Philippines
Program
624 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd
Matthews, NC, 28105
Phone: (704) 847-0038
Web: www.christianadopt.org
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Dear CAS Friends & Family,
We are so excited for you and your journey as a new adoptive family! We have created this
resource guide for our families here in the Charlotte Area and we hope that it will be a
helpful tool for you. Adoption is a wonderful and exciting process, however, there can also
be challenges that arise as you begin your journey as a new adoptive parent. In this resource
guide, we have compiled various resources that may be of assistance to you. Keep in mind
that there are many other resources in our area! Also, remember that we at CAS are always
open to any questions and concerns that may come up. Please contact us at any time. And if
you see any resources that aren’t on this guide that you feel will help other adopting
families, please email at sharon@christianadopt.org with any suggestions!
Sincerely,
CAS Staff
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Adoption Support Groups
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Adoptive Parents Together
o
1516 Elizabeth Ave, PO Box 35458 Charlotte, NC 28235
(704) 825-2716
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Southern Piedmont Adoptive Families of America (SPAFA)
o
PO Box 221946 Charlotte, NC 28222-1946
(704) 399-1616
Toll Free: (877) 772-3292
http://www.spafa.org
Filipino Community Groups
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Filipino-American Community of the Carolinas, Inc. (FACC)
o
Social / Cultural Events, Connection to Filipino-American Communities
www.facc.us
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Philippine American Association of North Carolina, Inc. (PAANC)
o
www.paanc.org
Public School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System
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CMS Exceptional Children Program (Special Education Services)
o
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(980) 343-6960
International Center (English Language Learner, Language Minority Resources)
o
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(980) 343-3748
Counseling
o
(980) 343-3726
Union County Public School System
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(http://www.cms.k12.nc.us)
(http://www.ucps.k12.nc.us)
UCPS Exceptional Children Program (Special Education Services)
(Physical, Occupational, and Speech-Language Therapy, Psychological Services, audiology, visual
impairment services)
o
Ecp.ucps.k12.nc.us/pages/whomtocall.php (All necessary phone numbers listed)
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Private School
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The John Crosland School (johncroslandschool.org)
o
Learning Disabilities
(704) 365- 5490
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Manus Academy (manusacademy.com)
o
Learning disabilities, language disorders, ADHD, Autism SD, anxiety, depression
(704) 542-6471
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The Fletcher School (thefletcherschool.org)
o
Learning disabilities and/or ADHD (see admission criteria on website)
(704) 365-4658
Home School
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Growing Scholars
o
Charlotte’s Home school Supply Store, offering guidance, support and services
8906 Bellhaven Blvd
Charlotte, NC
(704) 394-9441
Preschool
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http://www.charlotteparent.com/directories/education/preschools.php
List of all preschools in the Charlotte Area
Hospital with Pediatric Services
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Levine Children’s Hospital
o
1000 Blythe Blvd Charlotte, NC
(704) 381-2000
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Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital
o
200 Hawthorne Ln Charlotte, NC
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(704) 384-4021
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Novant Health Matthews Children’s Clinic
o
1401 Matthews Township Pkwy Suite 100 Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 384-1080
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Charlotte Pediatric Clinic
o
Matthews (704) 512-6820
South Park (704) 367-7400
Blakeney (704) 512-5060
Steele Creeke (704) 512-6100
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Walker Pediatrics
o
Dr. Anne Walker (has experience working with adopted children)
149 Providence Rd Charlotte, NC 28207
(704) 384-1056
www.walkerpediatrics.com
Pediatric Dentist
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University Pediatric Dentistry (www.universitypediatricdentistry.com)
o
2325 W. Arbors Dr. #104 Charlotte, NC
(704) 688-1664
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Brookdale Pediatric Dentistry (www.brookdalepediatricdentistry.com)
o
9601 Brookdale Dr. Suite 400 Charlotte, NC
(704) 599-3901
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Carolina Kids Dentistry (www.ckdentistry.com)
o
5829 Phyliss Ln Mint Hill, NC 28227
(704) 790-0590
Developmental Specialist
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Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics of the Carolinas
o Concord and Charlotte, NC
(704) 403-2626
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International Adoption Clinic / Adoption Services
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MUSC Children’s Hospital International Adoption Clinic
Pre and Post Adoption Services
169 Ashley Ave.
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
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Dr. Jerri Jenista
Pre-adoption medical review- videos or medical records
551 2nd St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-4953
(734) 668-0419
jajenista@aol.com
Fax: (734) 668-9492
Instructions: www.comeunity.com/adoption/health/jenista4.html
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Dr. Jenny Poston
Psychological testing, fitness evaluations for adoption
1501 E. 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 288-0445
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International Clinic / Medical Report Reviews (www.stramskicenter.com)
Dr. Gary Feldman
Stramski International Adoption Program, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach
2650 Elm Ave. Suite 301
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 728-5034
GFeldman@memorialcare.org
Fax: (562) 728-5051
Post Adoption Services
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Eckerd Post Adoption Support Services
o Counseling, crisis intervention, support groups, education and training
o Services the following counties: Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Stanly,
Union
www.eckerd.org
(980) 819-5047
Counseling / Therapy Services
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Michelle Sims (Adoption Counselor)
o
In the Son Counseling (Clayton, NC)
michelleintheson@gmail.com
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(919) 721-3833
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Jennifer Thorstad
o
Carolina’s Counseling Group
7401 Carmel Executive Park Dr. Suite 210
(704) 752-8414
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Charlotte, NC 28226
Fax: (704) 544-1109
Kinetic Kids, Inc. Pediatric Therapy (Charlotte, NC)
o
Physical, occupational, speech, art therapy and other specialized therapeutic services
www.mykinetickid.com
(704) 807-5699
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Northeast Pediatric Therapy (Concord, NC)
o
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
www.northeastpediatrictherapy.org
(704) 403-2627
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The Center for Creativity and Healing (Charlotte, NC)
o
Play, animal assisted, filial, expressive art therapies, counseling, workshops and classes
www.centerforcreativityandhealing.com
(704) 523-5567
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Sarah “Sally” M. Gordon, LCSW
o
Outpatient therapist specializing in adoption and trauma related attachment issues
1300 Baxter St. Suite 265
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 215-4598
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McCloud Acosta Clinical Services, PLLC.
o
Theraplay or attachment therapy, play therapy, TF-CBT, EMDR, Family Therapy, DBT
www.mccloudacostaclinicalservices.com
(704) 286-6227
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South Charlotte Counseling Center
o
TF-CBT (Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
www.southcharlottecounseling.com
(980) 819-7814
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Translators (Tagalog)

TagalogPro.com (Freelance Translator Service)
o
2209A Brookville Dr.
Greenville, NC 27834
(707)344-4254
christian.manansala@tu.edu
OTHER Services

Duke Speech Pathology and Audiology
o Speech, language, and communication services, hearing services and swallowing services
40 Duke Medicine Cir #1l
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 684-3859
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UNC Ear & Hearing Center
o Cochlear implants, audiology, training, therapy
101 Manning Dr. G0343 Neurosciences Hospital Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 966-6483
Fax: (919) 843-3280
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Social Workers for the Blind
o Social workers for every NC county through the NC Health and Human Services
http://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/vision-loss/social-workers-blind
Books on Adoption
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“Parenting your Internationally Adopted Child: From your First Hours Together Through the Teen
Years” By: Patty Cogen
“Parenting Adopted Adolescents” By: Gregory Keck
“Beneath the Mask” By: Debbie Riley and John Meeks
“The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family” By: Karyn Purvis and
David Cross
“Attaching in Adoption: Practical Tools for Today’s Parents” By: Deborah Gray
“Attaching with Love, Hugs, and Play: Simple Strategies to Help Build Connections with Your
Child” By: Deborah Gray
“Brothers and Sisters in Adoption” By: Arleta James
“Adopting the Hurt Child: Hope for Families with Special-Needs Kids – A Guide for Parents and
Professionals” By: Gregory Keck and Regina Kupecky
“Building the Bonds of Attachment: Awakening Love in Deeply Troubled Children” By: Daniel A.
Hughes
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“Love Me, Feed Me: The Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Ending the Worry About Weight, Picky Eating,
Power Struggles and More” By: Katja Rowell, M.D.
Children’s Books
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“God Found Us You” By: Lisa Tawn Bergren
“I Wished for You: An Adoption Story” By: Marianne Richmond
“We See the Moon” By: Carrie A. Kitze
Trainings

Adoption Learning Partners
o Web-based educational adoption resources, e-learning courses and training, podcasts
www.adoptionlearningpartners.org

Heart of the Matter Seminars
o International adoption coursework (Hague Compatible) with certificates!
www.heartofthematterseminars.com
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Empowered to Connect- Parent Training
o Christian perspective, adoption training
www.empoweredtoconnect.org
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Top Ten Tips for the First Year of Placement
o Short Article
http://www.deborahdgray.com/page5.html
Helpful Phone Apps
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Philippines Radio
Philippines TV 70 Channels Free
Learn Tagolog
Learn Filipino
Google Translate
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Filipino Recipe Books
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“Filipino Homestyle Dishes: Delicious Meals in Minutes”
www.panlasangpinoy.com (Food blog with recipes and cooking videos)
www.filipinorecipesite.com (Food recipes with pictures)