February 9, 2010

  events taking place in COLORADO

Alamosa
National Adoption Day Celebration of Adoptive Families
2222 Old Sanford Road
November 11/21/2009
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Contact:
Mary Susan Eldredge - Alamosa Cty. Human Services
719-587-9248 X 104
Mary.Eldredge@state.co.us
Event Details: 
This will be a celebration of our adoptive families in the San Luis Valley in Colorado with food, family activities, and great conversations.
Event Type: 
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)

Aurora
Arapahoe County DHS Adoption Day
14980 E. Alameda Dr.
November 11/6/2009
11:30 AM
Contact:
Erika Sorensen - Arapahoe County DHS
(303) 636-1659
esorensen@co.arapahoe.co.us
Event Details: 
Arapahoe County DHS will host a reception for all adoptive families that are adopting on November 6th, which will include food, a free family portrait, entertainment and a gift bag for families. We will be finalizing 30 adoptions.
Event Type: 
Press conference or other media outreach
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)
Courthouse adoption event

Brighton
Adams County Human Services Department National Adoption Day Celebration
Adams County Justice Center 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601
November 11/21/2009
9:00am-1:00pm
Contact:
Edie Winters - Adams County Human Services Department
303-412-5091
edie.winters@dss.co.adams.co.us
Event Details: 
Adams County, in conjunction with the 17th Adams County Judicial District, will be celebrating National Adoption Day with our children and families on Saturday November 21, 2009 at the Adams County Justice Center. We will be finalizing 25 children.
Event Type: 
Press conference or other media outreach
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)
Courthouse adoption event

Colorado Springs
Colorado 4th Judicial District Celebration
5825 Mark Dabling Blvd.
November 11/8/2009
1:00-4:00
Contact:
maija schiedel - el paso county dept of human services
719-444-5931
maijaschiedel@elpasoco.com
Event Details: 
The event will be on Nov. 8, 2009 at Mr. Biggs but we will have things happening all month to honor and celebrate adoptive families. There will be activities at Mr. Biggs Colo. Sprg., a resolution at the Board of County Commissioners followed by a coffee
Event Type: 
Press conference or other media outreach
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)
Information booth at courthouse or a community fair

Denver
Denver Adoption Day
Denver Juvenile Court 1437 Bannock Street Denver, CO
November 11/20/2009
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Contact:
Barbara Bosley - Denver Juvenile Court
720-865-8236
barbara.bosley@judicial.state.co.us
Event Details: 
Speakers include adoptive father and former Denver Bronco Reggie Rivers, Judge Karen Ashby and Deputy Manager Carmen Carrillo of Denver Human Services. Adoptive families receive gift bags.
Event Type: 
Press conference or other media outreach
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)
Courthouse adoption event

Glenwood Springs
Garfield County National Adoption Day Event
100 Wulfsohn Rd. Glenwood Springs, CO
November 11/20/2009
2-5pm
Contact:
natalie Carrion - garfield county dhs
970-945-9191
ncarrion@garfield-county.com
Event Details: 
This event will be a celebration of adoptive families as well as informational for people interested in foster care and adoption. We will be hosting a get together at the community Center in Glenwood Springs
Event Type: 
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)

Golden
Jefferson County Adoption Event
900 Jefferson County Parkway
November 11/21/2009
9:00am
Contact:
Jody  Caporaso - Jefferson County DCYF
303-271-4071
jcaporas@jeffco.us
Event Details: 
The Jefferson County DCYF is proud to be finalizing the adoptions of 15 children on this special day. Keynote speakers will include a young adult adoptee and an adoptive parent.
Event Type: 
Press conference or other media outreach
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)
Information booth at courthouse or a community fair
Courthouse adoption event

Golden
JCDCYF National Adoption Day Celebration
100 Jefferson County Pkwy
November 11/21/2009
10:00
Contact:
Korina Keating - Jefferson County Division of Childern, Youth and Families
303.271.4103
kkeating@jeffco.us
Event Details: 
National Adoption Day Celebration. Twenty-five families will be finalizing adoptions at the Jefferson County Courthouse on November 12, 2009.
Event Type: 
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)
Information booth at courthouse or a community fair
Courthouse adoption event

Grand Junction
Mesa County National Adoption Day Celebration
Mesa County Justice Center 125 N Spruce St
November 11/20/2009
1:00 - 6:00 pm
Contact:
Diane Lucero - Mesa County Justice Center
(970) 257-8764
diane.lucero@judicial.state.co.us
Event Details: 
The community in Mesa County, Colorado will celebrate National Adoption Day through a collaborative effort with the Mesa County Department of Human Services and the Mesa County Combined Court. We anticipate finalizing approx. 14 children's adoptions.
Event Type: 
Press conference or other media outreach
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)
Information booth at courthouse or a community fair
Courthouse adoption event

Greeley
Weld County Adoption Day
Weld County Courthouse 901 9th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado First Floor, Division 9 Jury Room
November 11/20/2009
1:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Contact:
Christy Baron - Weld County Department of Human Services
(970) 352-1551 x6475
baronxcl@co.weld.co.us
Event Details: 
In association with National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day, Friday, November 20, 2009 has been designated “Weld County Adoption Day 2009.” Please join us at the Weld County Courthouse from 1:30-5:00 p.m. to celebrate and honor those who have
Event Type: 
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)
Courthouse adoption event

Greenwood Village
Journey to Me & Greenwood Adoption Celebration
5600 East Belleview Ave
November 11/20/2009
6:30pm
Contact:
Brenda Wolfe - Journey To Me
720-933-9182
bren@journeytome.com
Event Details: 
Journey to Me and Greenwood Community Church will be honoring adopted children at a celebration party.
Event Type: 
Celebration for adoptive families (entertainment, activities, picnic, etc.)

Pueblo
Pueblo County Adoption Day Celebration
Judicial Building 10th and Grand Ave.
November 11/20/2009
9:00 a.m.
Contact:
Karen Hiraki - Pueblo County Department of Social Services
(719) 583-4716
karen.hiraki@dss.co.pueblo.co.us
Event Details: 
Pueblo County, the 10th Judicial District and Hope For Children (Pueblo's PSSF agency) will be finalizing adoptions for 10 children from the child welfare system. This is the 2nd Annual Adoption Day Celebration.
Event Type: 
Courthouse adoption event


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