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Who May Adopt? - Special Needs Adoption
Adoption of Children of African Nova Scotian and Bi-racial Heritage

Essential to the well-being of African Nova Scotia children or children of bi-racial heritage is their placement in culturally appropriate homes.

We are looking for African or interracial Nova Scotian/Canadian families with…
• A sense of African Nova Scotian history and culture;
• An understanding of stereotypes and expectations of African Nova Scotian children;
• The ability to support a child who may encounter racism;
• Coping mechanisms and strategies;
• Knowledge of health issues (skin/hair care, sickle cell anemia);
• Appropriate community resources.

Those interested in adopting have to meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Over 19 years of age;
• Singles or couples;
• Residents of Nova Scotia;
• Canadian citizen or Landed Immigrant status.

Financial subsidies may be available, based on the needs of the child at the time of placement or “into the adoptive home.”

There is a particular need for families to adopt sibling groups. In the interests of keeping siblings together, they will often wait much longer than other children for a family of their own.

Contacts
Want to learn more about the adoption of children of African Nova Scotian and Bi-racial Heritage? Please contact the Agency or District Office of the Department of Community Services nearest you to learn more.