The Adoptive Families Association of BC offers excellent courses and workshops for waiting and adoptive parents. For complete details, dates and times, please visit the AFABC's website.
If you are waiting to adopt an infant, locally or internationally, the Safe Baby workshops are designed for you, especially if there is a risk that your new baby will have been exposed to drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. The free workshops are open to all families registered with Sunrise.
A day full of information about adoption options and key issues for adoptive families. Topics include Adoption Today in BC, BC's Waiting Children Program, Local Infant Adoption, International Adoption, Homestudies, Grief and Loss, Attachment, Openness and your next steps.
If you are considering adoption of a child of a different race or from a different culture, this workshop is for you. You will learn about Attachment concerns for children and their families, potential medical issues and family matters related to race, culture and heritage. There will also be an opportunity to hear a panel of cross-cultural parents and children.
If you are already parenting a child of a different race or culture, these Saturday workshops are for you. Topics include: Motivation, Family/Racial Identity, Talking to Kids, Stereotypes, Racism, School Issues.
This workshop was launched in 2007 and has been very popular. The half-day workshop will help you recognize attachment difficulties and take home practical strategies and resources. The workshop is suitable for waiting parents as well as those already parenting.
Learn what you need to know to ease the transition for your child and your family. Includes everything from mealtimes and bedtimes to medical appointments and preparation of your home. Be ready!
Offered in partnership with the Ministry for Children and Family Development, these free sessions offer information about adopting one of BC's Waiting Children.