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Belonging for all.

At the Belonging Network (formerly Adoptive Families Association of BC), we provide support, learning, and connection for adoptive and permanency families and youth from government care.

You belong here

Find support and resources for wherever you are on your adoption and permanency journey or your transition from government care. We’re here to help.

Programs & workshops

Everyone finding or raising a permanency family needs special support. So do youth who are moving from government care into adulthood. Learn with us and gain the skills and confidence you need to navigate adoption, permanency, or independent adulthood. All of our educational opportunities are offered online so you can join us from wherever you are.

Adoption Education Program

A required adoption education course for prospective parents in BC to prepare for the realities of parenting and adoption.

Trauma-Informed Parenting

Trauma affects a child’s well-being and can shape their behaviour and outlook in life. This workshop teaches you how to parent in a trauma-informed way.
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Stepping Stones life skills curriculum

Our Stepping Stones program helps young people build the foundational skills they need to transition into adulthood.

Our impact

In 2022-23, we stepped into a time of new beginnings and growth.
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Families, children, and youth served in 2022-2023 fiscal year
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Years of helping families and youth thrive
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Registered users of AgedOut.com

Our impact

In 2022-23, we stepped into a time of new beginnings and growth.
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Families, children, and youth served in 2022-2023 fiscal year
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Years of helping families and youth thrive
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Registered users of AgedOut.com
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Give the gift of belonging

Donate today to help us find caring families for waiting children, support foster youth as they transition to adulthood, and give adoptive and permanency families a place to turn to for support and connection during their unique and challenging journeys.