Online Adoption Events
Would you like to build your knowledge with tools, tips and strategies to help you in your adoption and parenting journey?
AdoptOntario’s Online Adoption Events are an exciting, new way of connecting families with waiting children and youth.
The Profile Night
Workers present profile(s) of children and youth for families to consider. At these events attendees will:
- see profiles of specific children available for adoption;
- ask questions of workers about profiles;
- view profiles after the event on an online platform;
- express interest in potential matches.
Teenage Titans (Register)
Date: December 4th, 2019
Time: 8:00PM – 10:00PM
No matter the age, everyone needs a family: people who you can rely on, make happy memories with and who will come alongside you to celebrate your accomplishments. Adolescents need just as much support as other children in care, even past the age of 18. They need encouragement to keep up with their studies, further their education, and have a place to call home. Learn more about these wonderful, dynamic teenagers, who are seeking long-term connections with a forever family. These amazing teens need an adoptive family like you to celebrate their many milestones in life and a family to experience many more with.
Date: December 10th, 2019
Time: 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Although each are unique in their own way, these young boys all have one thing in common: their love for sports and cars. Play, whether it is on the soccer field or on an imaginary race track with toy cars, builds a new and exciting way for learning to take place in children. These brilliant boys are in need of a forever family like you, who will nurture their active minds and provide an environment that encourages their growth. ‘Get in Gear’ to hear all about these fun and energetic young men.
Date: January 15th, 2020
Time: 7:00PM – 9:00PM
There are two webinars to introduce you to sibling groups in need of an adoptive family; one in January and the other next month "Forever Bond". Each webinar will highlight different unique sets of siblings. Siblings placed together not only protects children against trauma of further separation and loss, but also enhances their sense of safety, well-being and identity.
Within each sibling group, each child has different needs, and interests that require a family to love, accept their connections to one another and recognize the individual support they will need to grow and flourish. Join us to learn about an amazing group of siblings in need of adoptive families to cherish, support and care for them as they grow and develop.
Kids For Keeps (Register)
Date: January 28th, 2020
Time: 8:00PM – 10:00PM
Spend an evening with us learning about some exceptional youth with some very unique interests and talents from reading, science fiction, trying exotic food, or exploring the great outdoors. Fun like this is meant to be shared! These amazing kids need an adoptive family like you to embark on each new adventure with. They need a forever family who will support their curious minds as they navigate the world around them and experience new discoveries, joys and aspirations. Come and learn more about these extraordinary Kids for Keeps.
Grow, Play, Learn (Register)
Date: February 11th, 2020
Time: 8:00PM – 10:00PM
In early childhood from the ages of 0-6, children are focused on the important tasks of growing, playing, and learning! Everything is an adventure for young children as they explore, discover, and interact with the world around them. Their language is exploding, their senses are delighted, and their social relationships are forming.
Come and learn about some blossoming young children who are navigating the joys and challenges of their little worlds. These kids under the age of six need a family who will be able to provide close nurturing and support as they move through all of the exciting stages of childhood development. Join us with an open heart to hear about the profiles of these quickly developing preschoolers.
Date: February 20th, 2020
Time: 7:00PM – 9:00PM
These two webinars, "Side by Side" and "Forever Bond", will introduce you to sibling groups in need of an adoptive family. Each webinar will highlight different unique sets of siblings. Siblings placed together not only protects children against trauma of further separation and loss, but also enhances their sense of safety, well-being and identity.
Within each sibling group, each child has different needs, and interests that require a family to love, accept their connections to one another and recognize the individual support they will need to grow and flourish. Join us to learn about an amazing group of siblings in need of adoptive families to cherish, support and care for them as they grow and develop.
Sign-up for our Online Education Series "Adoption Matters"
Experts in various topics such as Openness, Transitioning to a forever home, Prenatal Alcohol Exposure, Trauma, etc present information aimed at demystifying stigma and offering insight into what parenting a child with each need is like. By watching these webinars you will:
- learn about the needs of young people with these needs;
- gain perspective;
- participate in the live Q&A with an expert in each topic;
- learn parenting tips and tools;
- open your hearts to children and youth with exceptional needs.
For a small fee, these educational webcasts will be available to you and your family, all from the comfort of your home! Imagine growing your skills and knowledge without even leaving your house! Learn more.
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