We are pleased to announce that, effective April 13, 2009, Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency has become part of Nightlight Christian Adoptions, and our office will be operated as the South Carolina branch office of Nightlight. Information on this website (www.CarolinaHopeAdoption.org) about the adoption services that were formerly provided by Carolina Hope remains accurate — but these services are now rendered by our office as a part of Nightlight Christian Adoptions. Read more here.

Workshops & Events

Adoption Workshops, Seminars, & Events

Carolina Hope offers regular workshops, in addition to conducting live online adoption education courses (webinars). On this page we also have information about other adoption educational opportunities available.

Monthly Carolina Hope Adoption Education

Introducing Domestic and International Adoption
usually first Tuesday of every month
next one: Tuesday, April 21 (7-9pm)

At this adoption workshop, Carolina Hope Christian Adoption Agency will present basic information about international and domestic adoptions. Topics will include understanding the advantages of different adoption programs, preparing for the adoption home study, and educating yourself about adoption.

The workshop will be held at Carolina Hope’s office:

1527 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Greenville, SC 29609

There is no cost. Please register by contacting us sometime between now and the day of the workshop at 5 p.m.

Carolina Hope plans to conduct a workshop like the one described above every month on the second Tuesday of the month, from 7-9pm. (Dates for 2009: May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8.)

Adoption Conference

SC Council on Adoptable Children 24th Annual Adoption Conference
May 6-8, 2009

More details at www.sc-adopt.org.

Carolina Hope Fundraiser

5K Run/Walk for Adoption Awareness
May 16, 2009

More details at 5K event page.

Carolina Hope’s Online Adoption Education

Information about Carolina Hope’s online adoption education is available at our Online Education page.

Adoption Education at St. Francis Eastside

Beginner’s Journey to Adoption
Thursday, Feb. 26 (6:45-9:15 pm)

For families who are considering domestic or international adoption. Learn about different types of adoption. How the primary factors and secondary factors of adoption can effect the decision making process: which child can you parent, age as a factor, trans-racial adoption, medical considerations, how to compare programs, and red flags.

Pre-registration required. Cost per class: $15 per class/per family or $25 for both classes (see below). Sponsored by ACES. Held at St. Francis Eastside. Call 864-675-4400 to register.