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We spent the weekend in Tampa Bay, Florida for Great Wall of China's East Meets West China Adoption Conference. We learned a lot and had a great time. Alex spent the weekend with his Gema and GDad in College Station where he got to see Paul and Linda win state awards at an NAACP reception. Oscar and Hobo had lots of play time spending with weekend with Grandma and Bapa. We are happy to be home again.
The East Meets West China Adoption Conference is held twice a year and each time the conference is held in a different state hoping to bring adoption education to as much of the country as possible. A unique conference, EMW provides insightful perspective from families, medical, legal and financial planning professionals, award winning authors, Chinese officials and many other experts in the field of adoption.
Upon completion of the conference, you will receive a certificate stating your completion of 8 hours of Hague-mandated training.
Attendee Benefits:
* Exposure to THE experts on International adoption (medical, legal, Chinese officials, social workers, community leaders, adoption agency workers, etc.)
* Interaction with other families in various stages of the adoption process
* Resolve questions about adoption vs. natural child birth
* Face to face contact with Chinese officials
* Meet an orphanage director who gives his/her personal account of life in an orphanage
* Receive a parent training certificate to use for state requirement
* Make professional contacts in the field of adoption
* Learn about Chinese adoption policy
* Get an in-depth knowledge of Chinese adoption and culture
* Satisfy 8 hours of HAGUE training
