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Akoma Mentoring (African-Canadian Adoption Network)
Description: For families who have adopted children of African heritage.
Location: Burnaby Boys and Girls Club
Date and Time: last Sunday monthly except July, August and December
Contact: Rena Konomis, 604-269-0724, rkonomis@shaw.ca
Asian Adult Adoptees of British Columbia--Triple ABC
A new organization seeking Asian adoptees ages 19 and over.
You can meet, learn from, and have fun with other adoptees who share in your experiences.
We are looking to bring adult adoptees together to participate in events, educate ourselves and future generations of adoptees, and work towards building a community of Asian adult adoptees within BC.
This will be Western Canada's first adult adoptee organization.
Come and join us in creating interesting dialogue, meeting new people, and having some laughs.
For more information about Triple ABC, please contact Leah Buchholz via email at: LeahBuchholz@gmail.com
Birth Mother Support Group
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Contact: 604-736-7613
Canadian Foundation for the Children of Haiti (CFCH)
Description: An interdenominational Christian organization serving Haitian children in Haiti and in Canada. It has a sponsorship program and provides information and support to families.
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Contact: Gail at 604-576-8308
FASD Support - Teleconferences
Description: These facilitated tele-conferences combine networking, education and support with a structured agenda, and will also include guest speakers such an FASD Key Worker and a registered dietician. There is no charge for any of these sessions and once you have registered on www.eventbrite.com/afabc you will be notified of the toll free tele-conference information.
Location: Toll Free Tele-Conference
Date and Time: Mon. Sept. 20th 2010, Tues. Oct. 19th 2010, Wed. Nov. 24th 2010, Tues. Jan. 4th 2011, Thurs. Feb. 3rd 2011, Mon. Mar. 7th 2011, Wed. Apr. 6th 2011, Tues. May 3rd 2011, Thurs. June 2nd 2011
Contact: Dianna Mortensen, AFABC Adoption Support Co-ordinator, Interior Region Toll Free 1-866-694-1222 or email: dmortensen@bcadoption.com
Description: FASD Parent Support Group
Location: Prince George (1152 - 3rd Avenue)
Date and Time: Second Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact: Annette, 250-561-2689
Picture This: Life as a Parent of Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
This film gives others a close-up look into the lives of parents whose children have FASD. It is an inspiring, educational and call to action, tool to be used with professionals and parents to create awareness and action. This film was developed by a group of mothers from Sioux Lookout, who are members of the Healthy Generations Family Support Program in partnership with The National Film Board of Canada.
To view the film online go to, http://citizen.nfb.ca/picture-this
FAE/S Support Network
Description: For parents of children with FAE/S.
Location: Surrey
Date and Time: Second Thursday of the month.
Contact: 604-507-6675
FASD Support
Description: FASD Parent Support Group
Location: Prince George (1152 - 3rd Avenue)
Date and Time: Second Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact: Annette, 250-561-2689
Picture This: Life as a Parent of Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
This film gives others a close-up look into the lives of parents whose children have FASD. It is an inspiring, educational and call to action, tool to be used with professionals and parents to create awareness and action. This film was developed by a group of mothers from Sioux Lookout, who are members of the Healthy Generations Family Support Program in partnership with The National Film Board of Canada.
To view the film online go to, http://citizen.nfb.ca/picture-this
Families With Children From China
Description: FCC welcomes adoptive families with children from China and families waiting to adopt from China. Website: www.fccbc.ca
Contact: David Robinson at 604-925-1959; Frank T. Kenny at 604-926-6268; in the North,
Robin at 250-962-2923 or Christine at 250-962-8645; in Victoria, Katherine at 250-478-5613; in Central/Upper Vancouver Island, Eleanor at 250-468-7977.
Chinese New Years with FCC (Families with Children From China)
Details: Come celebrate the year of the Ox! Wonderful food, arts, crafts, and traditional dancing all contribute to this wonderful dayof family and celebration.
Register forms at www.fccbc.ca
Registration deadline is Jan 15.
When: Feb 7, 2009, 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Floata Seafood Restaurant
Chinese New Year
Details: Celebrate the year of the Ox this January with a family photo shoot, dancers, Calligraphy and crafts! Families with Cildren from China invite you and your family for this huge celebration and to ring in the New Year. Please RSVP by Dec 31st. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children, and children under 5 are free. Please contact Ann Arsenault for payment details.
Date: January 24, 10:30 to 1:30.
Location: 1st Lutheran Church, 4091 Lakeshore Rd., Kelowna, BC
Contact: Ann Arsenault at katychun@telus.net
Family Education Outreach Program Northern Health
Based in Prince George. Offers "Chill Out," a program for parents and teens focusing on parenting as well as anger management. Also offers "Elements of Insight," a program for caregivers of children, who have suffered trauma. Call 250-565-2128
Family Services of Greater Vancouver Post Placement Support Group
All families with children adopted locally or from the US Welcome. Our goal is to have events to connect families to share their issues and concerns as well as their stories of adoption. Please join us on June 21st 2008 for a pot luck picnic. For more information, please contact Andrea at FSGV at aflanderkova@fsgv.ca or call 604-736-7613
Family Thais
Description: For adoptive families with children from Thailand
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Contact: Glenna at 604-850-1002 or 604-859-4727 thaiedtogether@telus.net
Forget Me Not Family Society
Description: Education, peer counseling and support to all those touched by adoption.
Location: New Westminster Public Library, New Westminster BC
Date and Time: Second Tuesday of every month from 7-9pm
Contact: 604-777-2920 www.adoptioncircles.net
Guatemalan Rainbow
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Contact: Jeanette Savard at 604-985-0052, or jsavard@nrp@telus.net
Informal Korean Group
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Contact: Leslie at 604-535-2040
Metis Community Services
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Contact: Dana at 1-250-480-0006
North Peace Adoption Network
Description: Adoptive families with social events and support group in Fort St John.
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Contact: Angela at 250-787-0631 (Fort St John), or Dodie at 250-782-2617 (Dawson Creek)
Parents Together
Description: Support program for parents experiencing parent/teen conflict.
Location: Meetings in most BC communities.
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Contact: 604-325-0511 or 604-325-0556
Parent Support Services of BC
Description: Province-wide free, confidential, weekly meetings for parents and caregivers.
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Contact: 1-800-665-6880 or www.parentssupport.bc.ca
Peruvian Adoptive Families
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Contact: Elsa at 876-4543
Project Save: A Support Group for Parents of Adolescents and Adults with FASD
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Location: Surrey
Date and Time: Third Tuesday of the month
Contact: rsteeves@fasdconnections.ca
Russian Consultants and Adoption Support
Description: For families who have adopted from or are interested in adopting from Russia.
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Contact: Karen at 604-467-3586 or Sharon at 604-462-7563
The Vietnam Connection
Description: For children of Vietnamese heritage and their families. Waiting/prospective adoptive parents welcome.
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Contact: Susan McKenzie at 604-922-8031 or mckjoh@direct.ca
Vancouver Infertility Peer Support Group
Description: Education and understanding about impaired fertility and related issues. Confidential peer telephone service. Books and articles dealing with medical and emotional aspects of infertility. Small support group meetings that focus on medical procedures, emotional support, and issues facing infertile couples (i.e. to adopt or not, child-free living, marital stress, sex life).
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Contact: Jen Hillman at 604-320-7330
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