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Adoption Monthly #6: June

Hope you're having a great summer, ! 

Here at AFABC, the team is working hard to bring you a great roster of fall programs & events. In the meantime, keep reading to learn about what we've got planned for August!
Q & A: Summer camp and your child  
Your child wants to go to summer camp. Now what?

For kids who have been adopted, the thought of attending overnight summer camp can bring up challenging emotions. Check out these articles for tips on making your child's first summer camp experience a positive one:
Events this month
FASD Parenting Group sign up
Waiting Parents Group

Free online event
Registration required

Come join our Family Support Workers and other waiting parents for an informal discussion. This month's meeting will focus on post-adoption assistance. Open to folks who are applying to adopt, approved and waiting, or even just thinking about adoption.

6:30pm Monday, August 16
JOIN GROUP
Rock Painting sign up
Facebook Live: Changing Trends in Adoption

Free online event

Learn about changing trends in adoption through a Facebook Live with Sunrise Family Services Society and the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Event can be watched live or streamed anytime on the AFABC Facebook page.

12:00pm Wednesday, August 18
VIEW FACEBOOK LIVES

Click here to view our complete event calendar.
Summer fun in BC 

Summer can be a challenging time. Luckily, there are lots of activities happening around BC this August that are fun for the whole family:

  • On August 14, comic book stores across the province will be giving out FREE comic books in honour of Free Comic Book Day! Check out the official store locator to find a store near you. 
  • Bring the whole family for Sounds of Summer, Surrey's outdoor music concert series. Happening every Thursday until September 9. More information can be found here. 
  • If you live on the South Island, be sure to check out Sidney's Summer Sounds Concert Series, every Sunday until the end of August. More information can be found here. 
  • Every Sunday until the end of August is "Sunday Funday" at the Okanagan Heritage Museum! From bees, to dinosaurs, to owls, you're sure to learn something new. More information can be found here. 
External events listed in Adoption Monthly are included as a service to the community. We have not verified the quality of these organizations nor the credentials of their staff. In including external events in Adoption Monthly, AFABC is not endorsing any external organization, nor the programs or services they provide.
 
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