Connect Attachment program – WAITLIST
Registration is now open for the next Connect Attachment program starting in April. Register here. If you’d like to be notified about future sessions, join the waitlist below. Are you an adoptive parent of a pre-teen or teen you’re struggling to connect with? Whether your child’s challenges are shaped by trauma, emotional difficulties, or behavioural concerns, […]
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 conversation by suggesting topics they'd like 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 conversation by suggesting topics they'd like to learn […]
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 […]
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 […]
Professional Development: Preparing and supporting foster-to-permanency transitions
In this one-hour workshop, we'll explore the evolving landscape of permanency and why it is essential for professionals to understand and adapt to these changes. The session will emphasize child-centred transition planning, using trauma-informed approaches that honour the child’s voice, history, and relationships. We'll also look at strategies to effectively support both foster and permanency […]
Safe Babies – September to December 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 is comprised of self-directed videos, […]
Trauma-Informed Parenting online workshop October 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 […]
Connect Attachment program
Are you an adoptive parent of a pre-teen or teen you’re struggling to connect with? Whether your child’s challenges are shaped by trauma, emotional difficulties, or behavioural concerns, Connect Attachment is a free, evidence-based program that helps parents of youth ages 8–18 strengthen their relationship. Over 10 weekly sessions, parents will meet in a small […]
Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency (LEAP) – September to November 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 […]
Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency (LEAP) – June to September 2025 – Cohort 2
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 […]
Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency (LEAP) – Audit opportunity
Introduction to Adoption and Permanency is designed for anyone exploring adoption or permanency in BC—especially those interested in adopting from foster care. LEAP is our newly revamped version of the Adoption Education Program (AEP), offering an in-depth look at key topics that prepare families for the journey ahead. Why audit these courses? • Stay […]
Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency (LEAP) – June to September 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 […]
Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency (LEAP) – May to August 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 […]
Safe Babies – April to August 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 […]
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 […]
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 is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) 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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Surviving & Thriving – WAITLIST
This workshop is designed to prepare adoptive and permanency families as they navigate the critical and often challenging first two years of placement. It covers topics such as transitions, behaviour, attachment, and openness. Our interactive format provides a toolkit of practical strategies to help families develop realistic expectations, gain knowledge, and build specific skills. Format: […]
Trauma-Informed Parenting online workshop – WAITLIST
Parenting kids with trauma can be tough at any stage of their development. This online workshop is designed to provide tips and tools for trauma-informed parenting and to help parents understand the relationship between trauma and adoption. Parents will learn about the different types of trauma, how they manifest in the developing child, and strategies […]
Parenting Teens & Tweens – WAITLIST
Our Parenting Teens & Tweens workshop provides an introduction to the joys, challenges, and typical behaviours associated with parenting a teen or tween in or from care. This three-part online workshop will help parents understand teen development and offer practical tips and tools to support their parenting journey. Format: The course consists of three online […]