Child and Family Services - Post Adoption Services
AKA: Adoption RecordsProvided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Social Development and Seniors - AKA: Formerly Department of Social Development and Housing
Service Description
Provides post-adoption supports for adult adoptees, adoptive parents and birth parents that may include non-identifying and identifying information, health history, active searches, and registration on the Post Adoption registry. Services available vary by affected party. See website for details.
PEI has open adoption records which means that adoptees, 18 years or older, have the ability to access specific identifying information contained in their original birth registration, including their birth name and identify of their birth parents. Birth parents can access the name of their birth child once the child is 19 years old.
Parties involved in adoptions that were finalized before January 31, 2020 can file a disclosure veto that stops the release of identifying information.
Contact preferences for involved parties can also be filed.
PEI has open adoption records which means that adoptees, 18 years or older, have the ability to access specific identifying information contained in their original birth registration, including their birth name and identify of their birth parents. Birth parents can access the name of their birth child once the child is 19 years old.
Parties involved in adoptions that were finalized before January 31, 2020 can file a disclosure veto that stops the release of identifying information.
Contact preferences for involved parties can also be filed.
Information
Eligibility:
Open to adults who were adopted as children, adoptive parents, birth parents, extended family, and significant others who were affected by an adoption that took place in PEI
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call or email for information or to request an application form
Documents Required:
Government issued identification
Program Email:
Program Phone Numbers:
- Program Inquiries
902-368-6511
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Service Locations & Contact Info
- 161 St Peters Road, Charlottetown, PE C1A 5P7
- Coverage Area:Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible * Elevator access * Ramps and wheelchair accessible doors throughout the building
- October-May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June-September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
- General Inquiries
902-368-5330
