About the Event
Every child deserves a forever home. Thousands of children are available for adoption internationally. Over 100,000 children in the US, including 3,000 children in Ohio, are waiting for families to adopt them.
Please join us to raise awareness about adoption as a family-building option and to celebrate adoptive families! Moving to a new location and new time, we hope that more families will be able to participate. We are excited to host this year’s Forever Home Adoption Celebration at COSI in downtown Columbus during 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Event goers will be able to enjoy all-day admission to COSI.
Proceeds from this event will be used to support NCALP programs that benefit adoptive families in Ohio, as well as across the country.
Main activities:
In the First Floor Traveling Exhibit Gallery
- Pre-adoptive and post-adoption resources
- Cool science experiments
- Activities for kids
- Afternoon snacks and refreshments
- Raffle prizes and giveaways
- Magic show and other live entertainment
Enjoy all COSI exhibits, including: little Kidspace, Ocean, Gadgets, and more
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Event Schedule
(Schedule as of April 4, 2008; Subject to Change)
Location: COSI Columbus
All Event Activities in Traveling Exhibit Gallery – Level One
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10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
COSI Saturday hours – explore COSI attractions at your leisure after registering with Forever Home Adoption Celebration staff
Note: COSI closes at 5 p.m. on Saturday
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1:30 – 4:00 |
Afternoon snacks and beverages
Peanuts, popcorn, rice krispy treats, M&M’s and other chocolate candies Coffee, decaf coffee, tea service, lemonade, assorted soda pop, water |
Adoption Information & Education Booths |
Parent, Children and Teen Activities
Face painting, coloring, corn-hole toss, science-related projects, family story board, and much more
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Special Activities and Events |
1:30 – 2:30 |
Cool Science Experiments & Demonstrations
Interactive science demonstrations to view up close
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1:30 – 3:30 |
Raffle and Contest Entries
We’ve got tons of prizes for you to enter and win!
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1:45 – 2:30 |
Sing with Becky
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2:45 – 3:30 |
Magic Show by Stephen Knight |
3:40 – 4:00 |
Raffle prize drawings and contest winner announcements |
Sponsor this Event
Affordable sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are available for this family event. With a new venue and afternoon time, we expect that attendance will increase from the average 300 who have participated in the past.
This event relies on the generosity of companies and individuals to keep event admission affordable for families to attend. Sponsors and underwriters are provided a number of excellent benefits.
Support adoption and child welfare causes in our community -- download a sponsor and underwriting information sheet here.
Sponsor Levels:
- Presenting ($5,000)
- Supporting ($1,000 - $3,000)
- Key ($500)
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Columbus Bar Association Alliance
~ in memory of Jane Perry |
Publicity Support:
Underwriting Opportunities:
- Parking Vouchers ($350)
- Live Science Demonstrations ($250) - underwritten by Linda Sheppard & Elaine Buck of the Law Offices of Elaine S. Buck, Ltd.
- Program Printing ($250)
- Entertainment ($250) - underwritten by Hamilton Law Office
- Children’s Activities ($250) - Underwritten by Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc.
Contact Anna Lin (614-236-6537) for more information.
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2008 Exhibitors
Adoption Circle
Adopt America Network
ADAMH Board of Franklin County
All God’s Children
Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence
Creative Memories
GalaxSea Cruises & Tours
Interracial Families in Friendship
Hannah Neil Center for Children-Starr Commonwealth
Families for Russian & Ukrainian Adoption
Families Through International Adoption
Franklin County Children’s Services
Northeast Ohio Adoption Services
Family Adoption Consultants
Law Offices of Rosemary Ebner Pomeroy
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Usborne Books
United Methodist Children’s Home
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Ticket Prices
Register by Wednesday, May 7 and we’ll pay for your parking ($4 per car)!
Children under age 2: FREE
Children ages 2 to 12: $5
Adults (age 13 and up): $15
Click HERE to register for the Forever Home Event!
Online registration will close Friday, May 16 at 5:00 pm. Should you not register online by that time, all registrations will be handled at the COSI entrance on Saturday, May 17 starting at 10:00 am.
Admission price includes all day admission to COSI and main event activities. Parking ($4 per car) is NOT included unless you register for this event by Wednesday, May 7. All admissions will be held at registration (this way, you won’t lose your tickets!). An e-mail confirmation receipt (unless no e-mail is given, then a paper receipt) will be sent once your registration is received.
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Program Advertising - Deadline Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Download ad specs and prices here.
Full Color Back Cover $150 (full page)
Full Color Inside Covers $125 (full page)
Inside Front Cover Sold; Inside Back Cover Sold
Black and white:
Full page $100
Half page $50
Quarter page $25
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Contact
Please contact Jackie Martin (614-236-7239) or Anna Lin (614-236-6537) if you have questions or would like more information.
