The growing number of cultural exchange programs bringing foreign orphans to the US opens new horizons for a unique "parent-child" pattern of cross-cultural interaction. It also creates new interaction opportunities for both prospective adoptive families and potential adoptees. But, positive parental intentions without understanding cross-cultural nuances may result in serious challenges and problems. This free seminar will be dedicated to some important psychological and cross-cultural orphan-related topics including but not be limited to:

• Short-term hosting challenges vs. Post-adoption adjustments
• Amount of freedom and love: orphanage vs. family
• Social maturity vs. emotional immaturity
• Language and communications nuances
• Gifts and entertainment
• "Squirrel" syndrome
• Food challenges
• Truth vs. lies issues
• Around-the-home nuances
• Discussing possible adoption