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Our events welcome everyone in the adoption and permanency community to meet for support, connections, and fun! We offer a variety of events, from playgroups to family outings, parent meet-ups and support groups, to camps and fundraising opportunities.
Come and share your experiences, talk with others, and meet new friends and families like yours!
| 25 | Fort St John - Waiting Parents Dessert Night |
Join other waiting parents as we all eat yummy crepes! |
| 1 | Flipping for Adoption in Parksville |
Central & North Vancouver Island
Come and help us celebrate Adoption Awareness Month! |
| 2 | Tumbling for Adoption in Port Alberni |
Central & North Vancouver Island
Come and help us celebrate Adoption Awareness Month! |
| 3 | Kelowna- Adoption Awareness Family Event |
Interior BC
Please join us for pizza lunch and fun at the Energyplex! |
| 3 | Adoptive Families Pool Party - Vancouver |
Vancouver Coastal Region
Celebrate Adoption Awareness month with a swim and social time with other adoptive Families |
| 6 | VERNON- Let's do lunch |
Work during the day? Meet me for lunch at one of Vernon's top restaurants! |
| 6 | Vernon- Potluck and Visit |
Join me at the Ellis Home, please bring a dish to share. |
| 7 | AEP Online Foundations - November 2019 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 7 | AEP Online Foundations - November 2019 - Cohort 2 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 7 | AEP Online Refresher - November 2019 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher (Child in the Home). |
| 7 | Adopt BC Kids Information Session -VICTORIA |
South Vancouver Island
Come and learn about BC's Waiting Children. There are hundreds of children and youth in BC foster care who are waiting for adoptive families. |
| 8 | NELSON- Indigenous cultural day |
Please join us for a few hours of fun! Archery, crafts, and a delicious meal! Let's celebrate adoption and culture together! |
| 9 | NELSON- Adoption Awareness Month Celebration! |
Join us for fun at the Nelson Rec Centre as we spend time together celebrating our families! |
| 12 | Trauma Informed Parenting: The First Year of Placement Online Workshop - Fall 2019 |
Online
The first year of adoption placement can be tough - especially for parents managing kids with trauma. This online workshop is designed to provide tips and tools for trauma informed parenting in the in the first year of placement. |
| 16 | Swimming for Adoption |
Central & North Vancouver Island
Come and help us celebrate Adoption Awareness Month! |
| 16 | Sunshine Coast Adoptive Families Skating Event |
Vancouver Coastal Region
Join us for a family skate and cake on the Sunshine Coast |
| 17 | Bowling for Adoption Awareness |
Come out and enjoy a game of bowling on us to help celebrate Adoption Awareness Month! Drop in for a game, coffee or just to meet with others. |
| 20 | VERNON- Adoptive Families Group |
Our group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month to socialize in an atmosphere of trust and friendship. |
| 21 | Adopt BC Kids Free Information Session - Vancouver | Vancouver Coastal Region |
| 24 | Fort St John- AAM Family Skate and Potluck |
Join us during Free Skate for a potluck lunch to celebrate Adoption Awareness Month |
| 28 | Waiting Parents Voluntold Opportunity | Vancouver Coastal Region |
| 28 | Magical Arts and Adoption Event |
Vancouver Coastal Region
Join us at the Studio for a fun evening of Magical Crafts and Muggle Snacks |
| 1 | Victoria Adoption Celebration |
Join us to celebrate adoption!! |
| 5 | Adopt BC Kids Information Session - VICTORIA |
South Vancouver Island
Come and learn about BC's Waiting Children. There are hundreds of children and youth in BC foster care who are waiting for adoptive families. |
| 18 | VERNON- Adoptive Families Group |
Our group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month to socialize in an atmosphere of trust and friendship. |
