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
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
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.
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.
Join us LIVE on November 20th at 12:15pm EST on our public Facebook page with Dr. Maude Champagne, AFCCA Clinical Lead for a discussion on lessening the impacts of judgement for families experiencing AFCCA.
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.
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!
Join with other Interwoven Connections community families to enjoy a time of connection over a meal in Ottawa!
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.
Are you exploring adoption, kinship, customary care or currently Adopt Ready? Join us monthly to ask questions, share your wins and struggles and connect!
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.
This Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month, join us for an impactful panel discussion in collaboration with Fairness for Children Raised by Relatives, where experts and lived-experience voices will delve into the crucial issues facing kinship caregivers and permanency. With participants from British Columbia and Ontario, we'll explore differences in policies, supports, and challenges, highlighting the unique experiences of kinship families across province
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.
Join us each month as we discuss all things openness! This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.
Join us for an in-depth discussion featuring Tanya Eichler, AFCCA Clinical Lead, and Heather Hodgins-Chan, Occupational Therapist, as they delve into the critical role of Occupational Therapy in supporting healthy development and addressing the impacts of Early Childhood Trauma
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join us for our next Snack & Chat session on December 18th at 12:15 PM, where we'll dive into all things restorative time and navigating the holiday season. Take a break and connect with others as we explore ways to recharge during this busy time of year!
Are you exploring adoption, kinship, customary care or currently Adopt Ready? Join us monthly to ask questions, share your wins and struggles and connect!
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.
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!
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!
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.
Join us each month as we discuss all things openness! This is a support group for families registered with Interwoven Connections.
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.
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.