Our priority is to find the best families for our children. Our priority is not to find children for every person who would like to adopt.
We are looking for families that are capable of, or who are willing to learn how to care for and parent these children and youth from a place of trauma.
We must prioritize families interested in adoption based upon their capacity and their willingness to parent the children and youth we are currently planning for.
THE SOCIETY IS LOOKING FOR FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN:
- Over 3 years of age
- Who have experienced loss and grief
- Who may have had multiple placements while in care
- Who may have one or more medical conditions or attachment, behavioral and trauma challenges
- Who may be experiencing learning difficulties at school
- Who may be having difficulties maintaining relationships
- Who will have connections with members of their biological family, that are meaningful and beneficial to them that must be maintained
Adoptive Families Must:
- Have a thorough understanding of the core issues of adoption (grief, loss, identity, etc.)
- Be capable of effectively dealing with challenges
- Be willing to create permanent attachments, connections
- Be able to manage changes and transitions
- Be open to openness with biological family members and other significant people
- Be willing to work with community services
- Have the ability to advocate
- Be open to lifelong learning and open to supports
- Be flexible and adaptable
- Have a network of support
- Have the ability to provide an accepting, nurturing and stable environment for children
- Understand attachment needs
- Understand the effects of trauma on the developing brain
They Also Must:
- Reside in the region of the Children’s Aid Society they are applying to
- Be at least 21 years of age (unless special circumstances)
- Be of good general health
- Be financially self-sufficient
- Have stable family relationships (being with or without a partner for at least 2 years)
- Have the consent and support of all immediate family members
- Demonstrate healthy individual and family histories
- Have sound mental health including the absence of significant mental illness
- Have an absence of substance abuse
- Have no criminal charges pending and an absence of significant criminal background
- Have no verified or suspected incident(s) of child abuse
Who Can be Approved to Adopt:
- Families who meet our eligibility requirements
- Families who have successfully completed PRIDE training
- Families who have an approved adoption SAFE home study
