMILY CARE on the door.
Camelot Community Care (Therapeutic Foster Care)
6416 Melaleuca Lane
Greenacres, FL 33463
Tel: 649-0877
Directions:
From I-95, exit on 6th Ave and head west. Continue west until you see a pink building on the left-hand side, just before you reach Jog and Melaleuca, (6th Ave eventually becomes Melaleuca Lane). This will be approximately four miles from I-95. Turn left into this complex.
From the Turnpike, exit on Lake Worth Rd. and head east until you reach Jog Road. Turn right on Jog Rd. Once you approach Melaleuca Lane, turn left. Turn right into the pink plaza.
The Twelve (Regular Foster Care)
406 E. Ocean Street
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Tel: 572-2293
Directions:
From I-95, exit onto get off at Boynton Beach Blvd. heading east. When you reach Sea Crest Avenue (Between the post office and City Hall) turn left, then turn left on East Ocean Avenue (passes by City Code Office). Go down several blocks; 406 Ocean Ave. will be on the right (after flower shop and before pizza restaurant). Please call us at 561-572-2293 or 954-547-7005.
*A requested appointment can be made for individual orientations.
Choices Children & Family Consortium (Regular Foster Care)
2300 W. Sample Road, Suite 313
Pompano Beach, FL 33073
Tel: 954-917-2599
*No adoptions staff will be present at the Choices orientations
Directions:
From I-95 going south, take exit 69 – Gateway Blvd. Turn right on Gateway Blvd. and left on Quantum Lakes Drive until you arrive at 2500 Quantum Lakes Drive, Boynton Beach.
Choices Children & Orientation Location Address
1845 Federal Highway, Suite 350
Delray Beach, FL
Tel: 561-775-7195
*No adoptions staff will be present at the Choices orientations
Place of Hope (Foster and Adoptive MAPP/home studies)
9078 Isaiah Lane
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Tel: 561-775-7195
Directions:
From I-95, exit onto Northlake Blvd. and head west. Continue past Military Trail until you see the blinking lights at the fire station. After that, turn right onto Isaiah Lane. Use the call box to call our Administrative Offices.
If you plan to attend an orientation session at Place of Hope, please RSVP to Joshua Kolkana at joshk@placeofhope.com or 561.775.7195. Also, please specify your childcare needs.