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Congratulations to the CAFFA 2015 Scholarship Winners!
For Immediate Release We’re proud to announce our Scholarship Winner and Honorable Mentions for the 2015 CAFFA Scholarship Contest. We received many heartfelt stories from worthy young adult adoptees,...
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Seeking Foster Parents
You’ve heard the phrase “it takes a village to raise a child.” At SOS Children’s Villages Illinois (SOSCVI), they fully embrace and put that adage into daily practice. SOSCVI is a nonprofit child...
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Message from the President
Dear CAFFA Family, Hello again to our extended adoption family! First, as always, thank you to our members and adoption professionals for making CAFFA possible! Without you, we wouldn’t be able to...
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Seeking CAFFA Social Chair
Chicago Area Families for Adoption (CAFFA) is seeking candidates for our Social Chair. This board-level position offers the chance to work with a great group of people on a cause that helps make the...
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2nd Sat. North Shore Meetup
Are you connected to adoption, an adoptive parent, waiting to adopt, or thinking about adoption? If so, this informal group is for you! Hosted by Chicago Area Families for Adoption (CAFFA) the second...
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CAFFA Family Meetup!
Once upon a time in a land far away known as Suburbia, CAFFA moms or dads and sometimes nannies gathered together to watch their kids play. Locations were thoughtfully researched based on geographic...
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Parenting In SPACE
When your child came home, to your home, to join his or her family, it’s easy for me to imagine the great and simple hopes and dreams you may have had for your life together: sharing love, knowledge,...
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CAFFA Hockey Event
Join CAFFA Members on Sunday, March 20 @ 3:00pm to cheer on the Chicago Wolves hockey team! This is a great opportunity to interact with other adoptive families at a fun and kid-friendly outing....
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Seeking CAFFA Webmaster
Seeking CAFFA Webmaster Chicago Area Families for Adoption (CAFFA) is seeking candidates for our CAFFA.org Webmaster! This board-level position offers the chance to work with a great group of people on...
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FRUA 2016 Scholarship Application Date Extended to March 11, 2016
Reminder – FRUA 2016 Scholarship Application Date Extended to March 11, 2016 For the sixth year, FRUA is proud to offer a scholarship program. FRUA will offer two scholarships for the 2016-2017...
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Production Firm Seeking All Members of the Adoption Constellation for New...
A major, full-scale production company is looking for charismatic, outgoing people to participate in an innovative new project for a major cable network. They’re looking for any and all members of the...
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CAFFA Board Members Mike Lepley and Michelle DeLatour were interviewed as part of Naperville Community Television’s Spotlight Series. Mike and Michelle had the opportunity to talk about the CAFFA...
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Kaleidoscope Culture Camp 2016
Kaleidoscope Culture Camp July 25 – 29, 2016 – Calling all adoptive families! Spend a week learning about your child’s culture and participating in fun activities. Kaleidoscope Culture Camp is a...
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CAFFA Scholarship 2016
Award Amount: $2,000 Who is Eligible: This award is intended for students who have come into their family through adoption, in the Chicago area. The student must be a graduating high school senior,...
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2016 CAFFA Family Picnic!
Pack your picnic-blankets and some refreshing drinks! You are invited to the 2016 CAFFA Family Picnic! This will be a great opportunity to meet other adoptive families in our communities, so join the...
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Support CAFFA by using Amazon.com!
When you #StartWithaSmile on #PrimeDay, Amazon donates to Chicago Area Families for Adoption. Shop for great deals at...
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Making a medical plan for your newly adopted child (Event)
AN EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR TO: • Gain an understanding of medical concerns common to adopted children • Develop a plan to meet the medical and developmental needs of your newly adopted child Thursday,...
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CAFFA Recent Events Roundup
There has been so much going on recently at CAFFA, we thought it would be worthwhile to do a little recap of some of the recent events! CAFFA Summer Picnic: Buckets of fun & the weather even...
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Family Service Project – Superhero Capes
This year, CAFFA is partnering with Children’s Home & Aid to help children in their foster care program unleash their inner superhero. We will be assembling DIY superhero-cape-kits for the...
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Save The Date – CAFFA Conference March 4th, 2017
CAFFA is pleased to announce our 23rd full-day conference! This is not only a unique opportunity to gather a lot of great information and resources under one roof, but a chance to network within the...
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