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Ready to learn tools to fill your adoption toolbox? From introductory sessions to courses for experienced adoptive parents and professionals, we have adoption education for everyone!
Below you'll find our calendar of upcoming courses, both online and in-person.
If you have any questions, please email us at education@bcadoption.com. We'd be happy to advise you on what courses are best for you!
Upcoming Events
| 15 | Teens and tweens in Adoption - Online Workshop - Winter 2022 |
Online
Parenting teens and tweens is challenging. Parenting teens and tweens who are adopted requires specialized knowledge and tools to deal with the unique experience of adopted children. |
| 17 | AEP Online Refresher - February 2022 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
| 17 | AEP Online Foundations - February 2022 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 17 | AEP Online Foundations - February 2022 - Cohort 2 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 23 | Safe Babies Online Workshop - Winter 2022 |
Vancouver Coastal Region
This workshop is designed for those planning to adopt, foster, or care for a baby or toddler — especially if there is any risk of prenatal exposure. Learn about infant development, substance exposure, sleep issues, household and infant safety, support services, self-care, and more in this three-part online workshop. |
| 8 | Adoption & Permanency Training Workshop |
Online
Parenting is challenging. Parenting a child through adoption or other forms of permanency brings an additional set of challenges as a result of the child's experience with trauma, grief, and loss. Additional issues such as prenatal exposure and attachment mean that a unique set of parenting theories, strategies, and practical tools are required to effectively navigate the parenting journey. |
| 17 | AEP Online Foundations - March 2022 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 17 | AEP Online Refresher - March 2022 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
| 29 | Kith and Kin Online Workshop - Spring 2022 | Online |
| 14 | AEP Online Foundations - April 2022 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 14 | AEP Online Refresher - April 2022 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
| 20 | Trauma-Informed Parenting Online Workshop - Spring 2022 |
Online
Parenting kids with trauma can be tough at any stage of their development. This online workshop is designed to provide tips and tools for trauma-informed parenting and to help parents understand the relationship between trauma and adoption. Parents will learn about the different types of trauma, how they manifest in the developing child, and strategies for parenting with a trauma-informed approach. |
| 5 | AEP Online Refresher - May 2022 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
| 5 | AEP Online Foundations - May 2022 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 9 | AEP Online Refresher - June 2022 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
