We will follow Dane County guidelines with respect to Covid-19 and masking recommendations. Out of consideration for all participants, please come to class only if you are feeling well. If you are unable to attend due to illness or Covid exposure, we will work out another way for you to get the in-person education hours.
​

Class Topic

Date/Time

Location​

Cost

Class schedule is currently paused.

Logistics

  • Indoor classes are limited to 6 people maximum.
  • Mask will be required (or not) based on recommendations from the Dane County Health Department. 
  • Refer to the Logistics page (link at top of page) for more details about how the sessions will be run, including accommodations for Covid restrictions.
  • Indoor classes will be held at a private residence at 841 N. High Point Rd., Madison, WI 53717. Outdoor classes are at Walnut Grove Park, Madison, 53717.
  • Payment can be brought to class that day. If paying by cash or check, the class is $45/person. 

Class Locations

Indoors: 841 N. High Point Rd., Madison
(This is a private residence on the far west side of Madison.)
Outdoors: Walnut Grove Park, Madison
​
To sign up for a class, click this link:
Sign Up!
Lori DuRussel, M.S., is an adoptive mom and has worked in the adoption field for 19 years.  She was the Education and Outreach Coordinator for a child placement agency and designed the current curriculum to meet the Wisconsin State requirements.  She believes that families come in all shapes and sizes, and she is excited to help new parents navigate the adoption maze.  Lori has a master's degree in educational psychology (cognitive science), with a focus on adult education and learning.

Her main responsibility for the last 20 years has been as mom to her four children (two adopted internationally, two born into her family).  By far this is the most challenging, sometimes frustrating, and gratifying job that she's ever held.  She is honored to be able to share her experiences with new families through the parent education that she does.
Web Hosting by iPage