Thousands of children are currently waiting to be adopted in North Carolina. These children are of diverse ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds but they all deserve a forever family to call their own. On this special 2 hour edition of OPEN/net at 8 pm we are featuring a taped panel discussion from the 26th Annual Friends of Black Children Conference. Immediately after the taped presentation at 9 pm, the call in portion will begin where you can join our conversation about Adoption and share your experiences and learn more about the process from our studio panel.

Tuesday
Jan. 13, 2009
8-10p.m.

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Guests:

Ruth Amerson
founder & CEO, Another Choice for Black Children, Inc., a private non-profit adoption agency

Jean Hagen-Johnson
supervisor, Wake County Adoption Resource Team, Wake County Human Services

Gabby Blanchard
A teen who has been adopted

Waamiq Marshall-Washington
An adoptive parent

More information:

N.C. Dept. of Administration
Youth Advocacy & Involvement Office
www.doa.state.nc.us/yaio
(919) 733-9296

NC Kids- Adoption and Foster Care Network
www.adoptnckids.org
1-877-nck-ids1
1-877-625-4371

Another Choice for Black Children
1-800-774-3534
www.acfbc.org

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