Trauma-Informed Parenting online workshop – spring 2024
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 Understanding trauma Children in care Child/adolescent development Attachment Trauma storms Session 2 – Core principles of trauma-informed parenting Safety Relationships Communication […]
Adoption Education Program (AEP) Foundations – March 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 strong support team. *Note: This […]
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 […]
Caring for Kids with FASD: Q&A Session with Kinsight
Are you raising children with FASD? Join Kinsight’s FASD caseworker, Andrea Carlson, to learn how they assist caregivers of children with FASD. During this one-hour Q&A session, Andrea will answer all your questions about FASD, their program, and services. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, share, and find support on your journey. Date: March 14, […]
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 […]
Adoption Education Program (AEP) Refresher – April 2024 – 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 strong support team. *Note: This […]
Safe Babies Winter/Spring 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 is comprised of self-directed videos, […]
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 […]
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 – WAITLIST
Parenting kids with trauma can be challenging 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 […]
Raising Relatives – WAITLIST
Many Canadians, particularly grandparents, are becoming “parents for the second time around” when relatives experience difficulties and their children need care. Those raising relatives face unique challenges that may require support and parenting strategies for themselves and the children in their care. This three-part online workshop provides a safe environment to discuss feelings about caregiving […]
