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Our events welcome everyone in the adoption 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 marathons and fundraising opportunities.
Come and share your experiences, talk with others, and meet new friends and families like yours!
| 3 | Courtenay & Campbell River coffee Group |
We meet at the Common Ground Café in Courtenay at 7pm. |
| 12 | Waiting Parent Coffee Drop-in |
Our group meets monthly to explore contemporary adoption topics, and to support each other through the sharing of personal insights and experiences, in an atmosphere of confidentiality and trust. |
| 12 | Waiting Child FREE Information Session - VICTORIA |
Fraser Region
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. |
| 19 | AEP Online Foundations - September 2019 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 19 | AEP Online Foundations - September 2019 - Cohort 2 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 19 | AEP Online Refresher - September 2019 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher (Child in the Home). |
| 19 | Adopt BC Kids FREE Information Session - Abbotsford |
Fraser Region
Come and learn about adoption from foster care. There are hundreds of children and youth in BC foster care who are waiting for adoptive families. |
| 20 | AFABC in Partnership presents Myles Himmelreich for Parents and Caregivers |
Central & North Vancouver Island
Myles Himmelreich is a Canadian motivational speaker who inspires audiences and offers insight into his experiences, that include both the challenges and successes that he has faced living with FASD. |
| 20 | AFABC in Partnership presents Myles Himmelreich for Youth |
Central & North Vancouver Island
Pizza! Myles bonds over pizza, shows brain differences and provides insight about his successes and struggles of living life with FASD. |
| 26 | Vancouver waiting parents group |
Vancouver Coastal Region
Meet up with other waiting parents for Samosas and Support |
| 27 | PIN-FAM-JAM September 27th 2019 |
Here we go again! We're excited to be doing our second annual PIN-FAM-JAM! If it's anything like last year and we expect it to be bigger and better it will be an absolute blast! Tell your friends! |
| 1 | Safe Babies Webinar - Online Workshop - Fall 2019 |
Online
If you are planning to adopt a baby or toddler, locally or internationally, this course is for you - especially if there is any risk of prenatal exposure. Note: This webinar workshop is delivered online for your convenience. |
| 1 | Courtenay & Campbell River coffee Group |
We meet at the Common Ground Café in Courtenay at 7pm. |
| 3 | Waiting Child FREE Information Session - VICTORIA |
Fraser Region
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. |
| 9 | FORT ST JOHN- Back to school webinar |
Northern BC
Join us to view a webinar and discussion about supporting children with trauma backgrounds in their school environment. This webinar is appropriate for parents, caregivers, education professionals. |
| 10 | AEP Online Foundations - October 2019 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 10 | AEP Online Foundations - October 2019 - Cohort 2 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 10 | AEP Online Refresher - October 2019 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher (Child in the Home). |
| 16 | DAWSON CREEK- Back to School Webinar |
Northern BC
Restarting our group this Fall with a back to school webinar! |
| 5 | Courtenay & Campbell River coffee Group |
We meet at the Common Ground Café in Courtenay at 7pm. |
| 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 | Waiting Child FREE Information Session -VICTORIA |
Fraser Region
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! |
