Whether you’re a new or experienced adoptive, foster, or kinship parent, or considering offering a permanent home to a teen or youth, our workshops will provide you with the tools and knowledge to confidently support the young person in your care. Scroll down to learn more and register today!
NOV 13: LAUNCHING YOUTH WITH FASD INTO ADULTHOOD
7 to 8 p.m. | Virtual | $5 fee
This workshop is for parents and caregivers looking for helpful tools and strategies to support their teens and young adults with FASD as they transition into adulthood. Andrea Carlson, FASD caseworker from Kinsight, will share practical strategies and tips on how to set your youth up for success.
NOV 19: BUILDING ATTACHMENT WITH TEENS AND TWEENS
7 to 8:30 p.m. | Virtual | $10 fee
Have you recently welcomed a teenager or tween into your home, or are you considering providing permanency to a youth? Join us to learn how to welcome them into your home, build strong relationships, and navigate common challenges in parenting this age group.
NOV 21: PARENTING TEENS AND TWEENS PARENT PANEL (LIVE)
6 to 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free
Wondering what it’s really like to adopt and parent a teenager or tween? Join our live session, where adoptive parents will share their inspiring stories and the unique reasons that led them to adopt kids ages 12 to 19.
NOV 25: SUPPORTING SEXUAL AND GENDER DIVERSITY
12 to 1 p.m. | Virtual | $5 fee
Are you caring for a child or youth questioning their sexuality or gender? Join us for a lunchtime session with Robyn Lalani, a registered social worker with over 10 years of experience in adoption services, to learn how to support them.
NOV 26: ADOPTING TEENS AND TWEENS INFO SESSION
6 to 8 p.m. | Virtual | Free
This session is designed to answer all your questions about adopting a child or teen from BC foster care. We’ll discuss who BC’s waiting children are, the unique joys and challenges of adopting teens and tweens, and the adoption process.
NOV 27: DIGITAL LITERACY AND INTERNET SAFETYN
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free
Are you concerned about your child’s online safety? This workshop, led by The White Hatter digital safety experts, offers key strategies to help parents and caregivers keep children and youth safe and responsible online.
At the Belonging Network (formerly the Adoptive Families Association of BC), we provide support, learning, and connection for adoptive and permanency families and youth from government care. If you want to learn more about us and how we can support you on your journey, click the button below!
