2025 Permanency Conference - WHERE HEALING TAKES ROOT, Nov 15-16
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VIVRE L'ATTENTE (Fr)
Comment se préparer à accueillir un enfant
Rejoignez d'autres personnes qui envisagent ou attendent d'adopter pour entendre des panels et/ou des présentations de parents adoptifs, de jeunes, de parents d'accueil, d'adoptés, de travailleurs sociaux etc... pour vous aider à préparer et à développer votre compréhension de la complexité de l'adoption.
Avec: Heather Fortuny
Recommandé pour:
Les personnes qui attendent et/ou envisagent d'adopter des enfants du système de protection de l'enfance du N.-B.
RIDING THE WAVE: Parenting tweens to teens (En)
Peer Support Group
A supportive space for parents of tweens and teens navigating the journey into and through the teenage years.
Parenting teenagers has its ups and downs, and sometimes you just have to ride the wave and get through it. In this group, we come together to share experiences, offer support, and ride the highs and lows of raising tweens and teens.
Join us as we navigate this exciting yet challenging phase of parenting, finding strength and solidarity in each other along the way.
With: Jessica Ferguson
Recommended for: Adoptive, kinship, foster, and waiting parents and caregivers of teens and tweens
WHILE YOU'RE WAITING (En)
Preparing Caregivers for permanency
Join others who are considering or waiting to adopt to hear panel discussions and/or presentations from adoptive parents, youth, foster parents, adoptees, social workers, and others to help you prepare and build your understanding of the complexity of adoption.
With: Jessica Ferguson
Recommended for:
People waiting and/or considering adopting children from the NB child welfare system.
PLUS FORTS ENSEMBLE (Fr)
Groupe de soutien par les pairs
Rejoignez Heather Fortuny pendant qu'elle parle aux familles pré et post-adoptives, aux jeunes anciennement pris en charge, aux adoptés, aux proches parents (kinship) et aux familles d'accueil !
Il est essentiel de se connecter avec d'autres parents et fournisseurs de soins et de réaliser que vous n'êtes pas seul dans ce parcours. Non seulement vous élargirez votre réseau de soutien, mais vous aurez le temps de parler de vos préoccupations et de vos défis, d'obtenir des réponses à vos questions et de partager vos succès avec d'autres !
Nous offrons un espace sûr et confidentiel où vous pouvez vous connecter et nouer des relations. Vous serez mieux informé sur les étapes du processus d'adoption et pourrez apprendre de vos pairs !
Avec: Heather Fortuny
Recommandé pour : les parents en attente, adoptifs, proches parents(kinship) et parents d'accueil
LATE NIGHT TALKS with Kim (En)
Peer Support Group
Join in with other pre- and post-adoptive parents to share and support each other in your adoption journey
We provide a safe, confidential space where you can connect and build relationships. You will become more informed about stages in the adoption process, and be able to learn from your peers!
With: Karolyn Martin
Recommended for:
Adoptive, kinship, and foster parents and those who have applied to adopt.
AN INTRODUCTION TO FASD(En)
Webinar
An introduction to FASD provides an overview of how fetal alcohol spectrum disorder occurs, its prevalence in this province, common symptoms associated with an FASD diagnosis, and strategies that can help! This presentation will clear up some common myths about FASD, provide information on how to make a referral to the NB FASD Centre of Excellence, and start a conversation on how you can get involved and spread awareness on FASD.
With : Tanya Walsh, FASD Centre of Excellence
Recommended for:
Waiting, adoptive, foster parents, kinship caregivers, and Child Welfare Professionals
The NB FASD Centre of Excellence is a provincial, bilingual program funded by the NB Department of Health and is operated by the Vitalité Health Network.
CREATIVE ART THERAPY RETREAT
FOR ADOPTED TEENS | TEENS IN KINSHIP CARE | TEENS IN FOSTER CARE
Healing HeArts is a free program for adopted teens and teens in kinship or foster care, organized by the New Brunswick Adoption Foundation. This event offers a safe and welcoming space where young people aged 13 to 18 can explore their feelings through art, with help from caring therapists. Teens will also get to meet others who understand their experiences, make new friends, and learn helpful ways to cope.
While teens are engaged in activities, parents are invited to join us for a day of rest and relaxation at the Red Bank Lodge, just a short walk away. You can connect with other parents and caregivers who understand your unique experience, share conversations, or simply enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings.
SESSION DETAILS
Date : Saturday October 4, 2025 (8:30 am to 4pm)
Location : Metepenagiag Heritage Park, Red Bank (map 📍)
Program details : www.nbadoption.ca/HealingHeArts
Application deadline : Sept 22 2025
NAVIGATING THE DISABILITY TAX CREDIT(En)
Webinar
Join us for this informative webinar with a DTC Navigator from ILNS who will provide guidance on:
Understanding DTC Eligibility:
The Application Process
Maximizing Benefits
Free Support Services offered by Independent Living Nova Scotia to help you navigate the entire DTC application process.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and access expert assistance to ensure your child receives the support they are eligible for.
With: ILNS (Independent Living Nova Scotia)
Recommended for:
Waiting, adoptive, foster parents, kinship caregivers, and Child Welfare Professionals
