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Adoption Education Program

Introduction to Adoption and Permanency course

This self-paced course is for anyone wanting to learn about adoption and permanency in BC, especially those interested in adopting from foster care. It covers the basics of the process, legal and financial considerations, and the needs of the waiting children. This course is a prerequisite for those planning to register for the Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency (LEAP) course.

Thursday, November 13

Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency (LEAP) – November to January 2026 – Cohort 1

LEAP is a 10-week online course for prospective adoptive parents and permanency caregivers. For prospective adoptive parents, LEAP fulfils the legal requirement for pre-adoption education. It covers key adoption and permanency topics, including trauma, openness, and prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol. This session runs from November 13 to January 21.