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Events
Watch for celebrations and events in your region. For a list of local events please see AFABC’s web site at http://www.bcadoption.com/
Adoption Conference
Ottawa: North American Council on Adoptable Children Conference is scheduled for July 31 – August 2. For more information on presenters and workshops, see their web site at http://www.nacac.org/conference.html
AFABC has adoption support coordinators across BC. They support families, run support groups, education events, and arrange family events. Below is a listing of the contact person for the different regions around the province.
Contacts on Vancouver Island
Central and Upper Region Adoption Support Coordinator
Cathy Gilbert
Toll-free 1 866 334-3873
cgilbert@bcadoption.com
Community Resource Volunteers
If you are interested in being a Community Resource Volunteer, or Peer Support Volunteer, call Cathy Gilbert.
Lower Mainland / Fraser
Vancouver, Richmond, North Shore, and Coastal Communities Adoption Support Coordinator
Michelle McBratney
604 320-7330, ext 105
Toll-free 1 866 900-7330
mmcbratney@bcadoption.com
Fraser Region, New West, Burnaby,Tri-Cities Adoption Support Coordinator
Jennifer Hillman
604-320-7330, ext 101
Toll-free 1 866 900-7330
jhillman@bcadoption.com
If you are interested in being a Community Resource Volunteer, or Peer Support Volunteer, call the adoption support Coordinator for your area (see above).
North
North Central Adoption Support Coordinator
Cheryl Piddocke
1 866 303-4591
cpiddocke@bcadoption.com
North West and Peace River Region Adoption Support Coordinator
Sherrie Jones
1 866 902-7330
250 786-5370 (Pouce Coupe)
sjones@bcadoption.com
If you are interested in being a Community Resource Volunteer, or Peer Support Volunteer in the North, please the contact the Adoption Support Coordinator for your part of the North.
Interior
Kootenays Adoption Support Coordinator
TBA Contact
1 866 694-1222
Okanagan Adoption Support Coordinator
Dianna Mortensen
1 866 694-1222
250 494-1255
dmortensen@bcadoption.com
Dianna can be reached at Kelowna Community Resources, 255 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna, on Wednesdays 250-809-6016.
Thompson/Cariboo Adoption Support Coordinator
Jackie Haverty
1 866 303-4818
250 376-4311
jhaverty@bcadoption.com
If you are interested in being a Community Resource Volunteer, or Peer Support Volunteer in the Interior, please contact Dianna Mortensen.
Support Services
Afro-Canadian Adoption Network (ACAN)
For families who have adopted children of African heritage. Contact: Karen 604 464-9944, or Terry (Upper Island) 250 338-2605
Akoma Ntoaso Mentoring Group
Welcomes families parenting children of African heritage to “come play.” Last Sunday of month,1 - 4 pm. Burnaby Boys and Girls Club, 518 Howard Street. $3 drop-in fee
Contact: Tanya 604 266-1220
African Heritage Chilliwack Play Group
Second Saturday of month.
Contact: Kandace
604 858-5074
ktwood@dowco.com
Kelowna: Autism Support Group
Contact: Dayna Tarr-Robertson
drobertson@toast.net
Canadian Foundation for the Children of Haiti (CFCH)
Interdenominational Christian organization serving children in Haiti and in Canada.
Contact: Gail 604 576-8308
Families With Children From China
Contact www.fccbc.ca
Family Thais
For families with children from Thailand.
Contact: Glenna 604 850-1002
Guatemalan Rainbow
Contact: Jeanette Savard 604-985-0052 or jsavardnrp@telus.net
Informal Korean Group
Contact: Leslie 604 535-2040
Metis Community Services
Contact: Dana at 1 250 480-0006.
North Peace Adoption Network
Social events and support group.
Contact: Angela 250 787-0631 (Fort St John),
or Dodie 250 782-2617 (Dawson Crk.)
Russian Consultants and Adoption Support.
For families who have adopted from or are interested in adopting from Russia.
Contact: Sharon 604 462-7563
The Vietnam Connection
For children of Vietnamese heritage and their families.
Contact: Susan McKenzie 604 922-8031 susan.mckenzie@telus.net
Adoption Support (Victoria)
Offers parents and children education, information, support groups, and courses.
Contact: 250 721-6798.
Birth Mother Support Group
Contact: 604 736-7613
Parents Together
Support program for parents experiencing parent/teen conflict. Meetings in most BC communities.
Contact: 604 325-0511 or 604 325-0556
Parent Support Services of BC
Province-wide, free confidential, weekly meetings for parents and caregivers. Contact: 1 800 665-6880 www.parentsupport.bc.ca
Project Save: A Support Group for Parents of Adolescents and Adults with FASD
Surrey Group Meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month. Contact: rsteeves@fasdconnections.ca
FAE/S Support Network
Support groups for parents of children with FAE/S Meets second Thursday of month in Surrey
Contact: 604 507-6675
Asante Centre for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Diagnostic, assessment, consultation, and family support services. Maple Ridge.
Contact: 604 467-7101 or visit www.asantecentre.org
Kelowna: FASD Support Group
Third Wednesday of the month. 7:30 - 9:30.
Contact: Pat Richardson at 250 861-3934
Forget Me Not Family Society
Education, peer counselling and support to all those touched by adoption.
Contact: 604 777-2920 or katosan@telus.net.
Parent Finders of Canada
Tel: 604 948-1069
Pacific Post-Partum Support Society
Support for women, and their families, who are experiencing depression/anxiety/adjustment during pr | 
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