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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!
| 27 | Lunchtime Yoga with AFABC Family Services! |
Join us for 15-20 minutes of self care during your busy week. Beginner-friendly and all skill levels welcome. No registration required. |
| 29 | Lunchtime Virtual Support Sessions: 12-1pm |
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: Resources and Books to share! |
| 3 | Okanagan Virtual Connection |
Interior BC
Okanagan parents- Join us to discuss all things adoption! |
| 16 | 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! This session's theme will be Post Adoption Assistance. |
| 7 | Okanagan Virtual Connection |
Interior BC
Okanagan parents- Join us to discuss all things adoption! |
| 14 | FASD Parenting Group - Virtual |
Online
Join our monthly support group meetings for those parenting children with FASD or suspected to have FASD. We will be meeting over TEAMS on the second Tuesday of every other month at 6.30pm. |
| 16 | AEP Online Refresher - September 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
| 16 | AEP Online Foundations - September 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 16 | AEP Online Foundations - September 2021 - Cohort 2 |
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 23 | Safe Babies Online Workshop - Fall 2021 |
Online
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. |
| 5 | Okanagan Virtual Connection |
Interior BC
Okanagan parents- Join us to discuss all things adoption! |
| 14 | AEP Online Refresher - October 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
| 14 | AEP Online Foundations - October 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 14 | AEP Online Foundations - October 2021 - Cohort 2 |
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 18 | 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. |
| 19 | Trauma-Informed Parenting - Fall 2021 |
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. |
| 9 | FASD Parenting Group - Virtual |
Online
Join our monthly support group meetings to for those parenting children with FASD/suspected to have FASD. We will be meeting over Microsoft TEAMS on the second Tuesday of every other month at 6.30pm. |
| 18 | AEP Online Refresher - November 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
| 18 | AEP Online Foundations - November 2021 - Cohort 1 |
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 18 | AEP Online Foundations - November 2021 - Cohort 2 |
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 13 | 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 before the session. |
| 6 | AEP Online Foundations - January 2022 - Cohort 1 |
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 6 | AEP Online Foundations - January 2022 - Cohort 2 |
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 6 | AEP Online Refresher - January 2022 - Cohort 1 |
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
| 12 | 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. |
