Are you thinking of adopting?

Adoption is one of the key ways Peel Children’s Aid provides permanent loving homes for children who cannot remain with their birth families.

Adoption can have a dramatically positive impact on the life of a child. It can also greatly enrich the adoptive family’s life. When making such an important decision, you need to understand the process and the many implications your decision will have on you and your adopted child.

At Peel Children’s Aid we can help you navigate the process of adopting a child through the public adoption system. The process can sometimes feel overwhelming so we have provided a straightforward outline to assist you. In the following sections, you will find a definition of adoption, important points about adoption, and the role of Peel Children’s Aid in the adoption process.

We hope this information will help you to make an informed decision about adopting a child through the public adoption system in Ontario.