Kids docs offer advice on adoption

For any recent adoptive parents, the city’s leading children’s hospital is hosting a discussion that should interest you.

Pediatricians and three adoptive families will offer advice on medical and developmental issues surrounding adopted kids at a free session on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event includes a continental breakfast.

The topics include:

gathering a genetic history,
nutritional considerations,
bonding and attachment,
financial planning.

Speakers from three local families will discuss their experiences with domestic, international and special needs adoptions.

The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Phoenix Children’s Hospital near 20th Street and Thomas Road. It will be held in the Melvin L. Cohen Conference Center in building E (Rosenberg Children’s Medical Plaza).