Adoption authorities
Find out who to contact if you want to adopt a child from abroad.
Don’t adopt during a crisis
A crisis (such as a war or natural disaster) often separates children from their families. In these situations, you shouldn’t adopt a child because
- reuniting the child with their parents or family must take priority
- it’s difficult to confirm if a child is actually available for adoption
For more information, check the statement from UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund).
Government of Canada (federal)
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Intercountry Adoption Services
Immigration Program Guidance
IA-Inquiries@cic.gc.ca
Provincial and territorial central adoption authorities
- Alberta
Ministry of Children’s Services
Alberta Adoption Services - British Columbia
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Adoption - Manitoba
Department of Families
Child Protection Branch - New Brunswick
Department of Social Development
Child & Youth Services Branch - Newfoundland and Labrador
Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
Adoption Services - Nova Scotia
Department of Community Services
Adoption Services - Northwest Territories
Department of Health and Social Services
Adoption - Nunavut
Department of Family Services
Department of Family Services - Ontario
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Adoption - Prince Edward Island
Department of Social Development and Housing
Adoption - Quebec
Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux
Secrétariat aux services internationaux à l’enfant - Saskatchewan
Ministry of Social Services
Adoption - Yukon
Government of Yukon Children’s Services
Adoption Services
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