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 © - Wednesday Evenings
2021-07-01 19:00 - 22:00 | 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: 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Wednesday Evenings, July 7 – Aug 25

Session 1: July 7, 2021
Session 2: July 14, 2021
Session 3: July 21, 2021
Session 4: July 28, 2021
Session 5: August 4, 2021
Session 6: August 11, 2021
Session 7: August 18, 2021
Session 8: August 25, 2021

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

The Journey of LGBTQ2S+ Adoptive & Permanency Parents
2021-06-28 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE
ACO Adoption & Permanency Matters Series Presents:
The Journey of LGBTQ2S+ Adoptive & Permanency Parents
with Karen Moore, R.S.W. and voices of the LGBTQ2S+ community

Are you a LGBTQ2S+* identified parent who is parenting child(ren) through a permanency journey? Being able to provide trauma-informed care to your children comes with unique challenges for parents who are LGBTQ2S+*. Come join us for this webinar as we explore common themes for parents on this journey including:

how to navigate feelings of discomfort
internalized homophobia
managing being “outed” by your child/youth
developmental stages of your child and their feelings/thoughts about LGBTQ2S+* folks
community resources

BONUS! Get a free language guide written by a first voice expert.

*Our aim is to create a safer space where all gender and sexual identities are welcome and validated at this workshop. While we will be using this acronym as a blanket term to refer to folks with marginalized gender and sexual identities throughout this training, we also acknowledge that no umbrella term or acronym could possibly represent the rich diversity of identities and experiences within LGBTQ2S+ communities.

Recommended Audience:

Parents, caregivers, teachers, partners and the community who wants to connect with and support the adopted child.

Please Register in advance HERE

How to Adopt from South Korea: Info Session
2021-06-28 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 the Republic of Korea (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

Parenting Kids & Young People who Identify as LGBTQ2S+
2021-06-24 19:00 - 20:30 | ONLINE
ACO Adoption & Permanency Matters Series Presents:
Parenting kids & young people on adoption & permanency journeys who identify as LGBTQ2S+: What you need to know and understand
with Karen Moore, R.S.W. and voices of the LGBTQ2S+ community

This webinar will explore the needs of children/youth who are on the journey of permanency and who also identify as LGBTQ2S+*. As parents, you have an important role to play to honour the multiple needs and identities of your child/youth and this workshop will give you some ideas on how to do just that.

Topics we will explore include:

how to be an ally for your child/youth,
how to navigate feelings of discomfort
common adoption issues and what they mean for LGBTQ2S+* youth (7 Core Issues)
coping strategies
province-wide community resources

BONUS! Get a free language guide written by a first voice expert.

*ACO’s aim is to create a safer space where all gender and sexual identities are welcome and validated at this workshop. While we will be using this acronym as a blanket term to refer to folks with marginalized gender and sexual identities throughout this training, we also acknowledge that no umbrella term or acronym could possibly represent the rich diversity of identities and experiences within LGBTQ2S+ communities.

Recommended Audience:

Parents, caregivers, teachers, partners and the community who wants to connect with and support the adopted child.

Please Register in advance HERE

How to Adopt from India: Info Session
2021-06-22 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 and single applicants in all provinces (except QC).

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

USA Adoption Program Information Session
2021-06-10 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 and same-sex married/common-law couples and single applicants in all provinces (except QC, BC, and AB).

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

If you attended our general information session in the past, please note that this program-specific information session will ONLY be focusing on the USA 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

Asian Adoptees of Canada Film Screening / Q&A
2021-05-29 14:00 - 15:00
In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, we are welcoming Peabody Award-Winning Director, Tiffany Hsiung. Her documentary, Sing Me a Lullaby, shares a unique perspective as the child of an adoptee, and her journey to find her biological family lost 40 years ago. It’s a story spanning Canada and Taiwan to find her lost family with only two names written on a napkin.

We’re honoured to welcome Tiffany Hsiung for an exclusive Q&A on Saturday, May 29th. We would love to welcome your members for the chance to view this documentary and speak with the director.

Date: Saturday, May 29, 2021
Time: 2–3pm EST | 11am–12pm PST
Location: Zoom
RSVP: info@asianadoptees.ca
Open to: Adult adoptees, adoptive parents, siblings and youth 14+
Download the flyer HERE.

Thailand Information Session
2021-05-27 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.

This information session will provide you with details about our Thailand Adoption Program.

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

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

General Program Information Session
2021-05-13 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.

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

India Program Info Session
2021-04-27 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE

AdopTALK – Trauma Series
2021-03-13 13:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE
The Children’s Bridge is a federally incorporated non-profit adoption agency in Ontario. The agency has facilitated more than 4500 adoptions for Canadian families over the past several years.

Please join us for our AdopTALK – Trauma Series via Zoom to discuss:

Early Trauma and Neuro-development

DATE: March 13, 2021
TIME: 1 – 4pm
FEE: $113 + Eventbrite fees
Registration/Tickets are available HERE
For more information, please contact us:
(613) 226-2112 | admin@childrensbridge.com
Download Flyer

AdopTALK Parenting Series
2021-02-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-02-27 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: February 27 & 28, 2021 | 9AM – 5PM
WHERE: Live Interactive Session via Zoom
Please register via Eventbrite HERE
For more information, please contact us:
(613) 226-2112 | admin@childrensbridge.com

Connect-A-Kid: Games & Crafts
2021-02-21 16:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
We will email you the zoom link prior to the event.
For more information CLICK HERE | To register, CLICK HERE
or contact Cathy at: cathy@adoption.ca or 613-680-2999 .
Adoption Council of Canada, Connect-A-Kid Program
2249 Carling Avenue, Suite 416, Ottawa, ON K2B 7E9

Connect-A-Kid is open to all adoptees from 6 to 12 years of age.

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Introduction & Overview
2021-02-20 09:30 - 16:30 | ONLINE
WHERE: Online
WHEN: February 20, 2021
FEE: $100

Introduction to Trust-Based Relational Intervention is a high level overview of trauma informed caregiving. This is six hours of intensive training on February 20, 2021 for caregivers to learn how to support children who have experienced loss and trauma. This course is ideal for individuals who care for children who are adopted, in the foster care system or who have experienced trauma.

Developed by the Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development (ICD), TBRI is holistic, trauma-informed, attachment and evidence based to provide practical strategies for caring for children who have experienced loss and trauma. All research and material is copyright of ICD.

This one day training will be hosted by Sharon Kiers and Sarah McIntyre, the founders of Big Little Heroes. Both Sarah and Sharon have first hand experienced the struggles and joys that caregivers of children who have experienced trauma face. They are passionate about partnering with families who are parenting children who have experienced any form of trauma. We believe that healing is possible, through hard work and investment. We want your child and family to thrive not just survive and enjoy healthy relationships with each other.

Some main concepts that are covered in this training are:

Connecting with your child
Attachment cycle
Responding to difficult behaviors

Once the introduction to TBRI training is complete, participants can dive further into the topics by taking the in-depth training modules.

The course content has been developed by the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (ICD) and all research and material is copyright ICD. Sharon Kiers, MSW, RSW, our training facilitator, has studied under the team at ICD, has been certified as a TBRI Practitioner and is licensed to provide this TBRI Caregiver Training.
For more information and to register, click HERE.

How to Adopt from India: Information Session via Zoom
2021-02-02 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.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 | 5pm ET
Where: via Zoom
Cost: $30.99
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 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 aforementioned 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.
Please register in advance HERE.
(After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office:
Tel: (613) 226-2112 | Email: admin@childrensbridge.com

South Korea Adoption Info Session
2021-01-28 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.
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!

Cost: $28.25

Targeted participants:

Heterosexual married couples in Ontario.

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

Please register in advance HERE
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.

For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office:

Tel: (613) 226-2112 | Email: admin@childrensbridge.com

USA Adoption Info Session - LGBTQI
2021-01-26 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.
Have you been thinking about creating or expanding your family through international adoption from the United States?

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!

Cost: $28.25

Targeted participants:

Same-sex married and common-law couples in all provinces, except for QC, BC, and AB.
Single LGBTQI+ applicants may also be eligible for the program.

This USA (HAI) Adoption Program info session will provide details about:

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

Please register in advance HERE
If you attended our general information session in the past, please note that this program-specific information session will ONLY be focusing on the USA (HAI) 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.

For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office:

Tel: (613) 226-2112 | Email: admin@childrensbridge.com

USA Adoption Info Session
2021-01-25 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.
Have you been thinking about creating or expanding your family through international adoption from the United States?

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!

Cost: $28.25

Targeted participants:

Married/common-law couples and single applicants, transgender couples and same sex applicants

This USA Adoption Program info session will provide details about:

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

Please register in advance HERE
If you attended our general information session in the past, please note that this program-specific information session will ONLY be focusing on the USA (ACF) 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.

For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office:

Tel: (613) 226-2112 | Email: admin@childrensbridge.com

Thailand Adoption Info Session
2021-01-19 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.

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!

Cost: $28.25

Targeted participants:

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

This Thailand Adoption Program info session will provide details about:

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

Please register in advance HERE
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.

For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our main office:

Tel: (613) 226-2112 | Email: admin@childrensbridge.com

Connect-A-Kid: Games & Painting
2021-01-03 16:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
Games & Painting
Come join us and reconnect with your friends and mentors! Connect-A-Kid is a Team based mentorship program for adopted children, devoted to connecting the adoption community through mentorship, embracing cultural diversity and celebrating adoption.

Date: Sunday January 3, 2021
Time: 4 – 5 pm

This is a virtual event and we will email you the zoom link prior to the event.
(watercolour paint set and watercolour paper will be supplied)
For more information or to register, CLICK HERE
or contact Cathy at: cathy@adoption.ca or 613-680-2999 .
Adoption Council of Canada, Connect-A-Kid Program
2249 Carling Avenue, Suite 416, Ottawa, ON K2B 7E9

Connect-A-Kid is open to all adoptees from 6 to 12 years of age.

General Information Session
2020-12-01 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE
The Children’s Bridge is holding a General Information Session via Zoom and you’re invited!

Join us to learn about all of our options for intercountry adoption.

Cost: FREE
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 1
Time: 5 – 6:30pm

Please register in advance HERE

Social Justice & Allyship for Pre-Adoptive Parents of BIPOC Kids
2020-11-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE
A 5-part anti-racism series designed for pre-adoptive parents of BIPOC kids
About this Event

Throughout the last few months, a new lens has been shown on the persistent, dehumanizing racism faced by BIPOC throughout the world, but most notably in North America.

If you’re a pre-adoptive or prospective adoptive parent considering adoption transracially (parenting a child of a different race than your own), you may be wondering how to think about these incidents or talk to your future child about them. You may be wondering if adopting transracially is the right decision for you and your family or considering how best to be prepared to be an anti-racist parent and raise anti-racist children.

This five-part series will:

educate you on social justice and allyship,
guide you through owning your role and responsibility as the future parent of a BIPOC child,
discuss how to show up as an anti-racist advocate in your life, family, and community,
provide insight on how to shape your future child’s life and community as one that is anti-racist and inclusive, and
have conversations with your child, family, and community about social justice, human rights and the history of adoption.

COST:

$450 + taxes per family (maximum two participants per family)
$400 + taxes per person

A resource list and study materials will be distributed via a secure link.

SCHEDULE:

All times in Eastern Time (ET)
Every other Wednesday (September 30, October 14, 28, November 11, 25) | 7 – 9pm

FACILITATORS:

Kara Eusebio, MPA and Karyn Arnauld-Bakelaar, M.A. Click HERE to meet your facilitators.

VIEW FLYER
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

The Children’s Bridge Annual General Meeting
2020-11-21 13:00 - 15:00
The Children’s Bridge Annual General Meeting will be held November 21, 2020 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm via Zoom. The AGM is open to all members of The Children’s Bridge. To vote at the meeting you must have an active CB membership. A proxy voting form can be found HERE.
There is no cost to attend the meeting, and attendees will receive the link to the meeting by registering through Eventbrite HERE.
Nominations for the Board of Directors are welcomed and can be sent to Andy Thompson at andy.thompson@childrensbridge.com.

Social Justice & Allyship: A Five-Part Anti-Racism Series for Adoption Professionals
2020-11-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | ONLINE
Joins us for this 5-part anti-racism series for adoption professionals.
This course was developed specifically for adoption professionals including adoption practitioners, adoption consultants, adoption doulas, and anyone working in adoption with families adopting transracially.

It is designed to:

Educate you on social justice issues in relation to child welfare/adoption;
Guide you through challenging the adoption narrative;
Help you uncover the racism inherent in adoption and provide real tools to actively dismantle it;
Discuss ages and stages of development and actions anti-racist parents can take;
Provide guidance to families on how to shape their child’s community as one that is anti-racist and inclusive.

WHEN: Every other Wednesday via Zoom (Sept. 23, Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 4, 18) | 7 – 9 pm

COST: $450 + taxes (A resource list and study materials will be distributed via a secure link.)

FACILITATORS: Kara Eusebio, MPA and Karyn Arnauld-Bakelaar, M.A. Click HERE to meet your facilitators.

VIEW FLYER
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Connect-A-Kid: Games & Show-and-Tell
2020-11-15 15:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
Games & Show-and-Tell
Come join us and reconnect with your friends and mentors! Connect-A-Kid is a Team based mentorship program for adopted children, devoted to connecting the adoption community through mentorship, embracing cultural diversity and celebrating adoption.

Date: Sunday November 15, 2020
Time: 3 – 5 pm

This is a virtual event and we will email you the zoom link prior to the event.
For more information or to register, CLICK HERE
or contact Cathy at: cathy@adoption.ca or 613-680-2999 .
Adoption Council of Canada, Connect-A-Kid Program
2249 Carling Avenue, Suite 416, Ottawa, ON K2B 7E9

Connect-A-Kid is open to all adoptees from 6 to 12 years of age.

Educational Seminar – beyond PRIDE: Preparing your hearts and your lives for your new child
2020-11-14 09:30 - 15:30 | ONLINE
LIVE stream online – Saturday, November 14th, 2020
The goal of this educational seminar is to provide a framework for the next stage of your adoption process – beyond PRIDE.
Topics include:

Adjustments of children: food, language, sleeping, other children in the home, 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;
Guest speakers, including adult adoptees; adoptive parents, birth mother, etc.

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $125/person.
View flyer for details
For further information and to register, contact:
Sofie Stergianis
adoption@rogers.com | 416-483-0003
www.adoptioneducation.ca
