Adoption Council of Ontario

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Adoption Council of Ontario

Record #: MET3378

Last Full Update: 30 May 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	416-482-0021, Adoption Information and Referral ; 1-877-236-7820, Toll Free - Adoption Information and Referral (1-877-ADOPT-20)
E-Mail	info@adoption.on.ca
Website	www.adoption.on.ca
Social Media	Facebook, Twitter

Agency Information

Legal Status

(50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Adoption resource centre workshops and seminars for prospective adoptive parents, and child welfare and mental health professionals Youth Network includes youth-led education, advocacy, and peer support library newsletter Adopt Ontario -- secure, bilingual, online photolisting of children for prospective families secure, online databank for adoption professionals containing information on families with completed home studies and children awaiting adoption support for families and adoption professionals by email and phone Ask An Adoption Professional -- online support, including frequently ask questions Information, Support and Referral Services short term counselling and support for prospective adoptive, foster, kinship and customary care parents, and adopted children, youth and adults and their adoptive and first/original families Never Too Late for Family (NTL) for at-risk youth aging out of foster care support for youth in engaging with a family recruitment and education/preparation of families, and ongoing support collaborating with and advising youth-serving organization in identifying connections and preparing youth for transitioning into family newsletter Permanency and Adoption Competency Training specialized training for adoptive, kinship and customary care for families parenting children who have prior trauma and loss experiences Permanency and Adoption Support Services individual and family counselling search and reunion services peer to peer support
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Ontario
Boundaries	Ontario
Eligibility	Birth parents, adoptees, adoptive and prospective adoptive parents, and adoption professionals
Application	Call or email or visit website for information
Languages	English
Fees	Optional membership fee; fees for some programs

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	36 Eglinton Ave W Suite 503 Toronto, ON Canada M4R 1A1
Intersection	Yonge St and Eglinton Ave W
Mailing Address	36 Eglinton Ave W Suite 503 Toronto, ON Canada M4R 1A1
Physical Access	Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator

Categories and Classification

Parenting Main Categories	Physical Health
Parenting Sub-Categories	Perinatal/Pregnancy/Postnatal
Service Categories	Adoption Services ; Family Counselling ~ Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship Care Issues ; Foster Parent/Family Recruitment ; Internet Information Resources ~ Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship Care Issues ; Parenting Helplines ~ Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship Care Issues ; Parenting Skills Classes ~ Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship Care Issues ; Peer Mental Health Support Services ~ Foster Parents ; Special Libraries ~ Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship Care Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship Care Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship Care Issues

Agency Overview