About this event

In this webinar, adoptive and kinship parents and other caregivers caring for children who may be at higher risk for mental health challenges will learn about issues they may face and how to get the support they need along this caregiving journey.

Whether you are caring for a baby or older child, adopted locally or internationally, caregivers experience some common issues. Join our speakers, Helen Dawkes-Brown and Tanice Donaldson, as they help you understand the challenges, gain insights on the adoption and permanency journey, and learn about support services and how to access them. Come prepared with your questions and leave with a better understanding of how you can be supported to achieve permanency for the children you care for so that they may reach their full potential.

Our Speakers:

Helen Dawkes-Brown, B.A., B.S.W. RSW, Private Adoption Social Worker

Helen has worked in the field of adoption for almost 30 years, both with the Children’s Aid Society and private sector, as well as international adoptions. She has been a presenter on various adoption topics, an expert witness in court on matters of adoption, and has facilitated adoption support groups. Helen is also the Chairperson for the Private Adoption Practitioners of Eastern Ontario and has served on several Provincial government committees regarding adoption issues.

Nicole Renaud, Regional Parent Liaison, Western Region, Adopt4Life

Nicole is a mother to five amazing children through birth and adoption. She has experience in areas that include public adoption, sibling group adoption, foster to adopt and openness. Her family enjoys and values openness with her children’s siblings and their extended family. She has parenting experience with Tourette Syndrome, learning disabilities, cognitive delays, ADHD, SPD, NAS, PANS/PANDAS, mental health challenges, developmental delays and complex trauma. Nicole has a degree in Psychology and Family and Social Relations. She has advocated for her children within the school system and with health professionals across Canada for services, diagnoses and supports. Nicole is dedicated to supporting the needs of children and families.

Please note that this presentation is available in English only.

Cette présentation sera diffusée en anglais seulement. Pour toute difficulté avec votre inscription ou pour toute question, veuillez nous écrire un courriel à l’adresse info@archive.ontariocaregiver.ca

Pour de l’information sur nos programmes et services en français, visitez www.ontariocaregiver.ca/fr our communiquez avec nous par courriel à info@archive.ontariocaregiver.ca.

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