Adoption Council of Ontario
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MET3378 | Last Full Update: 15 Nov 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Adoption Hotline 416-482-0021 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-236-7820 ; 1-877-ADOPT-20 |
| Fax | 416-482-1586 ; 1-877-543-0009 |
| info@adoption.on.ca | |
| Website | www.adoption.on.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/adoptioncouncilontario Twitter: twitter.com/ontarioadopts |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Primary Executive | Pat Convery, Executive Director |
| 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 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 9:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Birth parents, adoptees, adoptive and prospective adoptive parents, and adoption professionals |
| Application | Call or email for appointment, or visit website for information * no walk-in service |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Optional membership fee * fees for some programs |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown North |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Yonge St and Eglinton Ave W |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Libraries |
| Service Categories | Adoption Services ; Family Counselling ~ Adoption/Foster Care Issues ; Foster Parent/Family Recruitment ; Internet Information Resources ~ Adoption/Foster Care Issues ; Parenting Helplines ~ Adoption/Foster Care Issues ; Parenting Skills Classes ~ Adoption/Foster Care Issues ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Adopted Children ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Foster Children ; Special Libraries ~ Adoption/Foster Care Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Adoption/Foster Care Issues ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ Adoption/Foster Care Issues |
