A Pro-Choice Voice in Adoption

Spence-Chapin, a non-profit, pro-choice adoption agency, is working citywide to raise awareness about modern adoption practice through trainings with hospitals, family planning and community health centers, as well as community-based organizations and government organizations. We advocate for the inclusion of adoption as an essential and integral component of "options counseling" services and are committed to ensuring that professionals who work with pregnant women have the tools necessary to present this option to their clients and patients. We also advocate for women on a systemic level to standardize the response to women and families who are exploring adoption.

Request a training for your staff today and ensure adoption is integrated as a reproductive option to women and families facing unintended pregnancy or the recent birth of an infant they are uncertain they can parent.

Please contact us if you would like the following FREE educational tools sent directly to your office:

"Adoption Reference Guide for Providers in NY and NJ", a comprehensive handbook that offers healthcare and family planning provider’s information about modern adoption practice, legal rights, adoption for infants with special needs, community resources and referral information.

"10 Things Everyone Should Know about Adoption", a user-friendly pocket guide for patients and clients (contains information in both English and Spanish) that includes ten of the most frequently asked questions about the adoption option.

Marci Lieber, MSW
Healthcare Advocate
212-360-0243
mlieber at spence-chapin.org

Volunteers!

NARAL Pro-Choice New York is throwing a party in your honor as a thank you for all your hard work this election season.

Together, we secured a democratic majority in the New York senate and elected a pro-choice president. Now it’s time to party!

Come together with fellow volunteers for a night of open mic, food, games and prizes!

Please bring something to share: a food dish, song, friend or willingness to get on stage and tell your story. It’s your choice!

Thursday December 4th, 6-9pm
the cell theatre 338 W.23rd St. NYC between 8th & 9th
Take the 1, C, or E to the 23rd St. stop or the M23

More info here.

World AIDS Day Eve at Riverside Church

Stop AIDS.
Keep the Promise 2008

Help New York City, The World AIDS Campaign & the United Nations (UNAIDS) Keep the Promise 2008

Sunday, November 30
The Riverside Church
490 Riverside Drive - New York City, NY 10027
Doors open at 4:30 pm / Program begins at 5:00 pm

Free and Open to the Public
All Are Welcome

2008 Event Program Highlights will include:
• Salute to the 20th Anniversary of the United Nations "UNAIDS" Program,
• Briefing on the U.S. campaign for a National AIDS Strategy by CHAMP
• NYC, National and International Leaders sharing "How they will Keep the Promise",
• Entertainment, Candle Light Remembrance, HIV and AIDS Community Service Providers Village
• Reception directly after the gathering and much more

For all information and ways to volunteer, visit
www.wadnyc.org / Phone: (212) 870-6873 / email: riversidehiv@aol.com

Free Informational Meeting for Expectant Parents

November Meeting Topic: Separating fact from fiction: what are pelvic floor problems related to pregnancy and childbirth? How can I avoid them?

What is exactly the pelvic floor? What are the causes of weak pelvic floor muscles? Will an episiotomy or an elective c/section protect my pelvic floor? What are the risks of some labor and birth practices and benefits of Kegel exercises?

In this month's meeting we will explore this question and offer resources that may help you decide what is right for you.

Our meeting will feature guest speakers, both care providers and new mothers who will share their choices and experiences.

The session is generously hosted by 14 Street Y.

DATE: Monday November 17th 2008, 6:15-8:30PM

LOCATION: 344 East 14th Street (1st Ave)

GUEST SPEAKERS: Memaniye Cinque, midwife and Isa Herrera, physical therapist and two new mothers.
We hope to see you there, and welcome you to invite your friends, family or other expectant families who might be interested.

RSVP is appreciated (laure@choicesinchildbirth.org)

More information here.

Woo-hoo!! Happy Hour TONIGHT!!

Come on down to Tom and Jerry's in the East Village (288 Elizabeth Street, 6 train to Bleeker) to celebrate the national victory, the defeat of the South Dakota abortion ban and the general high spirits of the world today.

And perhaps, with all you smart people in one room, we can figure out what to do about all the homophobes still out there.

Repro Health Happy Hour
Wednesday, November 5th, 6-9pm
Tom and Jerry's Bar
288 Elizabeth Street

See you there!

Leila & Myra

November 5 Happy Hour at Tom and Jerry's

The next Repro Health Happy Hour will be at Tom and Jerry's in the East Village (288 Elizabeth Street, 6 train to Bleeker) on what we hope will be a jubilant November 5th.

Repro Health Happy Hour
Wednesday, November 5th, 6-9pm
Tom and Jerry's Bar
288 Elizabeth Street

Hope to see you there!

Leila & Myra

Election Night Watch Party

Your friends at Living Liberally, The New York Civil Liberties Union Young Professionals, and The Planned Parenthood of New York City Activist Council cordially invite you to

You've voted. You've knocked on doors. You've yelled at your TV. You've reminded your neighbors. You've crossed your fingers. Now, its time to drink...liberally.

Special guests, raffle prizes, tons of TVs & compulsive campaign coverage.

A night of Party Politics for all.

353 West 14th Street

8pm until the results are in

FREE Admission, drink & food specials

RSVP by clicking here for quicker, ensured entrance.