Sunrise Family Services Society

Sunrise Family Services Society Sunrise Sunrise Family Services Society is a BC government licensed adoption agency.

At Sunrise in North Vancouver we have built a team of experienced and caring adoption professionals. Meet the team:

Our Executive Director
- Is a lawyer with many years of experience in the adoption field. Provides overall direction to Agency, Government and Intercountry liaison

Our Managing Directors

- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the agency
- One has worked in the adoption field for

many years and is a recognized adoption mediator
- The other is a lawyer with a background in Family Law

Our Country Coordinators

- Oversee intercountry adoptions
- Each has extensive knowledge of the countries they coordinate and experience working with the countries’ adoption officials

Our Domestic Adoption Coordinator

- Has worked in the counselling field for many years
- Works with birth parents and adopting families throughout British Columbia
- Provides post-adoption support

Our Birthparent Counsellors

- Are highly skilled
- Are knowledgeable about resources and support services available in British Columbia
- Are experienced in facilitating communication between all parties to adoption
- Will meet with birth parents wherever they are

Sunrise Support Staff

- Are a diverse group of dedicated people who work to assist you every step of the way.
- We have staff who speak Cantonese, Mandarin and Tagalog. Sunrise Social Workers

- We have a team of Registered Social Workers throughout British Columbia who conduct homestudies for Sunrise. All bring the wisdom of years of experience in the social services field to their adoption work.

Belonging Network are hosting an upcoming Attachment, Grief, and Loss online workshop series, designed for waiting adopt...
05/11/2026

Belonging Network are hosting an upcoming Attachment, Grief, and Loss online workshop series, designed for waiting adoptive and permanency parents and caregivers.
The workshop explores how early relationships, grief, loss, and trauma shape children’s development—and how responsive caregiving can support healing and secure attachment.
📅 May 20 & 27 | 7–8:30 PM
➕ Optional support group: June 3 | 7–9 PM
💻 Online | 💲$25
🔗 Learn more and register at belongingnetwork.com/events

Come and join us for our Annual Picnic on Saturday May 9th at 11am at Confederation Park, Burnaby. All birth parents are...
05/07/2026

Come and join us for our Annual Picnic on Saturday May 9th at 11am at Confederation Park, Burnaby.

All birth parents are invited to join us. All children are invited. All adoptive families are invited whether you have adopted or are waiting to adopt.

Meet other families, enjoy a balloon artist and play games.

Spring registration is now open for Parenting Children with Developmental Trauma, offered by A Child's Song Support Serv...
02/12/2026

Spring registration is now open for Parenting Children with Developmental Trauma, offered by A Child's Song Support Services If you’re looking for practical tools and a deeper understanding of your child’s needs, this course is worth exploring.
More details can be found here -

You’ve tried the rewards charts, using a calm voice, the firm consequences... and nothing seems to work. This program goes beyond behavior management to help you rebuild what your child missed developmentally—from the bottom up.

 Network  is hosting a family ice skating event on January 17. Join for family ice skating at Bill Copeland Sports Centr...
01/12/2026

Network is hosting a family ice skating event on January 17. Join for family ice skating at Bill Copeland Sports Centre in Burnaby for a fun afternoon on the ice. This in-person meetup is perfect for families of all ages, offering a welcoming space to connect, build community, and enjoy quality time together. To find our more and register visit -

Looking to meet other adoptive and permanency families this winter? Join us for family ice skating at Bill Copeland Sports Centre in Burnaby for a fun afternoon on the ice. This in-person meetup is perfect for families of all ages, offering a welcoming space to connect, build community, and enjoy q...

Belonging Network is hosting a family ice skating event on January 17. Join for family ice skating at Bill Copeland Spor...
01/07/2026

Belonging Network is hosting a family ice skating event on January 17. Join for family ice skating at Bill Copeland Sports Centre in Burnaby for a fun afternoon on the ice. This in-person meetup is perfect for families of all ages, offering a welcoming space to connect, build community, and enjoy quality time together. To find our more and register visit -

Looking to meet other adoptive and permanency families this winter? Join us for family ice skating at Bill Copeland Sports Centre in Burnaby for a fun afternoon on the ice. This in-person meetup is perfect for families of all ages, offering a welcoming space to connect, build community, and enjoy q...

Belonging Network is hosting an online parent meetup on January 13.  It offers an opportunity to connect, share experien...
01/07/2026

Belonging Network is hosting an online parent meetup on January 13. It offers an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and discuss topics of interest in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. To find out more and register visit -

Would you like to connect with other parents who understand your journey? This virtual meetup provides a welcoming space for adoptive and permanency parents and caregivers to share experiences, support one another, and build a strong community—all from the comfort of your home! The event is open t...

07/11/2025
07/11/2025

Grab a picnic blanket, meet some farm animals, and spend the day connecting with other adoptive and permanency families! 🐐

Our Face to Face Connections family farm day event is a fun and relaxed way to enjoy the outdoors, say hi to some animals, and meet up with other families in your community.

📆 Saturday, July 12 from 1 to 3 p.m.
📍 Beacon Hill Children’s Farm, Victoria
🎟️ Entry by donation

All families who register and attend will be entered into a draw to win a $50 Amazon gift card! ✨

We’d love to see you there! Register today: https://loom.ly/r8YbZbA

Address

171 West Esplanade # 102
North Vancouver, BC
V7M3J9

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