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Resources & Education

Every adoption and permanency journey looks different and there’s a lot to learn. To support you, our knowledgeable team has cultivated resources on a wide range of topics.

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Not sure where to start? Try these articles, videos, and toolkits.
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Toolkits

Guidance on common issues and concerns for adoptive and permanency families.

Prenatal substance exposure

A collection of resources about prenatal drug and alcohol exposure and associated conditions, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Neonatal Abstinence Disorder (NAD).
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Learning & Workshops

Get equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate adoption and permanency.

Adoption Education Program (AEP)

A required pre-adoption course for all prospective parents adopting from government (foster) care in BC. Attend virtually from the comfort of your own home.
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Workshop

Parenting Teens & Tweens

Get introduced to the joys and challenges of parenting a teen or tween (about ages 10 and up) in this three-part series.
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Adoption Basics

A self-led course that covers the top questions about adoption.

Course
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Raising Relatives

This three-part workshop is for anyone raising a relative and is a safe place to discuss your situation with our knowledgeable team.

Workshop
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Safe Babies

A three-part course for anyone planning to care for a baby or toddler who may have been exposed to alcohol or other drugs before being born.

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AgedOut.com

Have you been in government care, such as foster care or a group home? This website is a resource hub for youth who are learning to navigate adulthood on their own, especially youth in or from any kind of government care.
Visit AgedOut.com
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