The Children's Bridge

AdopTALK Parenting Series
2022-03-26 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
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

How to Adopt from India: Info Session
2022-03-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2021-09-21 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 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

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 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

(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

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.)

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.

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.

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

How to Adopt from Thailand: Info Session
2021-09-29 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

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.

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.

ACO's Pathways to Permanence 2: Parenting Children Who have Experienced Trauma & Loss © - Thursday Evenings
2021-07-08 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

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.
