Face to Face Connections: Online parent meetup
Would you like to connect with other parents who understand your journey? This virtual meetup provides a welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents and caregivers to share experiences, support one another, and build a strong community—all from the comfort of your home! The event is open to both individuals and couples. Our Face to […]
Circle of Security parenting program
Do you want to strengthen your relationship with your children? Join the Circle of Security parenting program. This program will help you understand your children's needs, develop effective parenting skills, and learn how to be bigger, stronger, wiser, and kind. You'll gain practical tools to build a strong, responsive relationship with your children through video […]
Adoption Education Program (AEP) Refresher – February 2025 – Cohort 1
Learn the essentials for building a strong adoptive family in this convenient 8-week online course. Core issues include attachment, separation & loss, special needs, cultural and Indigenous awareness, and openness. Lessons are delivered through an engaging mix of video, audio, writing, and group discussion. You’ll benefit from working with experienced facilitators as well as a […]
Adoption Education Program (AEP) Foundation – January 2025 – Cohort 1
Learn the essentials for building a strong adoptive family in this convenient 15-week online course. Core issues include attachment, separation & loss, special needs, cultural and Indigenous awareness, and openness. Lessons are delivered through an engaging mix of video, audio, writing, and group discussion. You’ll benefit from working with experienced facilitators as well as a […]
Supporting Sexual and Gender Diversity in Children and Youth workshop
Are you caring for a child or youth who is questioning their sexuality or gender? Or would you like to learn how to better support them? Join us for a lunchtime session with Robyn Lalani, a registered social worker with over 10 years of experience in adoption services. Robyn will cover the basics of gender […]
Building Attachment with Teens and Tweens workshop
As teens and tweens go through puberty, they need age-appropriate support for their mental health and forming a healthy sense of self. In this 1.5-hour workshop, we will discuss how to prepare for welcoming a tween or teen into your home, along with strategies for building a relationship and attachment. We will also explore common […]
Digital Literacy and Internet Safety workshop
Join us for an engaging online workshop with The White Hatter, a team of experts dedicated to educating families about digital safety. In this 2-hour session, we’ll explore the ever-evolving world of technology and mobile communications. You’ll learn how to harness its benefits while addressing the challenges it can bring. We’ll cover important topics to […]
Launching Youth with FASD into Adulthood workshop
Are you raising a child or youth with FASD and wondering how to prepare them for adulthood? Join Andrea Carlson, FASD caseworker from Kinsight, for a one-hour workshop designed to help you navigate this important transition. Andrea will share practical strategies and tips on how to set your youth up for success as they move […]
Professional Development: Supporting teen and tween permanency
Did you know that around half of the children waiting for permanency in BC are between the ages of 12 and 18? In this session, we’ll explore how you, as a professional, can effectively support families at every stage of their permanency journey—whether the child is already in their care or not. During this one-hour […]
Adopting Teens and Tweens online information session
Considering adoption or curious about becoming a parent to a child or teen in need? Join our online info session to explore adoption from BC foster care. In BC, around half of the children waiting for permanency are between the ages of 12 and 18. This session will focus on the unique joys and challenges […]
Parenting Teens and Tweens parent panel (Live)
If you’re thinking about adopting a teen or tween, you won’t want to miss this live session. A panel of adoptive parents will share their inspiring stories, including the various reasons that led them to adopt kids aged 12 to 19. They’ll discuss the biggest concerns they faced before adopting and how they overcame those […]
Professional Development: Promoting adoption stability
Placement stability means ensuring a child stays in a consistent, secure, and supportive living environment, whether it's kinship care or an adoptive home. It’s about minimizing disruptions and moves so that children can build lasting relationships and feel a true sense of belonging and security. In this one-hour workshop, we'll cover essential topics and effective […]
Adoption Education Program (AEP) Foundation – November 2024 – Cohort 1
Learn the essentials for building a strong adoptive family in this convenient 15-week online course. Core issues include attachment, separation & loss, special needs, cultural and Indigenous awareness, and openness. Lessons are delivered through an engaging mix of video, audio, writing, and group discussion. You’ll benefit from working with experienced facilitators as well as a […]
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Coffee Chat online support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat online support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat online support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat online support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat online support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat online support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat online support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat online support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat online support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat online support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Safe Babies fall/winter 2024
This course covers: • Building compassion and empathy for birth parents • Understanding addiction and the impacts of prenatal drug and alcohol exposure on the infant • What to expect when bringing baby home • Infant development and mental health • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Format: This online course […]
Waiting Parents online discussion group
If you want to connect with a group that understands your journey, join our Waiting Parents online discussion group! In this series of group discussions, we’ll explore various topics related to adoption and permanency with the company of guest speakers. As a community, attendees will shape the discussions by suggesting topics they want to learn […]
Waiting Parents online discussion group
If you want to connect with a group that understands your journey, join our Waiting Parents online discussion group! In this series of group discussions, we’ll explore various topics related to adoption and permanency with the company of guest speakers. As a community, attendees will shape the discussions by suggesting topics they want to learn […]
Waiting Parents online discussion group
If you want to connect with a group that understands your journey, join our Waiting Parents online discussion group! In this series of group discussions, we’ll explore various topics related to adoption and permanency with the company of guest speakers. As a community, attendees will shape the discussions by suggesting topics they want to learn […]
Coffee Chat support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat support group
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Adoption Education Program (AEP) Foundations – September 2024 – Cohort 2
Learn the essentials for building a strong adoptive family in this convenient 15-week online course. Core issues include attachment, separation & loss, special needs, cultural and Indigenous awareness, and openness. Lessons are delivered through an engaging mix of video, audio, writing, and group discussion. You’ll benefit from working with experienced facilitators as well as a […]
Adoption Education Program (AEP) Foundations – October 2024 – Cohort 1
Learn the essentials for building a strong adoptive family in this convenient 15-week online course. Core issues include attachment, separation & loss, special needs, cultural and Indigenous awareness, and openness. Lessons are delivered through an engaging mix of video, audio, writing, and group discussion. You’ll benefit from working with experienced facilitators as well as a […]
Circle of Security parenting program
Do you want to strengthen your relationship with your children? Join the Circle of Security parenting program. This program will help you understand your children's needs, develop effective parenting skills, and learn how to be bigger, stronger, wiser, and kind. You'll gain practical tools to build a strong, responsive relationship with your children through video […]
Professional Development: The importance of relational permanency
Relational permanency refers to the enduring, stable relationships that children and youth in and from care form with important people in their lives. In this one-hour workshop, we'll explain the fundamentals of relational permanency and why it’s so important to foster meaningful connections in the lives of children and youth from care. We'll also share […]
Belonging Network 2024 Annual General Meeting
Our 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held virtually this year. Please register if you would like to attend. We will send out more information on the logistics of how to participate online as we get closer to the date. Please RSVP by September 15th, 11:59 p.m.
Adopt BC Kids FREE 2SLGBTQIA+ Information Session
Considering adoption or curious about becoming a parent to a child or teen in need? Join our online info session to explore adoption from BC foster care. In this session, we'll discuss who BC’s waiting children are, the reasons they come into care, their support needs, and the adoption process. This is also an opportunity […]
Adopt BC Kids FREE information session
Considering adoption or curious about becoming a parent to a child or teen in need? Join our online info session to explore adoption from BC foster care. In this session, we'll discuss who BC’s waiting children are, the reasons they come into care, their support needs, and the adoption process. This is also an opportunity […]
Adopt BC Kids FREE information session
Considering adoption or curious about becoming a parent to a child or teen in need? Join our online info session to explore adoption from BC foster care. In this session, we'll discuss who BC’s waiting children are, the reasons they come into care, their support needs, and the adoption process. This is also an opportunity […]
Adopt BC Kids FREE information session
Considering adoption or curious about becoming a parent to a child or teen in need? Join our online info session to explore adoption from BC foster care. In this session, we'll discuss who BC’s waiting children are, the reasons they come into care, their support needs, and the adoption process. This is also an opportunity […]
Coffee Chat
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
Coffee Chat
Are you navigating the challenges of parenting children or youth through adoption or permanency? Our drop-in Coffee Chat provides a safe and welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents or guardians to connect. Share your stories, listen to each other, and build a network of support with people who understand what you're going through. Join […]
