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PLUS FORTS ENSEMBLE (Fr)
Groupe de soutien par les pairs
Rejoignez Patricia Estabrooks 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 Kim Driscoll and 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: Kim Driscoll
Recommended for:
Adoptive, kinship, and foster parents and those who have applied to adopt.
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.
SESSION DETAILS
Date : May 3, 2025
Location: Metepenagiag Heritage Park
Deadline to register: April 15, 2025
HEALING HEARTS (En)
A Creative Therapy Retreat for
Adopted Teens | Teens in Kinship Care | Teens in Foster Care
Give your teen a unique opportunity for creative expression and connection!
"HEALING HEARTS" provides a safe and supportive space to explore feelings through art. With experienced therapists guiding the way, your teen can connect with peers and explore their feelings creatively.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to teens aged 12-18 who have been adopted, are in kinship care or foster care.
COST
This program is completely FREE!
Financial support for transportation and accommodation is available for families and caregivers.
DÉTAILS DE LA SESSION
Date : Le 4 mai 2025
Lieu : Parc historique Metepenagiag
Date limite d’inscription : Le 15 avril 2025
COEURS CRÉATIFS (Fr)
Retraite de thérapie créative pour adolescents
Donnez à votre adolescent une occasion unique d’expression créative et de connexion!
« CŒURS CRÉATIFS » offre un espace sécuritaire et propice à l’exploration des sentiments par le biais de l’art. Grâce à des thérapeutes expérimentés, votre adolescent peut établir des liens avec des pairs et explorer leurs sentiments de façon créative.
ADMISSIBILITÉ
Ouvert aux adolescents de 12 à 18 ans qui ont été adoptés, sont placés avec un proche parent (kinship) ou en famille d’accueil.
COÛT
Ce programme est complètement GRATUIT!
Un soutien financier est offert aux familles pour les frais de transport et d’hébergement
LATE NIGHT TALKS with Kim (En)
Peer Support Group
Join Kim Driscoll and 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: Kim Driscoll
Recommended for:
Adoptive, kinship, and foster parents and those who have applied to adopt.
NEUTOWILD THINGS: SUPPORTING NEURODIVERGENT KIDS (En)
Webinar
UNLOCK A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN AND GAIN PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS
Join Autistic and ADHDer speech pathologist Em Hammond (@NeuroWild) for this insightful webinar. Learn foundational principles, explore the concept of fluctuating capacity, and discover effective approaches for supporting executive functioning and social communication. Develop a neuro-affirming lens to better connect with and empower the neurodivergent kids in your life.
With: Em Hammond (she/her), Autistic and ADHDer speech pathologist and mum to three neurodivergent children. As the artist and illustrator behind the popular @NeuroWild on Instagram and Facebook, she creates educational content to illuminate neurodiversity and Autism.
Recommended for:
adoptive parents, those waiting to adopt, foster parents, kinship parents, and professionals working with children and youth.
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
LATE NIGHT TALKS with Kim (En)
Peer Support Group
Join Kim Driscoll and 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: Kim Driscoll
Recommended for:
Adoptive, kinship, and foster parents and those who have applied to adopt.