The 7 Core Issues & My Adoption Journey Date & Time: November 3rd, 2022 at 7:30 PM-9:00 PM EST Presenter: Cindy Stewart Description: Cindy Stewart shares how her understanding of the 7 Core issues helped her on her life-long adoption journey as an adoptee and an adoptive parent. Adoption & Permanency Education Month is open to […]
FASD Success Date & Time: November 4th, 2022 at 12:00 PM-12:45 PM EST Presenter: Jeff Noble Description: For parents and caregivers to be successful (and sane) in this lifetime career that they have selflessly devoted themselves to, there are specific elements that will guarantee a winning outcome: Respite, Training, Coaching, and Understanding Grief and Loss. […]
ACO & Birth Parents: Hopes for the Future Date & Time: November 7th, 2022 at 7:30 PM-9:00 PM EST Presenter: Dianne Mathes & Karen Moore Description: Bring your thoughts and suggestions to this collaboration initiative with Dianne Mathes, ACO Executive Director and Karen Moore, ACO Clinical Director as they discuss how the ACO can better […]
Resources for Birth Parents Date & Time: November 9th, 2022 at 12:90 PM-12:45 PM EST Presenter: Karen Lynn & Travis Oke Description: Come join us to learn about and share worthwhile resources and supports for birth parents. Adoption & Permanency Education Month is open to everyone in the adoption and permanency galaxy! This year the […]
History of Adoption in Ontario Date & Time: November 10th, 2022 at 7:30 PM-9:00 PM EST Presenter: Dawn Tracz & Monica Byrne Description: Join members of ACO’s Education Advisory Committee to hear about how talking with others on adoption and permanency journeys has helped and enriched their ongoing journeys of understanding and healing. Adoption & […]
The Changing Trends in Adoption Date & Time: November 14th, 2022 at 12:00 PM-12:45 PM EST Presenter: Elaine Quinn Description: Elaine Quinn from ACO’s AdoptOntario program will talk about the changing trends in adoption and how they may impact people interested in adopting. Adoption & Permanency Education Month is open to everyone in the adoption […]
Adopting in 2022: The Reality, From the Perspective of a Family Date & Time: November 15th, 2022 at 7:30 PM-9:00 PM EST Presenter: TBD Description: Following on the Changing Trends in Adoption “quick bite” from the previous day, ACO staff from the AdoptOntario program and the Central Adoption Information Services program, will be joined by […]
How to Adopt Date & Time: November 16th, 2022 at 12:00 PM-12:45 PM EST Presenter: Centralized Adoption Intake Service Team Description: An overview of the adoption process in Ontario will be provided along with a guide to the next steps and a chance to ask questions. Adoption & Permanency Education Month is open to everyone […]
Openness & Open-heartedness in Adoption Date & Time: November 17th, 2022 at 7:30 PM-9:00 PM EST Presenter: Lori Holden Description: Think open adoption is only for families with birth parent contact? Think again. The Inclusive Family Support Model will enhance your understanding of the key ingredient that most benefits the adoptee. Developed by Lori Holden, […]
Professional Training Day Date & Time: November 1st, 2022 at 9:30 AM-4:00 PM EST Presenter: Four panelists Description: We all know that our work in child welfare and adoption and permanency should be guided by the "best interests" of the child. Let's talk about how to work to ensure that the voices of these children […]