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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!
| 8 | Teens and tweens in Adoption - Online Workshop - Spring 2020 |
Online
This three-part online workshop will enable prospective and adoptive parents to understand the highs and lows of teen development and provide tips and tools to support their parenting journey. |
| 15 | VERNON- Adoptive Families Group |
Our group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month to socialize in an atmosphere of trust and friendship. |
| 16 | AEP Online Refresher for CHOICES clients - April 2020 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher. |
| 16 | AEP Online Foundations - April 2020 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 16 | AEP Online Foundations - April 2020 - Cohort 2 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 23 | ***ONLINE***Kelowna- Adoptive Families Group Meeting |
Interior BC
***MOVED ONLINE FOR COVID- Please contact Renata @ reganem@gmail.com for Zoom ID)**** Our group meets monthly on the 4th Thursday 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. |
| 23 | ***ONLINE***Kelowna- Adoptive Families Group Meeting |
Interior BC
***MOVED ONLINE FOR COVID- Please contact Renata @ reganem@gmail.com for Zoom ID)**** Our group meets monthly on the 4th Thursday 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. |
| 29 | Adopt BC Kids FREE Information Session - NOW VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING |
Online
There are hundreds of children and youth in BC foster care who are waiting for adoptive families. Come and learn about the Adopt BC Kids program by attending this Virtual Info Session presented via videoconference. |
| 30 | CANCELLED - Adopt BC Kids FREE Information Session - Victoria |
South Vancouver Island
There are hundreds of children and youth in BC foster care who are waiting for adoptive families. Come and learn about the Adopt BC Kids program. |
| 5 | Trauma Informed Parenting: The First Year of Placement Online Workshop - Spring 2020 |
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. |
| 7 | AEP Online Refresher - May 2020 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher (Child in the Home). |
| 7 | AEP Online Foundations - May 2020 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 7 | AEP Online Foundations - May 2020 - Cohort 2 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Foundations. |
| 14 | Safe Babies - Online Workshop - Spring 2020 |
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 online workshop is delivered online for your convenience. |
| 20 | VERNON- Adoptive Families Group |
Our group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month to socialize in an atmosphere of trust and friendship. |
| 22 | **Cancelled**Timberline Ranch Adoptive Families Camp 2020 |
Vancouver Coastal Region
We’re very sorry to have to announce the cancellation of our annual Adoptive Families Camp at Timberline Ranch. |
| 28 | ***ONLINE***Kelowna- Adoptive Families Group Meeting |
Interior BC
***MOVED ONLINE FOR COVID- Please contact Renata @ reganem@gmail.com for Zoom ID)**** Our group meets monthly on the 4th Thursday 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. |
| 11 | AEP Online Refresher - June 2020 - Cohort 1 |
Online
Meet the mandatory adoption education requirements in your province with the AEP Online Refresher (Child in the Home). |
| 17 | VERNON- Adoptive Families Group |
Our group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month to socialize in an atmosphere of trust and friendship. |
| 25 | CANCELLED - Adopt BC Kids FREE Information Session - Victoria |
South Vancouver Island
There are hundreds of children and youth in BC foster care who are waiting for adoptive families. Come and learn about the Adopt BC Kids program. |
| 25 | ***ONLINE***Kelowna- Adoptive Families Group Meeting |
Interior BC
***MOVED ONLINE FOR COVID- Please contact Renata @ reganem@gmail.com for Zoom ID)**** Our group meets monthly on the 4th Thursday 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. |
| 15 | VERNON- Adoptive Families Group |
Our group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month to socialize in an atmosphere of trust and friendship. |
| 23 | ***ONLINE***Kelowna- Adoptive Families Group Meeting |
Interior BC
***MOVED ONLINE FOR COVID- Please contact Renata @ reganem@gmail.com for Zoom ID)**** Our group meets monthly on the 4th Thursday 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. |
| 24 | Stand Together 2020 - tentative new date |
Vancouver Coastal Region
LEARN GROW CONNECT INSPIRE - Welcome to the 14th annual Stand Together Conference! Tentative new date: September 24, 2020. |
