How to Adopt
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Our primary goal is to support children to live safely with their families. When this is not possible, living with another family, preferably known to the child, is important so the child can flourish and grow.
Adoption is one of several options available when looking for lifelong connections for children that offers permanent stability and security that children and youth need and deserve.
Considering Adoption
In Ontario, adoption takes place in several ways. Adoption is often explored in all three systems:
- Public child welfare system
- Private adoption agencies
- Inter-country adoption agencies
The Adoption in Ontario: Private, Public and Inter-Country brochure outlines the three adoption streams in Ontario and how to access them.
Click here to read the brochure.
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How to Adopt
Bruce Grey Child and Family Services is committed to anti-oppression and providing services to children, youth, families, and resource communities in an inclusive and equitable manner. We encourage and welcome individuals who identify as part of an equity-seeking group, such as individuals from the 2SLGBTQ+ community or individuals who identify as persons of colour to apply.
If you are interested in learning more about adoption and the process, please visit the Adoption Council of Ontario’s website. On this site, information is available including answers to frequently asked questions and a “How to Adopt” webinar that you can register to complete.
If you are interested in exploring adoption with Bruce Grey Child and Family Services, we are hosting monthly virtual information sessions to provide specific details about fostering, adopting and volunteering through our agency. This information will include an overview of Bruce Grey Child and Family Services and the children and youth we serve, our new program Compass, and our current needs for fostering and providing permanency for children (including adoption).