Strengthening ties, together.

Interwoven Connections represents the tapestry of families and relationships formed through adoption, kinship and customary care. We create spaces and experiences where parents and caregivers feel seen and heard. Where they have access to trauma sensitive services and supports at every stage of their journey.

We are here to support you,

wherever you are in your journey.

WHO WE HELP

Beginning the Journey

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Prospective Parents
& Caregivers

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Parents & Caregivers

Professionals

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Explore our Peer to Peer Network.

Our Peer to Peer network allows kin, customary care, and adoptive parents direct support with a Peer Connector for resources, advocacy and connection with one another .

Upcoming Events

Events
[Support Group] Ages & Stages (0-5 years)
Dec 19
[Support Group] Ages & Stages (0-5 years)

Are you parenting a child with a chronological or developmental age between 0-5 years old? Join together with other parents and caregivers to share your experiences, and offer (as well as receive) support, encouragement and comfort from others on a similar adventure!

Holiday closure
Dec 25
Holiday closure

Our responses might be a little slower as our team takes rest with their families over the following days:

December 25th, 26th and January 1st

Holiday closure
Jan 1
Holiday closure

Our responses might be a little slower as our team takes rest with their families over the following days:

December 25th, 26th and January 1st

[Support Group] Ages & Stages (10-13 years)
Jan 2
[Support Group] Ages & Stages (10-13 years)

Are you parenting a child with a chronological or developmental age between 10-13 years old? Join together with other parents and caregivers to share your experiences, and offer (as well as receive) support, encouragement and comfort from others on a similar adventure!

[Support Group] AFCCA: For those identifying as fathers experiencing AFCCA with Al Coates
Jan 6
[Support Group] AFCCA: For those identifying as fathers experiencing AFCCA with Al Coates

Are you a someone who self-identifies as a father who is experiencing AFCCA (Aggression Toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence)?

Join us for an unique eight-session opportunity with Al Coates, U.K Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR). In this group, learn valuable tools and strategies to navigate AFCCA situations that include topics such as NVR informed parenting, social norms around fatherhood, supporting your partner in two-parent homes, and where to find peer support.

[Support Group] Openness
Jan 7
[Support Group] Openness

Join us each month as we discuss all things openness! This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.

[Support Group] Older Parents and Caregivers of Adults with FASD
Jan 8
[Support Group] Older Parents and Caregivers of Adults with FASD

Are you aged 50+ and the parent/caregiver, kin, or customary caregiver to an adult aged 18+ who has or may have FASD? This monthly support and education group will address many of the unique issues often experienced by this age group.

[Support Group] Kinship
Jan 9
[Support Group] Kinship

Our monthly support group for kinship families provides a safe space for kinship parents and caregivers to connect with others raising children in their extended family. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.

[Support Group] Ages & Stages (6-9 years)
Jan 14
[Support Group] Ages & Stages (6-9 years)

Are you parenting a child with a chronological or developmental age between 6-9 years old? Join together with other parents and caregivers to share your experiences, and offer (as well as receive) support, encouragement and comfort from others on a similar adventure!

[Support Group] AFCCA Evening session
Jan 14
[Support Group] AFCCA Evening session

Aggression toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence (AFCCA) often leaves families feeling misunderstood, blamed, and isolated. This monthly, peer- facilitated support group provides a virtual safe space that allows our community of families, in all forms, to learn from one another and share their perspectives.

Snack, Chat & Stay on Track: Pathways to Permanence
Jan 15
Snack, Chat & Stay on Track: Pathways to Permanence

Join us on January 15th at 12:15 PM for our Snack & Chat session, where we'll be discussing the Pathways to Permanence training course for parents and caregivers, in partnership with the Adoption Council of Ontario. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about valuable resources to support your family!

[Support Group] Dad's Zone
Jan 15
[Support Group] Dad's Zone

Join members of the Interwoven Connections Dad’s Zone to share the joys and challenges you are facing in parenthood. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.

[Support Groups] Single Parents
Jan 15
[Support Groups] Single Parents

Our Single Parent Support Group meets monthly to connect and discuss the daily joys and challenges with other single parents and caregivers. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.

[Support Group] Ages & Stages (0-5 years)
Jan 16
[Support Group] Ages & Stages (0-5 years)

Are you parenting a child with a chronological or developmental age between 0-5 years old? Join together with other parents and caregivers to share your experiences, and offer (as well as receive) support, encouragement and comfort from others on a similar adventure!

[Support Group] Windsor/Essex County—Coffee & Connection
Jan 21
[Support Group] Windsor/Essex County—Coffee & Connection

Join us in the Windsor-Essex County on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, between 8:00-9:30pm, for a time of connection and support.

[Support group] Nurturing Attachment
Jan 21
[Support group] Nurturing Attachment

Attachment plays a central role in our social and emotional development, and every child or youth touched by permanency has experienced an attachment disruption. Join us as we acknowledge that loss, explore practical strategies to focus on and strengthen attachment, and discuss the joys and challenges that you may be facing.

[Support Group] Prospective parents and caregivers with Danielle Otchie
Jan 22
[Support Group] Prospective parents and caregivers with Danielle Otchie

Are you exploring adoption, kinship, customary care or currently Adopt Ready? Join us monthly to ask questions, share your wins and struggles and connect! This session features our guest Danielle Otchie, MSW, RSW, and Program Manager of ACO's Centralized Adoption Intake.

[Support Group] AFCCA Daytime session
Jan 28
[Support Group] AFCCA Daytime session

Aggression toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence (AFCCA) often leaves families feeling misunderstood, blamed, and isolated. This monthly, peer- facilitated support group provides a virtual safe space that allows our community of families, in all forms, to learn from one another and share their perspectives.

[Support group] 2SLGBTQI+ Families
Jan 29
[Support group] 2SLGBTQI+ Families

Join us as we create a space for 2SLGBTQI+ families to promote positive outcomes for their children and themselves and create a safe and strong support network. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.

[Support Group] AFCCA: For those identifying as fathers experiencing AFCCA with Al Coates
Feb 3
[Support Group] AFCCA: For those identifying as fathers experiencing AFCCA with Al Coates

Are you a someone who self-identifies as a father who is experiencing AFCCA (Aggression Toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence)?

Join us for an unique eight-session opportunity with Al Coates, U.K Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR). In this group, learn valuable tools and strategies to navigate AFCCA situations that include topics such as NVR informed parenting, social norms around fatherhood, supporting your partner in two-parent homes, and where to find peer support.

[Support Group] Openness
Feb 4
[Support Group] Openness

Join us each month as we discuss all things openness! This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.

[Support Group] Ages & Stages (10-13 years)
Feb 6
[Support Group] Ages & Stages (10-13 years)

Are you parenting a child with a chronological or developmental age between 10-13 years old? Join together with other parents and caregivers to share your experiences, and offer (as well as receive) support, encouragement and comfort from others on a similar adventure!

Family Day Events
Feb 8
Family Day Events

Join us on the weekends in February in your region to celebrate Family Day at in-person events held across Ontario. Check out our list of offerings in your region. Events are apart of the Parent2Parent program and all participants must be registered with us to attend.

[Support Group] Ages & Stages (6-9 years)
Feb 11
[Support Group] Ages & Stages (6-9 years)

Are you parenting a child with a chronological or developmental age between 6-9 years old? Join together with other parents and caregivers to share your experiences, and offer (as well as receive) support, encouragement and comfort from others on a similar adventure!

[Support Group] AFCCA Evening session
Feb 11
[Support Group] AFCCA Evening session

Aggression toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood and Adolescence (AFCCA) often leaves families feeling misunderstood, blamed, and isolated. This monthly, peer- facilitated support group provides a virtual safe space that allows our community of families, in all forms, to learn from one another and share their perspectives.

[Support Group] Older Parents and Caregivers of Adults with FASD
Feb 12
[Support Group] Older Parents and Caregivers of Adults with FASD

Are you aged 50+ and the parent/caregiver, kin, or customary caregiver to an adult aged 18+ who has or may have FASD? This monthly support and education group will address many of the unique issues often experienced by this age group.

[Support Group] Dad's Zone
Feb 12
[Support Group] Dad's Zone

Join members of the Interwoven Connections Dad’s Zone to share the joys and challenges you are facing in parenthood. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.

[Support Group] Kinship
Feb 13
[Support Group] Kinship

Our monthly support group for kinship families provides a safe space for kinship parents and caregivers to connect with others raising children in their extended family. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.

[Support Group] Windsor/Essex County—Coffee & Connection
Feb 18
[Support Group] Windsor/Essex County—Coffee & Connection

Join us in the Windsor-Essex County on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, between 8:00-9:30pm, for a time of connection and support.

[Support Groups] Single Parents
Feb 19
[Support Groups] Single Parents

Our Single Parent Support Group meets monthly to connect and discuss the daily joys and challenges with other single parents and caregivers. This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.

Advocacy, support, and guidance for all.

We aim to find innovative approaches to maintain unity within the family, ensuring that every member has the support and resources essential for their development and sense of belonging.