Home Study

The purpose of the adoption home study mutually is to evaluate the capacity of the applicants for adoptive parenthood and relate these to the needs of the children awaiting adoption.

It also help applicants understand what’s involved with adoption, how adoptive parenthood differs from biological parenthood and prepares the applicants for the adoption process.

The home study assesses the applicant's home environment, including competence as an adoptive parent. Applicants play a major role in assessing their own abilities and motivations in the home study process.

This process is completed through individual interviews and an education group, led by an adoption worker and experienced adoptive parents.

The contents of an adoption home study are determined by the Ministry of Community and Social Services and address a variety of issues. Additionally, applicants must provide 4 character references, have a medical examination and undergo a police check.

Who decides which people will receive adoptive children?

Adoption workers collaborate with all of the CAS staff who have worked with the child who is to be adopted and with that child's family. Whenever possible, foster parents and birth parents are included in the decision making process.

Do I have to be wealthy to adopt a child?

No, but you must show that you can support a child on your income.

Do I have to be married to adopt a child?

No.