The Children's Bridge Adoption Agency
1400 Clyde Avenue, Suite 221 K2G 3J2 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Keeping the most vulnerable members of our community safe and well-cared for is a responsibility we all share. If you have any reason to believe that a child or youth is in need of protection, or is at risk of harm, use your voice to speak up for them and make a call to your local Children's Aid Society.

Update: All spots have been filled. Thank you for the interest. Attention all adult KADS! We are offering a virtual screening and talk back for adult KADS wit...h Nam Holtz on Thursday, Sept. 24 (9-11pm EST). Suggested donation $25* Hope you can join us. Limited space to keep for an intimate discussion. Email: [email protected] to reserve spot! *scholarships available. No KAD turned away due to financial hardship. More wordy description below: We are offering a virtual screening of "Found in Korea" followed by a live Q&A with Nam Holtz (Director/Producer/Adoptee in film/MSW). Date: Thursday, September 24 (9-11pm EST) Who: Adult KADS Cost: suggested donation $25* To reserve your space: email [email protected] In order to keep the Q&A personal and intimate, there are a limited number of slots available. Honoring a First come first serve basis. Found in Korea (74 mins) is a documentary appropriate for youth (of a reading age due to subtitles) and adults. Created to serve as a catalyst for conversations about adoption, the film explores birth search, culture, and multiple aspects of identity. Synopsis: A Korean adoptee travels back to Korea for the first time in 35 years in search of her birth parents and the world she lost as a baby. While retracing the steps of her own adoption, she discovers her culture, identity, and questions why Koreans are not adopting their own. *scholarships available, 50% of all donations will support those most affected by the pandemic, and no adoptee will be turned away due to financial constraints. www.foundinkorea.com

Program-specific information sessions are coming up soon! Please go to our Eventbrite page and register in advance: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-childrens-bridge-27839283341 South Korea on September 27 at 11:00 AM Thailand on October 6 at 5:00 PM US General - Coming up soon!... US LGBT+ Adoption - Coming up soon! See more

Virtual Information Session Series: SOUTH KOREA Adoption Program on Sunday, September 27 at 11:00 AM 12:30 PM (EST) via Zoom! Please register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/115460797353... 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!

Update: All spots have been filled. Thank you for the interest. Attention all adult KADS! We are offering a virtual screening and talk back for adult KADS wit...h Nam Holtz on Thursday, Sept. 24 (9-11pm EST). Suggested donation $25* Hope you can join us. Limited space to keep for an intimate discussion. Email: [email protected] to reserve spot! *scholarships available. No KAD turned away due to financial hardship. More wordy description below: We are offering a virtual screening of "Found in Korea" followed by a live Q&A with Nam Holtz (Director/Producer/Adoptee in film/MSW). Date: Thursday, September 24 (9-11pm EST) Who: Adult KADS Cost: suggested donation $25* To reserve your space: email [email protected] In order to keep the Q&A personal and intimate, there are a limited number of slots available. Honoring a First come first serve basis. Found in Korea (74 mins) is a documentary appropriate for youth (of a reading age due to subtitles) and adults. Created to serve as a catalyst for conversations about adoption, the film explores birth search, culture, and multiple aspects of identity. Synopsis: A Korean adoptee travels back to Korea for the first time in 35 years in search of her birth parents and the world she lost as a baby. While retracing the steps of her own adoption, she discovers her culture, identity, and questions why Koreans are not adopting their own. *scholarships available, 50% of all donations will support those most affected by the pandemic, and no adoptee will be turned away due to financial constraints. www.foundinkorea.com

Please join us for our How to Adopt information session on Tuesday, September 15 at 5:00 PM (EST) via Zoom to learn about the intercountry adoption process from start to finish. The admission to the session is free. Registration @Eventbrite is required. We will present information on steps in the process: the home study, costs, time frames, health and ages of the children, pre- and post-adoption information and support. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/115459876599

Don’t miss out on this free webinar on September 15 at 8:00 PM (EST)!

We know the start of the school year has been challenging. Check out the Children’s Mental Health Ontario Back to School Mental Health Kit for tips and resources. https://cmho.org/back-to-school/ #kidscantwait

Dont miss out on this free webinar on September 15 at 8:00 PM (EST)!

We know the start of the school year has been challenging. Check out the Childrens Mental Health Ontario Back to School Mental Health Kit for tips and resources. https://cmho.org/back-to-school/ #kidscantwait

The well-being of all staff is important to TCB. Each year we provide a mental health week to all team members. TCB will be closed from Monday, August 31 and resume our operation on Tuesday, September 8. We thank you for your understanding!

Research participants needed: The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting us all in different ways. Individuals with FASD and their caregivers are experiencing changes i...n their daily lives. Routines have shifted, coping strategies are changing, normal stressors are accentuated, and there is a lack of supports available for individuals and their families. Researchers from across Canada are looking to study how the pandemic has changed the lives of neurodiverse individuals and their families. They are asking for families of children, youth, and adults with FASD to complete a short online survey about their experiences during COVID-19. http://ow.ly/SghP50AZKz7 #Research #FASD #COVID19 #Caregivers

#FASDMonth is just around the corner! Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder affects 4% of Canadians. That's more people than autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down syndrome... combined. But FASD is not as well known. Help us raise awareness of #FASD this September. Download our toolkit today! https://canfasdblog.com//05/fasd-month-2020-is-almost-here/

This is a wonderful resource!

Mommy & Mama, Daddy & Papa... families come in many different forms. TCB is committed to supporting LGBTQ+ communities to make their families happen through adoption! Please inquire today about how to begin your journey of adopting a child from the US: Bruno Jung-Millen, Adoption Program Manager... Tel.: Main Office (613) 226-2112 / Direct Line (613) 807-4238 Email: [email protected] See more

We love the 3 R's!

Don't forget to register for our webinar on Loss, Grief, and FASD. Featuring presentations from Dr. Dorothy Badry and a number of other panelists! http://ow.ly/HN4c50AopCM #FASD #Webinar #Canada #Research

#FASDMonth is just around the corner! Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder affects 4% of Canadians. Thats more people than autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down syndrome... combined. But FASD is not as well known. Help us raise awareness of #FASD this September. Download our toolkit today! https://canfasdblog.com//05/fasd-month-2020-is-almost-here/

"The fact that I could stroll anonymously along the streets and be just another face in the crowd made me giddy with freedom." https://qz.com//returning-to-korea-as-an-adoptee-changed/

We love the 3 Rs!

Dont forget to register for our webinar on Loss, Grief, and FASD. Featuring presentations from Dr. Dorothy Badry and a number of other panelists! http://ow.ly/HN4c50AopCM #FASD #Webinar #Canada #Research

We will be "offline" from Wednesday, July 1 until Monday, July 6. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and healthy Canada Day!

If youre parenting a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour) child through transracial adoption, it can challenging to speak with your children about these incidents. You might be wondering how to take action that positively impacts your child, how to discuss adoption-related topics with your kids, and how to be anti-racist in your life and your family. This six-part series will: Educate you on social justice and allyship; Guide you through owning your role and responsi...bility as the 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 childs community as one that is anti-racist and inclusive; and Have conversations with your child about social justice, human rights and the history of adoption. Register @Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/109696465080

Check out Adopteens virtual hangouts!

The Childrens Bridge is seeking volunteers to join the Board of Directors. Anyone with an interest in furthering our mission of Making Families Happen is invited to put their name forward. Some of our on-going projects include: Identifying new adoption programs... Expanding educational and post-adoption services Finding new ways to connect with our members Supporting overall organizational sustainability Adult adoptees, first/birth families, adoptive parents and/or members with a professional experience in law, human resources and/or financial accounting will be given priority. To find out more, please contact Andy Thompson at [email protected] Please note: Individuals currently in-progress will need to wait until their adoption is finalized before joining the board.

Even with young children, use clear language. Dont say, People are upset because some groups treat other groups unfairly. Instead, say: This is about the wa...y that white people treat black people unfairly. If you expect children to read between the lines, they can miss the message, says Dr. Hameed.

The USA Adoption Program Information Session, initially scheduled for Monday, June 8 at 5:00 PM, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 10 at 3:00 PM due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to meeting with you virtually next week.

Virtual Information Session Series: USA Adoption Program for SAME-SEX COUPLES on Wednesday, June 10 at 5:00 6:30 PM (EST) via Zoom! Please register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/105913897318 The Childrens 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!

Virtual Information Session Series: THAILAND Adoption Programs on Tuesday, June 9 at 5:00 6:30 PM (EST) via Zoom! Please register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/105915931402 The Childrens 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!

My parents would say things to me like, "I fell in love with you the first time I saw your photo." My heart broke. They love me, I know that, and I was wanted. But I wish that the only birth story I had wasnt so sad, so humanitarian. I would often confuse love with gratitude, especially when other people would say things to me like, "Youre so lucky to be adopted to America," or, "Your parents are such angels to adopt you." To a child, it felt like these comments were constant reminders to be grateful to my parents charity. I resented that I couldnt tell these adults, "I dont like being reminded all the time that Im adopted. I just want to be a normal kid, and maybe even be ungrateful once in a while."

Virtual Information Session Series: USA Adoption Programs on Monday, June 8 at 5:00 6:30 PM (EST) via Zoom! Please register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/105912212278 The Childrens 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!

The Circle of Security Parenting course provides practical tools and resources to develop a strong attachment relationship between you and your child. This interactive virtual course will start on Saturday, June 6! Please register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/104005982694 At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what their child might need from them. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

What a wonderful story! Please read over Ann and Joshs "Virtual K-Culture" story about their fondest memories of Seoul. Ann and Josh adopted their adorable son through our South Korea Adoption Program in 2019. http://canada.korean-culture.org//11/board/919/read/102523... Kudos to the Korean Cultural Centre Canada who created this amazing story-telling platform!

Virtual Information Session Series: SOUTH KOREA Adoption Program on Thursday, June 4 at 5:00 6:30 PM (EST) via Zoom! Please register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/105911385806 The Childrens 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!

Virtual Information Session Series: INDIA Adoption Program on Tuesday, June 2 at 5:00 6:30 PM (EST) via Zoom! Please register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/105906095984 The Childrens 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!

We couldnt agree more!

Have you been thinking about creating or expanding your family through international adoption from India, South Korea, Thailand, or the USA? You are at the right place! The Childrens Bridge is pleased to announce 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! Spaces are limited. Register today! https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-childrens-bridge-27839283341

Equality is a human right! <3

You are invited to the MCCSS Adoption Resource Exchange! This two-day live webcast, for families and professionals, is taking place on June 12th and 13th and wi...ll include live educational opportunities as well as the chance to learn more about children and youth in foster care who are waiting for adoption in #Ontario! Register here: http://ow.ly/V4tz50zHpej Learn more here: http://ow.ly/uyok50zHpcT

Study after study describes the practical and psychological benefits of open adoption for your child.

Join Think:Kids tomorrow @2pm (EST)!

Join Adoption Council of Ontario on May 13 at 7:30pm to learn more about developmental trauma and parenting/caregiving during these trying times.

TCB is launching the Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) program! This virtual parenting course is offered year-round starting June 6, 2020. Max. 3 per group (or private 1:1), so spaces are limited! Register today at https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-childrens-bridge-27839283341

FREE storytelling sessions for the little ones: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/agm-storytelling-beyond-borders

Helpful RESOURCE: A Parents Guide to Promoting Early Learning and Development at Home (0 - 5 years) Supporting Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic https://www.skipforeyeducators.co.uk//covid19_familybookle

WHEN: Wednesday, May 13 @7:00-8:15pm. HOW: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-adopt-virtual-informatio Join us by Zoom and learn more about the inter-country adoption process from start to finish! ... Get your questions answered as you learn the process on how to adopt a child from Thailand, South Korea, India and/or the USA, and through our HIV+ Kids Program. This session is free to attend, but pre-registration is required.

Adopteen Ottawa Chapter is holding a virtual hangout session on Tuesday, April 28 @7pm!

All of us have a duty to report. Please contact your local Childrens Aid Society or child welfare authority if you have any concerns. It takes a village to raise a child.