History
Missing Pieces Thru Adoption Society began with two birthmothers (Donna Doogan and Marge Beddington) talking over tea at a kitchen table. This Society was incorporated as a not-for-profit Society in January 1992. The name was changed to Forget Me Not Family Society (“FMNFS”) in June 1992 and became a federally-registered charity in November, 1992.
FMNFS was instrumental in changing the legislation to open adoption records in British Columbia, Canada. In October, 1991, the BC Adoption Act was amended to provide for an Active Adoption Reunion Service. Support groups have been ongoing since those early days.
Our logo was created by Harry Walters, the son of a member of FMNFS
Adoption Circles newsletter was started by Millie Strom in 1991 and Adoption Circles Magazine was registered as a business in British Columbia on July 6, 1993. This newsletter was discontinued in 2017.
FMNFS has offered workshops on adoption, search and reunion issues since 2006. Check Recent Posts for information on an upcoming workshop.
Our Purpose
The purpose of the Society is:
- to establish and operate a Post Adoption Resource Centre, providing education, consultation, counselling and support to those touched by adoption – adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents and concerned professionals.
- to provide community education programs, panel presentations and workshops on post adoption issues for any members of the community who wish to learn more about adoption and reunion issues.
- to encourage and develop a recognition of the benefits of family preservation and openness in adoption practice.