Child and Family Services - Adoption Services Program

Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Social Development and Seniors - AKA: Formerly Department of Social Development and Housing
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Service Description

Coordinates the process of legal adoption proceedings in PEI as outlined in the Adoption Act. This process creates a legal parent-child relationship between the adopted child and adoptive parent(s). Includes:
  • Assisting children in the permanent care of the Director of Child Protection in finding an adoptive family
  • Assessing applications from propsective parents and helping them throughout the process of adopting a child
  • Adoption Services may also be involved in coordinating the process for private adoption, relative adoption and inter-country adoption

Information

Eligibility:
People age 21 years or older can apply to adopt a child * Further eligibility requirements are assessed by Adoption Services using the Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) Assessment
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call, email or schedule an appointment to receive basic information about the adoption program in PEI * An application and questionnaire will be mailed to interested applicants
Documents Required:
Not applicable
Program Email:
cheryljamieson@ihis.org
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/social-development-and-hou(...)
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

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