Adoption
Programs and resources
- Who May Adopt
Applicants must meet certain criteria and take part in a homestudy. - Agency Adoption
There are two types of agency adoptions. - Mi'kmaw Adoption
Children who speak Mi'kmaq must be placed in an environment where the language is spoken and/or understood. - Adoption of Children of African Nova Scotian and Bi-racial Heritage
We are looking for African or interracial Nova Scotian/Canadian families. - Private Relative Adoption
Adoption of a child by a relative or step parent. - Private Interprovincial Adoption
Interprovincial private adoption can be complex. - International Adoption
Nova Scotian families may adopt a child or children from another country. - Adoption Disclosure
The Adoption Information Act creates a registry to help people search for members of their birth family. - Directory of Services for Adoptive Parents
A list of helpful services and organizations organized by region. - PRIDE Training
The training program is available to adoptive parents.