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Children, Youth & Families - Adoption - Lower Columbia (Trail Area)

Adoption 2 Car Seat Safety 1 Child Care / Resources 5 Child Development / Special Needs 16 Children / Youth Support 9 Early Years (0-5 yrs) Programs 9 Family & Individual Resources Centres 2 Family Support 7 Foster Parents / Foster Children 4 Health Centres / Family Services 1 Literacy 1 Pregnancy /Newborns 9 Separation / Divorce 5

Adopt BC Kids

Information about the adoption process for families wanting to adopt a child or teen who has been in the BC Foster care system.more info

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Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Kootenay Area Office
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Belonging Network (formerly Adoptive Families Association of BC)

Supports the adoption community at all ages and stages through education, counselling, family events, and advocacy. more info

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Adoptive Families Association of BC
Adopt BC Kids Info Line: 1-877-236-7807
778-897-1315: Family Support Team
Office: (604) 320-7330
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