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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!
| 19 | Virtual Support Sessions - 10:30am - Setting Kids up for Success at Home |
Online
Join our Family Support Workers to discuss all things adoption! Waiting parents and adoptive parents welcome. Our theme is: Setting Kids up for Success at Home, but you can join to discuss any adoption related topic. Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/95844279427 |
| 20 | Family Event: Pet Show & Tell and Talent Show! |
Online
We are meeting on Zoom after school so your kiddos can show off their pets and any special talents their pets have! Win a $25 gift card to PetSmart. |
| 25 | AEP DEMO Site and Newsletter (For Social Workers and Professionals) |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 25 | Virtual Support Sessions - Evening - ADHD - Behaviours to Expect, and How to Cope - Registration Required |
Online
Join our Family Support Workers to discuss all things adoption! Waiting parents and adoptive parents welcome. Our theme is: ADHD - Behaviours to Expect, and How to Cope. Registration is required for this evening event. |
| 28 | Virtual Support Sessions - 1:30pm - Working with your Child’s School to Manage Behaviours |
Online
Join our Family Support Workers to discuss all things adoption! Waiting parents and adoptive parents (any type of permanency) are welcome. Today's theme is Working with your Child’s School to Manage Behaviours, but please join to discuss any adoption-related topic. Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/91555272494 |
| 4 | Safe Babies Online Workshop - Winter 2021 |
Vancouver Coastal Region
This course is designed for those planning to adopt 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 webinar workshop. |
| 15 | Waiting Parents Group Meeting - online! |
Online
Come join our Family Support Workers and other waiting parents for an informal discussion. Join us if you're applying to adopt, approved and waiting, or even just thinking about adoption! *Note that registration for our Waiting Parent Group meetings will open approximately one month prior to the session. |
| 18 | AEP Online Foundations - February 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 18 | AEP Online Foundations - February 2021 - Cohort 2 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 18 | AEP Online Refresher - February 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
| 18 | AEP Online Foundations - March 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 18 | AEP Online Foundations - March 2021 - Cohort 2 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 18 | AEP Online Refresher - March 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
| 31 | Teens and Tweens in Adoption - Online Workshop - Spring 2021 |
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. |
| 31 | Teens and tweens in Adoption - Online Workshop - Spring 2021 |
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. |
| 15 | AEP Online Foundations - April 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 15 | AEP Online Foundations - April 2021 - Cohort 2 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 15 | AEP Online Refresher - April 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
| 19 | Waiting Parents Group Meeting - online! |
Online
Come join our Family Support Workers and other waiting parents for an informal discussion. Join us if you're applying to adopt, approved and waiting, or even just thinking about adoption! *Note that registration for our Waiting Parent Group meetings will open approximately one month prior to the session. |
| 27 | Trauma Informed Parenting: The First Year of Placement Online Workshop - Spring 2021 |
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 first year of placement. The course helps 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. |
| 6 | AEP Online Foundations - May 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 6 | AEP Online Foundations - May 2021 - Cohort 2 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 6 | AEP Online Foundations - May 2021 - Cohort 3 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 6 | AEP Online Refresher - May 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
| 13 | Safe Babies Online Workshop - Spring 2021 |
Vancouver Coastal Region
This course is designed for those planning to adopt 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 webinar workshop. |
