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When a child has been identified as a possible match for an adoptive family, the adoption worker will meet with the family to share non-identifying information about the child, his or her life experiences, health and family background to ensure that the adoptive family is able to provide and support the specific needs of the child.

Prior to placing a child in an adoptive home, extensive visiting occurs between the child and the prospective adoptive parents. The placement of a child into an adoptive home begins the adoption probation period. In most instances the probation period lasts six months. Adoption probation is a critical period of adjustment for both the child and the adoptive family. During this time period, the child begins the process of integration into the adoptive family. The probation period provides a time for the family and child to adjust to each other and to ensure that the placement is progressing for both the child and the adoptive family.

The adoption worker visits the adoptive home to assist the family with any adjustment difficulties, provide support, coordinate services and, to assess the adoptive parents’ ability to integrate the child into the family.  Once the probation period has concluded, the adoption will be finalized in Family Court. On the date the court makes the adoption order, the adopted child legally becomes the child of his or her adoptive parents.

Our Mailing address is:
Foster Adopt Recruitment Team
Family and Children's Services of the Region of Waterloo
300 Ardelt Avenue
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 2S6
Call (519) 576-0540, ask for a Foster/Adopt Recruitment Worker
E-mail: foster.adoption@facswaterloo.org