Is there a cost to adopt through the public Children’s Aid Society system?
There are no fees to adopt through your local Children’s Aid Society. • What are the waiting times to adopt? There is no way to determine how long an applicant will wait to be placed with a child because there are many factors that are taken into consideration. The adoption process is less about “first come, first served” and more about meeting the needs of the child first and foremost. The PRIDE training and home study process could take a year or two in Ontario. Adoptive applicants that are open to adopting children who are “older” (aged 2-18 years), have special needs, are part of a sibling group, etc. may find that the process goes more rapidly. The actual placement of a child in an applicant’s home will vary depending on the family’s criteria and the availability of a child that matches them. • What support can I receive if I adopt a child with special needs? Support and services can take a variety of forms. Some Children’s Aid Societies may provide financial support (adoption sub
