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  • What is PRIDE training? Where can I get this?

    Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education (PRIDE) is a comprehensive 27 hour training program that is now recognized as essential preparation for all prospective adoptive and foster parents. It is mandatory in the province of Ontario. It is completed in tandem with the Home Study process before adoptive applicants can adopt. It is offered […]

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  • Can the birth parents change their minds?

    Up until the revocation period expires, the birth parents could change their mind and revoke consent to the adoption. In Ontario, birth parents have 21 days after signing the consents in which they can change their mind. If they do withdraw their consent for the adoption, the child must be returned to them.

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  • What is “openness” in adoption?

    There are many levels of openness in adoption. Birth parents and adoptive parents are encouraged to create an open adoption agreement that suits their comfort level. Different examples of openness can include sharing letters, photos, name selection, different communications, and meetings. Exchange frequencies and methods vary from one family to the next. Extended family relationships […]

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  • How does your agency facilitate matches between birth parents and prospective adoptive parents?

    We use our best efforts to match prospective adoptive parents registered with our agency with the requests put forth by birth parents. It is important to note that matching is never done on a ‘first come, first served’ basis as there are many factors to consider in making an adoption plan and choosing the right […]

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  • How long has CRCC been licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services?

    CRCC has been licensed with the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services for over 40 years.

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  • Are there any restrictions as to who can adopt through the agency?

    We facilitate domestic adoptions and relative adoptions in the province of Ontario. All applicants are subject to criminal background checks during the Home Study.

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  • Is there a waiting list to register with the agency? If so, how long is it?

    We are currently accepting registrations with our agency. We can arrange a meeting that will be convenient for all parties involved.

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  • What are the fees for registration?

    Prospective adoptive parents can register with CRCCO through an initial meeting where your information is gathered, we discuss the adoption process, the role of the practitioner, the philosophy of open adoption, and we discuss your P.R.I.D.E. and S.A.F.E. completion. We will also look at building a profile that you may want to post on our […]

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  • How many adoptions do you typically facilitate per year?

    Over the 40 years of being licensed with the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services, CRCCO has, on average, facilitated 5 adoptions per year.

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