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CHOICES offers a range of supports to adoptive families and to birth parents. We have a number of events planned and look forward to seeing you at those that interest you.
If there are any other events you would like CHOICES to arrange, please contact us at choices@choicesadoption.ca.
We work in partnership with the Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia (AFABC) and encourage CHOICES families to join the association. We have listed their upcoming events and activities on Vancouver Island for your information as well.
Information Sessions
All sessions are from 2pm to 4pm
Call to register. 1-888-479-9811 or email kathy@choicesadoption.ca for more information or to register.
Locations are:
Victoria - 850 Blanshard Street (CHOICES Office)
Vancouver - 250 Smithe Street (Vancouver English Centre)
Victoria
2010
- February 7
- March 7
- April 11
- May 30
- June 27
- September 12
- October 24
- November 21
- December 5
Vancouver
2010
- January 17
- March 21
- April 25
- May 16
- June 27
- September 19
- October 17
- November 28
- December 5
CHOICES Waiting Parents Group
Please come and meet other adoptive parents.
Victoria - 850 Blanshard Street (CHOICES Office)
Vancouver - 250 Smithe Street (Vancouver English Centre)
Call to register. 1-888-479-9811 or email kathy@choicesadoption.ca for more information or to register.
All Waiting Parent's Groups are from 7:00 to 9:00PM
- January 14
- March 11
- May 13
- September 8
- November 10
* Please note Prince George Waiting Parent’s Groups are held at different times. Please contact Holly at CHOICES office to get connected. 1 888 479 9811. If you live in other areas and are wondering about support groups, resources or information in your area: Please contact Holly at CHOICES office to get connected. 1 888 479 9811.
Adoption Education Program (AEP)
All AEP's are from 9:00AM to 4:00 PM
Victoria - 850 Blanshard Street (CHOICES Office)
Vancouver - 1616 West 7th Avenue (Family Services)
Call to register. 1-888-479-9811 or email kathy@choicesadoption.ca.
- January 16,17,23,24 Victoria
- January 23,24,30,31 Vancouver
- March 13,14,20,21 Vancouver
- April 10,11,17,18 Victoria
- May 15,16,29,30 Vancouver
- June 5,6,12,13 Victoria
- September 18,19,25,26 Vancouver
- October 16,17,23,24 Victoria
- November 20,21,27,28 Vancouver
Triple P Parenting Course in Vancouver
February 6, 2010
Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia (AFABC)
200 - 7342 Winston Street
Burnaby, BC, V5A 2H1
Call Kathy at CHOICES to register. 1 888 479 9811
Transracial Adoption
All sessions are from 10am to 4pm
Victoria - 850 Blanshard Street (CHOICES Office)
Call to register. 1-888-479-9811 or email kathy@choicesadoption.ca for more information or to register.
- February 13
- March 20
* Please note Transracial Adoption courses are offered at various locations. View the AFABC website for the course nearest you: http://www.bcadoption.com/
Call 604-320-7330 to register and ask for Sarah Reid.
Gay Pride Parade
August 1, 2010
Join CHOICES staff and families as we celebrate adoption and community in this year’s Gay Pride Parade!
November is Adoption Awareness Month
Join CHOICES staff and families while we walk in the Santa Clause Parade in Victoria and celebrate adoption for 2010! Be a part of our campaign, Adoption is a Part of Your Community! The campaign runs year round. Contact Holly for more details: 1 888 479 9811 or holly@choicesadoption.ca
Family Fun Days
All Fun Days are from 11am to 1pm
Join us for a family bbq, games and socializing! Remember your suits in Vancouver for the waterpark. Last year many new connections were made while other families were reunited. We hope to see you all there!
Everyone welcome. Call Holly at 1 888 479 9811 or email holly@choicesadoption.ca to register.
- June 26 Victoria (Centennial Park in Brentwood)
- July 3 Vancouver (Rocky Point Park in Port Moody)
- To Be Announced Prince George
