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Adoption

Who May Adopt?

Agency Adoption

Private Relative Adoption

Private Interprovincial Adoption

International Adoption

Special Needs Adoption

Mik’maq Adoption

African Nova Scotian and Biracial Heritage Adoption



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Adoption Information Act

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Children, Youth and Families

Adoption

Private Relative Adoption

Private Relative Adoption includes the adoption of a child by a relative or step parent where there is no child welfare involvement.

To complete a relative or step parent adoption, contact a lawyer or the Nova Scotia Barrister's Society Referral Service at

902-455-3135.

Contacts
Want to learn more about Adoption? Call 1-866-259-7780.
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