Fall is officially here! Click on the links below to learn more about what October means to us at AFABC.
October is Learning Disabilities Month. Many members of the adoption and permanency community live and thrive with a learning disability. Read: Learning Disabilities, an introduction. October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. SIDS Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness of sudden infant death and to promote safe sleep for babies. Every October, we take time to grieve with those who have lost a child to SIDS. October is Islamic History Month. In October, we celebrate and honour the contributions Muslim Canadians have made and continue to make. Learn more about Adoption in Islam. October is Women's History Month. During the month of October, we celebrate the achievements of women throughout Canada's 150 year history and before. Read: CBC recommends 24 Canadian books to read during Women's History Month. |