Support Groups

The FMNFS holds three support groups a month, for adoptees birth/natural mothers, adoptive parents and those in a supportive role.
Cloverdale
Cloverdale meets the first Thursday of each month September thru June.
Cloverdale Public Library 2nd floor
5642 - 176 A Street Cloverdale, B.C.
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Contact Marnie Tetz at marnietetz@shaw.ca or 604-535-4434
New Westminster
New Westminster meets the second Tuesday of each month year round.
New Westminster Public Library 2nd floor
716 - 6th Ave New Westminster, B.C.
7 - 9 pm
Contact Nancy Kato at katosan@telus.net or 604-777-2920
Kamloops
Interior Support Group meets in Kamloops. For information on location and times please contact Bernadette Rymer bjrymer@telus.net or 1-250-453-2360.
Other Support Groups in the Community
Abbotsford Hope Services hosts a support group for new birth mothers. The group meets bi-weekly in either Abbotsford or Langley. Please contact Hope for information by telephone: 1-800-916-4673 or hopesupport@shaw.ca
Nanaimo Family Life Association has a support group for adoptees. For details, contact Stephen Cochran at: 250-754-3331
Vancouver:
The Adoptee's Association holds a discussion group for adopted adults the third Tuesday of each month starting at 7 pm at the Rhizome Cafe, 317 East Broadway (near Main Street). Please email Catherine for more information at katiesue@shaw.ca or visit www.adopteesassociation.ca for more information.
Please note the "Other Support Groups in the Community" do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the FMNFS, but are listed above for your information only.
