Trauma-Informed Parenting online workshop May 2025
Are you a parent, caregiver, or waiting parent raising children who have experienced trauma? Join this workshop to learn about the different types of trauma, how they manifest in the developing child, and strategies for parenting with a trauma-informed approach. Workshop outline: Session 1 – Trauma and the adopted child 1. Understanding trauma 2. Children […]
Trauma-Informed Parenting support session
Are you a parent, caregiver, or waiting parent raising children who have experienced trauma? Would you like to connect with other caregivers who face the same challenges, and learn from a professional who's been there too? Join the Trauma-Informed Parenting support session to discuss parenting strategies, support one another, and get expert advice and answers […]
Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency (LEAP) – April to July 2025 – Cohort 1
Are you expanding your family through adoption or another form of permanency? If you want to understand the needs of children and youth who are no longer in the care of their birth parents and get the tools to build a strong, supportive family, LEAP is for you! In this 10-week online course, you will […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Introduction to Adoption and Permanency course
Thinking about adoption or providing a permanent home for a child or teen in BC? This course is for you! You’ll learn about the adoption process, important legal and financial considerations, and the unique needs of children and youth who are waiting for a loving, stable home. Here’s what you need to know: • Registration […]
Trauma-Informed Parenting support session
Are you a parent, caregiver, or waiting parent raising children who have experienced trauma? Would you like to connect with other caregivers who face the same challenges, and learn from a professional who's been there too? Join the Trauma-Informed Parenting support session to discuss parenting strategies, support one another, and get expert advice and answers […]
Trauma-Informed Parenting online workshop spring 2025
Parents will learn about the different types of trauma, how they manifest in the developing child and strategies for parenting with a trauma-informed approach. Workshop outline: Session 1 – Trauma and the adopted child 1. Understanding trauma 2. Children in care 3. Child/adolescent development 4. Attachment 5. Trauma storms Session 2 – Core principles of […]
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 […]
Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency (LEAP) – March to June 2025 – Cohort 1
Are you expanding your family through adoption or another form of permanency? If you want to understand the needs of children and youth who are no longer in the care of their birth parents and get the tools to build a strong, supportive family, LEAP is for you! In this 10-week online course, you will […]
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 […]
Adoption Education Program (AEP) Foundation – February 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Safe Babies winter 2025
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 […]
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 […]
LEAP – Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency – WAITLIST
LEAP – Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency is the Belonging Network’s new online education course for parents and caregivers. For prospective adoptive parents, LEAP fulfils the legal requirement for pre-adoption education. LEAP has replaced the previous Adoption Education Program (AEP). The Belonging Network offers LEAP on behalf of the Ministry of Children and […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
