Through working with adoptive families, we have found that many people find adoption expensive and difficult. The truth is that adoption can be affordable and successful!

Through Lifetime Foundation's series of FREE Adoption Teleconferences, you can learn the keys you must know to build your family through the miracle of adoption!

 

Schedule of Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, May 16, 2012: Q&A for Lifetime Families-in-Waiting. Members only.
Become a Lifetime family!

Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 5pm Pacific: Question & Answer Webinar for Pre-Approved Applicants with Lifetime Adoption. Apply today to become pre-approved to adopt!

Please stay tuned for information on our next teleconferences.

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Here are a few of our past teleconferences:

Mardie's Adoption of a Lifetime

Meet the Founder of Lifetime Adoption, Mardie Caldwell. From miscarriages and failed fertility treatments, Mardie began a path to parenthood through adoption, leading her discover the steps you'll need to find adoption success through an adoption for a lifetime.

Watch a recording of this special
adoption webinar here!

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How to Get Through the Holidays While You're Waiting to Adopt

Maybe you’re facing the next few weeks of the holiday season with a mix of emotions, from loss or disappointment to eager anticipation and hope.

Maybe you’ve asked “how am I going to get through the holidays while I’m still waiting for my child?”

This special Adoption Webinar from Lifetime will help you find encouragement and tips for getting through Christmas and New Year’s traditions and get-togethers during your season of waiting.

Did you miss this teleconference?

You can listen to the recording of it here!

The Top 5 Questions Adopting Parents Ask Lifetime Adoption	Open to all interested in adopting a baby
In this webinar, we addressed answers to the most common questions families, like you, ask Lifetime Adoption. The answers will help you decide how to make the next step toward your future adoption. Find out what other families are asking and discover what you need to know to adopt successfully.

What Makes Lifetime Adoption Different From Other Adoption Professionals?

Pre-approved applicants

As you've researched who could help you complete the adoption of your dreams, you may have wondered the same question other Lifetime families have asked: "What makes Lifetime different from other adoption centers or adoption professionals?" The answer to this simple question could help you: -Adopt sooner -Adopt with less risk, and -Adopt within your budget The difference with Lifetime could make a difference to your adoption success.

How the Economy Affects Adoption	Open to all interested in adopting a baby
This teleconference was open to all interested in adoption. We addressed how the downturn in the U.S. economy is affecting adoption and increasing the need for adoptive families. If you missed our Economy Teleconference, you can listen online! Click here to register and listen now!

How Will Choosing an Adoption Professional with a "Birthmother Focus" Affect YOUR adoption?	Everyone is welcome!
If you're thinking about adoption chances are you've wondered what you could do to: Get matched sooner, Match with birthmoms serious about adoption, or Lower your chances of a birthmom change-of-heart. Learn the difference of having a 'Birthmother Focus' from your adoption professional. Discover how the RIGHT support and attention will lead YOU to the child you've been hoping to adopt.

7 Tips to Get Your Profile Noticed	Contracted Lifetime Families
This teleconference will be a great opportunity for you to learn what you can do to help your adoption profile stand out. You'll learn about some of the wonderful ideas that are now being incorporated to help present the best profile possible. This call was for contracted Lifetime families only. If you'd like to apply to become a Lifetime family, please fill out our free application.

How Do I Know I'm Choosing the Right Adoption Professional?

Everyone welcome!

A decision to adopt comes along with many questions, including who to entrust to help you complete your adoption. Many families get stuck during this stage in their research; it can be hard to choose from the adoption services available. How can you make sure you select an adoption professional that will be best for YOUR adoption? Adoption programs and services will vary from one professional to another. You need to determine your own adoption goals and hopes before you can compare adoption professionals. When you know what you want in your adoption, the next step is to decide who will help your adoption dream come true. Learn: - The TOP 10 interview questions. - Tips to investigate on your own. - Indicators you've found the right professional for your adoption. Discover what it takes to start the path to adopting the child of your dreams!

"Dear Heather and Mardie,
Thank you so much for the teleconference on the website for pre-approved families. It was very informative. Thank you for being so up-front about everything unlike so many other agencies. I have the faith that God will use Lifetime to guide in this adoption process."

Many Blessings to all of you at Lifetime,

-Dawn in Michigan

"Dear Heather, Mardie, and Libby,
We greatly appreciated the teleconference tonight! We were motivated and inspired not only by the information gained, but also by the high level of encouragement provided by yourselves and from Annie and Lori's adoption stories."

-Nick and Lynn, Prospective Adoptive Parents

"That was an hour(ish) very well spent. Reflections through the past 10 years brought laughter and tears, ah-ha moments and 'oh my God, you too' feelings."

Warm regards,
Kevin and Sarah 

"I was on the conference call tonight and just wanted to say thank you Heather & Mardie for having it. It was very informative and I really got a lot of good information. It was also nice to hear other parents in waiting. I think it's a great idea and an excellent way for people considering utilizing your services to gather overall adoption information as well as get a good feeling for your organization."

- Jennifer, Prospective Adoptive Mother

Hello Heather and Libby,

"I just listened to the webinar and wanted to say how encouraging it was to hear answers to other families' questions that are similar to ours but we have just not thought to ask yet. I also wanted to mention that I can always tell in your voices just how much you love and care about all birth moms and waiting adoptive families and that is such an encouragement to me. Glen and I lift Lifetime up in prayer frequently and just want to thank you for all you do.  God bless."

-Wendy, Hopeful Adoptive Mother

"Hi Libby - 

This was my first webinar and I'm really impressed with the session. I just want to say thank you for hosting these sessions as I now can attest to how valuable they are."

~Vilenda, Prospective Adoptive Mother

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About Teleconferences

A teleconference is a meeting or class which is conducted via a standard telephone conference call. No special equipment is needed on your part, just a telephone. All callers dial into the same telephone number (which will be given to you by email before the conference) at the scheduled time and all will be automatically connected to each other.

It is important that you call on time. Do not call more than 3 minutes before the call or stay on the line more than 3 minutes afterwards.

If you have call-waiting, we ask that you disable it before dialing in. For most local phone companies, please follow the instructions below:

1. Pick up your phone and wait for the dial tone.

2. Dial *70 (star - seven - zero)

3. You will then hear a dial tone again.

4. At the dial tone, dial your teleconference phone number.

5. If you don’t have a touch tone phone, key in 1170 instead of *70.

6. For GTE and some other local phone companies, your instructions may be different, so do check out the proper procedures before the conference.

Most teleconferences are very interactive, meaning that you may ask questions or discuss key points with the host, or when invited to with other participants. The host is in charge of the call and facilitates it, but also involves as many of the callers as possible. You do not have to participate if you do not wish to; you may just listen and take notes.

Seminar times will be Pacific Time in the USA however you may want to note the time differences for your location. Check with World Time Server if you have time zone questions.

Example: The seminar is at 6pm Pacific. This would be 7pm Mountain Time, 8pm Central Time, and 9pm Eastern.

Teleconference Etiquette

Before guests attend, we've found that they have appreciated knowing about Teleconference Etiquette. Please observe these courtesies while on the teleconference call to help you and the other conference callers in obtaining the most information as possible.

A. Speakerphones
Speakerphones are wonderful tools, but we ask that you refrain in using them for these calls. Please don't use them unless you are using the mute feature on your phone. The clarity and quality simply isn't good enough. Most of our questions are received by email. If the host asks for questions, pick up the handset when you share information and put the mute button on when you're just listening if you have to use a speakerphone.

B. Cell Phones
Some cell phones may cut out during the call. The clarity is not as good as a regular land line and can affect the quality of everyone’s call. Please, if possible don’t call on a cell phone, if asking a question on the call.

C. Hold Buttons
Please do not use the hold button while on the call. IF YOU HAVE MUSIC ON HOLD, YOU MUST DISABLE IT. Should you put the phone on hold to take care of other business, the teleconference would be ruined.

D. Questions, Comments and Sharing
The Teleconference Host will usually ask for callers to send in questions before the call and will answer as these on the call. To help cover all material, the host may or may not ask for questions throughout the call. However, please wait to be prompted -- don't just speak up unless invited.

If/when you do share, tell us your name and state you are from, say something like, "Susie (or the Teleconference Host's name), this is Jenny from Texas." The Teleconference Host will say, "Yes, Jenny, go ahead." Then you can ask your question. By always using the Teleconference Host’s name, this will alert us to a question and then wait until the host responds, indicating that you can proceed.

Note, however, that on smaller calls this formality isn't usually needed and there is a natural flow to people sharing and discussing. When you ask a question or comment, please say your first name and location before you begin speaking.

In the best interest of all callers involved, we ask you keep your comments or questions very brief. If, in our opinion, the answer to your question would be valuable to the entire group, we will answer it. If we feel it is either too specialized, or only of interest to you, we will invite you to email the question or comment for later follow-up.

E. Cross Talk
If another caller says something that you want to comment on or ask more information about, go through the Teleconference Host first. Do not speak to the person directly. Let the Teleconference Host play traffic cop. That’s the Host’s job. You could say something like, "Susie, can I ask Josh to rephrase the point he just made?" Again, on smaller calls, this isn't as necessary, but on the large calls, it is really helpful.

F. Arriving Early or Late to a Teleconference
Please do not call the designated bridge number before the scheduled time -- another teleconference may be being conducted. Do not call the bridge phone number when the bridges aren't being used for teleconferences. There is no one there. It is just a bridge system, not a phone system and not owned by us.

If you're late to the call, just dial in and be silent until you catch on to what's being discussed. The Teleconference Host may or may not officially welcome you -- but probably won't, so as not to disturb the flow of the call. However, you are still welcome! And, finally, if you're more than 10 minutes late, be especially careful about asking questions, as they may well have been asked earlier.

G. Audio Taping
You may not audiotape the teleconference. First, it's illegal unless everyone has given permission. Secondly, there is intellectual property involved. If we are taping a call, we will let everyone know at the beginning of the call and will give you information on how to obtain a copy of the call if available.

H. Email Us Your Questions in Advance
Please email your questions to us in advance so we may address each one of them at questions@adoptionteleconference.com.

I. Restroom Break
Please take your breaks before the conference starts.

J. The End of the Call
Please stay on the bridge line until the end of the teleconference. If time allows, we may ask for additional questions at the end of the conference.
You will receive the phone numer and pin code for the teleconference via email the day before the scheduled conference.