Adoption in Canada:
• You must be a Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada.
• You must be at least18 years old.
• You must NOT have a criminal record.
• Adoption may be done through the public system or privately.
• Private Adoption has a shorter waiting period. ( around 1-3 years).
• Public Adoption or adoption through Government Agencies are more strictly controlled.
Steps in Adopting a Child from another Country:
1. Consult with the Adoption Authorities in your province about your eligibility. They will conduct a Home Study to assess you.
2. Complete the adoption process in the child’s country of origin.
3. Apply to sponsor your adopted child through Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Apply through the Family Class category.
4. When the child gets to Canada, he or she automatically becomes a Permanent Resident.
5. Apply for them to become a Canadian Citizen.
6. It is best to consult an immigration attorney.
Steps in Adopting a Canadian Child:
1. Research on the Current Adoption Laws in your Province.
2. Check with Government or Private Adoption Agencies.
3. Attend an information session.
4. Get police clearance.
5. Attend Adoption Classes.
6. Provide family and personal history.
7. Provide References.
8. Complete Home Study by an adoption practitioner.
9. You will be given a child.
10. Adoption practitioner will do follow-up visits during probationary period.
11. Make a post placement report to submit to the Ministry in Charge of Adoption.
12. Get adoption order from court.