Children who come into the care of the society and become ‘wards of the crown’ can adopt a new family or be adopted into a family for a lifetime. Children’s Aid Societies support children making successful transitions into adoptive families.
Adoption provides a child with a family for a lifetime, often called a “forever family”. In Ontario, adoption can be arranged through Children’s Aid Societies, private adoption agencies or directly through the courts if you are a relative or stepparent. People often explore their options in all three systems.
Children of all ages and stages of development can be adopted, but the majority are aged three and under. These children come from a variety of cultural, racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Some are brothers and sisters waiting for a family who can adopt them together.
“Openness” in adoption provides a continuum of contact between children and their birth family, ranging from sharing information to personal visits. Open adoptions allow a child to keep their connection to family, history, relationships and culture.
- For more information on adoption in Ontario, check out these links
I was adopted. How do I find out information on my birth parents?
If you have given a child up for adoption or are adopted yourself and would like to begin to learn about your birth family, please contact the Ministry of Community and Social Services for assistance.
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