Principles
Underlying ACC Policy Determination
The
principles presented below have been presented as a working document
for determining policy development in adoption. They are written in
a general form in order that they may be applied to different aspects
of policy development. The Board of the Adoption Council of Canada
encourages you to comment on these principles and to offer your suggestions.
Our e-mail address is info@adoption.ca.
- Adoption
is a life-long process for all whose lives are intertwined with
adoption.
- Respect
must always be shown for the personal struggles and challenges of
all in adoption
- Recognizing
the differential distribution of power in adoptive relationships,
we are committed to the establishment of equitable relationships
- Openness,
as a foundation principle, should be reflected in all adoption practices.
- ACC
representation must be national in scope and reflective of the adoption
constellation
- There
is a multiplicity of views on the experience in adoption that must
be respected.
- Standards
of best practice should be national.
- There
should be equal treatment under the law for those in and outside
of adoption.
- Securing
and supporting a nurturing and permanent home must be a goal for
all children.
- Children
must be given the opportunity to participate in the process of adoption
to the full extent of their capacity.
- Coercion
must play no part in the facilitation of an adoption.
- Accurate
and full disclosure of information is an entitlement for birth parents,
adoptees and adoptive parents.
- Professionals
who work with people of all ages in adoption must be informed and
use best practices in adoption.
- Federal
and provincial governments have a responsibility in all aspects
of adoption.
- Adoption
policy must be based on the best information and data that are available.
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