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We welcome anyone who is interested in, is in the process of, or has adopted children from Vietnam. Please contact Laurie Wyatt for more information.
Tucson Chapter:
We meet (mostly) monthly, and serve as a playgroup and networking support for families who have adopted children from Viet Nam in the southern Arizona area. Contact: Mary Stout (email : thmarsha@comcast.net) for more information.
Sacramento
Our group consists of several families in the Sacramento area that get together regularly. People could e-mail Sharon Hanson or call me at (530) 676-1756 or call Noel Nueburger at (916) 944-0186.
San Diego:
Our small group gets together to eat in Vietnamese restaurants or read Tet books in school. We are interested in expanding our group. We welcome anyone who is interested in adopting from Vietnam, in the process of adopting from Vietnam, who has adopted from Vietnam or who has adopted from the U.S. whose child(ren) are of Vietnamese descent. We also welcome families who have adopted from Asia in general such as Cambodia.. Please e-mail Michelle Busch if you are interested in receiving mail about our activities.
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter:
The Bay Area Chapters of FCVN cover San Francisco, the Peninsula, the South Bay, East Bay, and North Bay Areas. FCV adoptive families or waiting parents from any distance are welcome to attend our gatherings. We try to gather to celebrate Tet, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and have an annual picnic. We are establishing an annual Jane Brown Adoption Playshop for the kids, and Parent Seminars on Adoption Topics for FCV Families. We also offer a Cultural Play Group and are trying to establish more Playgroups to get together more often. We have an email Newsletter so make sure that you get onto our email list! For additional information, please contact Ann Singer at AnnLSinger@aol.com
Please contact Kathie Scrimgeour, kaje@comcast.net (Treasurer and Co-president with Karen Melusky) for more information on the Colorado FCV.
Colorado Vietnamese Heritage Camp:
Vietnamese Heritage Camp is held in August at Granby, Colorado. Read more.
Please contact Meredith Lodge MerLodge@gmail.com for more information on the Connecticut FCV.
Washington DC Capital Area Chapter:
This group includes families and waiting parents who live in Northern Virginia, DC, and nearby Maryland. We have family events every other month, parents' dinners on alternate months, and have some special activities such as Vietnamese cooking classes and speakers. To be placed on our email list for meeting announcements and other Chapter communication, please contact Lisa Tomlinson, lisalynn6@aol.com .
Jacksonville, FL "World Treasures" Chapter
We have an international support group in the Jacksonville Florida area with families from Vietnam, China, S. America, Russia etc. Families can contact me Pam Wilson at pamelaswilson@bellsouth.net for more information.
For the Orlando, Florida metro area, including the adjacent Central Florida counties. We invite families who are in all stages of the adoption process
from the Asian countries of Vietnam, Cambodia, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, etc. (Families who have adopted from China are encouraged to join the Orlando FCC chapter.) For information about the group, please contact Bernadette at billberna@juno.com
Atlanta Chapter:
Families With Children from Vietnam (FCV) is the adoption support network for families who have adopted from Viet Nam and for prospective parents who wish to adopt a child from Viet Nam. In addition, many chapters have provided support for families adopting from other Southeast Asian countries. It is our hope that the Atlanta Chapter of FCV would be a warm and inviting group of people who meet periodically to learn and celebrate Vietnamese culture and history. Our primary emphasis is social! We want to get to know one another better, provide support for one another and have the opportunity for our children to spend time with other families just like their own. This will become more and more important as our children get older. For more information contact: Kandy Howatt and Roxanne Pratt
The Chicago Chapter families welcome all those with (or waiting for) adopted children from Vietnam, and those with an interest in international adoption. We gather formally for Tet (Vietnamese New Year), Tet Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn Moon Festival) and a summer picnic. Many families in the group also get together informally throughout the year for socializing and play. For more information about the Chicago Chapter please contact Catherine Nelson (cnelson2719@yahoo.com) or (773)486-9921).
Central Indiana Chapter:
I wanted to give you some information on our Central Indiana FCV group. We have a very good relationship with our area Vietnamese Association. They invite us to share Tet and Trung Thu celebrations with them. We also have get- togethers for our area families. For information anyone interested can contact - Steve and Kate Bridge swb1948@cs.com 317-353-2393 (home phone) or Margie Hershey hershey@indiana.edu.
Central Kentucky Families With Children From Asia Chapter:
We welcome anyone who is interested in, is in the process of, or has adopted children from Asia. We welcome anyone from Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Our goal is to be a support group for each other and our children. We plan to meet several times a year, arrange play dates and promote our children's cultural heritage. Please contact Karen Denner at lodiburgmayor@yahoo.com for more information.
Louisiana Familes with Children from Asia Chapter:
Open to Louisiana families in all stages of the adoption process from Vietnam, Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, etc. (Families who have adopted from China are encouraged to join Families with Children from China-Louisiana.) Contact Shannon Seymour: lsucat@cox.net
Maine Families with Children from Asia Chapter:
This organization embraces families with children from China, Vietnam, Korea and other Asian countries. They sponsor many events dealing with adoption issues as well as teaching about the culture of our children's birth countries. Contact Susan Greenwood bgreenw1@maine.rr.com 207 839-2815. for more information.
Maryland Chapter:
Please contact Jennifer Powell for more information (put FCV in subject line).
Washington DC Capital Area Chapter:
This group includes families and waiting parents who live in Northern Virginia, DC, and nearby Maryland. We have family events every other month, parents' dinners on alternate months, and have some special activities such as Vietnamese cooking classes and speakers. To be placed on our email list for meeting announcements and other Chapter communication, please contact Lisa Tomlinson, lisalynn6@aol.com .
Boston
FCV-Boston offers families a chance to connect with one another at informal get-togethers throughout the year. Activities have included Tet celebrations, a spring-time playground gatherings, culture camp, and summer picnics. For more information, contact Maryann O'Connor at fcv-boston@comcast.com.
Contact Western Massachusetts Chapter:
We are a group of about 15-20 families who live in Western Massachusetts (Northampton, Amherst, South Hadley, Worthington) and have been meeting together since Fall 1998. We meet once a month at members homes, including an annual weekend camping trip in the Berkshires, a swim party in the spring, and for Tet. We also have a weekly Vietnamese language class with students from Smith College. For more information about our meetings, contact Deborah and Matt Haas
Rhode Island & SE Massachusetts Chapter:
Please contact Karen Calvert (508 222-1953) for more information.
Michigan Chapter:
The Michigan chapter of FCVN is small but active. We have a monthly playgroup and other activities. Waiting families are always welcome at playgroup and all events. For a newsletter or more information, contact Laura Polkowski at Laura.Polkowski@ttmps.com
Mam Non:
The purpose of the Mam Non Organization is to promote Vietnamese culture to Vietnamese-American children, adoptees, and their families through cultural events in the Michigan area. The main event is an annual Tet celebration co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Vietnamese Student Association (UMVSA) and the Michigan chapter of Families with Children from Vietnam (FCV). All Mam Non events are announced via a list serve and its website, http://www.mamnon.org. For more information, please feel free to contact Linh Lam at llama@mamnon.org.
Vietnam Midwest Family Circle - FCV Chapter:
We began in 1998 as a group of families who had adopted from Children's Home Society of MN but soon after expanded to include all families who have adopted from Vietnam. We have two wonderful celebrations each year (Mid Autumn Moon and Tet) and have also organized other outings and events as well. Our members are primarily based in Minnesota & Wisconsin. Contact Nancy Rinn, rinn@charter.net
St. Louis Chapter:
The St. Louis Chapter is just getting started and I would love to hear from anyone who has any ideas and/or suggestions for events! The group is open to anyone in the metro St. Louis area including the surrounding counties in Missouri and Illinois. Contact Cindi Sitz-Davanzo
We have a support group in Omaha with 35 member families, about half of whom have adopted from Vietnam. We meet at Lord of Love Lutheran Church at 104th & Fort on the first Thursday of every month (September - May). Anyone who is interested can contact Tim or Theresa Hack (712) 328-9490 timhack@aol.com
Lincoln Area Chapter:
Tammie and Larry Stolz of Lincoln are forming a chapter for Nebraska families adopting or having adopted from Vietnam. The Stolz are seeking other families to join the group for social and educational activities. Interested families are asked to contact the Stolz at tammienlarry@prodigy.net
The NJ chapter is open to families in the New Jersey area who have adopted from Vietnam. We started up in early 2004 and have had a couple of get togethers since. We would love to welcome new members. The group plans to get together on an ongoing basis. For more information about the New Jersey chapter, please contact Charlene McHugh (charlene.mc@comcast.net) or Teri Kirsch (cektab@aol.com).
We have a very small group of families with young children from Vietnam here in Albuquerque, NM which has been meeting regularly for the past three years for play groups. Contact Jason Krosinsky at jasonkro@worldnet.att.net
New York City Chapter:
This is a chapter for those people who live in the 5 boroughs of New York City who are in the process of adopting or have adopted already from Vietnam. We are just getting started (early 2000) and hope to have alot of events for Vietnamese holidays and cultural events. We also hope to have input from everyone and arrange playdates. From time to time, we will meet with the Greater New York group below. For further information, email Andrea Sperling or Susan Horwitz . NY Discussion list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FCVNNYC/
Rochester Chapter:
FCVN Rochester is an informal group that meeets in the Rochester, NY area. Individuals/families who have adopted, or are planning to adopt from Vietnam are welcome. We develop connections with the Rochester area Vietnamese community. We get together to learn about and celebrate Vietnamese culture and history. Our children get opportunities to interact with families similar to theirs! We've planned family events with activities for the kids to occur about 4 times a year (once a season). Contact David Wikiera by email: dwikiera@aol.com
Upstate New York Chapter:
We are an informal group of families with children from Vietnam, and welcome all who have adopted, or are in the process of adopting a child from Vietnam. Although most of our members come from Dutchess and Ulster counties, new members are welcome from other areas as well. Jayne Boehringer is our contact person at henryboehringer@msn.com. We welcome new members.
North Carolina Triangle Chapter:
Our growing and enthusiastic group meets every other month in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas of North Carolina. We welcome everyone interested in adoption from Vietnam. For more information about the group and upcoming events please contact Allison Martin or Anne Marie Clifford.
Families with Children from Vietnam-Cincinnati is a support group for families who have adopted or plan to adopt children from Vietnam. We get together about four times per year to learn about and celebrate Vietnamese culture and history with our children. We are in the Cincinnati, Ohio area and our group includes families from northern Kentucky, southwest Ohio, and southeast Indiana. Please contact Kimberly Conlin for more information, or visit the FCVN-Cincinnati website at www.fcvncincy.homestead.com
Columbus Chapter
We meet 3-4 times/year to learn and celebrate the Vietnamese culture. Contact person Vickey Gwinn at rgwinn@insight.rr.com or 740-549-0766.
Cleveland Families with Children from Asia Chapter
New FCA chapter in Cleveland welcomes members. Contact Kim Scott, iowahawk96@hotmail.com for information and meeting times.
Portland Chapter:
If you are wish to become a member of our FCV group (which meets a number of times each year and now numbers over 60 families), please contact Herb Grey <hgrey.law1@verizon.net> for more information.
Harrisburg Families with Children from Asia Chapter:
Open to all families who have adopted children of Asian heritage. Many of our children are from China, but we have children from Vietnam, Korea, and Thailand as well. We are hoping to see those numbers grow. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Steele.
Philadelphia Chapter:
Serving southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, northern Delaware (the Delaware Valley region). Contact Jean Brody at jbrody1@prodigy.net for more information.
Wilkes-Barre/Stranton Area Families with Children from China and Asia:
We have children from Vietman, Korean, Thailand, and China in our group. We'd love to be listed so that anyone can find us. Contact Amy Early Clepp at amyg@ptd.net
Families with Children from Asia Winchester
A supportive community for families who have adopted from Asia. We host three large annual events: Lunar New Year, Children's Day and Autumn Moon. We also host educational events and organize playgroups. To join our group, please contact Claire McDonald at fccwinchester-owner@yahoogroups.com.
South Central Pennsylvania Chapter of Families with Children from Vietnam
Serving Gettysburg, Hanover, York, Harrisburg, Carlisle, Chambersburg and surrounding areas. This is a newly developing organization that has loosely been having activities over the past five years within the South Central part of Pennsylvania. It is our hope that we can begin to build up educational and fun annual activities for our children who have been adopted from Vietnam. We are looking for active and interested parties who would enjoy assisting in planning or even just attending events. Please feel free to contact us and get involved! Contact Kathy Steinour (717) 245-9105.
Rhode Island & SE Massachusetts Chapter:
Please contact Karen Calvert (508 222-1953) for more information.
Upstate South Carolina FCV Chapter:
We will cover the entire state of SC, and focused on a radius of 100+ miles centered around Greenville, SC. Contact Name: Sherri Teague Phone 864-294-7682 e-mail: steague3@bellsouth.net or steague@harpercorp.com
Spartanburg Chapter:
Please contact Steve and Juli Rivers for more information.
East Tennessee Chapter of FCV:
We are a support group for families who are in any stage of the adoption process. Additionally, we welcome those with an interest in international adoption from other Southeast Asian countries. The East Tennessee Chapter, located in the Knoxville area, will meet periodically to learn and celebrate such events as Tet (Vietnamese New Year) and Tet Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn Festival). We also intend to plan play-dates and social events throughout the year. We want to get to know one another, provide support for one another, and make available the opportunity for our children to spend time with other families like their own. For additional information please visit our website. For more information contact Tracy Foster or Paula Grubbs at etnfcv@discoveret.org
Nashville/Middle Tennessee Area Chapter:
We are a new chapter and a support group for families who have adopted or plan to adopt children from Vietnam. This is primarily a social time for our families, but it is also a time where families who have already traveled can assist those that have not. We plan to meet bi-monthly. Most of the children are very young now, but we hope to start a Vietnamese preschool program sometime in the future as the children get a little older. For more information, please contact Patricia Barrette .
Please contact Julie Soldano or Lisa Squire for more information.
Families with Children from Vietnam San Antonio Chapter is for families with children adopted from Viet Nam who live in San Antonio and surrounding areas, such as Austin, etc. Contact is Brenda Gonzales GilbertandBrenda@aol.com 830-980-9770
Washington DC Capital Area Chapter:
This group includes families and waiting parents who live in Northern Virginia, DC, and nearby Maryland. We have family events every other month, parents' dinners on alternate months, and have some special activities such as Vietnamese cooking classes and speakers. To be placed on our email list for meeting announcements and other Chapter communication, please contact Lisa Tomlinson, lisalynn6@aol.com
Please contact Lea Ann Kaplan for more information. Or visit the Washington State Chapter website.
Vietnam Midwest Danh Tá Chapter:
We began in 1998 as a group of families who had adopted from Children's Home Society of MN but soon after expanded to include all families who have adopted from Vietnam. We have two wonderful celebrations each year (Mid Autumn Moon and Tet) and have also organized other outings and events as well. Our members are primarily based in Minnesota & Wisconsin. Contact Nancy Rinn, rinn@charter.net
Toronto Chapter:
We are a group of families in the Toronto and surrounding areas who have adopted
or are in the process of adopting from Viet Nam. Our purpose is to provide our
children with opportunities to meet other families with children adopted from
Viet Nam and to celebrate the Vietnamese culture through various celebrations
and informal get-togethers. We welcome families with children from other countries
too.
If you are interested in more information, please contact: Catherine Deluz catherinemaia@hotmail.com
at 416-368-9867 or Heather Adams heather.steve@sympatico.ca
at 416-482-9442 or Sara Tauro tauro220@rogers.com
at 416-654-2225. Details of all events will be posted on our email group. We
welcome you to join. To subscribe, send an email to: fcvtoronto-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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