Wake County hosts virtual event on foster, adopted boys
"Raising an adopted, foster or kinship young man?" This conversation is for you, according to Wake County Government in Raleigh, North Carolina. The organization is hosting a free virtual Lunch & Learn session.
Dr. Adam Anthony, EdD, will lead the program.
The session will focus on the emotional realities many adopted and foster boys experience, especially boys of color.
Details: Tuesday, May 12, 12 p.m.–1:30 p.m. EST. The event is a virtual webinar.
Registration: https://forms.office.com/g/KPXK09DWNV.
Questions? Email postadoption@wake.gov.
Source: Wake County Government, Raleigh, North Carolina.
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| May 16, 2026 at 1:46 PM | Gov |
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