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Safe Babies – January to April 2026

This course is for anyone interested in adopting, fostering, or caring for a baby or toddler—especially if there is any risk of prenatal substance exposure. Learn about infant development, drug and alcohol exposure, sleep issues, household and infant safety, support services, self-care, and more in this self-directed course. This course is self-directed and open for registration from January 1 to April 16, 2026.
Safe Babies – January to April 2026
Monday, December 1
Virtual

Connect Attachment program – WAITLIST

This free 10-week program supports adoptive parents of youth ages 8–18, offering insight, tools, and strategies to help strengthen family connection and support. This is a waitlist. Those who join will be contacted when registration opens for the next Connect Attachment program and will have the opportunity to register.
Connect Attachment program – WAITLIST
Wednesday, January 21
Event timing:5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Waiting Parents online discussion group

This is an online discussion group for waiting parents to get together and explore a variety of topics related to adoption and permanency.
Waiting Parents online discussion group
Tuesday, February 10
Event timing:7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual

Trauma-Informed Parenting online workshop February 2026

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. Tuesdays, February 10, 17, and 24 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Trauma-Informed Parenting online workshop February 2026
Wednesday, February 18
Event timing:5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Waiting Parents online discussion group

This is an online discussion group for waiting parents to get together and explore a variety of topics related to adoption and permanency.
Waiting Parents online discussion group
Wednesday, March 18
Event timing:5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual

Waiting Parents online discussion group

This is an online discussion group for waiting parents to get together and explore a variety of topics related to adoption and permanency.
Waiting Parents online discussion group
Wednesday, April 15
Event timing:5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual

Waiting Parents online discussion group

This is an online discussion group for waiting parents to get together and explore a variety of topics related to adoption and permanency.
Waiting Parents online discussion group
Wednesday, May 20
Event timing:5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual

Waiting Parents online discussion group

This is an online discussion group for waiting parents to get together and explore a variety of topics related to adoption and permanency.
Waiting Parents online discussion group
Wednesday, June 17
Event timing:5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual

Waiting Parents online discussion group

This is an online discussion group for waiting parents to get together and explore a variety of topics related to adoption and permanency.
Waiting Parents online discussion group
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        • Adoption step-by-step
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      • Resources by topic
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      • Toolkits
      • LEAP – Learning for Everyone in Adoption and Permanency
      • Learning opportunities
    • Get support
      • Overview
      • One-to-one family support
      • Online support groups
      • Permanency Support Specialists
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      • Youth support
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