Adoptive Families Association of BC
200 - 7342 Winston Street V5A 2H1 Burnaby, BC, Canada

Whenever possible, the goal of foster care is reunification with the birth family. Jessica explains how a supportive foster family changed the course of her life and reunited her with her son.

Amazing! McMaster is the 11th school in Canada to extend this offer and the first in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

A huge milestone! In Canada, 87% of children in this program had minimal or no adoption recruitment efforts on their behalf, prior to being referred to Wendy's Wonderful Kids. Congratulations to our WWK recruiters at AFABC and thank you to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption for their outstanding work.

"Adopted children were not abandoned, we were chosen." Kristin Chenoweth

Learn what it takes to adopt a child from foster care. This info session is often waitlistedregister now! http://bit.ly/AdoptBCKids

We're honoured to accept these grants from The Victoria Foundation. This funding enables us to develop new programs and improve access to adoption-competent clinical services. One such development is our respite care program on Vancouver Island, wherein care workers give necessary breaks to parents who have children with special needs.

"'I remember walking down the streets in Montreal for the very first time when I was a teenager and meeting Asian people and they would nod to me,' she said. 'This is when I started realizing that I was something else than white.'"

November is Adoption Awareness Month! This Sunday marks the start of a month-long celebration of all things adoption! This year, we’re focusing on finding more applicants that meet the needs of the kids who are waiting for adoptionthere are over 700 children and youth in BC waiting for their #FamilyThatFits! We’re especially trying to reach people who might be a great match for one of BC's waiting kids, but who might not have heard about the Adopt BC Kids program and the nee...d for adoptive and permanency families before! Do you know someone like this? Encourage them to reach out to us at our Adopt BC Kids info lines! bit.ly/aboutadoption We've also got events, both in-person and virtual, a Facebook live, a fun contest going on, and more surprises to come! Learn more about adoption awareness month from our website: bit.ly/AFABCaam We can't wait to celebrate with you all! #AAM2020 #NAM2020 #AdoptBCKids #AdoptionAwarenessMonth

A great story that highlights the significant role that foster parents play in the lives of children in government care, even when they are together for just a short time. A shout out to all the foster parents out thereyou are amazing! https://loom.ly/ideTASg cc BC Federation of Foster Parent Associations Federation of Aboriginal Foster Parents FPSS Foster Parent Support Services Society Okanagan Foster Parents Association

EVENTS POSTPONED We are disappointed to announce that due to the new province-wide gathering restrictions announced yesterday by Public Health, we will be postponing all remaining photo events. If you have registered, please look for an email and reply so we know you have seen it. We look forward to rescheduling these events at a later date when they are permitted to go ahead and safe to hold. Thank you for understanding.

All of BC's waiting children have unique needs, talents, personalities, and stories. As do the people who will become their adoptive families. The Hogan family found each other. You can too. Find out more about the Adopt BC Kids program and start the journey to finding your own #FamilyThatFits... Call the Adopt BC Kids Info Line at 1-877-236-7807 or visit https://bit.ly/31u4yp2. #AdoptionAwarenessMonth #AAM2020 #NAM2020 #FamilyThatFits #AdoptBCKids

November is Adoption Awareness Month #FamillyThatFits (Left to right) The Hogan family, the Nanji family, the Rennison family

In another step towards healing, the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation's inaugural board has been announced! https://loom.ly/KHoNc4o

Safe Babies is designed for those planning to adopt or care for a baby or toddler especially if there is any risk of prenatal exposure. Learn about infant development, substance exposure, sleep issues, household and infant safety, support services, self-care, and more in this three-part online webinar workshop. Register now to ensure your spot for our Winter 2021 session! https://loom.ly/6ulzw9o #Adoption #AdoptionRocks #AdoptBCKids

Happy Adoption Awareness Month everyone! Join us this Wednesday, November 4 at 12pm, noon, for a Facebook Live celebrating Adoption Awareness Month! Family Support Workers Brandi Kennedy Afabc and Lucy French Afabc will be talking about all things AAM, as well as this year's theme: #FamilyThatFits and exactly the kinds of kids who are waiting for adoption in BC, and the kinds of parents they need. Can't make it live, but have a question for Brandi and Lucy? Leave it in the ...comments here! a recording of the Live will be available on our social media channels later on Wednesday. Hope to see you there!

Adoption Awareness Month is here! Watch for special events in addition to our usual online virtual support sessions! Wednesday, Nov 4, 12:00pm - Join us for a special Adoption Awareness Month Facebook Live! Family Support Workers Brandi and Lucy will be talking about our Adoption Awareness Month plans and the kids waiting for adoption in BC. https://loom.ly/m4bp0Q4 Thursday, Nov 5, 1:30pm - Virtual Support Session: This week's theme is Adopting your foster child. Link to joi...n: https://loom.ly/o2Hw0o8 *Sorry, this event is POSTPONED until further notice* Saturday, Nov 7, 11:00am-2:00pm - Adoption Awareness Month event in Parksville! Come down to Rathtrevor Park and get your family photos done with Katey Pedersen Photography! Registration is required to secure your time slot! https://loom.ly/fCDn2xQ Find all our events on our events page online: https://loom.ly/2_V-VJY #AdoptionAwarenessMonth #AAM2020 #NAM2020 #FamilyThatFits #AdoptBCKids

Happy Halloween friends! We hope you're all having a safe, fun, and spooky good time! Let us know how you're celebrating this year! From our Faces of Family contest: the Ciccone, the Mayeta Cumba, and the L family.

Adoption is a journey: one that is often full of love and hope, but also comes with feelings of expectation and fear. In honour of adoption awareness month, CBC Now or Never dives into the deeply personal, sometimes messy, ever-changing experience of adoption. To learn more about adopting in BC, call the Adopt BC Kids info line: 1-877-236-7807 or visit https://www.bcadoption.com/about-adoption... #AAM2020 #NAM2020 #AdoptBCKids #AdoptionAwarenessMonth #FamilyThatFits #cbcradio #cbckids #britishcolumbia

Adoption Awareness Month doesn't officially start until Sunday, but we're kicking off early with a great contest! Enter our special #AAM2020 contest to win a copy of Small Courage and learn how Jane found her #FamilyThatFits. Just leave a comment on this post to enter! The contest is open until Friday, November 13. The winner will be announced Monday, November 16.... THANK YOU to Caitlin Press for their kind donation of the two book prizes! Open to Canadian residents only. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are in no way associated with this contest. Full contest rules: bcadoption.com/contest-rules

Only two spots left! Adoption Awareness Month Family Photos in Prince George! Come on up to Forests for the World on Sunday, Nov 22nd, and get your family photos done by Bree Orser Photography! Adoption Awareness Month is for celebrating families in all their beautiful shapes and forms. We would love to help celebrate your family this Sunday with a FREE physically-distanced, safe family photo session! Sessions are being scheduled from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Register now to re...serve your time slot! https://loom.ly/CIxFmE8 #AdoptionAwarenessMonth #AAM2020 #NAM2020 #FamilyThatFits #AdoptBCKids #PrinceGeorge

Adoption Awareness Month is right around the corner and we've got a bunch of fun events planned for you, including Family Photo Sessions across the province! We have (outdoor/COVID-friendly) photo sessions currently planned in Parksville (Nov.7), Peace Region (Nov.8), Campbell River (Nov. 8), Merritt (Nov. 14), Vancouver (Nov. 21), Prince George (Nov. 22), Port Coquitlam/Pitt Meadows (Nov. 28), and Terrace (Nov. 29). And more to be announced soon! Go to bcadoption.com/aam-pho...tos to register and find all the events happening! Registration is REQUIRED and LIMITED so sign up today! bcadoption.com/aam-photos Huge thank you to all our volunteer photographers: Ingerlise Media in Parksville Ashley Kendrick Photography in Campbell River Amethyst Rose Photography in Vancouver www.breeorserphotography.ca/ in Prince George www.yumsterlifephotography.com/ in Kelowna www.carenpayanphotography.ca/ in Port Coquitlam/Pitt Meadows littlehoneybphotography.pixieset.com in Terrace

Adoption Awareness Month is coming and we can't wait to celebrate with you! Keep an eye on our social media for more details on our plans and be sure to subscribe to our e-news to get the latest updates first! bit.ly/adoptenews Our Adoption Awareness Month e-blast goes out this Friday!

There is still time to register for tomorrow's online event, Fostering and Adopting: Which is right for you? Co-presented by AFABC and MCFD. Pre-registration is required: bit.ly/FosteringAdopting Join us on October 28 at 6:30 pm to learn about the differences between fostering in BC and adopting through the Adopt BC Kids program! Many applicants have questions about what is involved and which they should apply for. Come learn more about both options and decide which would be best for you.

"If you are a parenting a child with special needs and worried about burnout, as you well know, there are no magic solutions at this time." Check out this article for some great tips on preventing burnout! https://loom.ly/_Fka7W8

Like AFABC, the Parent Support Services Society of BC is a province-wide provider of education and support services to parents. PSS offers general resources and education to parents needing support. In stressful times like these, parents can use all the help they can get. Follow the link to discover what the Parent Support Services Society of BC offers in your region! loom.ly/PndjNyg

Don't miss this week's online events! Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 10:30 am - Virtual Support Session: This week we'll be talking about Navigating Openness. https://loom.ly/GRSEyB8 Wednesday, Oct 28 at 6:30 pm - Learn about the difference between becoming a foster parent, and adopting through the Adopt BC Kids program. Join us to see which is best for you! Co-presented by AFABC and representatives from the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). https://loom.ly/kGp4TOs... Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 pm - Virtual Support Session: This week we'll be talking about Adopting Older Kids. https://loom.ly/j7MPrF0 Find all our events on our events page online: bcadoption.com/events