Authors to speak about adoption

Susan Wingate, LCSW, and Lori Bryant, MSW, authors of “Creating Enduring Ties: A Supportive Guide for Families in the Adjustment Phase of Adoption,” will be the guest speakers at the “Conversations in Adoption,” program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Jewish Family Service Turk Family Center, 8804 Balboa Ave., San Diego, Adoption Alliance, a program of Jewish Family Service, will host the conference for adoptive families and professionals. The alliance provides services that facilitate, support, and celebrate adoption to individuals and couples who are seeking to expand and enhance their family through adoption, regardless of their age, religion, culture, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

Tickets for lunch and the program are $10 for individuals, $15 for couples. Childcare is available. Registration is required at (858) 637-3060 or