Join us Aug 1st at Ann Morrison Park for a Wednesday's Child FUNdraiser! Games, silent auction, lunch provided by Wendy's, KTVB's Dee Sarton as emcee, and much more! See our flier for details.

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	Wednesday's Child FUNdraiser '09! Join us August 1st from 10am to 3pm at Ann Morrison Park in Boise at the fountains. With KTVB's Dee Sarton as emcee and a hamburger lunch provided by Wendy's ($5/person), this event will include a jump house, face painting, kid's craft corner, a silent auction, and much more! Join us for fun in the park and support the Wednesday's Child program. See our flier for details.
	Adoptive Family Training Available in Boise 2009 Parent Training Schedule and Training Fees Increase your readiness for adoption as you also increase your chances of being selected for placement. To learn more about parent training opportunities in Boise, call Sherie at (208) 345-6646 or at (208) 890-8918. Click here for registration information and a class list.
	Boise Open 2009 DONATE to Wendesday's Child Programs by purchasing tickets to the Albertsons/SUPERVALU Boise Open golf tournament, Sept 14-20th, 2009. Click here for order form and all the details.
	Benefits of a family registration with AdoptUskids 1. Ability to take control of their adoption search. 2. A secure environment to track and manage their adoption activity. 3. Access to information and photos of children from across the United States. 4. Track the children you are interested in and notify the child's case manager of their interest. Families can contact AdoptUsKids at 1-888-200-4005 or they can register online. Register online here.
	Adoption Orientation Dinner and a Movie Register today to attend the next adoption orientation dinner. Date: TBA Dinner & Movie discussion/orientation This class is designed for couples or individuals who are interested in adopting a child from foster care. Registration is $5.00 for an individual or $10.00 for a couple. Contact Sherie at borgquists@snapsinc.org or call 345-6646 to register for the next available class
	SUMMER/SPRING PAJAMA DRIVE - Drop off new PJs and children's books to help all ages of kids. Drop-offs at the following locations: KTVB in Boise, participating Moxie Java stations and any Bank of the West location: 1313 Caldwell Boulevard Nampa, ID 83651 9140 West Emerald Boise, ID 83704 505 Sunset Drive Ontario, OR 97914 34 E Main Street Weiser, ID 83672 600 Sun Valley Road Ketchum, ID 83340 827 W. Idaho Street Boise, ID 83702 47 East Riverside Dr. Eagle, ID 83616 1630 S. Wells Avenue Meridian, ID 83642 For more info. about the Pajama Program click here
	Become a Mentor for a Youth in Foster Care! Many children who are waiting to be adopted need some extra support from a caring adult in their lives. Some of these kids will go on into a permanent adoptive family, some will age out of the foster care system without a family, and some will be reunited with birth family. No matter what the future holds for a foster child, he or she needs someone who can support them now, while they wait. And that someone can be you! Click here to learn more.

Information about Adoption, Foster Care, and
Wednesday's Child Activities

Adoption is affordable – Raising children in this society can be costly. That's why federal and state programs provide monthly adoption subsidies in many cases. Health insurance through Medicaid or purchase of services may also be available until a child becomes an adult. Federal tax incentives and one-time adoption cost reimbursements further support those who open their hearts to waiting children. Check with the child's social worker for information.

Home Study Information - If you are planning on adopting, you must first have a Home Study completed. We have compiled some information to explain what a Home Study is and how to get one completed.

Please note: Photographs and profiles of waiting children are very effective in helping them find loving families. As you get to know the children on these web pages, please remember that they live in our communities. They may attend school or church with someone you know. We ask for your help in guarding their privacy. Thank you.

To find out more about children you see here, contact the Idaho CareLine at 800-926-2588, or send an e-mail to CareLine@idhw.state.id.us

Special Needs Adoptive Parent Services, Inc. (SNAPS), home of the Wednesday's Child Northwest program, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with federal tax-exempt status. Please note: 1) External organizations listed on this web site do not necessarily endorse SNAPS positions, nor do we necessarily endorse all of theirs. They are listed as possible resources for families. We do not assume responsibility for their accuracy, completeness or content. 2) We recommend individuals maintain a healthy skepticism when reviewing information on the Internet; it might appear to be reliable, yet may actually be false, incomplete, out-of-date and/or misleading. 3) Information obtained on the Internet may not represent your perspective or experience and you may disagree or find it objectionable; preview all sites before viewing them with your child. 4) We are not responsible for external addresses ane/or phone numbers changing without our knowledge. 5) Information and commentary on this site are not substitutes for professional advice from your doctor, lawyer, or mental health professional. 6) Requests for permission to republish, copy and/or distribute any material found on this Web site should be directed to SNAPS, Executive Director, Marti Wiser, LMSW.