EVERYONE DESERVES A FAMILY
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.
PRIDE Training
In most provinces and territories, prospective adoptive applicants will need to attend a mandatory PRIDE educational training before completing their Homestudy process.
The Homestudy
There may be a waiting period before a social worker is able to do an applicant's homestudy.
Join An Adoption Support Group
Final Decision
The entire process may take a short period of time or several months, depending on a variety of factors, including worker caseload.
Children's Needs Considered First
When considering adoption, remember that the purpose of adoption is to find families for children, not children for families.
Join An Adoption Support Group
Because the process can be emotionally draining and filled with highs and lows, applicants are advised to join an adoption support group.