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We are pleased to offer training on a variety of topics related to adoption and adoptive parenting. For details about how our classes correspond to the new core competencies required by the State of Wisconsin, please refer to the Course Descriptions page, or follow the link to a specific class in the table below. (For a list of some other classes, sponsored by other organizations and NOT free for CFF clients, refer to the Other Classes page on our website.)

Unless otherwise noted, all classes on this page are sponsored by Children and Families First, Inc. Our seminars are free for clients, but fees do apply for non-clients (see below for details). Classes are held in a variety of locations on the west side of Madison, but not in the same building as the CFF office.

To register for one of these classes, please email us at with the following information:
Most classes are free for CFF clients, but registration is required.
If space is available, non-clients are also welcome to attend for a fee (see the list below for details).
Date/Time Series Class Name Location Cost
April 2008
CANCELLED
April 9, 2008
CANCELLED 		  CANCELLED
Transracial Parenting 		CANCELLED CANCELLED
Monday
April 21, 2008
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 		  Meet & Greet: China Community Room at the
Alicia Ashman Library
733 N. High Point Rd.
Madison, 824-1780 		Free for clients!


Previous Classes Offered
(listed in reverse chronological order)

Here are some of the classes held in the past at Children and Families First. Feel free to contact us with ideas regarding any other offerings that you feel would be helpful to you as a parent or prospective parent.

Month Class Name
April 2008 Nature & Nurture - April 3
Preparing to Bring Your Child Home - April 5
March 2008 Talking with Kids about Adoption - March 3
Advanced Parenting for Challenging Children (through Pathways for Parenting) 4 sessions starting March 8
Beyond Adoption Day - March 22
February 2008 Lifebooks for Adopted Children - February 4
Positive Parenting - February 9
Ethiopia Meet & Greet - February 21
January 2008 Grief & Loss - January 10
Beyond Adoption Day - January 12
Preparing to Bring Your Child Home - January 26
Promoting Attachment - January 31
December 2007 Nature & Nurture
November 2007 Preparing to Bring Your Child Home
Beyond Adoption Day
Promoting Attachment
Transracial Parenting
October 2007 Grief and Loss in Adoptive Families
September 2007 Nature & Nurture
Promoting Attachment
August 2007 Transracial Parenting
Preparing to Bring Your Child Home
Positive Parenting
July 2007 Nature and Nurture
Beyond Adoption Day
June 2007 Positive Parenting
May 2007 Promoting Attachment
Transracial Parenting
Meet & Greet: China
April 2007 Grief and Loss in Adoption
March 2007 Transracial Parenting
February 2007 Lifebooks for Adopted Children
Meet & Greet: Guatemala
Meet & Greet: Ethiopia
January 2007 Talking with Kids About Adoption (Two sessions offered.)
November 2006 Baby Care Class
October 2006 Lifebooks for Adopted Children
The Wisconsin International Adoption Project
September 2006 Advanced Parenting for Challenging Children
Understanding Attachment
Transracial Parenting: Family
June 2006 Understanding Attachment
April 2006 Meet & Greet: China
Your Adopted Child and the Schools
March 2006 Meet & Greet: Ethiopia
Understanding Attachment Disorder
February 2006 Guatemala Meet & Greet
November 2005 Understanding Attachment Disorder
October 2005 Lifebooks for Adopted Children
September 2005 Transracial Parenting: Your Child's Cultural Identity
May 2005 Transracial Adoption: Family Concerns
March 2005 Positive Parenting: Discipline without Punishment
August 2004 Positive Parenting: Discipline without Punishment
July 2004 Children's Books Bonanza
April 2004 Positive Parenting: Discipline without Punishment
March 2004 Exploring International Adoption as a Way to Grow your Family
February 2004 Lifebooks for Adopted Children
January 2004 Bonding Beyond Babyhood: Life-long Parenting from the Heart