The Council of Graduate Students* presents a week of informative events designed to give us a closer look at the issues that face adoptable and foster care children. 


Adoption and Foster Care Panel: A Small Look at the Big Issues
Tuesday, November 17, 12 – 2 p.m., Library Auditorium
A panel discussion on adoption and foster care issues as well as perspectives on how to use your career to impact waiting children. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m.

The Honorable Angela E. Roberts; Chief Judge, Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Ms. Rebecca Weichhand; Director of Policy at the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
Ms. Kristy Wooten; Attorney with Bowman, Green, Hampton & Kelly, PLLC
Ms. Bonnie Bradshaw, foster parent and Director of Advancing Youth of America

Special Chapel
Friday, November 20; 12 – 1 p.m., Moot Court Room
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, U.S. Representative (MN-6) will speak from her personal experience with foster care. (Please note law chapel has been changed from its normal Thursday date)

Family Law Up Close
Friday, November 20; 3:30 – 4:35 p.m., Robertson Hall 112
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann will speak about how she shapes foster care and adoption law in Washington. All are invited to sit in on this special class.

Art Sale
November 17 – 20; 9 – 5 p.m., Regent University Library Balcony
Purchase beautiful creations made by children to remind you each day of the 500,000 children in foster care throughout the U.S.  All proceeds benefit local adoption and foster care services.



Also join us November 21st for the
Walk Me Home 5k
regent.edu/walkmehome




*Also sponsored by Phi Alpha Delta, Public Interest Legal Advocates of Regent, and the Law Wives Club.