The Children's Bridge

ACO's Pathways to Permanence 2: Parenting Children Who have Experienced Trauma & Loss © - Thursday Evenings
2021-07-08 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | ONLINE
What is it?

An eight session (24-hour) specialized training designed for adoptive, kinship and customary care families who are parenting children who have experienced trauma and loss as a part of their history.

This Summer we are pleased to be offering our Pathways training program virtually to adoptive, kinship, and customary care families in classes that have been organized by time of the week.

Location: Online via Zoom (The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants closer to the event date; please see below for technical requirements).

Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Thursday Evenings, July 8 – Aug 26

Session 1: July 8, 2021
Session 2: July 15, 2021
Session 3: July 22, 2021
Session 4: July 29, 2021
Session 5: August 5, 2021
Session 6: August 12, 2021
Session 7: August 19, 2021
Session 8: August 26, 2021

For detailed information about the training click HERE.
Register for free HERE.

ACO's Pathways to Permanence 2: Parenting Children Who have Experienced Trauma & Loss © - Tuesday Mornings
2021-07-13 09:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
What is it?

An eight session (24-hour) specialized training designed for adoptive, kinship and customary care families who are parenting children who have experienced trauma and loss as a part of their history.

This Summer we are pleased to be offering our Pathways training program virtually to adoptive, kinship, and customary care families in classes that have been organized by time of the week.

Location: Online via Zoom (The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants closer to the event date; please see below for technical requirements).

Time: 9:00am to noon

Tuesday Mornings, July 13 – Aug 31

Session 1: July 13, 2021
Session 2: July 20, 2021
Session 3: July 27, 2021
Session 4: August 3, 2021
Session 5: August 10, 2021
Session 6: August 17, 2021
Session 7: August 24, 2021
Session 8: August 31, 2021

For detailed information about the training click HERE.
Register for free HERE.

Kazakhstan Family Gathering
2021-09-12 10:00 | Lac Leamy, Gatineau, Québec, Canada
On Sunday September 12, 2021 a gathering is taking place for families who have adopted from Kazakhstan and for all people from Kazakhstan who would like to join!

When: Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 | 10:30 am
Where: Lac Leamy, Gatineau, PQ
Cost: FREE
For more information, please visit the Facebook Event page.

How to Adopt from India: Info Session
2021-09-21 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-03-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-07-19 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE
Important Note:
This information session is delivered via Zoom (live webinar format).
Please ensure that your computer’s operating system is compatible.
Targeted participants:

Heterosexual married couples in in all provinces (except PQ.)

Have you been thinking about creating or expanding your family through international adoption from India?

You are at the right place! The Children’s Bridge is pleased to announce a virtual program-specific information sessions designed to provide prospective adoptive applicants with a wealth of information about each adoption program and opportunities for live interaction with our Adoption Program Managers!

This India Adoption Program info session will provide details about:

Program history
Partnership(s)
Program requirements
Child profile
Timelines
Step-by-step process
Trips

If you attended our general information session in the past, please note that this program-specific information session will ONLY be focusing on the India program. If you have not decided which program may be fit for your family situation and profile, we encourage you to attend all program info sessions as it may guide you to determine the country (or countries) of your interest.

REGISTRATION
Download the flyer HERE.
For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office: (613) 807-4238 | emily.catton@childrensbridge.com

How to Adopt from Thailand: Info Session
2021-09-29 17:00 - 18:30, 2022-09-15 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE
Important Note:
This information session is delivered via Zoom (live webinar format).
Please ensure that your computer’s operating system is compatible.
Targeted participants:

Heterosexual married couples in all provinces (except Quebec).

Have you been thinking about creating or expanding your family through international adoption from Thailand?

You are at the right place! The Children’s Bridge is pleased to announce a virtual program-specific information sessions designed to provide prospective adoptive applicants with a wealth of information about each adoption program and opportunities for live interaction with our Adoption Program Managers!

This Thailand Adoption Program info session will provide details about:

Program history
Partnership(s)
Program requirements
Child profile
Timelines
Step-by-step process
Trips

If you attended our general information session in the past, please note that this program-specific information session will ONLY be focusing on the Thailand program. If you have not decided which program may be fit for your family situation and profile, we encourage you to attend all program info sessions as it may guide you to determine the country (or countries) of your interest.

REGISTRATION
Download the flyer HERE.
For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office: (613) 807-4238 | emily.catton@childrensbridge.com

How to Adopt from South Korea: Info Session
2021-10-27 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE
Important Note:
This information session is delivered via Zoom (live webinar format).
Please ensure that your computer’s operating system is compatible.
Targeted participants:

Heterosexual married couples in Ontario.

Have you been thinking about creating or expanding your family through international adoption from South Korea?

You are at the right place! The Children’s Bridge is pleased to announce a virtual program-specific information sessions designed to provide prospective adoptive applicants with a wealth of information about each adoption program and opportunities for live interaction with our Adoption Program Managers!

This South Korea Adoption Program info session will provide details about:

Program history
Partnership(s)
Program requirements
Child profile
Timelines
Step-by-step process
Trips

If you attended our general information session in the past, please note that this program-specific information session will ONLY be focusing on the South Korea program. If you have not decided which program may be fit for your family situation and profile, we encourage you to attend all program info sessions as it may guide you to determine the country (or countries) of your interest.

REGISTRATION
Download the flyer HERE.
For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office: (613) 807-4238 | emily.catton@childrensbridge.com

Q&A with Korean-American Adoptee and Director of Twinsters, Sam Futerman
2021-10-28 20:30 | ONLINE
The Asian Adoptees of Canada is hosting a live Q&A with Korean-American Adoptee and Director of Twinsters, Sam Futerman.

Twinsters is Sam’s directorial debut. In this documentary, she chronicles her reunion with her identical twin sister she never knew she had. Her sister, who was adopted too and raised in Paris, France, and Sam reunite and together they embark on a return trip to their homeland, South Korea.
The evening will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and learn more about the behind the scenes, as well as what has transpired since this documentary was released. It’s a rare glimpse to gain insights from the adoptee who is both behind and in front of the camera.
We will air segments of the documentary for context the evening of the event, and individuals are also welcome to watch the film prior to the 28th. You can do so on a variety of platforms including: YouTube, Google Play, Apple Play.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 28
Time: 5:30 pm PST | 8:30 pm EST
Location: Zoom (please register in advance for link)
Open to: Adult adoptees, adoptive parents, siblings and youth 14/+
To learn more about the event, feel free to contact info@asianadoptees.ca.
To RSVP, please register here.

Supporting Kin, Adoptive Parents and Caregivers: Challenges and Support
2021-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE
The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) is hosting a webinar on November 18, 2021, on the challenges and supports for kin, adoptive parents, and caregivers

In this webinar, adoptive and kinship parents and other caregivers caring for children who may be at higher risk for mental health challenges will learn about issues they may face and how to get the support they need along this caregiving journey.

Whether you are caring for a baby or older child, adopted locally or internationally, caregivers experience some common issues. Join our speakers, Helen Dawkes-Brown and Tanice Donaldson, as they help you understand the challenges, gain insights on the adoption and permanency journey, and learn about support services and how to access them. Come prepared with your questions and leave with a better understanding of how you can be supported to achieve permanency for the children you care for so that they may reach their full potential.
For more information, please download the event flyer HERE.
Advance registration is required and be done so HERE.

The Children's Bridge Annual General Meeting
2021-11-21 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
The Children’s Bridge Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held via Zoom November 21, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm (EST).
The AGM is open to all active members of The Children’s Bridge (TCB). An active TCB membership is required in order to vote at the meeting or by proxy. Please find the proxy form HERE.

Advanced registration is required through Eventbrite HERE (you will be provided the Zoom meeting link after registering.)

(FREE) General Program Information Session
2022-02-17 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE
Join us February 17 via Zoom to learn about all of our options for intercountry adoption
Please ensure that your computer’s operating system is compatible.

This Information Session is designed for you to learn about the adoption process from start to finish.

We’ll present information on:

steps in the process
home study
costs
time frames
health and ages of the children
pre and post adoption information

REGISTRATION
Download the flyer HERE.

For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office: (613) 807-4238 | emily.catton@childrensbridge.co

How to Adopt from Thailand
2022-03-03 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE
Join us March 3 via Zoom for our Thailand Adoption Information session
Please ensure that your computer’s operating system is compatible.

Targeted participants:

Heterosexual married couples and single applicants in all provinces (except QC).

Have you been thinking about creating or expanding your family through international adoption from the Thailand?

You are at the right place! The Children’s Bridge is pleased to announce a virtual program-specific information sessions designed to provide prospective adoptive applicants with a wealth of information about each adoption program and opportunities for live interaction with our Adoption Program Managers!

This Thailand Adoption Program info session will provide details about:

Program history
Partnership(s)
Program requirements
Child profile
Timelines
Step-by-step process
Trips

REGISTRATION
Download the flyer HERE.

For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office: (613) 807-4238 | emily.catton@childrensbridge.co

How to Adopt from South Korea: Info Session
2022-03-07 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE
Important Note:
This information session is delivered via Zoom (live webinar format).
Please ensure that your computer’s operating system is compatible.
Targeted participants:

Heterosexual married couples in Ontario.

Have you been thinking about creating or expanding your family through international adoption from South Korea?

You are at the right place! The Children’s Bridge is pleased to announce a virtual program-specific information sessions designed to provide prospective adoptive applicants with a wealth of information about each adoption program and opportunities for live interaction with our Adoption Program Managers!

This South Korea Adoption Program info session will provide details about:

Program history
Partnership(s)
Program requirements
Child profile
Timelines
Step-by-step process
Trips

If you attended our general information session in the past, please note that this program-specific information session will ONLY be focusing on the South Korea program. If you have not decided which program may be fit for your family situation and profile, we encourage you to attend all program info sessions as it may guide you to determine the country (or countries) of your interest.

REGISTRATION
For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office: (613) 807-4238 | emily.catton@childrensbridge.com

How to Adopt from the USA
2022-03-10 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE
Join us March 10 via Zoom for our USA Adoption Information session
Please ensure that your computer’s operating system is compatible.

Targeted participants:

Heterosexual and same-sex married/common-law couples and single applicants in all provinces (except QC).

Have you been thinking about creating or expanding your family through international adoption from the USA?

You are at the right place! The Children’s Bridge is pleased to announce a virtual program-specific information sessions designed to provide prospective adoptive applicants with a wealth of information about each adoption program and opportunities for live interaction with our Adoption Program Managers!

This USA Adoption Program info session will provide details about:

Program history
Partnership(s)
Program requirements
Child profile
Timelines
Step-by-step process
Trips

REGISTRATION
Download the flyer HERE.

For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office: (613) 807-4238 | emily.catton@childrensbridge.co

AdopTALK Parenting Series
2022-03-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-03-27 09:00 - 17:00
Please join us for our AdopTALK Parenting Series via Zoom to discuss the following topics:

Transracial and Transcultural Issues in International Adoption
The First Year – Putting the Pieces Together
Early Trauma and Neuro-development
Talking to Your Child About Adoption
Health Matters
Journey of a Lifetime – Trip Preparation

WHEN: January 29 & 30, 2022 NEW DATES: March 26 & 27 | 9AM – 5PM
WHERE: Live Interactive Session via Zoom
Please register via Eventbrite HERE
Download Flyer HERE
For more information, please contact us:
(613) 226-2112 | admin@childrensbridge.com

AdopTALK Parenting Series: Early Trauma & Neuro-Development
2022-03-26 10:45 - 13:00
Please join us for our AdopTALK Parenting Series via Zoom to discuss the following topics:

Transracial and Transcultural Issues in International Adoption
The First Year – Putting the Pieces Together
Early Trauma and Neuro-development
Talking to Your Child About Adoption
Health Matters
Journey of a Lifetime – Trip Preparation

WHEN: March 26 | 10:45AM – 1PM
WHERE: Live Interactive Session via Zoom
Please register via Eventbrite HERE
Download Flyer HERE
For more information, please contact us:
(613) 226-2112 | admin@childrensbridge.com

AdopTALK Parenting Series: Transracial & Cultural Issues in International Adoption
2022-03-26 15:00 - 17:00
Please join us for our AdopTALK Parenting Series via Zoom to discuss the following topics:

Transracial and Transcultural Issues in International Adoption
The First Year – Putting the Pieces Together
Early Trauma and Neuro-development
Talking to Your Child About Adoption
Health Matters
Journey of a Lifetime – Trip Preparation

WHEN: March 26 | 3PM – 5PM
WHERE: Live Interactive Session via Zoom
Please register via Eventbrite HERE
Download Flyer HERE
For more information, please contact us:
(613) 226-2112 | admin@childrensbridge.com

Education Seminar for Extended Family and Friends
2022-05-14 09:30 - 13:30 | ONLINE
LIVE stream online – Saturday, May 14, 2022
Webinar for Extended Family and Friends of the Adoptive Family. For your parents & in-laws, your siblings, older children in the family, other family members, friends, nannies. This seminar will be helpful during the adoption process, or after the adoption has been completed.
Topics include:

positive adoption language;
how to answer questions from others;
adjustments of adopted children;
understanding open adoption relationships;
understanding the adoptee.

9:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. $50/person.
View flyer for further details
To register, contact:
Sofie Stergianis
adoption@rogers.com | 416-483-0003
www.adoptioneducation.ca

Peking Opera Matinée
2022-05-22 14:00 - 16:00 | University of Ottawa’s Academic Hall, 135 Séraphin-Marion Private, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada
We are excited to share this event in celebration of Ottawa’s Asian Heritage Month!
The Autumn Melody Collective will present a program of Chinese opera, dance, and music at the University of Ottawa’s Academic Hall (135 Seraphin-Marion Private) on Sunday, May 22 at 2pm, with artists from Ottawa and Toronto.

WHEN:
Sunday, May 22 @ 2pm

WHERE:
University of Ottawa’s Academic Hall
135 Séraphin-Marion Private
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE
$15 – $20

Birth Family Reunion Panel Event
2022-07-09 15:00 | ONLINE
Please join Asian Adoptees of Canada for an in-depth and personal conversation with three Asian Adoptees who have reunited with their birth families. Each has crossed the Pacific into the unknown to explore their roots, and meet their biological family. During this panel, they will share their unique journeys, how milestones have been celebrated, and their ongoing relationship with their birth families.

For more information, please visit the event Facebook page HERE
To RSVP: info@asianadoptees.ca

(FREE) General Program Information Session
2022-07-28 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-01-23 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE
Join us July 28 via Zoom to learn How to adopt a child from Thailand, South Korea, USA, India, and through the HIV+ Kids Program
Please ensure that your computer’s operating system is compatible.

This Information Session is designed for you to learn about the adoption process from start to finish.

We’ll present information on:

steps in the process
home study
costs
time frames
health and ages of the children
pre and post adoption information

REGISTRATION
Download the flyer HERE.

For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office: (613) 807-4238 | emily.catton@childrensbridge.co

How to Adopt from the USA: Info Session
2022-09-08 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE
Join us September 8 via Zoom for our USA Adoption Information session
Please ensure that your computer’s operating system is compatible.

Targeted participants:

Heterosexual and same-sex married/common-law couples and single applicants in all provinces (except QC).

Have you been thinking about creating or expanding your family through international adoption from the USA?

You are at the right place! The Children’s Bridge is pleased to announce a virtual program-specific information sessions designed to provide prospective adoptive applicants with a wealth of information about each adoption program and opportunities for live interaction with our Adoption Program Managers!

This USA Adoption Program info session will provide details about:

Program history
Partnership(s)
Program requirements
Child profile
Timelines
Step-by-step process
Trips

REGISTRATION
Download the flyer HERE.

For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office: (613) 807-4238 | emily.catton@childrensbridge.co

AdopTALK Parenting Series
2022-10-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-10-02 09:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
Please join us for our AdopTALK Parenting Series via Zoom to discuss the following topics:

Transracial and Transcultural Issues in International Adoption
The First Year – Putting the Pieces Together
Early Trauma and Neuro-development
Talking to Your Child About Adoption
Health Matters
Journey of a Lifetime – Trip Preparation

WHEN: October 1 & 2 | 9AM – 5PM
WHERE: Live Interactive Session via Zoom
Please register via Eventbrite HERE
Download Flyer HERE
For more information, please contact us:
(613) 226-2112 | admin@childrensbridge.com

Private & International Adoption Education Seminar Supplementary Training - Beyond PRIDE
2022-10-15 09:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
LIVE stream online – Saturday, October 15, 2022
The goal of this interactive educational seminar is to enrich the learning experience for those who completed the OACAS online PRIDE training. The supplementary training will expand your knowledge in the areas of private and international adoption.
Amazing guest speakers, including adult adoptees, adoptive parents, a birth mother, etc.
Topics include:

Adjustments of children: food, language, sleeping, other children in the home/in your lives, your extended family, pets;
Understanding open adoption relationships (or considerations if no contact);
Issues related to mixed racial adoptions;
How to talk to your child about adoption;
Positive adoption language;
How to answer questions from family and friends;

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $125/person.
View flyer for further details
To register, contact:
Sofie Stergianis
adoption@rogers.com | 416-483-0003
www.adoptioneducation.ca

Children’s Bridge Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2022-11-26 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
The Children’s Bridge Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on Saturday, November 26th from 11am – 12 pm (EST).

The AGM is open to all active members of The Children’s Bridge (TCB). An active TCB membership is required in order to vote at the meeting or by proxy.
Please pre-register HERE for the virtual link to the meeting.
