Domestic Open Adoption Seminars
The cost for the seminar is $1450.
This two full-day course is currently offered via video conferencing unless otherwise posted.
- February 6/7, 2026
- April 24/25, 2026
- July 10/11, 2026
- September 11/12, 2026
- November 19/20, 2026
At this course you learn about birthparents and their needs, learn about the legal aspects and the court process, explore your feelings regarding infertility, hear first hand from birthparents and adoptive parents who have open adoptions facilitated through our agency. And you will have many more questions answered regarding open adoption, contact with the birthparents, and talking to your child about his/her adoption.
Government regulations state that pre-adoption counseling covering a number of specified topic areas must be provided before approval. We feel that this is best done in a group setting. This gives you an opportunity to learn how open adoption really works before you take the next steps in the process. It is our policy that ALL applicants attend the seminar.
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International Adoption Education Seminars
The cost for the seminar is $450.
This one day course is currently offered via video conferencing until further notice.
The seminar runs on Saturdays from approximately 9:30 – 3:30
Please note registration gets cut off one week prior to the seminar date.
- January 24, 2026
- March 14, 2026
- May 23, 2026
- July 18, 2026
- September 26, 2026
- November 14, 2026
This one-day educational seminar is a mandatory part of the international adoption process in Alberta, designed to prepare prospective adoptive parents for the unique challenges and responsibilities of adopting a child from another country. This requirement applies to all international adoptions, including relative adoptions. The seminar offers practical, emotional, and cultural guidance to ensure families are well-equipped for the journey ahead.
The purpose of the seminar is to provide adoptive parents with a foundational understanding of the international adoption process, including important procedures related to provincial requirements and Canadian immigration. Participants will gain insight into the emotional and developmental needs of adopted children, particularly those who may have experienced early adversity, trauma, or time in institutional care. The seminar also addresses the importance of cultural awareness and how to support a child’s identity in a transracial or transcultural family. Topics such as attachment, ethical adoption practices, and the long-term support needs of adopted children are also covered. By the end of the session, families will have a clearer understanding of what to expect and how to prepare, both practically and emotionally, for international adoption.