Adoption & Permanency Matters Webinars

What is it?

Adoption and Permanency Matters’ Online Education Series is an exciting, new way of learning more about adoption and permanency journeys and how best to support children, youth, adults and families on them. We offer live webinars, on-demand, audio conversations, panels & discussions.

What is the cost?

To meet the needs of our community during COVID-19, the ACO is making our webinars available at NO cost.

How do I watch?

Click on the presentation you are interested in below.

 

On-Demand Webinars & Conversations*

*These webinars and conversations are copyrighted to the ACO and are for personal use only. They are not to be copied, downloaded, disseminated or used in any other capacity without the written permission of the ACO.

Recently Added Webinars

Grief, Trauma & Loss Part 1

Grief, Trauma & Loss Part 1

Grief, Trauma & Loss Part 2

Grief, Trauma & Loss Part 2

The Changing Trends in Adoption

The Changing Trends in Adoption

Openness & Open-heartedness in Adoption

Openness & Open-heartedness in Adoption

ACO & Birth Parents: Hopes for the Future

ACO & Birth Parents: Hopes for the Future

Resources for Adult Adoptees

Resources for Adult Adoptees

Resources for Birth Parents

Resources for Birth Parents

Life Books

Life Books

Pathways & The 7 Core Issues

Pathways & The 7 Core Issues

Popular On-Demand Webinars

Introduction to FASD

Introduction to FASD

The Power and Use of Rituals and Ceremonies

The Power and Use of Rituals and Ceremonies

7 Core Issues

7 Core Issues

Top 10 Things to Know About Permanency

Top 10 Things to Know About Permanency

Blanket of Permanency

Blanket of Permanency

Preparing to Search

Preparing to Search

Search Tips

Search Tips

The ACEs Study

The ACEs Study

Finding a Therapist

Finding a Therapist

The Importance of Youth Networks

The Importance of Youth Networks

Other Topics

2SLGBTQ+ Affirming Parenting and Permanency

2SLGBTQ+ Affirming Parenting and Permanency

Transitional Planning

Transitional Planning

The Importance of Permanency for our Children & Youth

The Importance of Permanency for our Children & Youth

Parenting Children Who Have Experienced Trauma

Parenting Children Who Have Experienced Trauma

ACEs, the Brain & Developmental Trauma

ACEs, the Brain & Developmental Trauma

Search & Reunion Webinar

Search & Reunion Webinar

Older Child Adoption: Journey into the Unknown

Older Child Adoption: Journey into the Unknown

The Importance of Siblings

The Importance of Siblings

Making Openness Work for Kids and Families

Making Openness Work for Kids and Families

Panel Discussion: Parenting Teens on Adoption & Permanency Journeys

Panel Discussion: Parenting Teens on Adoption & Permanency Journeys

Adoption & Your Extended Family

Adoption & Your Extended Family

Internet & Social Media Considerations for Adoptive Families

Internet & Social Media Considerations for Adoptive Families

ACO Program Webinars

Permanency and Adoption Competency Training (PACT) Program Webinar

Permanency and Adoption Competency Training (PACT) Program Webinar

Understanding the Lens of Adoption for Professionals

Understanding the Lens of Adoption for Professionals

School Focused Webinars

Navigating School

Navigating School

Supporting Children’s Transition Back to School

Supporting Children’s Transition Back to School

Resources for Back to Reality webinar. 

What do previous participants have to say about these sessions?

“I enjoyed it quite a lot, I found a lot of my experiences and feelings as a young adult adoptee were validated!”

“The presenter was knowledgeable, shared excellent relevant examples, and I found the slides clear and easy to follow.”

“The webinars you are making available are fantastic! Thank you for providing these training opportunities.”