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Adoption in Canada

You will find valuable information and support for families considering adoption. Our goal is to provide guidance, resources, and connections to help you navigate this important journey. Whether you're just beginning the adoption process or looking for specific resources, we are here to assist you find what you need.

The Process

Learn about the process of adoption today and how we can help you through it. 
Initial Intake Meeting

When first applying to a public adoption agency, applicants are usually required to attend an intake meeting.

Formal Application

If applicants are still interested in proceeding after this meeting, they are asked to complete a formal application.

Final Decision

The entire process may take a short period of time or several months, depending on a variety of factors.

The Homestudy

When first applying to a public adoption agency, applicants are usually required to attend an intake meeting.

Pre-Service Training

Applicants will need to attend mandatory pre-service training, which varies across Canada, before completing their Homestudy process.

Children's Needs First

When considering adoption, remember that the purpose of adoption is to find families for children, not children for families.

Adoption Support Group

The process can be emotionally draining and filled with highs and lows; applicants are advised to join an adoption support group.

Adoption Options

Learn about the process of adoption today and how we can help you through it. 
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Public Adoption

Public adoption is the legal adoption of a child or youth in the permanent care of a Children’s Aid Society. It often involves older children or siblings, and the process is free and includes training and legal finalization.

International Adoption

International adoption is the legal process of adopting a child from another country to live permanently in Canada. Both Canadian and international rules are followed to protect the child’s best interests.

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Private Domestic Adoption

Private domestic adoption is the adoption of a child within Canada through a licensed agency or practitioner. Most are open adoptions, and the process varies depending on provincial laws and requirements.

Kinship Adoption

Kinship adoption offers a profound path to permanent family connections by formally recognizing relatives or close connections as a child's adoptive parents.

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