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Belonging for all.

At the Belonging Network (formerly Adoptive Families Association of BC), we provide support, learning, and connection for adoptive and permanency families and youth from government care.
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You belong here

Find support and resources for wherever you are on your adoption and permanency journey or your transition from government care. We’re here to help.
You’re invited!

2025 Annual General Meeting

This is a special time for the Belonging Network as we mark our first full year under our new name. We invite you to join us as we reflect on the past year and share our vision for what’s ahead.

Programs & workshops

Everyone finding or raising a permanency family needs special support. So do youth who are moving from government care into adulthood. Learn with us and gain the skills and confidence you need to navigate adoption, permanency, or independent adulthood. All of our educational opportunities are offered online so you can join us from wherever you are.
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Introduction to Adoption and Permanency

This self-paced course is for anyone wanting to learn about adoption and permanency in BC, especially those interested in adopting from foster care.
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Connect Attachment

This free 10-week program supports adoptive parents of pre-teens and teens (ages 8–18), offering insight, tools, and strategies to help strengthen family connection and support.

Face to Face Connections: Online parent meetup

This event is for adoptive and permanency parents and caregivers. It offers an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and discuss topics of interest in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Our impact

In 2023-24, the Belonging Network made a difference for children, youth, and families.
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Families, children, and youth served in 2023-2024 fiscal year
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Years of helping families and youth thrive
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Our impact

In 2023-24, the Belonging Network made a difference for children, youth, and families.
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Families, children, and youth served in 2023-2024 fiscal year
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Years of helping families and youth thrive
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Registered users of AgedOut.com
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Give the gift of belonging

Donate today to help us find caring families for waiting children, support foster youth as they transition to adulthood, and give adoptive and permanency families a place to turn to for support and connection during their unique and challenging journeys.