Opening Keynote: Reflections on Adoption & Permanency Date & Time: November 1st, 2022 at 12:00 PM-12:30 PM EST Presenter: Dianne Mathes, ACO Executive Director Description: We will welcome everyone to Education & Adoption Awareness Month 2022 and talk about our theme this year – Reflections on Adoption & Permanency. Adoption & Permanency Education Month is […]
Talking Together Date & Time: November 1st, 2022 at 7:30 PM-9:00 PM EST Presenter: Four panelists 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 & Permanency Education Month is open to […]
Resources for Adult Adoptees Date & Time: November 2nd, 2022 at 12:30 PM-12:45 PM EST Presenter: Dawn Tracz & Judith Craig Description: Join Dawn and Judith to learn about and share worthwhile resources and supports for adult adoptees. Adoption & Permanency Education Month is open to everyone in the adoption and permanency galaxy! This year […]
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 […]
Pathways & the 7 Core Issues Workbook Date & Time: November 21st, 2022 at 12:00 PM-12:45 PM EST Presenter: Sylvia Gibbons & Allison Davis Maxon Description: Join Sylvia Gibbons, ACO’s Parent Liaison in conversation with Allison Davis Maxon the co-author of the Seven Core Issues of Adoption & Permanency book and the author of the […]
*Images are stock photos and not of actual youth being profiled AdoptOntario is pleased to invite you to a Youth Profile Night on Tuesday, November 22nd. This is an opportunity for you to get to know two lovely twin girls who are waiting for an adoptive family. Register now! The event will begin with a […]
Parenting in Adoption & Permanency Date & Time: November 22nd, 2022 at 7:30 PM-9:00 PM EST Presenter: Jean Skelton & Laura Banks, Evelyn & Never Too Late team members Description: Join adoptive parents/Humans, foster parents and kinship parents as they talk about the specialized kind of relational parenting that children and youth who have experienced […]
Youth Answer Your Questions Date & Time: November 23rd, 2022 at 12:00 PM-12:45 PM EST Presenter: Sylvia Gibbons & Aviva Zukerman Schure Description: Ask your questions during registration that you’d like ACO/NTL youth to answer about adoption and permanency. Adoption & Permanency Education Month is open to everyone in the adoption and permanency galaxy! This […]
Therapeutic Life Books Date & Time: November 28th, 2022 at 12:00 PM-12:45 PM EST Presenter: Judy Archer Description: Join Judy Archer as she explains how therapeutic life books are of importance for children and youth and shares her template for professionals to help create life books with children, youth and their families. Adoption & Permanency […]
The Many Voices of Adoption Date & Time: November 29th, 2022 at 7:30 PM-9:00 PM EST Presenter: ACO Education Advisory Committee Description: Join members of the ACO Education Advisory Committee as they talk about the various voices in adoption and permanency. The group will talk about why it’s important to listen to all voices and […]
Closing Keynote: Self Care & Time for Reflection Date & Time: November 30th, 2022 at 12:00 PM-12:30 PM EST Presenter: Dianne Mathes Description: Dianne Mathes, the ACO’s Executive Director, will close the month and talk about the importance of reflection and listening, and talking together about adoption and permanency journeys. She will also preview some […]