Thank you for your interest in adoption. Take some time to read this and learn more about becoming an adoptive family. We also welcome you to Contact Us directly to discuss your desire to provide a permanent home for a child.
What is Adoption?
Adoption is a legal and emotional process through which a child becomes a permanent member of a family other than their birth family. Our goal is to provide the child with permanence and security. Adoption is the legal recognition that the child and parent(s) are afforded the same rights and privileges as any other family. Once the adoption is finalized, adoptive parent(s) maintain full responsibility for their children.
The Children in Care
Sometimes children come into our care because of serious concerns about their safety and well being. We make every effort to match that child to a family and a home. Where possible, the child is placed with a member of their immediate or extended family or a member of the community, (Kinship Care). If that is not possible, Foster Care may be the best alternative. However, Foster Care is intended to be temporary. The ideal is to reunite a child with their family. Where this is not possible, the plan may include finding the child a stable, loving and permanent home through Adoption.
The children in our care come from a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds and range in age from infancy to 18 years. Children of all ages and stages of development can be adopted. Some are siblings waiting for a family who can adopt them together. As a result, we use the same application, training and home assessment process for families applying to adopt or to foster.
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Your Experience
Parenting is a life long process that requires commitment, patience and skill. Experience caring for children is a definite advantage, but you can apply to adopt even if you have no specific background in childcare. A basic understanding of children's needs, a willingness to learn, love of young people, optimism, patience, and consistency are essential qualities of successful adoptive families.
Families, couples or individuals who have proven problem-solving abilities and can provide patient, skilled parenting and a stable secure environment for children are always in demand. Being able to accept differences is vital in reinforcing a child's self-esteem and feeling of belonging within the adoptive family. Flexibility and a sense of humour are also necessary qualities. In addition, you and your household must meet certain criteria.
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