Support groups via Zoom
Fraser Valley Support Group via Zoom: Wed. Sept 28, 2022; Wed Nov. 2 etc. (back to 1st Wed of each month.) See Outreach Groups/Support Groups page for contacts.
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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver (RCAV) Adoption Loss and Support Web Page
September 19, 2021 I am delighted to inform you that the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver, BC Canada, has added a section to their website providing information for those who have lost loved ones to adoption. The section ‘ADOPTION: Loss … Continue reading →
BC Catholic Newspaper Articles on Forced Adoptions
contributed by Bernadette Dumas-Rymer October 2020 Contents – search for these articles on https://bccatholic.ca/voices/ PART 1: Website September 23, 2020: Newspaper Hard copy publication September 28, 2020 1. Separated at birth: ‘If I kept my child I could never return … Continue reading →
She Turned Her Head Away: An Adoption Memoir – Recommended reading
She Turned Her Head Away is a memoir that speaks powerfully of the emotions commonly felt by adopted children and adult adoptees, of questions of identity, and experiences of family and belonging. It is especially relevant today, as commercial genetic … Continue reading →
COVID-19: In-person support groups – ON HOLD – check Outreach Events / Support Groups tab for updates
Support group meetings are postponed due to restrictions on gatherings. Hugs will have to be virtual for the time being. Please contact the group leader for updates and interim support. For online and phone support options see details in the … Continue reading →
Mum’s the Word documentary launches March 10:
https://www.mumsthewordthefilm.com/
Continue reading →New West Support Group – 1st TUESDAYS in 2020
Heads up New Westminster Support Group attendees. I have just received the schedule for 2020 and, guess what? We are back to Tuesday nights. sigh Sorry for all the changes but we are at the whim of having a place … Continue reading →
FMNFS location on web searches
We noticed that some links that show up when searching for the Forget Me Not Family Society online, such as Yelp, Yellow Pages, Informera etc. give very old contact information and we are trying to rectify that. Support group meetings … Continue reading →
East Fraser Valley Group Location & time: Crossroads Restaurant from 6:30-8:30 pm
East Fraser Valley Group Location: Crossroads Restaurant 1822 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC. from 6:30-8:30 pm. See details in Outreach Events/support groups
Continue reading →Quebec legislation changes June 2018!
Details of changes in Quebec legislation on adoption: http://sante.gouv.qc.ca/en/programmes-et-mesures-daide/rechercher-de-l-information-sur-ses-antecedents-sociobiologiques-sur-ses-parents-biologiques-ou-sur-son-enfant-biologique-adopte/
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