What is public adoption?

You can adopt a child through a children's aid society. This is called public adoption.

Children are placed here for adoption because:

• the birth parents have decided to let someone adopt their child, or
• the Ontario Court has decided that the parents can't take care of the child.

Many of the children who are available are older children. Some may also have special needs.

Do I have to pay for a public adoption?

There is no cost if you are adopting through a children's aid society.

How do I adopt a child through a children's aid society?

Contact your local Children's Aid Society.