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Schedule of Events
 
The Exhibitor Floor will be open from 1pm to 5pm.

ACTS II Café – Room A

The following panels are presented to offer honest and open dialogue about experiences dealing with adoption. Please feel free to ask any questions of the panel members; as they are here to encourage the pursuit of adoption and ease any concerns.

 2:00 – 2:50: Adoptive Parents Panel ~ Parents of adopted children share their experiences with the domestic, international and foster/adopt process and participate in an open Q&A time with guests.

3:00 – 3:50: Adoptees Panel ~ Adult Adoptees share their personal experiences and insight and participate in an open Q&A time with guests.

4:00 – 4:30: Volunteering & Advocating
Presented by Janet Ketcham of Child Advocates of San Antonio
Learn how you can make a difference by being the voice for a child

ACTS II Café – Room B

1:30 – 2:15: Fundraising & Grants
Presented by Kay Brouillette adoptive mother & board member of CHOSEN
Learn creative ways to fund your international or domestic adoption from an expert!

2:30 – 3:15 Where Am I Supposed to Go?
Presented by Michelle Schultze of CHOSEN & adoptive mother of four (private, international and foster)
Learn about the differences between domestic, international & foster care adoptions... and how God has already prepared your path


Chapel

1:15 – 2:00: Adoption & the Older Child: Careful Considerations
Presented by Melanie Chung-Sherman of Dillon International & adult adoptee
Learn about the unique dynamics of adopting an older child

2:15 – 3:00:  Adopting a Child With Special Needs
Presented by Joye Zverina of European Adoption Consultants and an adoptive mother
Learn about the rewards & challenges of adopting a child with special needs.

3:15 - 4:00: Surviving the Homestudy
Presented by Amanda Way of Adoption Priorities & adoptive mother of two
It's not that scary!  Learn what a homestudy is and what you can expect.

4:10 – 4:45: Planning Financially for Your Adoption
Presented by Pete & Nellie Tijerina of Primerica
Learn how to make your money work for you and how to prepare for your child's future. 
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