| Event | When | Location | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Babies – September to December 2026 | This course is for anyone interested in adopting, fostering, or caring for a baby or toddler—especially if there is any risk of prenatal substance exposure. Learn about infant development, drug and alcohol exposure, sleep issues, household and infant safety, support services, self-care, and more in this self-directed course. This course is self-directed and open for registration from September 1 to December 17, 2026. (read more...) |
September 1st, 2026 12:00 AM through 12:00 AM |
(not available) | Education | |
| Introduction to Adoption and Permanency course – September 2026 to March 2027 | This self-paced course is for anyone wanting to learn about adoption and permanency in BC, especially those interested in adopting from government care. It covers the basics of the process, legal and financial considerations, and the needs of the waiting children. This course is a prerequisite for those planning to register for the Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency (LEAP) course. This course is self-directed and open for registration from September 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. (read more...) |
September 1st, 2026 7:00 AM through 7:00 AM |
(not available) | AEP | |
| Connect Attachment program for kinship caregivers – WAITLIST | This free 10-week program supports kinship caregivers of youth ages 8–18, offering insight, tools, and strategies to help strengthen family connection and support. This is a waitlist. Those who join will be contacted when registration opens for the next Connect Attachment program and will have the opportunity to register. (read more...) |
September 1st, 2026 12:00 PM through 12:00 PM |
(not available) | Support | |
| Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency (LEAP) - September to November 2026 - Cohort 1 | LEAP is a 10-week online course for prospective adoptive parents and permanency caregivers. For prospective adoptive parents, LEAP fulfils the legal requirement for pre-adoption education. It covers key adoption and permanency topics, including trauma, openness, and prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol. This session runs from September 10 to November 18. (read more...) |
September 10th, 2026 9:30 AM through 9:30 AM |
(not available) | AEP | |
| 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. (read more...) |
September 15th, 2026 7:00 PM through 8:30 PM |
(not available) | Support | |
| Waiting Parents online discussion group | This is an online discussion group for waiting parents to get together and explore a variety of topics related to adoption and permanency. (read more...) |
September 16th, 2026 5:00 PM through 6:00 PM |
(not available) | Support | |
| Belonging Network 2026 Annual General Meeting | Contribute your voice to shaping the future of the Belonging Network. Members will vote on important motions and elect the board members whose passion and skills propel the organization forward. We welcome everyone to join us and celebrate the past year together! (read more...) |
September 22nd, 2026 7:00 PM through 8:00 PM |
(not available) | Community Event | |
| Trauma-Informed Parenting online workshop | Parenting children who have experienced trauma can be challenging at any stage of their development. This two-part online workshop provides practical tips and tools for trauma-informed parenting and helps parents understand the relationship between trauma and adoption. Tuesdays, October 20 and 27, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (read more...) |
October 20th, 2026 6:00 PM through 8:30 PM |
(not available) | Education | |
| Waiting Parents online discussion group | This is an online discussion group for waiting parents to get together and explore a variety of topics related to adoption and permanency. (read more...) |
October 21st, 2026 5:00 PM through 6:00 PM |
(not available) | 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. (read more...) |
October 21st, 2026 7:00 PM through 8:30 PM |
(not available) | 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. (read more...) |
November 17th, 2026 7:00 PM through 8:30 PM |
(not available) | Support | |
| Waiting Parents online discussion group | This is an online discussion group for waiting parents to get together and explore a variety of topics related to adoption and permanency. (read more...) |
November 18th, 2026 5:00 PM through 6:00 PM |
(not available) | Support | |
| Waiting Parents online discussion group | This is an online discussion group for waiting parents to get together and explore a variety of topics related to adoption and permanency. (read more...) |
December 16th, 2026 5:00 PM through 6:00 PM |
(not available) | 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. (read more...) |
December 16th, 2026 7:00 PM through 8:30 PM |
(not available) | Support |