Description: Navigating open adoptions can be very overwhelming and complex. Openness in adoption can bring up a lot of questions and fears in families. In this class we will discuss the different forms of open adoption, validate fears and concerns surrounding open adoptions and give you tips on how to navigate the open adoption journey to help your child and family have a positive open‐hearted adoption that benefits all members of the adoption triad. Registration will close on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 7 am ***Please Note: This class will be facilitated on the online platform called Zoom. Internet access and access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone is required to attend. The link to attend this class will be provided at registration. Please follow the link below for a brief tutorial on how to sign up for a free Zoom account. Bookings are closed for this event.
Online | Open Hearted Adoption
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Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community
College District
Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Care
Education Program
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, California 92020
A Program of the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
No Childcare Available at Any Class or Workshop – Please DO NOT bring babies or children with you.
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Call Toll Free (800) 200-1222
(If you have difficulty accessing this number within San Diego County, call (619) 644-7609)Registro
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Registration is required for all classes.
Please note that to ensure a meaningful learning experience, each class requires a minimum of five participants. Classes that do not meet this minimum will be cancelled 48 hours before the scheduled start time.
Account creation is recommended for easier registration.
Governing Board Members:
Debbie Justeson, Board President
Julie Schorr, Board Vice President
Elena Adams, Board Clerk
Brad Monroe, Board Member
Cindy Page, Board Member
Joseph Anthony Cruz, Student Trustee, Grossmont College
Yaritza Garcia, Student Trustee, Cuyamaca College Chancellor: Lynn Ceresino Neault, Ed.D.
Grossmont College President: Dr. Pamela Luster, Ed.D.
Cuyamaca College Interim President: Dr. Jessica Robinson, MSW
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, nationality, gender, age, or handicap in admission or access to treatment of or employment in its program and activities.
Debbie Justeson, Board President
Julie Schorr, Board Vice President
Elena Adams, Board Clerk
Brad Monroe, Board Member
Cindy Page, Board Member
Joseph Anthony Cruz, Student Trustee, Grossmont College
Yaritza Garcia, Student Trustee, Cuyamaca College Chancellor: Lynn Ceresino Neault, Ed.D.
Grossmont College President: Dr. Pamela Luster, Ed.D.
Cuyamaca College Interim President: Dr. Jessica Robinson, MSW
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, nationality, gender, age, or handicap in admission or access to treatment of or employment in its program and activities.