Preparing to Welcome Your Child

The homestudy is completed and the wait begins. Whether you're adopting domestically or internationally, find constructive ways to use this time, and people to support you while you wait. Preparing to welcome your child is an exciting time!

Adoption Options for Canadians

An introduction to options and resources for Canadian families considering adopting.... [more]

Country Factsheets for Travelers

Traveling to adopt? You'll want to know about money, where the Embassy is located, how to stay in touch with the folks back home, and other details before you go. Here you go!... [more]

Preparing to Welcome Your Child

Selecting an Adoption Agency

Information and resources to help in the selection of an agency for both international and domestic adoptions. Questions to ask and potential warning signs.... [more]

Adoption Agencies & Facilitators

Adoption agencies and facilitators for Canadians considering domestic or international adoption.

All-Canada Resources

Information and resources about domestic and international adoption for Canadians includes major adoption organizations, comprehensive information sources, and other information for all Canadians, regardless of province.

Provincial Adoption Resources

Provincial resources for domestic and international adoptions, including legal references, procedures, and regulations.

Provincial Adoption Resources

Support Groups

Support groups for Canadian parents who have adopted or are adopting domestically and internationally.

Waiting Children in Canada

Information about adopting children in the Canadian foster care system. Includes regulations and child profiles.

Local Support Groups
Among the many resources listed in the Adoption.com directory are support groups which consist of those adopting, those who have adopted, and foster parents. Do check out local groups in your area for support.

Enduring The Wait
Social Worker, Bob Smith, writes about "the adoptive time warp" that seems to take over during the adoption process.

Read While You Wait
One couple shares a reading list of what to read while waiting for your international adoption to become reality. Specific to China adoption in many instances.

What to Expect While You're Waiting to Adopt
Author Rebecca Gold shares experiences through five stages of her adoption process, from questions to new beginnings. From ParentsPlace.

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